The Center for Specialized Services
Address
11828 Lackland Road
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 983-9230
AKA:
Center for Head Injury Services
Description:
Provides rehabilitative and support services to individuals with brain injuries, autism and other disabilities through programs to develop potential and create opportunities. Programs include: Transition Services for Students With Disabilities, Developmental Assessment, Assistive Technology, Equipment Loan, Autism Therapy, Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Language Therapy, Speech Therapy, Neuropsychiatry/Neuropsychology, Career Awareness, Career Exploration, Occupation Specific Job Training
Job Clubs, Prevocational Training, Vocational Assessment, Job Finding Assistance, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Disability Related Center Based Employment, Supported Employment, Summer Youth Employment Programs, Attendant Services for People With Disabilities, General Counseling Services, Daily Living Aid Donation Programs, Walking Aid Donation Programs and Wheelchair Donation Programs.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Center for Head Injury Services
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 13, 2024
Year Incorporated:
1990
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
11828 Lackland Road
Saint Louis, MO 63146
Contacts
Annie Conway
Agency Email
(314) 983-9230
Jennifer Pipe
Ron Glenn
Phone Numbers
Main
(314) 983-9230
Fax
(314) 983-9235
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access,Public Transportation Access
Services
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Description
Helps people get the equipment and devices they need to become and stay independent. Licensed medical professionals help each person select the equipment solution that is right for them including stair lifts, wheelchair ramps, grab bars, walkers, shower chairs and commodes, car seats and any other equipment needed.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
- Community Supports for Independence Program: Begins with an independent living skills assessment that allows the team to customize supports to increase skills in areas of need. Goal of the program is to support the participants with achieving their goal to live independently within two years. The program allows individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to gain skills and build their natural supports over the course of two years. - Transitional In-Home Program: Serves individuals who have acquired brain injury or head trauma after the age of 22 years. Participants are assigned to a service coordinator through the Department of Health. The service includes training and practice with activities related to daily living and maintenance of a household.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, Franklin and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Midwest Adult Autism Program (MAAP): Program participants receive highly structured routines, therapeutic environment that promotes skill building and helps to decrease maladaptive behaviors, instruction in social and leisure skills, pre-vocational skills, community integration skills, activities of daily living, fitness and healthy living, sensory integration therapy, assessment for behavioral, occupational and speech-language therapies, individually designed programs and therapy plans implemented by behavioral technicians based on therapist recommended goals.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm available full time or part time based on funding available and participant needs
Required Documents
- Medicaid Card - Department of Mental Health - Developmental Disabilities Services
Eligibility
- Must have a documented diagnosis of autism or significant need for behavior supports - Must age 18 years and older - Must be medically stable and have no limitations that would prevent participation in groups - Must have no toileting or feeding issues that cannot be managed within staff limitations - Must not have active drug or alcohol abuse problems - Must have the ability to benefit from cognitive enrichment and socialization and recreational activities to maintain and/or improve skills - Must have the ability to benefit from program services as determined by a pre-admission team - Must have access to funding or have the ability to private pay - Must have a physician's approval to participate in the program - Must be enrolled in Medicaid, unless doing private pay
Fees
- Private pay - Medicaid eligible and meet requirements for Department of Mental Health funding
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
The Employer-Based Transition Training program (EBTT) is a collaborative project with the Center, the Special School District of St. Louis County, Vocational Rehabilitation and local host businesses. EBTT provides high school seniors on-site training, during the school year, in a host business within the manufacturing and distribution industry with the outcome goal of employment within that industry. A primary focus of the program is intensive, step-by-step training in a particular job within the host business that matches the studentsâ interests and abilities. Students ages 17 to 21 participate in EBTT for one school year, training for approximately 30-35 hours a week. Training is facilitated by an employment advisor from the Center and a special education teacher from the Special School District. The studentâs immersion in the workplace facilitates the teaching and learning process, as well as the acquisition of marketable job skills. Students learn how to perform the job tasks as well as how to interact appropriately while in the work environment. Program services also include career exploration, employability skills training, job development, job placement, on-site supports and long-term retention services to assist the student in maintaining a successful employment outcome post-graduation.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call for Details
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
-St. Louis City/County, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
The Career Discovery and Exploration Program (D&E): Evaluates a clientâs current ability and readiness to return to or begin work within the community, evaluates work readiness, coping and social skills, and vocational interests.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Helps people with disabilities prepare for a career by offering career evaluation, customized job training, assesses strengths, abilities, preferences and limitations using actual work tasks and by helping people find and obtain jobs in the manufacturing and distribution industries.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
-St. Louis City/County and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Accepts donations daily living aids such as reachers, mobility aids, personal care aids and more.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Day program offers supervised stimulating activities, includes brain enrichment exercises and activities, recreational activities, physical exercise, individual program goal setting and progress updates, physician ordered restorative rehabilitation therapies, assistance with activities of daily living, behavior programming and social skills training, prevocational activities and planning and community integration skills training.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Medicaid Card
Eligibility
- Must have a documented disability, including brain injury or developmental disability - Must be age 18 years and older - Must be medically stable - Must have no limitation that precludes participation in groups - Must have no toileting or feeding issues that cannot be managed within staff limitations - Must not have active drug or alcohol abuse problems - Must not have current behavior difficulties that would be considered a danger to themselves or other participants, overly disruptive to other participants or have aggressive, severe, uncontrolled psychiatric problems - Must have the ability to benefit from cognitive enrichment and socialization/recreational activities to maintain and/or improve skills - Must have the ability to benefit from program services as determined by a pre-admission team - Must have access to funding or have the ability to private pay - Must have a minimal elopement risk - Must have a physicianâs approval to participate in this program - Must be enrolled in Medicaid, unless doing private pay
Fees
- Medicaid - Private pay
Intake Procedure
Call to apply
Languages
English
Service Area
