State of Missouri: Department of Health and Senior Services: Section for Special Health Services

Address

920 Wildwood
Jefferson City, MO 65109

(573) 751-6246

www.health.mo.gov/living/families/shcn/index.php

AKA:

DHSS

Description:

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Special Health Services, Bureau of Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) provides services for children and adults with disabilities, chronic illnesses and birth defects. SHCN administers the Children and Youth with Special Health Care needs Program (CYSHCN), Healthy Children and Youth Program (HCY), Medically Fragile Adults (MFAW), and the Family Partnership. The Adult Brain Injury Program (ABI) services adults with a history of traumatic brain injury. Service Coordination is available for all program participants. SHCN is supported by state and federal funding, while ABI is supported soley by state funding. Limited funding is available for paid services and SHS program services serve as the payor of last resort.

ALSO KNOWN AS
DHSS
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES

Hours:

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

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

February 7, 2025

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

920 Wildwood
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Phone Numbers

Main

(573) 751-6246

Fax

(573) 751-6237

Toll Free

(800) 451-0669

Legal Status:

Governmental

Description

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Special Health Services, Bureau of Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) provides services for children and adults with disabilities, chronic illnesses and birth defects. SHCN administers the Children and Youth with Special Health Care needs Program (CYSHCN), Healthy Children and Youth Program (HCY), Medically Fragile Adults (MFAW), and the Family Partnership. The Adult Brain Injury Program (ABI) servies adults with a history of traumatic brain injury.Service Coordination is available for all program participants. SHCN is supported by state and federal funding, while ABI is supported soley by state funding. Limited funding is available for paid services and SHS program services serve as the payor of last resort.

Hours

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

Required Documents

Proof Of Income Medical/Psychiatric Records Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with Special Health Care Needs Aged 0-21

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Telephone, Email, Write or Check Online For Information

Languages

English

Service Area

State of Missouri

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