Alternative Community Training

Address

2200 Burlington Street
Columbia, MO 65202

(573) 474-9446

www.actservices.org

AKA:

ACT

Description:

ACT is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited, private agency which provides services to individuals with disabilities. The following services are offered Supported Employment, Supported Living Services for Adults with Disabilities, General Counseling Services, and Life Skills Education.

ALSO KNOWN AS

ACT
ACT Works

Hours:

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

September 23, 2024

Year Incorporated:

1975

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2200 Burlington Street
Columbia, MO 65202

Contacts

Heather McGee

Primary Contact

Director of Marketing and Development

(573) 474-9446

hmcgee@actservices.org

Agency Email

Don Lafferty

Executive Director

(573) 474-9446

Phone Numbers

Main

(573) 474-9446

Toll Free

(800) 359-4607

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

The Behavior Development program emphasizes the use of Positive Behavior Support to assist individuals and families struggling with challenging behaviors by providing therapy services that work to identify behaviors, what is possibly causing those behaviors, and working with individuals, staff, and families to improve and alleviate those challenging behaviors.

Hours

Hours Vary

Required Documents

Individual plan - Relevant Medical Records and/or Psychological Evaluations - Community Event Reports, Monthly Progress Report

Eligibility

Meet Criteria for Needing Behavior Therapy Services - Referrals from BCFR and DMH or Private Pay

Fees

Individual rates per Medicaid Contract - Private Pay

Intake Procedure

Appointment Required - Submit Intake Checklist and Packet of Documentation - Call for More Information

Languages

English

Service Area

Boone County in Missouri

Geography Served

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    Description

    ACT’s Day Program provides daily activities to address individual goals in areas such as socialization, safety, communication, recreation and leisure skills, self-help, personal hygiene and fitness. An overall goal of the program is to provide increased community access through opportunities to participate in local events and visit sites in the mid-Missouri area.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 3:00pm

    Required Documents

    Picture ID - Social Security Card - Birth Certificates - Medical/Psychiatric Records - Notice of info required by program manager

    Eligibility

    Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

    Fees

    Group rates and Individual Rates per Medicaid Contract - Private Pay Available.

    Intake Procedure

    Referral Required from Boone County Family Resources or Central Missouri Regional Offices. - Call for Details

    Languages

    English

    Service Area

    Boone County in Missouri

    Geography Served

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      Description

      Career Services include skills assessments at various sites that interest the consumer, which then leads to job development. Once employment is placed, the consumer then is eligible to receive "job training" supports for a period of time after initial hire.

      Hours

      Hours Vary

      Required Documents

      Picture ID/License - Social Security Card - Birth Certificate - Medical/Psychiatric Records - Case worker referral

      Eligibility

      Dependent Upon Eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation Services - and/or Medicaid Waivered Services

      Fees

      Call for Details

      Intake Procedure

      Appointment Required

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      Boone County in Missouri

      Geography Served

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        Description

        Individuals with developmental disabilities can live successfully in the community with the necessary supports. The level of support provided is determined by the individuals’ needs and abilities. Each home has qualified, well-trained staff providing oversight twenty four hours a day. The goal of the Community Living Program is to assist each individual to reach their highest level of independence by providing assistance and guidance in activities that we encounter on daily basis.

        Hours

        24 Hours

        Required Documents

        Picture ID/License - Social Security Card - Birth Certificate - Medical/Psychiatric Records - Case Worker Referral

        Eligibility

        Adults with Developmental Disabilities

        Fees

        Sliding Fee Scale Per Diem Established Based on Supports Needed within Person Centered Plan

        Intake Procedure

        Appointment Required

        Languages

        English

        Service Area

        Boone County in Missouri

        Geography Served

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