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Kirksville’s Community
Transition Resource Guide
Provided by
Kirksville’s Community Transition Team
Updated January 2015
Kirksville Community Transition Team:
Jaime Janes, Kirksville High School
Tonda Lain, Kirksville Regional Office
Jill Erlandsen, Vocational Rehabilitation
Becky Pike, Parent
Catherine McCormick, William Matthew Middle School & Parent
Linda Nicoli, Rural Advocates for Independent Living
Leah Odzinski, Kirksville High School
Additional websites:
Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education: www.dese.mo.gov
Transition Coalition: www.transitioncoalition.org
Missouri Transition: www.missouritransition.org
Missouri Connections: www.missouriconnections.org
GRANT INFORMATION
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Transition Coalition
partnered to support the formation of sixteen Community Transition Teams across Missouri. The
Kirksville Community Transition Team was selected for their commitment to the improvement of post‐
secondary outcomes for systemic change approach for students with disabilities.
Contents
1. Adair County Family Support Division
2. Adair County Health Dept.
3. Adair County SB 40
4. Adair County University of Missouri Extension
5. Adult Education and Literacy
6. Division of Health and Senior Services
7. GAMM
8. High Hope
9. Housing Authority of Kirksville
10. Kirksville Area Technical Center
11. Kirksville R‐III Special Education Office
12. Kirksville Satellite Regional Office
13. Kirktran (2 pages)
14. Learning Opportunities
15. LIFE Ability Center (Learning, Independence, Friendship, Employment)
16. Mark Twain Behavioral Health
17. Missouri Protection and Advocacy
18. Northeast Missouri Community Action Agency Adair Co. Outreach Office
19. Northeast Missouri Rural Health Network
20. Oats, Inc
21. RAIL
22. Social Security
23. Vocational Rehabilitation
24. Workforce Development
Adair County Family Support Division
1612 North Osteopathy, Suite A
Kirksville, MO
(660) 785‐2440
If you need: Assistance with food, medical care, temporary financial assistance for
needy families or supports for pregnant women.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Specific eligibility for various services.
Cost: No cost to apply for services.
Website: http://www.dss.mo.gov/cd/office/adair.htm
Adair County Health Department
1001 S. Jamison
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665‐8491
If you need: Child, adult and travel vaccinations, Birth or Death certificates,
pregnancy testing, STD/family planning services, sports physicals, TB
skin testing, injections, public health education and referral, temporary
Medicaid, home health nursing and therapy services, food permits, and
WIC nutritional services.
Hours: Clinic Monday‐Friday 8 am to 4 pm
WIC Clinic Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am to 4 pm
WIC Clinic Wednesday 8 am to 6 pm
Eligibility: Depends on Program, please call 665‐8491
Cost: Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance and self‐pay accepted.
Sliding scale for family planning services. Please call for pricing.
Website: http://adair.lphamo.org
Adair County SB40/Developmental Disability Board
Service Coordination
314 E. McPherson
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665‐9400
Toll Free 877‐511‐PACT (7228)
If you need: Service Coordination and funding for supports and services related to
developmental disabilities.
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 – 5:00
Eligibility: Service coordination and funding – initial eligibility must be determined
by MO Division of Developmental Disabilities (Kirksville Satelite Regional
Office); funding is based upon need, availability of funds and county of
residence. We serve residents of Adair, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland and
Sullivan Counties.
Cost: Seldom any cost to individuals. Division of DD requires standard means
test for service coordination and funding eligibility.
Website: http://www.adaircountysb40.camp9.org/
Adair County University of
Missouri Extension
503 East Northtown Road
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665‐9866
If you need: Educational and resource information covering a variety of materials to
include but not limited to Business and Workforce, Children and Teens,
Family Life, Home and Garden, and Nutrition and Health. The Adair
County Extension Office allows you access to supports from the
University of Missouri and Lincoln University while staying close to
home.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30am‐4:30pm
Open during the noon hour.
Eligibility: None
Cost: Depends on materials and classes
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/Adair/
Adult Education and Literacy
1103 South Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665‐2865
If you need: English as a Second Language, GED preparation, to improve basic skills,
workplace readiness, money management, parenting skills, literacy
(reading) skills, or a career training program.
Hours: Kirksville Area Technical Center M‐F 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Missouri Career Center M‐TH 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Kirksville TCRC T & TH 5:30 ‐9:30 p.m
Eligibility: At least 17 years of age, not enrolled in any secondary school, must take
pre‐test with scores meeting state guidelines
Cost: Classroom services are free. GED testing is done at approved testing
centers. Total cost for GED test in Missouri is $40. Application fee of
$35 for Career Training Programs.
Website: http://kirksvilleatc.weebly.com/
Division of Health & Senior Services
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(800) 392‐0210 Elder Abuse & Neglect Hotline
(800) 235‐5503 Information and Referral
(573) 751‐6400
If you need: Investigations and intervention in cases of adult abuse, neglect and
financial exploitation or programs and services for adults with
disabilities. Referrals for some other services.
Hours: Mon. – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Medicaid eligibility required for services. Ask for eligibility information
for specific services. Must be at least 18 years old and have a disability
OR 59 or older to be considered elderly.
Cost: None
Website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/
GAMM, Inc.
Kirksville Career Center GAMM, Inc.
2105 E. Normal 1404 S. Missouri, Suite 221
Kirksville, MO 63501 Macon, MO 63552
660‐785‐2400 660‐385‐6570
If you need: Skills training in vocational training programs, career exploration,
vocational testing or counseling. Updating job‐search skills, resume
writing or updating services, support services for home based or micro‐
businesses. Paid work experience opportunities.
Hours: M‐F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Youth who meet income guidelines, unemployed/underemployed
adults and dislocated workers
Cost: None
Website: http://www.gamminc.org/who/
High Hope Employment
906 E. Shepherd St. 611 W. 3rd St.
Kirksville, MO 63501 Milan, MO 63556
(660) 665‐2772 (660) 265‐4614
1‐800‐748‐7836
If you need: Assistance in searching for and maintaining employment. Job
assessments, job matching, job coaching, and employment related skills
Hours: M‐F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Must be 16 years of age or older. Must have needs that can be met
through the Services provided by HHES, Inc. Must be a consumer of
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation or eligible to receive their services
for fee sponsorship.
Costs: Fees are paid by sponsorship from Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation
for those eligible to receive their services.
Website: http://www.hhesinc.com
Housing Authority of Kirksville
100 Valley Forge Drive
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665‐8539
If you need: Help with housing. Low income housing and rental assistance. There is
a waiting list for this service, so apply early.
Hours: M‐TH 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Determined by income.
Cost: No cost to apply.
Website: http://www.kirksvillehousingauthority.com/
Kirksville Area Technical Center
1103 South Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665‐2865
If you need: Educational opportunities for high school students and adults. Testing
services are also provided for Vocational Rehabilitation clients. Career
Training programs: Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive
Technology, Business, Construction Trades, Digital Design & Graphics,
EMT, Practical Nursing, Teaching Careers.
Hours: Day classes run from 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Evening classes also available.
Eligibility: Kirksville R‐III School District does not discriminate
Cost: For tuition information, contact the Adult Education Office.
Website: http://www.kirksville.k12.mo.us/Tech_Center/index.html
Kirksville R‐III Special Education Office
1901 E. Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 626‐1400
If you need: Your educational records to determine eligibility for other services. All
special education records will be destroyed 3 years after expected
graduation date.
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Must have had testing completed and meet state requirements to have
an IEP.
Cost: No cost for evaluation or services ages 3 – 21 yrs. No cost for records.
Website: www.kirksville.k12.mo.us
Kirksville Satellite Regional Office
1702 E. LaHarpe
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785‐2500
Toll Free 1‐800‐621‐6082
If you need: Services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Services are
dependent upon available funding.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Crisis number for after 5p.m./weekends/holidays is (660) 341‐4824
Eligibility: Meet state definition of developmentally disabled.
Cost: Cost is determined by the Standard Means Test.
Website: http://dmh.mo.gov
Kirktran
660‐665‐8404 OR 877‐666‐KIRK
If you need: Transportation within a 15 mile radius of downtown Kirksville.
Hours: Deviated fixed route: Mon. – Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Demand‐Response System: To schedule a ride between 7:00 a.m. &
6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, call Mon. ‐ Fri. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1
p.m. to 3 p.m.
Eligibility: Anyone can ride. Deviated fixed route: Children 9 and under must be
accompanied by an adult and children 5 and under ride free. Demand‐
Response System: Children under 12 years of age must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian and ride free of charge.
Cost: Deviated fixed route: $2.00 per one way. Must have exact change.
Demand‐Response System: $2.00 per one way trip anywhere inside the
Kirksville city limits; $3.00 per one‐way trip outside of Kirksville city
limits within a 15 mile radius of downtown Kirksville. Children under 12
ride free of charge. Purchase a booklet of 10 tickets for $15.00.
Website: http://www.kirksvillecity.com/Kirk‐Tran
Kirktran
Deviated Fixed Route Schedule
Bus 1
#1 Kirksville Garden Apartments 7:00 a.m.
#2 R.A.I.L. 7:02 a.m.
#3 Sheraton Square Apartments 7:05 a.m.
#4 Hy-Vee Food & Drug 7:08 a.m.
#5 Village 76/KV Housing Authority #6 Crown Drive
7:11 a.m.
7:14 a.m.
#7 Fjeld Arms Apartments 7:17 a.m.
#8 Wal-Mart Supercenter 7:21 a.m.
#9 Aldi's 7:25 a.m.
#10 Children’s Division/ Vocational Rehabilitation 7:28 a.m.
#11 Missouri/Main Street Parking Lot Corner of Missouri and Main Street
7:32 a.m.
#12 Gutensohn Clinic 7:35 a.m.
#13 St. Andrew's Apartments 7:38 a.m.
#14 Michigan Street/Sheltered Workshop Corner of Michigan St. and Osteopathy St.
7:40 a.m.
#15 Truman State University Corner of Franklin St. and Randolph St.
7:43 a.m.
#16 Preferred Family Healthcare 7:45 a.m.
#17 Kirksville Heights Apartments 7:47 a.m.
#18 Northeast Regional Health & