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Find Missouri State caregiving resources, Missouri healthcare resources, Missouri caregiver support groups, and local and State resources for those taking care of a loved one. We will continue to update these resources to include individual Missouri county caregiving resources and information. State & County Caregiving ResourcesALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter The ALS Association, St. Louis Regional Chapter was founded to serve ALS patients and their families. The Association continues to focus on patient services with an additional emphasis on public awareness, community/professional education, advocacy, and research. http://www.alsa-stl.org/view_section.php?section=20 For more information contact: Alzheimer's Association Southwest Missouri Chapter The Alzheimer’s Association, Southwest Missouri Chapter’s mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through promotion of brain health. We are proud to offer programs and services to the 29 counties we serve in Southwest Missouri. For more information contact: Easter Seals Missouri The mission of Easter Seals is to provide exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. http://mo.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MODR_homepage For more information contact: MealCall Visit this site to locate a facility that provides Meals On Wheels that is closest to you. http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/mo/index.htm Missouri Developmental Disability Resource Center MODDRC links people to disability information, support networks and professional development opportunities. Missouri Family Support Division Our mission is to maintain or improve the quality of life for the people of Missouri by providing the best possible services to the public, with respect, responsiveness and accountability, which will enable individuals and families to better fulfill their potential. For more information contact: Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Association Hospice Locator Find the location and contact information for any hospice or palliative care association in Missouri. Just click "Locating a Hospice" on the left side of the page. The results are sorted alphabetically. For more information contact: Missouri Network of Care This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with mental health. It provides information about mental health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with mental health issues, the Network of Care helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need services. This Web site can greatly assist in our efforts to protect our greatest human asset - our beautiful minds. http://missouri.networkofcare.org/home_state.cfm?stateid=30 For more information contact: Show Me Long Term Care in Missouri You can find out how any licensed Missouri long-term care facility did on its last inspection, its location and its contact information. On the page, select the county OR city in which the facility is located OR enter the facility's five-digit zip code. Then click "ShowMeResults." This search will not work if you select or enter more than one item simultaneously. http://www.dhss.mo.gov/showmelongtermcare/ United Way of Central Missouri The United Way of Central Missouri is Mid-Missouri’s largest and most extensive service organization. Volunteers and professional staff assist our neighbors in 6 counties through a broad range of human care services. A total of 25 member agencies and programs offer a variety of services to children and adults; the disabled; senior citizens; low-income families; victims of abuse, disease or disaster; and others in need. For more information contact:
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