State of Missouri: Department of Health and Senior Services
Address
912 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 751-6400
AKA:
DHSS
Description:
Department of Health and Senior Services. Services provided include, COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing, Breast Exams, Home Health Aide Services, HPV Immunizations, In Home Assistance Registries, Adult Protective Services, and Legal Information Services.
AKA
DHSS
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 7, 2025
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
912 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Mailing
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Contacts
Agency Email
Phone Numbers
Main
(573) 751-6400
Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline
(800) 392-0210
COVID-19 State Helpline
(877) 435-8411
Emergency Calls/Disease Reporting (24/7)
(800) 392-0272
Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR)
(866) 422-6872
Fax
(573) 751-6041
Homemaker Services Intake Line
(866) 835-3505
Hot Line
(877) 358-4141
Missouri Seniors Legal Helpline
(800) 235-5503
TDD
(800) 735-2966
Toll Free
(573) 526-8524
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
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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
- Missouri
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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
- Missouri
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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
- Missouri
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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
- Missouri
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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
- Missouri
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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
- Missouri
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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
- Missouri
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