- St. Louis City/County, and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Talent Connect: A training and employment project that helps companies in St. Louis build diverse workforces that are inclusive of people with disabilities, focuses on the manufacturing and distribution industries.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
- Must have a diagnosed disability which may include: brain injury, intellectual and learning disabilities, attention challenges (ADD/ADHD), developmental disabilities, mental illnesses - Must have an interest in manufacturing or distribution - Must be able to commit to up to 12 weeks of training or have prior industry experience to be a candidate for direct hire - Must have reliable transportation to/from training or to/from the workplace for direct hires
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call to apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) provide person-centered approach to individual counseling sessions which focus on increasing independence, building confidence, improving relationships, promoting stability, learning life skills, life transitions and self-advocacy. Counseling is offered in individual, group and family setting.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 3:00pm - Fri - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Available to offer further guidance and assistance in the job search by coming together in a group, job seekers can engage in group discussions related to searching for employment, practice interviewing skills, participate in mock interviews, identify job opportunities and open positions, access computers and the Internet to work on résumés and submit applications.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Each job seeker is teamed up with an employment recruiter to assist the program participant in finding a job. Job seekers receive instruction in job seeking, advising in résumé development, guidance in identifying job opportunities, help completing job applications, interview preparation and assistance building job-readiness skills.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Saint Clair County
- Madison County
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Jefferson County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Franklin County
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Description
Licensed speech and language therapists assist people who have difficulty communicating due to speech, language, memory or cognition difficulties. Therapists work with each person to improve functional communication, executive functioning skills and communicative independence. Additionally, therapists may also address oral motor strengthening skills, augmentative and alternative communication, written language and swallowing difficulties.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, Franklin, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist conduct neuropsychological evaluations that include multiple standardized tests and clinical interviews that provide a complete picture of a person's cognitive abilities post injury.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Licensed occupational therapists work with people to increase independence with self care and activities of daily living such as dressing, personal hygiene, food preparation and eating. Therapists also assist with cognitive therapy and visual perceptions skills that can interfere with other skills.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Employment advisors are on-site to help the person to learn their new job tasks in the work environment through training, incorporating compensatory strategies and developing natural supports at the job. Agency works closely with each employerâs management team to help make sure the business remains productive during the training process.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Provides a structured evaluation of a person's development and abilities - including physical, language, intellectual, social and emotional.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, Franklin, Jefferson and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Licensed physical therapists offers one-on-one therapy to assist people to improve mobility, balance and coordination, walking, range of motion, build muscle strength and teach safe transfer techniques.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Helps people with disabilities prepare for success through evaluation of career interests and customized job training in industries that include but are not limited to clerical, customer service, food service, housekeeping, laundry/linen service, manufacturing, retail service, warehouse shipping and receiving.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Must have a brain injury, be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, St.Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Licensed speech and language therapists assist people who have difficulty communicating due to speech, language, memory or cognition difficulties. Therapists work with each person to improve functional communication, executive functioning skills and communicative independence. Additionally, therapists may also address oral motor strengthening skills, augmentative and alternative communication, written language and swallowing difficulties.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP): An eight week summer employment opportunity that matches teens with businesses and organizations that match their personal preferences, skills and support needs. SWEP participants will work 20 hours a week and receive minimum wage. Summer Work Experience (SWE): A 6 week summer employment opportunity that pairs teens with businesses and organizations that is designed help build work skills and self confidence. SWE participants will work 20 hours a week, receive minimum wage and 24 hours worth of social skills training.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm - employment hours vary
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Vocational Training Program: Designed to help the trainee gain specific skills necessary to meet the requirements of competitive employment in their chosen field. Trainees receive one-on-one support from an employment adviser who help the trainees learn and identify compensatory strategies to improve their job success.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Provides in home supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to those living independently. Services may include money management, shopping, doctor appointments, etc. Hours will vary depending on case.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Fees
no fees
Intake Procedure
Call to Apply
Languages
English and interpreters available
Service Area
St. Louis County
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Saint Clair County
- Madison County
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Jefferson County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Franklin County
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Description
Provides transition support services to students who are soon to transition from high school to the workforce. A primary focus of the program is intensive, step-by-step training in a particular job within the host business that matches the studentsâ interests and abilities. Students ages 17 to 21 participate in EBTT for one school year, training for approximately 30-35 hours a week. Training is facilitated by an employment advisor from the Center and a special education teacher from the Special School District.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call Or Apply In Person
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation (CVE): Assesses work strengths, abilities, preferences and limitations using actual work tasks, providing a more accurate picture of employment capabilities. The comprehensive evaluation also includes a physical functional capacity evaluation, facility and community based assessments, transferable skills analysis, standardized testing, career exploration, insight and adjustment counseling and accommodation and adaptive technology requirements.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Accepts walking aids such as walkers, canes and more.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
- St. Louis City/County and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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Description
Accepts gently used wheelchairs.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
- St. Louis City/County and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Charles County
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