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Boonslick State School Contact: Louis Buryn Address: 321 Knaust Road St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-441-6465 Fax: 636-272-1212 (serves St. Charles County children from 5 - 21 years) Fort Zumwalt School District Contact: Dr. Richard Craven, Assistant Superintendent, Special Services Address: 110 Virgil Street O'Fallon, MO 63366 Phone: 636-272-6620 Fax: 636-272-1059 Francis Howell School District Contact: Mrs. Judy Cochrane, Director of Special Education Address: 4545 Central School Road St. Charles, MO 63304 Phone: 636-441-0088 Fax: 636-939-8468 Orchard Farm School District Contact: Ms. Barb Brown, Director of Special Services Address: 2165 Highway V St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-250-5000 Fax: 636-250-5203 St. Charles School District Contact: Dr. Roberta Brennan, Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Address: 1025 Country Club Road St. Charles, MO 63303 Phone: 636-443-4035 Fax: 636-443-4001 Wentzville School District Contact: Ms. Sheri Purpura Address: 600 Campus Drive Wentzville, MO 63385 Phone: 636-327-3800 Fax: 636-327-8611 Adapt-Ability Address: 9355 Dielman Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: 314-432-1101 Fax: 314-432-0780 Web Site: http://www.adapt-ability.org Toll Free: 866-370-0001 The agency mission is to enable people with disabilities through technology. Assistive technology services include: assessment of the person, device, family, and environment; training and support for use of devices, including maintenance, repair, and modifications. Services focus on seating/mobility, home modifications, and job site accommodations. Serves persons with developmental disabilities of varying ages. Alliance for the Mentally Ill-NAMI St. Louis Address: 134 West Madison Ave. St. Louis, MO 63122 Phone: 314-966-4670 Fax: 314-966-4672 Email: cdougherty@namistl.org Web Site: http://www.namistl.org Provides information, support and education for families and friends of persons with severe mental illnesses, as well as those with a mental illness. Mission is to improve the quality of life for people living with a severe and persistent mental illness. Services include support groups, family mental health education programs and advocacy for improved mental health services for specific programs. No referrals necessary. Alzheimer's Association of St. Louis Address: 9374 Olive Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: 314-432-3422 Fax: 314-432-3824 Web Site: http://www.alzstl.org Agency is committed to enhancing care and support services for individuals and families. Services include family support and education, community education and professional training. No referral necessary. Harris Westplex Transportation Contact: Sam Harris Address: 584 Buckner Road Wentzville, MO Phone: 636-327-8917 Fax: 636-639-6913 Email: harrissam@hotmail.com Provides wheelchair and ambulatory transportation for St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and parts of Pike counties. Behavioral Consultants, PC Address: 13230 Tesson Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63128 Phone: 314-843-0080 Fax: 314-843-5655 Email: info@behavioralconsultants.com Web Site: http://www.behavioralconsultants.com Behavior therapy services available for children and adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome. Weekly therapy groups available for those with Asperger's Syndrome and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Group format is highly structured and focuses on everyday social skills. Parent/child interview required prior to group enrollment. No referral necessary. BCI Address: 200 Trade Center Dr. West St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-978-4300 Fax: 636-978-4343 Web Site: http://www.boonecenter.com An Extended Employment Sheltered Workshop hiring adults with developmental disabilities in a sheltered atmosphere. Boone Center specializes in subcontract work for manufacturers in the metro area. The workshop is certified by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Missouri State Department of Education. Requires referral from Division of vocational rehabilitation/casemanager. Brain Injury Association of Missouri, Inc., St. Louis Chapter Address: 10270 Page, #200 St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: 314-423-6442 Fax: 314-426-3290 Email: braininjry@aol.com Web Site: http://www.biausa.org/missouri/bia.htm Supports individuals with T.B.I. (Traumatic Brain Injury) and A.B.I (Acquired Brain Injury) and their families through information and referral, resource library, education and training, advocacy efforts, socialization and recreational activities, summer camp, and support group opportunities. No referral necessary. Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Contact: Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics Address: 1465 South Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: 314-577-5639 Fax: 314-268-4035 Genetic evaluation and counseling, chromosome analysis, DNA testing for specific disorders, biochemical studies and referral to other medical specialists. The Center for Autism Education Address: 105 Sheriff Dierker Court O'Fallon, MO 63366 Phone: 636-978-7785 Fax: 636-978-7885 Email: centerforautism@teachautism.org Web Site: www.teachautism.org The Center for Autism Education is a non-profit organization licensed by the Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education. The agency delivers education and therapy to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders or developmental disabilities as contracted by local school districts. The Center implements each student's IEP including all therapies for students age 6 to 21. The Center also offers various before and after school programs and therapies including social skills training, an Asperger's social club, ABA therapy, O.T., P.T. and speech language therapy. Individual must have a developmental disability and be between the ages of 6 to 21. Serves St. Charles and all 4 surrounding counties. No referral necessary. Fees vary. Center for Hearing & Speech/St. Charles County Address: 115 Mexico Court, Suite A St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-498-4327 Fax: 636-498-4330 Web Site: http://www.hearing-speechstlouis.org Hearing testing, hearing aids and repairs, assistive devices, speech evaluation, and speech therapy. All ages and abilities served. No referral necessary. Central Institute for the Deaf Address: 4560 Clayton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-977-0144 Fax: 314-977-0023 Email: jepstein@cid.wustl.edu Web Site: http://www.cid.wustl.edu School for hearing-impaired children that provides hearing, speech and language evaluation; independent educational evaluations; advocacy; interpreting; assistive listening technology; and information and referral. No referral is necessary. Chairs to Go Address: 2085 Bluestone Drive St. Charles, MO 63303 Phone: 636-916-0040 Provides adaptive equipment for a small fee. Donations or used adaptive equipment are welcome. Child Day Care Association (CDCA) Address: 1360 S. Fifth St. Suite 358 St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-896-9031 Fax: 636-896-0218 Email: cdcarc@swbell.net Web Site: http://www.childcarestl.org TTY: 314-535-6560 Provides child day care resource and referral for children who have special needs or disabilities. Parents receive ongoing assistance and counseling regarding appropriate child