At Young at Heart Resources, we believe in empowering our community with the tools they need to stay vibrant, active, and engaged. Our resources page is your one-stop-shop for all the information you need to make the most of what we offer. This list is not comprehensive. There may be other resources available. Young at Heart Resources does not endorse any organization or association not affiliated with the State of Missouri or established national government organizations. There may be requirements related to services listed below.
State of Missouri & National Organizations
Advocacy
- Silver Haired Legislature: 660-240-9400
- Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: 660-240-9400 or 800-309-3282
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources
- Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900
- Alzheimer’s Association Navigator (ALNavigator)
- National Institute on Aging Education & Referral Center: 800-438-4380
Caregiver Resources
- Caregivers in Missouri Resources
- Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Resources
- ParentLink Kinship Navigator Program: 833-546-4643
Consumer Complaints
- Missouri Attorney General’s Office complaints: 800-392-8222
- Missouri Attorney General’s Office Landlord-Tenant Laws
- Missouri Department of Insurance: 800-726-7390
Cooling/Warming Resources
- Project ElderCool (Kansas City Metro Area) Bishop Sullivan Center: 816-231-0984
- Statewide Warming Centers
- Statewide Cooling Centers
Dental Resources
- Dental Lifeline-Donated Dental Services: 573-636-4440
- Elks Mobile Dental Van (Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities): 816-404-6904
- Missouri Dental Association (MDA)
Disability Resources
- Missouri Association of County Developmental Disability Services: 816-396-8819
- Missouri Department of Mental Health: 800-364-9687
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: 573-751-6400
- Missouri Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing: 573-526-5205
- Missouri Governor’s Council on Disability: 800-877-8249
- Missouri Independent Living Resource Centers: 888-667-2117
Employment Resources
- Missouri Senior Community Service Employment Program (55 or better): 573-526-4542
Food Resources
- Food Stamp Benefits (SNAP)- Missouri Department of Social Services: 855-373-4636
- Feeding Missouri (Food Banks): 573-355-3466
- Second Harvest Community Food Bank: 816-364-3663
Home and Community Based Services
- Medicaid In-Home Care Services or Consumer Directed Services (CDS): 866-835-3505
- Veteran’s Home Care-VetAssist Program: 888-314-6075
- Show-Me Home Program (Returning Home from Long-Term Care): 855-834-8555 (select option 7)
Home Repair/Modification Grants and Loans
- Show me Loans: 816-655-6700
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Section 504 Home Repair program: 573-876-0976
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): 913-551-5644
- Missouri Veterans Commission: 573-751-3779 or email: movets@mvc.dps.mo.gov
- Missouri Home Modification Resource Guide
Hotlines
- Adult Abuse, Neglect & Financial Exploitation Hotline (Ages 18-59 with a disability and persons 60 or better): 800-392-0210
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: DIAL or TEXT 988
Housing Resources
- Missouri Housing Development Commission: 816-759-6600
- Missouri State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR): 833-541-1599
- Housing & Urban Development (HUD) rent info: 800-955-2232
- Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Complaint Line: 800-685-8470
- Missouri Inclusive Housing Development Corporation: 855-444-5100
- Welcome Home-Shelter & Housing for Veterans: 573-443-8001
Insurance
- Cover Missouri Insurance Resources: 800-466-3213
- Missouri Department of Insurance: 573-751-4126
- Missouri Medicaid: 855-373-4636
Legal Resources
- Legal Services of Missouri (people low-income, disabilities and seniors)
- Missouri Area Agencies on Aging Senior Resource Line: 800-235-5503
- Missouri Bar-Referrals to attorneys, DPOA info: 573-635-4128
- Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services: 800-392-8667
- Naturalization Assistance for Older Legal Immigrants and Refugees: 314-645-7800
- Legal Aid of Western Missouri (St. Joseph): 816-364-2325
- The South Central Pension Rights Program: 800-443-2528
LGBTQIA+
- Missouri LGBTQ+ Housing Resources (SAGE)
- ACLU of Missouri: 314-652-3111 or 913-490-4100
- Housing Rights for LGBT Seniors
- SAGE’s National LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline: 877-360-LGBT or 877-360-5428
- SAGE Advocacy & Service for LGBTQ+ Elders National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
- Missouri LGBTQ+ Housing Resources (SAGE)
- SAGE of PROMO Fund
- Missourian Aging with Pride (MAP)
