Child Care Clothing Assistance Community Betterment - Senior Services Counseling Disability Medical Services/Supplies Domestic Violence Shelters Education Employment Information Food Assistance Health Services Housing - Low Income Legal Services Preschool Social Services Specialized Training Substance Abuse Treatment Support Groups Utility Assistance Veterans Services
Northwest Missouri Care Find
YWCA
Janet Root (800-404-9922). Referral service for child care; provider recruitment
Birthright
1018 N. 19th St., St. Joseph, Missouri 64501 (816-279-8242)
Volunteer organization providing services and support to pregnant women and unborn child, especially in problem pregnancies.
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cameron Food Pantry
808 N. Walnut (in basement at back of building), Cameron, Mo. (816-632-3663). Serves Cameron School District.
Open Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Plattsburg Food Pantry
Community Building (located in the EOC office), 117 W. Maple, Plattsburg, Mo. (816-539-2510). Serves Plattsburg School District.
Open Thursday from 9:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Cameron Counseling Center
115 W. 3rd, Cameron, MO 816-632-7345 or 888-373-1245.
Family Guidance Center
101 W. 3rd, Cameron, Mo. 64429 816-632-6161
Green Hills Women's Shelter
P.O. Box 278, Trenton, Mo. 64683 (816-359-3297 or 1-800-942-0649)
Provides temporary shelter to abused women and their children. Provides crisis support, stress management, advocacy, help obtaining Protection Orders, medical care and support groups.
Hands of Hope Domestic Violence Support Group
Cameron area meets Tuesday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 816-632-7345
Plattsburg area meets Monday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 816-539-3293
Maysville area meets Tuesday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 816-449-2163
Hands of Hope (Hospice)
105 Far West Drive, St. Joseph, Mo. 64506
Call 816-271-7190 for more information
MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault)
3217 Broadway, Suite 500, Kansas City, Mo. 64411 (816-931-4527)
Assessment and treatment for sexual abuse victims and perpetrators.
Y.W.C.A. Shelter for Abused Women
304 North 8th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 (Toll Free 1-800-653-1477)
Open 24 hours a day, 24 hour crisis hotline (816-232-1225). Provides temporary shelter to abused women and their children. Counseling may be provided. Support groups for men and women.
Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous
Cameron Crossroads
Elks Lodge (in the basement), 3 miles south of Cameron on 69 Highway.
Group meeting every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and every Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
Last Thursday of the month is open to the public.
Call 816-632-7709 or 816-632-4341 for more information.
First Christian Church
400 Center St., Lathrop, Mo. 64465
Meets Monday night at 8:30 p.m.
Call 816-528-3130 or 816-586-3361 for more information
Maysville AA
DeKalb County Library
105 N. Polk, Maysville, Mo. 64469
Contact Waldo 816-632-7810, Jim 816-449-2261, Robin 816-449-2307 for
more information.
Meetings held Tuesday and Saturday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous
116 W. 4th St., Room 1, Old Middle School, Cameron, Mo. 64429
For more information call 816-632-9197
Meetings held Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
Adolescence
The Youth Center
702 Felix St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 (816-233-1191)
621 W. Mohawk, Chillicothe, Mo. (660-646-4511)
1316 South Main St., Maryville, Mo. (660-562-2531)
In-home counseling that covers Clinton and DeKalb counties.
Care Right
Testing for AIDS
Call 816-271-4725 (confidential) for information call 816-271-4681
Rebecca Clymore
214 N. Main, P.O. Box 286, Plattsburg, Mo. 64477 (816-930-2041 or 816-669-3225)
In home intensive counseling. Takes Medicaid, Medicare, Community Health and other insurances.
Solutions
1804 E. Central St., Bethany, Mo. 64424 (660-425-4432)
Barbara Oliver, LCSW/ACSW and Nina Schunk M.S./LCSW
A common sense approach to family problems.
Credit Problems
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
2921 N. Belt Highway, Suite L9, St. Joseph, Mo. 64506 (816-364-3337)
No fees. Assist people who are experiencing credit problems or collectors of bills. Must have appointment.
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
3404 Ashland Ave., St. Joseph, Mo. 64506 (816-233-2558)
Educational program, medical supplies, may have items to loan, (walker, beds and other medical equipment). Reimbursement for transportation (to and from treatments only) and pain relieving drugs.
Disabilities
Access Unlimited, Inc.
1002 Frances St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 (816-232-8833)
Support group for all disabilities. Meets monthly. Strives for accessibility for members.
Infant/Child
Birthright
1018 North 19th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 (816-279-8242)
Volunteer organization providing services and support to pregnant women and the unborn child, especially in problem pregnancies. Services include a free pregnancy test, counseling, assistance obtaining clothing for self and baby. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Catholic Charities
1302 Faraon St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 (816-232-2885 or 1-888-629-2886)
310 N. Cedar, Cameron, Mo. 64429 (816-632-5123) Wednesday only.
All denominations served. Offers free counseling and some residential care for unwed mothers. Divorce adjustment group. Pregnancy testing and housing.
Family Planning Clinic
Tri-County Health Department at Maysville, Mo.
For more information and appointments, call 816-449-5706 or 1-800-780-2707.