care options and resources available. On-site technical assistance is available to child care providers for short-term consultations and child specific training to assist in caring for a child with special needs. CDCA serves as the System Point of Entry to the First Steps Early Intervention program for children age birth to age 3 in St. Charles County. Children's Home Society of Missouri Address: 2424 Muegge Road St. Charles, MO 63303 Phone: 636-940-1119 Fax: 636-940-8298 Web Site: http://www.chsmo.org/ Services include long-term residential, respite, and hospice care for children with developmental and physical disabilities, specializing in care to children with serious medical conditions. On-site respite is available to St. Charles residents offering short term, 24 hour care. Supports children with developmental disabilities from 0 - 21 years of age. Community Council of St. Charles County Contact: Denise Liebel Address: 425 Spencer Road St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-936-8023 Fax: 636-936-8027 Email: info@communitycouncilstc.org Web Site: http://www.communitycouncilstc.org The Community Council leads community-based efforts in St. Charles County to address health and human service needs by doing planning and research, organizing coalitions, creating pilot projects, coordinating services, mobilizing community-building initiatives, engaging volunteers, and advocating for needed changes, advising funders and policy-makers, linking people with services through information and referral and directories, and much more. Community Living, Inc. Address: 1040 St. Peters-Howell Rd. St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-970-2800 Fax: 636-970-2810 Web Site: http://www.cliservices.org Community Living, Inc., provides services for people with developmental disabilities. Programs include residential, recreation, respite, care home, employment, and support services for adults (day habilitation). Referrals necessary for residential, respite, day habilitation services and employment. Council for Extended Care of Mentally Retarded Citizens, Inc. Address: 1600 South Hanley, Suite #100 St. Louis, MO 63144 Phone: 314-781-4950 Fax: 314-771-8880 Supported living and independent supported living services. Summer camp and programs offered year round including travel programs. Summer camp program is open to children of all abilities. The council also operates one group home in Jefferson County. Creative Concepts for Living, Inc. Address: 220 Mayfair Plaza Creative Concepts for Living, CC Phone: 314-438-0077 Fax: 314-438-9550 Email: ccforliving@aol.com Creative Concepts for Living receives funds from the Department of Mental Health and from the Division of Aging. Individuals of all ages who have a disability are eligible for services. CCL currently provides services to individuals who reside in St. Charles County, St. Louis County, St. Louis City and Jefferson County. A referral is necessary from DMH if Medicaid is to fund services. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Crider Center for Mental Health Address: 1032 Crosswinds Court Wentzville, MO 63385 Phone: 636-332-8000 Fax: 636-332-9950 Email: jlewien@cridercenter.org Private, non-profit organization providing mental health services for residents in St. Charles, Franklin, Lincoln, and Warren Counties. Services include school and home-based programs including prevention and early intervention mental health services for children and youth; rehabilitation services for adults with a serious mental illness and children with a serious emotional disorder; clinical services including assessment, psychiatry, medication management, and crisis intervention; and a group home for adults with a serious mental illness. Deaf Inter-Link Interpreting Services Address: 100 St. Francis St., Suite 206 Florissant, MO 63031 Phone: 314-837-7757 Fax: 314-837-0777 TTY: 314-837-7470 Non-profit organization providing sign language interpreting services for the last fifteen years. Offers a full-time administrative staff during normal business hours. Interpreting services accessible 24 hours a day through the emergency dispatch system. Delta Center for Independent Living Address: 5933 Highway 94 S., Suite 107 St. Charles, MO 63304 Phone: 636-926-8761 Fax: 636-447-0341 Email: info@dcil.org Provides services to support individuals with disabilities in living independently, including: information & referral; training in skills needed to live independently; advocacy support; transportation to medical appointments and for essential shopping; personal care attendants. Eligibility: Person with disability able to direct own care. Serving St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren Counties. No referral necessary. Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments Address: 5030 McRee St. Louis, MO 63310 Phone: 314-776-1300 Fax: 314-776-7808 Email: info@dgckids.org Web Site: http://www.dgckids.org Provides services to children up to age three who are blind or visually impaired. Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County (DDRB) Address: 156 St. Peters Centre Blvd. St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-939-3351 Fax: 636-939-3988 Email: info@ddrb.org Web Site: http://www.ddrb.org This is a public taxing entity that contracts with agencies to serve individuals with developmental disabilities in St. Charles County. Funded services include: adult day programs, residential services, advocacy services, supported daycare, early intervention, family support, transitional programs, respite, sheltered workshop, adaptive equipment, transportation, supported employment, and recreation. DDRB provides Case Management through an agreement with the Department of Mental Health to individuals 18 years of age and older and must qualify for services through St. Louis Regional Center Intake Services. Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA) Address: 1236-D Jungermann Road St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-477-0716 Email: icandoit@dasasports.org Web Site: http://www.dasasports.org/ Organization provides opportunities for children ages 5-18 who are cognitively age appropriate and have physical or visual disabilities to participate in a wide-variety of sports and fitness activities. Activities are designed to improve self-esteem and promote growth and well being. Call for current listing of sport/fitness sessions. A program registration fee is required. Scholarship funds are available to those who qualify. Volunteer coaching opportunities are available. Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis Address: 8420 Delmar Blvd St. Louis, MO 63124 Phone: 314-961-2504 Email: dsagsl@msn.com Web Site: www.dsagsl.org Provides new parent support network, family support, social activities, quarterly newsletter, monthly educational meetings, annual family conference, public awareness, local community support groups and lending library. Easter Seals Missouri, Inc. Address: 5025 Northrup Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 800-664-5025 Fax: 314-664-4838 Email: mail@mo.easter-seals.org Web Site: http://www.mo.easter-seals.org Provides children and adults with disabilities and other special needs high-quality services designed to meet their individual needs. Services include early intervention, inclusive child care, adult day services, respite care and camping and recreation. Easter Seals Missouri has been creating solutions and changing lives for children and adults with disabilities for 75 years. Serving metropolitan St. Louis, Central Missouri, Southwest Missouri and Greater Kansas City. No referral necessary. Edgewood Children's Center Address: 330 North Gore St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: 314-968-2060 Fax: 314-968-8308 Email: ecc@edgewoodchildrensctr.org Web Site: http://www.ecc.stl.org Residential and day treatment for severely emotionally disturbed children between the ages of 3-17, providing an array of programs including therapeutic day and residential treatment, diagnostic services, in-home and facility-based respite care, special education, family preservation & support services and therapeutic foster care. Emmaus Homes, Inc. Address: 2200 Randolph St. St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-534-5200 Fax: 636-947-1336 Email: mancod@emmaushomes.org Web Site: http://www.emmaushomes.org Residential living arrangements providing habilitative services for adults with mental retardation/developmental disabilities. Other programs include day activities, senior, and recreational activities. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ through its Council for Health and Human Service. Serves men and women, 18 or over, with mental retardation/developmental disabilities. No referral necessary. Epilepsy Foundation - St. Louis Region Address: 7100 Oakland St. Louis, MO 63117 Phone: 314-645-6969 Fax: 314-645-1520 Web Site: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/stlouis Provides advocacy and social services; employment counseling; personal and family counseling; discussion groups; information and referral; employer and general public education and speakers. Supporting persons with epilepsy, parents of children with epilepsy or persons who would like to learn more about epilepsy. Errands on the Run Phone: 636-387-0083 Email: deliveries@errands-on-the-run.com Web Site: http://www.errands-on-the-run.com Family owned and operated delivery service. Provides an array of personal or business related errands including, but not limited to, grocery shopping, prescription pickup/delivery, dry cleaning, movie rental returns, and elderly visits. Family Advocacy & Community Training (FACT) Address: 800 Friedens Road, Suite 200 St. Charles, MO 63303 Phone: 636-949-2425 Fax: 636-724-3664 Email: dgould@factmo.org Web Site: http://www.factmo.org The agency serves individuals and the community through parent training, direct educational advocacy, transition planning, community education, mediation, self-advocacy, and referral. Also provides "Parent Partners" for families of children with serious emotional disturbance. Serves children ages 3 through 21 and their families. Family Support Services Address: 107 Sheriff Dierker Court O'Fallon, MO 63366 Phone: 636-949-2546 Fax: 636-272-0258 Email: execdir@familysupportservices.org Web Site: http://www.familysupportservices.org Provides in-home respite services, parent support programs, community education opportunities. Socialization and recreation supports include programs after school, during school breaks and weekends. School break programs are full day supports and available throughout the year. This service is primarily for persons aged 12-21 with some flexibility on ages. First Steps Early Intervention of St. Charles County Contact: c/o Child Day Care Association (CDCA) Address: 1360 S. Fifth St. Suite 358 St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-896-9050 Fax: 636-896-0218 Email: cdcamjp@swbell.net TTY: 314-535-6560 Program offers coordinated services and assistance to young children with special needs and their families. First Steps is designed for children, birth to age 3, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities. The program assists families with eligible children in choosing therapists, service providers and other professionals, as well as creating a plan to assist with the overall development of their child. Serves St. Charles County. Advocacy services, children's services, information & referral, therapies. Francis Howell School District - Vacation Station Contact: Mary Jo Griffin, Director of Early Childhood Address: 4545 Central School Road St. Charles, MO 63304 Phone: 636-851-4045 Fax: 636-851-4090 Cycle break child care and full-day preschool are available to children in the Francis Howell School District. Call for site locations, hours, registration and fee structure. Freeman-Sheldon Parent Support Group Address: 509 E. Northmont Way Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Phone: 801-364-7060 Email: fspsg@aol.com Web Site: http://www.fspsg.org International support group and volunteer organization whose mission is to advance the understanding of Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome through research and facilitate the clinical care of affected individuals through referral and mutual self-help. Provides informational resources for individuals with Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome, healthcare providers, educators and general public. There is a 24 hour answering service. Giant Steps of St. Louis Address: 1240 Dautel Lane St. Louis, MO 63146 Phone: 314-989-7884 Fax: 314-989-7876 Email: giantstp@concentric.net Provides programs for children 3-18 years of age diagnosed with autism. Therapies provided are speech/language, occupational, music, therapeutic listening. Academic and active daily living instruction are provided. Play/social communication skills are based on sensory integration. Participants are provided a one-on-one assistant. No referral necessary. JESS (Jobs and Employment Support Services) Address: 7020 Chippewa St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: 314-644-1913 Fax: 314-644-0461 Email: lreeves@jessinc.org Web Site: http://www.jessinc.org JESS provides supported employment services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Adult services consist of assessment, job development, job coaching, and long-term follow-along. Restricted to residents in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. Judevine Center Address: 1101 Olivette Parkway St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: 314-432-6200 Fax: 314-432-8994 Email: judevine@judevine.org Web Site: http://www.judevine.org Provides an array of services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and similar behavior or communication challenges. The core service is the parent training program for families to develop strategies to support the family member with autism. Other services include respite care, clinical services, consultation, residential and adult services. No referral necessary. Services available throughout the state of Missouri. Lewis & Clark Career Center Address: 2400 Zumbehl Road St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-723-4829 Fax: 636-946-8472 Phone2: 636-946-7726 The center enrolls approximately 500 junior and senior students from high schools in St. Charles County. Students spend three class periods each school day at the center. The remainder of their day is spent at the student's home school in academic and/or other classes that are required for graduation. Students are able to earn both a technical skills certificate and a high school diploma. Fifteen technical programs are offered through an application and competitive selection process. Vocational counseling and job placement services are provided. Level 3 screening for students with special needs is performed when requested by the home school special education teacher and prior to applying to Lewis & Clark Career Center. The screening includes: in-depth work samples, situational assessments, simulated job stations, student interview, behavior observation, and job readiness skills. Once a student with special needs has been accepted, a vocational resource educator is available to serve as a resource to the student and their family as well as a liaison between Lewis & Clark and the home school. Life Skills Foundation Address: 10176 Corporate Square, Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: 314-567-7705 Fax: 314-567-6509 Email: lifeskill@aol.com Web Site: http://www.lifeskills-stl.org Creates opportunities and provides training to teens and adults with developmental disabilities so they can live, work and access the community. Services include supported employment, including summer work experience for teens, community living, community access training, and alternative education. Services available in St. Charles County, St. Louis County and St. Louis City. No referral necessary. Lindenwood University Disability Support Services Address: 209 South Kingshighway St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-949-4784 Accommodations, auxiliary aids, and support services for students with disabilities. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Address: 9011 Manchester Road, Suite #1 Brentwood, MO 63044 Phone: 314-918-8222 Fax: 314-918-9188 Enhances quality of long-term care services by advocating for resident's rights, providing information, and community education. Individuals, families and professionals are served by staff trained in resident rights, placement and government funding assistance such as Medicaid. No referral is necessary and services are offered to residents of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County and Franklin County. Marlborough Hall Contact: United Cerebral Palsy Address: 1118 S. Laclede Station Road St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: 314-962-0015 Fax: 314-962-0989 Email: mhall@brick.net Web Site: http://www.ucpstl.org Provides short term residential support services in home-like setting. Serves individuals of all ages, preference given to individuals with physical disabilities. MERS/Goodwill Industries Address: 1 Westbury Drive Building B, Suite 220St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-946-7559 Fax: 636-946-2006 Email: bashmore@mersgoodwill.org MERS provides vocational counseling, work adjustment and job placement to disabled and disadvantaged individuals 16 years of age and older. Mid-East Area Agency on Aging Contact: St. Charles Senior Center Address: 106 North Main O'Fallon, MO 63366 Phone: 636-978-8370 Provides information and assistance to those 60 and older, and their caregivers regarding available services and resources to help seniors remain as independent as possible. No referral necessary. Serving St. Charles County. Missouri Alliance for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (MOAIDD) Address: P.O. Box 687 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 573-751-4093 Fax: 573-751-9207 Email: mzjacka@mail.dmh.state.mo.us Web Site: http://www.modmh.state.mo.us/mrdd/moaidd/index.htm TTY: 573-526-1201 Statewide volunteer organization consisting primarily of consumers with developmental disabilities and their family members. Volunteers conduct periodic visits with individuals residing in residential facilities funded by the Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD). Volunteers are trained to observe and report from a family point of view what they see in the life of the individual. The goal is to ensure that every individual is fully integrated into all aspects of society and leading as full a life as possible. MOAIDD strives to establish an atmosphere of partnership between the individual, their families, their service providers and the Division of MRDD to make this goal a reality. Services are provided in all counties in the state of Missouri. Missouri Assistive Technology Address: 4731 South Cochise, Suite #114 Independence, MO 64055 Phone: 800-647-8557 Fax: 816-373-5193 Email: matpmo@swbell.net Web Site: http://www.dolir.state.mo.us/matp/ TTY: 800-647-8558 Equipment Technology Consortium (ETC) offers a short-term assistive devise loan program for Missouri schools and agencies. Equipment can be borrowed for up to six weeks for trial before making a purchasing decision, for use while equipment is in for repair, or for other short-term needs. Contact (877) 781-6275, x4651 or etc@rockhurst.edu Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) provides a wide array of adaptive equipment for telephone, internet and e-mail access for Missourians with disabilities whose income is generally less than $60,000 annually. Contact (800) 647-8557 voice or (800) 647-8558 TTY. Show-Me Loans offers an alternative financing program to borrow money at low interest rates for the purchase of assistive technology for Missourians with disabilities and their families whose income is generally less than $60,000 annually. Contact (866) 850-3379. Swap 'n Shop Equipment Exchange offers the opportunity for consumers to buy and sell "pre-owned" adaptive equipment. Current listing can be found at http://www.dolir.state.mo.us/matp/equipment.htm. For more information contact (866) 850-3379. No referral necessary. Missouri Council of the Blind Address: 5453 Chippewa St. St. Louis, MO 63109 Phone: 314-832-7172 Fax: 314-832-7796 Email: moblind@primary.net Web Site: http://www.acb.org/mocb/ Toll Free: 800-342-5632 Promote the general well-being of members and legally blind individuals in Missouri. Financial assistance available to persons for adaptive technology. Emergency funding for payment of utility bills, etc. Limited funds to persons who have incurred a medical condition and need help with medical bills. Scholarships available to legally blind students. Summer camp and youth services and mentoring programs also offered. Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Address: 3737 Harry S. Truman Blvd, Suite 400 St. Peters, MO 63376, Phone: 636-940-3300 Fax: 636-940-3313 Email: opitts@vr.dese.state.mo.us Assists individuals who are physically or mentally disabled become employable. To be eligible for services, an individual must have a physical or mental disability that constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment and be able to benefit (in terms of employment outcome) from vocational rehabilitation services. Services include diagnostic and evaluation services (to help establish eligibility), physical restoration, guidance and counseling, and training. Training is provided in a variety of settings such as supported employment, on-the-job training, work adjustment training, trade schools, colleges, and job readiness training. Make certain that the intake process at DVR takes place in the last year of high school, prior to graduation. Eligible high school students may participate in on-the-job training. Missouri Governor's Council on Disability (St. Louis Office) Address: P.O. Box 220964 St. Louis, MO 63122 Phone: 314-821-7151 Fax: 314-367-1078 Email: loberst@dolir.state.mo.us/gcd/index.htm Web Site: http://www.dolir.statemo.us The Council assists in an advisory capacity on key disability policy issues. Also provides the following: clearinghouse for disability related information, technical assistance on ADA and other related disability laws, publishes the Legislative Update and the 'Directory of Resources for Missourians with Disabilities', sponsors a poster and essay contest for teen/young adults and an annual inclusion award. The Missouri Business Leadership Network offers an employer-driven network to encourage the hiring and promotion of people with disabilities in the workforce. Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) Address: 4144 Lindell Blvd, Suite #405 St. Louis, MO 63108-2964 Phone: 314-521-6228 Fax: 314-531-8138 Email: mpactstl@socket.net Web Site: http://www.crn.org/mpact TTY: 800-743-7634 Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) St. Peters Address: P.O. Box 1104 St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-928-5929 Web Site: http://www.ptimpact.com Toll Free: 800-995-3160 Provides individual assistance, IEP support volunteers, and training for communication, legal rights in special education, and the IEP process to ensure all children with special needs receive an education which allows them to achieve their personal goals. Services available state-wide. No referral necessary. Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Address: P.O. Box 687 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 573-751-8611 Fax: 573-526-2755 Web Site: http://www.mpcdd.com TTY: 573-751-8611 Toll Free: 800-500-7878 The Council is a voice within state government speaking for valued roles and positive social change for people with developmental disabilities. The Council advocates to change systems, hearts, and minds of those responsible for those systems. The Council works toward public policy that promotes independence, productivity and integration for people with developmental disabilities. We work to achieve these goals through consumer empowerment, system change, leveraging resources and community inclusion. Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services (MO P&A) Address: 925 South Country Club Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 Phone: 573-893-3333 Fax: 573-893-4231 Email: mopasjc@earthlink.net Web Site: http://www.moadvocacy.org Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services (MO P & A) St. Louis Address: 2941 S. Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63144 Phone: 314-961-0679 Fax: 314-961-0879 Email: mopasstl@sbcglobal.net Web Site: http://www.moadvocacy.org Serves St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County and surrounding areas. Protects the rights of persons with disabilities in Missouri through information, referral, education, direct advocacy, investigation, legal counsel, and litigation services. Protection and Advocacy for People with Developmental Disabilities (PADD) is one of five federally funded programs available through MO P&A. For application or information call 800-392-8667 and ask for Information Specialist. No referral necessary. MO-TASH Contact: c/o Life Skills Foundation Address: 10176 Corporate Square Drive Suite 100St. Louis, MO 63132-2924 Phone: 314-567-7705 Fax: 314-567-6539 The Missouri Chapter of TASH works to: educate the community about the full inclusion of people with disabilities; connect consumers and families with community resources; foster positive attitudes about disabilities; influence the legislature and public policy; provide a training forum for consumers, families, and professionals; and empower consumers to participate in community life. MUMS National Parent-to-Parent Network Address: 150 Custer Court Green Bay, WI 54301 Phone: 920-336-5333 Fax: 920-339-0995 Email: mums@netnet.net Web Site: http://www.netnet.net/mums/ Toll Free: 877-336-5333 MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc.) is a national parent-to-parent organization for parents or care providers of a child with any disability, disorder, chromosomal abnormality, or health condition. MUMS' main purpose is to provide support to parents in the form of a networking system that matches them with other parents whose children have the same or similar condition. MUMS also connects parents with support groups dealing with their child's specific disability or assists them in forming a group. The newsletters allow families to share and speak out about issues affecting their lives. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Gateway Area Chapter Address: 1867 Lackland Hill Parkway St. Louis, MO 63146 Phone: 314-781-9020 Fax: 314-781-1440 Email: info@mos.nmss.org Web Site: http://www.nmss.org Toll free: 800-344-4867 A wide range of programs are available to persons with MS and their families, including education, advocacy, information, peer support, need based financial assistance and therapeutic recreation. No referral necessary. Serves 90 counties in eastern Missouri and southwest Illinois. NECAC (North East Community Action Corporation) Address: 2724 Droste Road St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-723-3470 Fax: 636-925-3810 NECAC is a not-for-profit community action agency delivering a variety of social service programs to low income, elderly, youth, handicapped and disadvantaged individuals and families. Community Action is pledged to the idea of people becoming self-sufficient. Services available in St. Charles County. NECAC - Senior Corps Address: 2724 Droste Road St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-724-7787 Fax: 636-925-3810 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) places seniors (55 years of age and up) who are retired in volunteer jobs at 92 area not-for-profit organizations. Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is for low income seniors (60 years of age and up) willing to volunteer 20 hours per week for a small tax exempt stipend. FGP volunteers help special needs children learn reading, math, etc. at local schools, head starts, etc. Telephone Reassurance Program (TRP) volunteers call at scheduled times to check the welfare of elderly or home bound individuals. Community Auto Ride Share (CARS) volunteers help seniors without transportation get to medical appointments or FGP volunteers to schools. Services restricted to St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren Counties. Options for Justice Address: 200 S. Hanley, Suite 207 St. Louis, MO 63105 Phone: 314-721-6161 Fax: 314-721-6198 TTY: 800-735-2966 Advocates on behalf of offenders and alleged offenders with developmental disabilities. Direct client assistance provides liaison support for eligible clients in the development of a treatment plan consistent with the person's needs, rights and responsibilities. Education and training provides information for criminal justice and social service professionals to enhance the awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of person's with MR/DD who are at risk to become or who are involved in the criminal justice system. Services are available to individuals 17 years of age and older, and to juveniles under 17 if they are certified to stand trial as adults. Information and referral provides needed information or referral to appropriate resources. Parent Link Address: 212 Whitten Hall Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 800-552-8522 Fax: 573-884-0409 Email: sheriffc@missouri.edu Web Site: http://outreach.missouri.edu/parentlink University of Missouri - Columbia Provides information about ANY parenting question. Masters-level professionals access research-based information to respond to calls by providing supportive conversation, sending print materials, and/or making referrals. Also available through the 1-800 information line is access to the free resource library of parenting materials. The information line also connects callers with Community Connection, a county-by-county database of over 13,000 programs that benefit families throughout Missouri. ParentLink works to create healthy environments for children by strengthening support systems on a statewide and community level. Some programs target parents directly, and others target community members who are working to support parents. Parks & Recreation-City of O'Fallon Address: 2650 Tri Sports Circle O'Fallon, MO 63366 Phone: 636-474-2732 Parks & Recreation-City of St. Charles, Blanchette Park Contact: Blanchette Park Address: 1900 W. Randolph St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-939-3372 Fax: 636-949-3581 Call for information about facilities and programs within St. Charles. Parks & Recreation-City of St. Peters Address: #1 St. Peters Centre Blvd. St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-939-2386 Fax: 636-477-9022 Web Site: http://www.stpetersmo.net Park facilities available throughout the city. Rec-Plex located at 5200 Mexico Road, St. Peters and offers recreational facilities and programs. Parks & Recreation-City of Wentzville Address: 968 Meyer Road Wentzville, MO 63385 Phone: 636-332-9236 Fax: 636-327-3066 Web Site: http://www.wentzvillemo.org Call for information about facilities & programs within Wentzville. Parks & Recreation-St. Charles County Address: 201 N. 2nd Street, Suite 510 St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-949-7535 Fax: 636-949-7538 Post-Polio Health International Address: 4207 Lindell Blvd. #110 St. Louis, MO 63108-2915 Phone: 314-534-0475 Fax: 314-534-5070 Email: info@post-polio.org Web Site: http://www.post-polio.org Provides information about living with the late effects of polio and living with a ventilator for polio survivors, ventilator users, their friends, family and health professionals. No referral necessary. Rainbow Village, Inc. Address: 1240 Dautel Lane St. Louis, MO 63146 Phone: 314-567-1522 Fax: 314-569-0632 Email: rbvstl@aol.com Web Site: http://www.rainbowvillagestl.org Rainbow Village provides quality homes in the St. Louis Metropolitan area for people with developmental disabilities. The organization collaborates with agencies that provide residential supports. Partner agencies in St. Charles County are St. Louis Arc, Life Skills Foundation, Emmaus Homes, Cooperative Home Care and Open Options, Inc. Ranken Jordan Pediatric Rehabilitation Center Address: 10621 Ladue Road St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: 314-993-1207 Fax: 314-993-0213 Email: rankenjoex@server.stl.unitedway.org A private, not-for-profit, sub-acute pediatric facility providing high quality, interdisciplinary, specialized care, rehabilitation and treatment for children with medical needs and support services for their families, regardless of their ability to pay. Services offered to children 2 weeks to 18 years of age who require 24-hour nursing care and/or rehabilitative services. Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis - St. Charles County Office Contact: Carol Callahan Address: 425 Spencer Road St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-477-7704 Fax: 636-477-7704 Email: reccouncilsc@yahoo.com Web Site: http://stlouis.missouri.org/reccouncil/ Serves as a "clearinghouse" for information on leisure and recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Services include information and referral, scholarships to recreation programs and camps, recreation support funds, and newsletters and special camp guides. Community presentations and customized training programs available. No referral necessary. Rehabilitation Services for the Blind Contact: Missouri Department of Social Services Address: 10449 St. Charles Rock Road, Room #401 St. Ann, MO 63074-1827 Phone: 314-890-4200 Fax: 314-426-3560 Web Site: http://www.dss.state.mo.us/dfs/rehab/vr.htm Division of Family Services Toll free: 800-592-6004 Persons of all ages who are visually impaired or blind may be eligible for the programs offered by Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB) such as: Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Business Enterprises Program, Independent Living Program, Older Blind Services Program, and the Prevention of Blindness Program. No referral necessary. Schaeffer Foundation, The Address: 2085 Bluestone Drive St. Charles, MO 63303 Phone: 636-947-0555 Fax: 636-896-0998 Provides financial, educational, medical, recreational, or equipment assistance, and housing adaptations for the physically disabled. Services are available for St. Charles County residents only. Sherwood Forest Camp Address: 2708 Sutton Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63143-3008 Phone: 314-644-3322 Fax: 314-644-3330 Email: sherwoodcamps@yahoo.com Web Site: http://www.sherwoodforestcamp.com Three summer camp programs offered to children ages 7-16: Mini Camps - For 7-10 year olds, designed to introduce children to the summer camp experience. Structured schedule of activities, emphasizing fun and learning about camp. Boys and Girls Camp - For 10-14 year olds, designed to focus on learning new skills, exercising choices, and making friends. Campers choose many activities in groups or independently. Leadership Program - For 13-16 year olds, designed to improve, recognize and use their leadership abilities to help themselves and others achieve goals. Much of this learning occurs as campers challenge themselves in a variety of wilderness camping and team building experiences. Their teacher, clergy, caseworker, etc. must recommend campers for this program. [Community service is a requirement for advancement in the program.] ShowMe Aquatics & Fitness Center Address: 2085 Bluestone Drive St. Charles, MO 63303 Phone: 636-896-0999 Fax: 636-896-0998 Email: showmeaquatics@showmeaquatics.org Web Site: http://www.showmeaquatics.org Program designed for people with physical limitations associated with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, neurological disorders, orthopedic limitations, hearing and visual impairments. Program offers physical therapy, water exercise, adaptive swimming lessons, and individual and group water programs for the purpose of improving health. Shriner's Hospitals for Children Address: 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131-3597 Phone: 314-432-3600 Fax: 314-432-2930 Hospital offering inpatient and outpatient medical care for children 18 years of age and under with orthopedic conditions amendable to improvement or correction. Social Security Administration Address: 112 Piper Hill Drive, Suite #6 St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 800-772-1213 Fax: 636-922-1375 Web Site: http://www.ba.ssa.gov/kc/734.htm TTY: 636-922-1343 National Web Address: http://www.socialssecurity.gov Administers the nation's social security program. Social Security provides cash payments to help replace income lost as a result of retirement, disability, or death. Social Security also helps pay the cost of medical care (MEDICARE) for people age 65 or older and for some disabled workers. Administers the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program which guarantees an annual income to needy people who are 65 or over, blind or disabled. Social security offers assistance in applying for food stamps and Black Lung benefits. Toll-free from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. any business day or visit on line. You can now file ONLINE for some benefits. The St. Peters office serves St. Charles and Warren counties. Special Olympics - Missouri Address: 2510 South Brentwood Blvd., Suite 220 St. Louis, MO 63144 Phone: 314-961-7755 Fax: 314-961-0660 Email: east@somo.org Web Site: http://www.somo.org Year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children 8 or older and adults with mental disabilities. St. Charles Community College - Child Development Center Address: 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-922-8422 Fax: 636-922-8491 The Child Development Center is an accredited, not-for-profit child care facility designed to meet the needs of young children between the ages of 6 weeks and 8 years of age. The Center provides a full day environment for 156 children. The Center offers full-time five day care with three- and two-day options, as well as before- and after-school care. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. St. Charles Community College - Continuing Education Division Address: 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-922-8000 ext.4312 Fax: 636-922-8686 TTY: 800-735-2966 The Continuing Education Division offers a diverse selection of courses throughout the year, for both children and adults. These courses are open for all members of the community. Every effort will be made to support students with disabilities pursuing educational opportunities. To request support or accommodations, call the number listed above. Documentation of disability may be requested. St. Charles Community College - Disabilities Support Services Address: 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-922-8247 Fax: 636-922-8247 Accommodations, auxiliary aids, and support services for students with disabilities. St. Louis Arc Address: 1816 Lackland Hill Parkway, #200 St. Louis, MO 63146 Phone: 314-569-2211 Fax: 314-569-0778 Web Site: http://www.slarc.org St. Louis Arc serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their families living in St. Charles County. Services presently provided are: 1) in-home respite funded by DMH, 2) social training assisting children with disabilities with understanding social expectations and rules as well as deciphering social cues and messages, 3) intake and referral to individual and family directed supports. 4) residential services provides housing opportunities and in-home supports for people throughout the metropolitan area, 5) individual & community support is available to adults and transition-aged students with developmental disabilities to discover their interests and pursue goals in employment, community volunteering, recreation and leisure. St. Louis Crisis Nursery/St. Charles Address: 315 First Capitol Drive St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-947-0600 Fax: 636-947-1455 Web Site: http://www.crisisnurserykids.com/ Residential center for overnight care ages birth through ten who are in crisis. The average length of stay is 72 hours. St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association, Inc. Address: 10702 Manchester Road #7 St. Louis, MO 63122 Phone: 314-966-3088 Fax: 314-966-1806 Email: stloulda@inlink.com Web Site: http://www.lda.stl.org Provides information on learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder to interested persons through workshops, conferences, educational support groups for parents and teachers, newsletters, resource center, and free packets of information. Services include study skill classes and individual tutoring for students. St. Louis LDA's staff is available to go into school meetings with parents to help negotiate IEPs and 504 meetings. St. LDA also has an early childhood program for children at risk for learning problems. No referral necessary. St. Louis Regional Center - Missouri Department of Mental Health Address: 211 North Lindbergh St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: 314-340-6500 Fax: 314-340-6522 Provide Service Coordination to individuals with developmental disabilities to enable them to remain in their homes or community and to help them reach their fullest potential. Occupational/speech/physical and behavioral therapy, habilitative training, residential placement, family support (respite, attendant and home health care, parent training, and environmental adaptation), are offered pending availability of funds. To receive services a person must have mental retardation or some other developmental disability. A qualifying individual's mental retardation must have occurred before the age of 18, while any other developmental disability must have occurred before age 22. All conditions must be expected to continue indefinitely. St. Louis Regional Center - St. Charles Office Address: 119 Olympic St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-926-1200 Fax: 636-926-1220 Provide Service Coordination to individuals with developmental disabilities to enable them to remain in their homes or community and to help them reach their fullest potential. Occupational/speech/physical and behavioral therapy, habilitative training, residential placement, family support (respite, attendant and home health care, parent training, and environmental adaptation), are offered pending availability of funds. To receive services a person must have mental retardation or some other developmental disability. A qualifying individual's mental retardation must have occurred before the age of 18, while any other developmental disability must have occurred before age 22. All conditions must be expected to continue indefinitely. St. Louis Society Address: 10176 Corporate Lake Drive, Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: 314-989-1188 Fax: 314-989-1199 Agency offers a sport camp and recreation to individuals with physical developmental disabilities. The Sports Camp is a week long day program during the summer for children and young adults ages 6-21. Participants learn the fundamentals of various sports activities from counselors who are also physically disabled and who can provide a source of inspiration. St. Louis Transition Council Web Site: http://stlouis.missouri.org/education/sltc A coalition of consumers, educators, service providers, parents, and others interested in advocating for effective planning in preparation for a young person's successful transition from school to adult life in the community. Check website for meeting dates and locations. No referral necessary. Medicine Angel Contact: Jane Kelley, RN Address: 16995 State Hwy M Warrenton, MO 63383 Phone: 636-456-5008 Fax: 636-456-5530 Email: medicineangel@centurytel.net Web Site: www.medicineangel.com Helps clients who need free or reduced cost prescription medicine find the best match with the many pharmaceutical company requirements for the Patient Assistant Programs. Oversees all aspects of the application process including completing the application for the client. Contact the agency for eligibility requirements. Serves all counties in Missouri and Illinois. Technology Access Center Address: 12110 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63131 Phone: 314-989-8404 Fax: 314-989-8447 Email: mostltac@aol.com Web Site: http://stlouis.missouri.org/mostltac TTY: 314-989-8446 Provides information, assessment, training and follow up regarding assistive technology products, and services including computer access and software, work accommodations, environmental control, and activities of daily living. Hosts a Summer Computer Technology Camp. No referral necessary. Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc. Address: 332 Stable Lane Wentzville, MO 63385 Phone: 636-332-4940 Fax: 636-332-4941 Email: horsesheal@centurytel.net Provides horseback riding instruction for individuals with disabilities as a means of therapy and recreation. Classes include sports riding, hippotherapy, developmental vaulting, carriage driving and competition team. No referral necessary. Must be over 24 months of age. United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater St. Louis Address: 8645 Old Bonhomme Road St. Louis, MO 63132-3999 Phone: 314-994-1600 Fax: 314-994-0179 Toll free: 800-325-8174 Skill development, employment options, respite services, independent living skills training, residential options, family life education, social/leisure activities for adults, developmental and therapeutic services for children birth to three years of age. Primarily serves individuals with severe, profound, and multiple physical/cognitive disabilities. United Services, Inc. Address: 4140 Old Mill Parkway St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-926-2700 Fax: 636-447-4919 Email: bcollier@unitedsrvcs.org Web Site: http://www.unitedsrvcs.org Early intervention and preschool services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, augmentative communication evaluations, day care, and family support programs. Preschool and day care is provided in an integrated environment with both special needs and typically developing children. Serves persons with developmental disabilities from birth through 5 years of age. United Way of Greater St. Louis, Inc. Contact: Information and Referral Services Address: 1111 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63101 Phone: 314-421-4636 Fax: 314-539-4270 Toll free: 800-427-4626 TDD: 314-539-4010 A telephone referral service providing referrals to more than 1,500 health and human service organizations serving residents of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Willows Way, Inc. Address: 800 Friedens Road, Suite 100 St. Charles, MO 63303 Phone: 636-947-6591 Fax: 636-947-7385 Web Site: http://www.willowsway.org Agency provides supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, based on a person centered planning approach where the services are designed by the individual with their support team. Services include the Individualized Supported Living (ISL) program, providing up to 24 hour residential support and Independent Living Assistance (ILA) averaging 7 hours a week of independent skills training. Areas of particular focus include community involvement, self-determination, protective oversight and continual growth toward independence. Services also include a business incubator, assisting people in starting their own small businesses. YMCA of Greater St. Louis Address: 226 E. Lockwood St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: 314-962-5979 Fax: 314-962-2569 Webster: 314-962-9622 Inclusion Services: 314-962-5979 Integrated School-Age Child Care (ISACC) is designed to provide support in the YMCA School-Age Child Care programs for children ages 5-12 with developmental delays at various schools in St. Charles County. Integrated Summer Day Camp provides support in the YMCA Summer Day Camps for children ages 5-12 with developmental delays in St. Charles County. No referral necessary. YMCA of St. Charles Address: 3900 Ehlmann Road St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-922-9321 Open swimming for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Call for day and time. Youth In Need Address: 516 Jefferson St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-946-0101 Fax: 636-925-0116 Email: yinlh@aol.com Web Site: http://youthinneed.com Assist at-risk youth by providing services which strengthen families, build self-esteem, and develop independent living skills. Services for youth ages 9-21 include crisis intervention, counseling, emergency shelter and long-term care, case management, school assistance/counseling, job training, street outreach, Early Head Start (ages 0-3), Head Start (ages 3-5), in-home and center-based care and training for parents living in St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery counties. Pregnant women and parents of children up to age three are eligible as well as children with disabilities. Shelter hours are 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No referral necessary. Community Living Inc. (in-house) sub-care cab Phone: 636-946-3557 County Cab Phone: 636-447-2263 O'Fallon: 636-281-8080 St. Peters: 636-447-2263 Golden Age Express Phone: 636-949-3363 St. Charles City Only OATS Phone: 314-894-1701 O'Fallon area: 636-281-1359 St. Charles area: 636-928-9469 St. Peters area: 636-278-2080 Wentzville area: 636-327-4901 Questions regarding other areas or concerns: 314-894-1701 Ride Finders Phone: 1-800-847-7433 For an application to locate an available carpool or vanpool. SCAT (St. Charles Area Transit) Phone: 636-949-3363 Outside of scheduled route contact Public Works Office: 636-949-3243 St. Charles Yellow Cab Phone: 636-724-1234 Nurses for Newborns Address: 7259 Lansdowne, Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: 314-544-4922 Fax: 314-544-1357 Email: Brenda.marcus@NFNF.org Web Site: http://www.nfnf.org Assists uninsured or underinsured parents of challenged infants and/or parents with developmental disabilities by providing in-home visits to monitor and inform parents of the baby’s progress. Parents are provided the training to support and maintain a healthy, safe environment for themselves and their children. Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities Contact: Pamela Merkle Address: 2385 Hampton, Suite 110 St. Louis, MO 63139 Phone: 314-647-8100 Fax: 314-647-8105 Email: agingwithdd@msn.com Services include consumer driven retirement support groups, retirement planning, an annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference, and off-site day habilitation contracts with the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Individuals eligible to receive services have a diagnosis of a developmental disability, are 50 years of age or older who are currently in some type of vocation or recently retired. Behavior Solutions Contact: Dr. Colin Peeler Address: 321 Copper Tree Court O'Fallon, MO 63368 Phone: 636-265-0407 Fax: 636-265-0407 Email: cpeeler@behsolutions.com Classroom based workshops designed to teach others to teach individuals with developmental disabilities. Principals of behavior, characteristics and associated symptoms of various developmental disabilities, common problems, effective strategies for teaching new skills and decreasing problem behaviors, behavior thereapy techniques and training on how to train others is offered during the five week program. Individuals eligible to receive services have a diagnosis of a developmental disability and are living in their natural home. No age restrictions. BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Group Contact: Help Line Phone: 314-993-7550 Email: gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com Web Site: www.becauseiloveyou.org BILY is a self-help program by parents for parents of troubled children. The group can help assess the crisis in the family and help with a plan of action regarding the behavior that is acceptable in your home. Meetings are every Monday from 7:30pm-9:30pm at Church of Christ Annex, 444 Karen Drive, St. Charles, MO. |
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