WILS can help residents of Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis and Saline County find many different disability resources for independent living.
Missouri and National Resources
Alzheimer’s Association
The leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research
Phone: 800-272-3900
Website: www.alz.org
CASA (Citizens Against Spousal Abuse)
Counties Served: Pettis, Benton, Cooper, Henry, Lafayette, Morgan, and Saline counties
Phone: 800-894-1151 - Hotline or 660-827-5559 - Office
Cerebral Palsy Group
Cerebral Palsy Group is a national organization that was created so that it may serve the individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. We are here to provide information and support so that we may help provide resources and education to those affected by CP.
Website: www.cerebralpalsygroup.com
Child Safe of Central Missouri
Counties Served: Benton, Cooper, Henry, Johnson, Moniteau, Morgan, Pettis, Saline
Phone: 660-829-3434 - Crisis Line
Department of Public Safety - Crime Victim Services Unit
1101 Riverside Drive, Lewis and Clark Building, 4th Floor West, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 866-334-6682
Email: CVSU@dps.mo.gov
Legal Aid of Missouri
Legal assistance for public assistance benefits, housing, utility, employment and consumer law issues
Phone: 800-892-2943
Lupus Foundation of America
Devoted to solving the mystery of lupus
Phone: 800-558-0121
Website: www.lupus.org
Missouri Medicaid
Information to enroll for Missouri Medicaid
Phone: 1-800-318-2596
Website: www.healthcare.gov
Missouri People First
Self-advocacy organization that was formed by, is run by, and exists for people with developmental disabilities in the state of Missouri
Phone: 800-444-0821
Website: www.missouripeoplefirst.org
Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services
Protects the rights of individuals with disabilities by providing advocacy and legal services
Phone: 800-392-8667
Website: www.moadvocacy.org
Missouri Veteran’s Commission
Website: www.mvc.dps.mo.gov
MO HealthNet
This is the resource for people who are already enrolled in Medicaid
Phone: 855-373-4636
National Child Abuse Hotline
Phone: 800-422-4453
National Children’s Cancer Society
Provides emotional support
Phone: 314-241-1600
Website: www.thenccs.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 800-273-8255
Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Veterans Administration
Phone: 800-827-1000
Wolfner Library
State library offering talking books and braille library. Free service to Missourians who are unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability.
Phone: 800-392-2614 or 573-751-8720
Website: www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner