State of Missouri: Department of Health and Senior Services

Description

The Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline responds to reports of alleged abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of persons 60 years of age or older and other eligible adults between age 18 and 59 with disabilities. The program provides investigation, intervention and follow-up services to victims and stresses the mentally competent adult's right to make their own decisions. Reports of abuse, neglect or other complaints regarding Long Term Care Facilities are also registered at the Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline. Investigations are completed by Long Term Care survey staff around the state. The hotline 800-392-0210 operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and is staffed by 16 Adult Protective Community Service Workers.

Hours

24 Hours

Required Documents

No Doecumentation Required

Eligibility

Anyone can use the service to report abuse, exploitation and neglect of seniors (60+) and/or adults with disabilities

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Telephone For Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

State of Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening: This program provides free breast and cervical cancer screening to Missouri women ages 35-64 that are uninsured and with an annual income of 200% poverty or less. Women identified with cancer through the program are eligible for free treatment through the Missouri Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act. Women should call the national Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service (CIS) at 1-800-422-6237.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Females Served Ages 35 to 64

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Telephone For Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

State of Missouri

Geography Served

Description

DHSS, in coordination with the Missouri National Guard and local health departments, are offering free COVID-19 tests in various communities around the state.

Hours

Online Registration: 24 Hours. Visit http://health.mo.gov/communitytest for testing sites and to register

Required Documents

To register for any of the sites, visit http://health.mo.gov/communitytest.

Eligibility

Any MO residents who wish to be tested with a nasal swab to see if they have an active COVID-19 infection can do so. Missouri residency is the only requirement; individuals do not have to live in the county in which they are tested, and they do not have to be experiencing symptoms.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

To register for any of the sites, visit http://health.mo.gov/communitytest.

Languages

English

Service Area

State of Missouri

Geography Served

Description

The Missouri Care Options (MCO) program offers information to Missouri citizens about making choices regarding the variety of care options available to them when they may need long-term care. MCO offers home and community long-term care services to adults (18 years and older) who are Medicaid eligible, or potentially Medicaid eligible, and in need of assistance. The Department of Health and Senior Services is committed to helping people live as independently as possible. MCO also offers individuals who reside in long-term care facilities the option of home and community long-term care services if they qualify for care in a more independent setting.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Required Documents

Call for Information

Eligibility

18 and Over Who are Medicaid Eligible and Need Assistance

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Telephone For Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

State of Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening: This program provides free breast and cervical cancer screening to Missouri women ages 35-64 that are uninsured and with an annual income of 200% poverty or less. Women identified with cancer through the program are eligible for free treatment through the Missouri Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act. Women should call the national Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service (CIS) at 1-800-422-6237.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Females Served Ages 35 to 64

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Telephone For Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

State of Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Missouri's Family Care Safety Registry was established by law to protect children, elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled in this state and to promote family and community safety by providing background information on potential caregivers. Families and employers can call the registry's toll-free telephone line to request background information on registered child-care, elder care, and personal caregiver workers or to request licensure status information on licensed child-care and elder care providers. This service is intended to provide information to help families and employers make informed decisions when hiring employees to work with children, elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled. Child care providers may register with the Registry (anyone hired as a child care worker after January 1, 2001 is required to register within 15 days of employment.)

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call fro Information

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Telephone for Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

State of Missouri

Geography Served

Description

A phone service and website to help seniors and their families access information and assistance on legal issues. Some common types of information include: - Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney - Guardianship, Conservatorship - Living Wills - Advance Directives - Wills, Trusts and Joint Tenancy - Financial Exploitation - Mediation - Obtaining Public Benefits, such as Medicare and Social Security - Civil Legal Issues - Definitions of Common Legal Terms Website also contains links, pamphlets and brochures related to: Benefits, Consumer Issues, Employment, Financial Planning, Health Insurance, Housing, Protection, Rights, Tax Assistance, etc.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Open to senior citizens and their family members who have questions/concerns about legal issues. Legal assistance eligibility is based on economic or social need..

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call 1-800-235-5503; enter your 5-digit ZIP code to be routed to your local Area Agency on Aging where a trained Aging Specialist will assist you. Or visit the website: www.moaging.com/legalhelp

Languages

Website has Welcome page, Resource Links and Participation Agreement in Bosnian, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Language interpretation services can be requested on the 'Contact Us' page or via telephone.

Service Area

State of Missouri

Geography Served