2-1-1 can provide information on various organizations that can help in areas around the state.

A program for caregivers living in the home that can award them $1000 annually for purchases of a variety of things, including respite care, supplies such as Boost/incontinence supplies and a vast many other options. This can be used in conjunction with Structured Family Caregiving Waiver services (services offered through HCBS for individuals with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, Dementia or other related diagnoses). Additionally, they have services for in-home caregiver training. Contact: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Missouri Chapter, phone: 1-800-272-3900 (24/7 Helpline)

Provides small financial assistance grants to impoverished residents of Missouri with a Social Security verifiable disability. The maximum grant award is $1500. Grants may be requested for medical and dental care, or other needs not covered by public benefits or available through other community programs.

Provides small financial assistance grants to impoverished residents of Missouri with a Social Security verifiable disability. The maximum grant award is $1500. Grants may be requested for medical and dental care, or other needs not covered by public benefits or available through other community programs.

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Provide information on special payment plans

Provide information on income eligible programs

The customer service number for the west side of MO (starts around Marshall/Columbia) is 800-582-1234. The customer service number for the east side of MO (starts around Bowling Green/St. Charles) is 800-887-4173.

You put in your prescription and the website searches available donated used glasses that match. They ship for free in 7 to 10 days. Handy!

The Lions Club accepts donation of pre-owned prescription eyeglasses which are then refurbished and provided to those in need across the world. To learn how to donate glasses to the Lions Club program.

Provides a basic pair of single or lined bifocal lenses to those who qualify.

Has links to multiple resources within a specific state.

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Offers Rehabilitation Technology Services (such as hearing assistive devices) to help adults with mental and/or physical impairments become or remain successfully employed.

Offers hearing aids to those in need, and they also accept donations of pre-owned hearing aids.

Can provide home modifications to increase accessibility for people with mobility issues or disabilities. To inquire about the availability, contact the CIL specific to your location

This form can also be used to limit pain control measures to non-opioid measures.

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A national organization focused exclusively on feeding and providing veterinary care to pets that belong to homeless people. Search by location for local organizations that may be able to assist.

Provides financial assistance grants to family owned pets in need of lifesaving emergency or specialty veterinary care whose caregivers cannot afford the full cost of treatment. Funding is limited so approval is not guaranteed, and allows for up to $1000 to be paid.

Has additional resources for MO (and KS) pet owners who are in need.

Provides limited financial assistance for non-basic, non-urgent pet care needs.

Offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Please note that due to COVID-19, a number of VITA sites and all TCE sites are closed for an undetermined period of time.

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