Community Resources
Vocational Rehabilitation
If you want to work but have a disability that keeps you from finding, keeping or advancing in a job, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) may be able to help you. VR specializes in employment and training services that can assist you in becoming employed.
A VR counselor will determine your eligibility for services. To be eligible, you need to have a physical or mental impairment that causes problems with working and need VR services to be successfully employed. Once eligible, you will work with a counselor who will help you develop a plan for your rehabilitation.
We will give you vocational information and guidance allowing you to make informed choices about your vocational plan. VR offers a wide range of services that are individualized for your needs.
- If you live in the state of Missouri, call toll-free: 1-877-222-8963. This will direct you to the office assigned to your county of residence.
- Or visit Adult Rehabilitation Services for information on getting started with Voc Rehab.
Easterseals Midwest
Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and their families live better lives for 100 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.
Together, we're changing the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Currently, we support over 5,000 children and adults with disabilities, empowering all to live, learn, work, play and advocate in our community.
Contact Information
Easterseals Midwest
11933 Westline Industrial Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: 1-800-200-2119
Email: info@esmw.org
Howell County Next Step
Howell County Next Step is a Targeted Case Management business that provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Contact Information
Howell County Next Step
1609 Porter Wagoner Blvd
West Plains, MO 65775
Phone: 417-256-4898
Office of Autism Services
The Office of Autism Services (OAS) was established in 2008 (633.225 RSMo) to provide leadership in program development for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. OAS is committed to supporting the independence and self-sufficiency of individuals with autism by leading collaborative efforts to improve system supports for individuals with autism and their families.
Contact Information
Phone: 573-751-4054 or 800-207-9329
Email: ddmail@dmh.mo.gov
Ozark Independent Living
Ozark Independent Living (O.I.L.) is a non-profit, non-residential facility, which serves people with disabilities. Some staff and board members are also people who happen to have disabilities. O.I.L. is funded by a grant from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of Missouri and a Medicaid-reimbursed program (Consumer Directed Services which provides aides in the home). The office is located in West Plains at 109 Aid Avenue. Although located in West Plains, this office serves the counties of Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas, and Wright.
Contact Information
Ozark Independent Living
109 Aid Avenue
West Plains, MO 65775
Phone: 417-257-0038 or 888-440-7500
Email: info@ozarkcil.com