Determine Eligibility 

To access case management services, individuals must have an intellectual or developmental disability as defined by the Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities. Eligibility is determined based on the following criteria:

• The presence of a mental and/or physical disability that originated before the age of 22.
• A condition likely to continue indefinitely, resulting in functional limitations in two or more life activities.

Case Management provider options 

“Persons with developmental disabilities” means individuals who have a severe, chronic disability which is attributable to:

• Intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, head injury or autism, or a learning disability related to a brain dysfunction
• Any other mental or physical impairment or combination of mental or physical impairments
• Is manifested before the person attains age 22
• Is likely to continue indefinitely
• Results in substantial functional limitations in two or more of the following areas of major life activities as determined through Missouri Adaptive Abilities Scale (MAAS):
  • Self-care
  • Receptive and expressive language development and use
  • Learning
  • Mobility
  • Self-direction
  • Capacity for independent living or economic self-sufficiency

To determine if you or your family member is eligible to receive services contact the Intake Department:

St. Louis Regional Office
Missouri Department of Mental Health – Intake Department
9900 Paige Avenue, Suite 106
St. Louis, MO 63102

Phone: 314.587.4800
Fax: 314.877.1598
Referrals & Signed Applications: slro.intake@dmh.mo.gov