Non-Profits Providing Assistance In Many Areas
Abilities First (Springfield, MO)
At Abilities First, we are dedicated to ensuring that people with developmental disabilities can experience belonging where they live, learn, work, and play. We believe our community is better when everyone who is part of it has a part in it.
Burrell Autism Center (Springfield, MO)
https://www.burrellcenter.com/our-services/autism-services
Comprehensive services are available at this location, including Diagnostic Evaluations, Applied Behavior Analysis, Mental Health Counseling, Caregiver Trainings, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology services.
Camp Barnabas (Purdy, MO)
Providing individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses with unique Christian camping experiences. Camp Barnabas is a place of hope, acceptance, and limitless possibilities.
Camp MITIOG (Kansas City, MO)
A week-long camp for children aged 8-16 living with spina bifida. Accredited by the American Camp Association, it has been held every summer since 1969. At Camp MITIOG, kids enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts, nature classes, and self-help medical care lessons. The camp takes place at the Lake Doniphan Conference and Retreat Center in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, which provides a wheelchair-accessible environment. If you are interested, you can apply to be a counselor or a camper.
Care to Learn (Missouri)
Care to learn partners with schools throughout Missouri to open closet programs which address health, hunger, and hygiene needs for all school aged children in their district. Families can find immediate relief for their felt needs directly through our onsite closets or through our voucher programs that can provide easy access to food, hygiene products, shoes, beds, haircuts, laundry vouchers, and much more!
Capable Kids and Families (Rolla, MO)
https://www.thecommunitypartnership.org/how-we-help/capable-kids-and-families/
Families of children with developmental delays and disabilities often report experiencing isolation, exclusion, financial hardships, insurance restrictions and difficulty accessing treatment, services, and resources.
Capable Kids and Families® works to increase children’s developmental gains while supporting the family with the appropriate resources and connections.
Champion Athletes of the Ozarks (Springfield, MO)
https://www.championathletes.org/
Champion Athletes of the Ozarks believes every person deserves the chance to thrive. Through education, sports competition, and new opportunities, we build self-esteem, self-confidence, and everyday life skills in children and adults with disabilities.
Cover Missouri
covermissouri.org
Provides support by answering questions and guiding you to a health insurance plan to fit your needs and budget. • 1-800-466-3213
Legal Services of MO
lsmo.org
Provides free legal aid programs that assist low-income individuals. To find your local office, view the Program Service Area Map.
MO Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
mcdhh.mo.gov
Provides education, advocacy, and programs to support the needs of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Missourians. This includes information and referral, workshops, training, individual and systems advocacy, hearing aid distribution, and support service provider grants. • 573-526-5205
MO Department of Insurance (DIFP)
insurance.mo.gov/consumers/
Helps you resolve complaints and inquiries, provides information on insurance policy questions, investigates violations, and provides insurance education and outreach. • 1-800-726-7390 (Consumer Hotline)
MO Parents Act (MPACT) Missouri’s Parent Training and Information Center
missouriparentsact.org
MPACT, empowers families to advocate for themselves so children with special education needs can reach their full potential in education and life. Services include parent training, information, and support. • 1-800-743-7634
United Way 2-1-1
211.org
Connects you with a local expert to find community resources that meet your needs. This can include assistance with housing, food, transportation, healthcare, or caregiving.