Parent Link
1-800-552-8522
Administered through 4-H Youth Development Programs, University of Missouri-Columbia.
You can ask us anything, your questions are as unique as your children.
Disability Medical Services/Supplies
Albany Regional Center
520 Lana Drive, Cameron, Mo. 64429 (816-632-8876)
Provides services for people with development disability. Provides respite care and assists people in locating individual or group counseling services to help the family accept the person's disability. Assists in locating state or community operated living alternatives when they are no longer able to live at home.
American Cancer Society
3404 Ashland Avenue, St. Joseph, Mo. (816-233-2558)
Educational program, medical supplies, may have items to loan, (walker, beds, and other medical equipment). Reimbursement for transportation (to and from treatments only) and pain relieving drugs.
American Diabetes Association
801 Faraon, St., St. Joseph, Mo. (816-279-0742 or 800-235-7501)
Informs diabetics of new advances in treatments and strives to improve the lifestyles of those affected with diabetes. Offers emergency assistance for low-income clients with a one-time, one month's supply of insulin and syringes. Six free patient education classes offered each year.
American Legion Post 97
110 Locust, Plattsburg, Mo.
Loan hospital beds, wheelchairs, commodes, walkers, crutches, shower chairs, and other supplies. For more information call 816-539-2985.
Bureau for the Blind
619 E. Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101
Vocational rehabilitation program, independent living program and prevention of blindness program. Assists with employment, teaches, home living skills and self care skills. May assist cost of eye care services, eye surgery, medications, glasses and artificial eyes. Six district offices in Missouri. Call (314-751-1084) for the office closest to you.
Comfort Care Hospice
Cameron Community Hospital, 314 West 4th St., Cameron, Mo. 64429 (816-632-4411). Comprehensive care for terminally ill and their families.
Comprehensive Care (Hospice)
8th & Faraon, St. Joseph, Missouri 64501 (816-271-7190)
Comprehensive care for the terminally ill and their families. Payment handled through Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, or on a sliding scale.
Elks Lodge
South Highway 69, Cameron, Mo. 64429
The Elks may help the handicapped children and children if they meet the income guidelines with dental care at no cost. Children's Mercy Hospital will give dental care free with the Elk's referral. Contact Aaron Walker at 816-632-6142 for more information.
Meril
1504B, North 36th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64506 (816-279-8558)
Meril is a community-based, non-residential program, designed to promote independent living and improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities.
Northwest Missouri Regional Arthritis Center
801 Faraon, St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 (816-271-7979)
Programs available are: self help course, free information, speaker's bureau, community education, education seminars, group activity classes, referrals, water pace exercise classes, library and arthritis interest and support groups.
Rehabilitation Unit (CRU)
Woodson, 3400 Fredrick, St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 (816-236-2372)
Works with children who have behavior disorders such as: AD, ADHS, OD, etc. Call 816-364-1502 for more information.
Second Opinion Cancer Hotline
Phone Access: 1-800-422-6237
Medical team and cancer specialists review the medical history and give their opinion. You will be referred to an individual with a similar cancer, to build one-on-one support.
Sertoma Club
Heartland Hospital, 7th & Faraon, St. Joseph, Mo. 64501
816-271-7608 or 816-271-7577
May purchase special need equipment that may enable a handicapped person to function better in activities of daily living. Example: Deaf client may obtain a closed captioned TV. Sertoma applications may only be obtained at the hospital.
Shriner Hospital For Crippled Children
701 Noyes Blvd., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 (816-232-5129 or 816-923-1319)
Orthopedic units located in St. Louis burn unit in Galveston, Texas, and other hospitals. Transportation for child and one adult, accommodations, and meals for the parent.
Vocational Rehabilitation
525 Jules, St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 (816-387-2280)
Provides fees and tuition to educational training programs assessed as necessary, college, vocational or on the job training. Provides a counselor to secure work experience for students and diagnostic work up. Also provides a variety of medical services.
Domestic Violence National Hotline 1-800-333-7233
Green Hills Women's Shelter
P.O. Box 278, Trenton, Mo. 64683 (816-359-3297 or 1-800-942-0649)
Provides temporary shelter to abused women and their children. Provides crisis support, stress management, advocacy, help obtaining Protection Orders and medical care, and support groups.
Hands of Hope Project
Julie Greer, days (816-632-7345)
Provid services to Northwest Missouri residents. Can provide temporary shelter in a hotel/motel, support groups, referrals and supportive services.
Safe Haven of Kansas City, Inc.
(816-995-1000 or 1-800-491-1114 or 1-816-470-7233)
For safety of clients and staff, address is not given.
Safe Haven of Richmond, Missouri
(816-776-2007)
Emergency shelter, support groups, legal advocacy, resources, referrals, and counseling. 24 hour hot line, can call for information. For safety of clients and staff, address is not given.
Y.W.C.A. Shelter for Abused Women
304 North 8th St.. St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 (Toll Free 1-800-653-1477)
Open 24 hours a day, 24 hour crisis hotline (816-232- 1225). Provides temporary shelter to abused women and their children. Counseling may be provided. Support groups for men and women.
City of Cameron, Missouri
205 North Main Street - Cameron, Missouri 64429
Ph: 816-632-2177 Fax: 816-632-1067 Email: Send us an email!
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