- PROMO Online (Sectarian Centers)
- The Whole Person (LGBT and Disabilities) St. Joseph: 816-364-0900
- Center for American Progress
- U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD) Discrimination in Housing
- Missouri LGBTQ+ Health Equity Resources
Senior Resources & Referral Agencies
- Missouri Independent Living Centers (Support Services Access & Referrals): 888-667-2117
- Missouri Area Agencies on Aging (ma4): 573-668-8824
Social Security
- Social Security Administration: 800-772-1213
Social Security Disability Determination
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: 573-751-0051
Tax Credits
- Missouri Department of Revenue: 888-929-0513
- Shared-Care Tax Credit for Caregivers: 573-751-3220
Veterans
- VA Caregiver Support Program
- Elderly Veterans Benefits Info
- Veterans Health Administration Veteran Directed Care (VDC) Program
- Rural Advocates for Independent Living (Linn, Putnam, Sullivan, Chariton, Macon, Adair, Schuyler, Scotland, Knox and Shelby counties)
- Cameron Veterans Home Missouri Department of Public Safety Veterans Commission (Cameron): 816-632-6010
- Cameron Veterans Home Assistance League (Cameron): 816-649-1622
- VFW Kansas City VA Medical Center: 816-922-2881
- Veterans Service Program (St Joseph): 816-387-2841
- Catholic Charities Veteran Housing & Services (St Joseph): 816-221-4377
- Veteran Commission (Maryville): 660-582-0436
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (Bethany): 660-425-7038
- Missouri Veterans Suicide Prevention Team (MOVSPT) Missouri Department of Mental Health for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families
- Missouri Buddy Check 22 Day Missouri Department of Mental Health: 9-8-8 Veterans Press 1
- Missouri Veterans Commission (Chillicothe) 660-646-5051
- Livingston County Veterans Association: 660-247-5348
- VFW Post 919 (Trenton): 660-359-2076
- VFW Post 4557 (Brookfield): 660-258-7311
- Missouri Benefits and Resource Portal for Veterans & Military Missouri Veterans Commission: 573-751-3779
Weatherization Resources
Additional Resources
For additional information and support, you can check out these organizations and resources. Young at Heart Resources does not endorse any organization or association not affiliated with the State of Missouri or established national government organizations. There may be requirements to services listed below.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – Caregiving Resources
- Being Patient YouTube Channel: The latest news on Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Research
- Hilarity for Charity – Alzheimer’s Advocates
- AlzheimersDisease.net: Tips to Prevent Caregiver Burnout
- AlzheimersDisease.net: Caregiver’s Role
- Social Support Network: MyAlzTeam
- Alzheimers.gov
- Alzheimer’s Association: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center
- Advance Directive for Dementia
Caregiver Organizations
- Family Caregiver Alliance: National Center on Caregiving
- Caregiver Action Network
- The Caregiver Space
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- WellMed Charitable Foundation: Caregiver Support
- ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
Caring for Adults with Disabilities
- CDC: Disability and Health Information for Family Caregivers
- Missouri Department of Mental Health – Developmental Disabilities
- Missouri Department of Mental Health – Mental Illness
- AARP: Building a Support System for Adult Children with Disabilities
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
AARP: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
FosterAdopt Connect: Kinship Navigator Program
Help Guide: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
ACL Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Advisory Council
RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council
Get a free copy of our Grandparents Guide
Miscellaneous
- Eldercare Resource Center: 5 Ways to Pay Family Members as Caregivers
- Open Caregiving Stories and Informational Resources
- Missouri DHSS Disaster and Emergency Planning
- Legal Aid of Western Missouri
- AARP: Caregiver Resource Center
- How to Prioritize Self-Care So You Can Be a Better Caregiver
- National Center on Elder Abuse
- WebMD: Caregiving and Elder Care Directory
- The Stressed Out Caregiver
- Caregivers’ Social Network
- WellMed Charitable Foundation – Caregiver Support
- Face the Facts: Topics to Discuss Now with Your Aging Parents10 Warning Signs Your Older Family Member May Need HelpEldercare Locator Consumer PublicationsWISER’S Financial Steps for Caregivers
- Ted Talks Caring for the Caregivers
- Ted Talks Self-Care for Caregivers
- Ted Talks Caregivers Must Be Selfish to Survive
- Ted Talks The Hidden Role Informal Caregivers Play in Health Care
- United Way 2-1-1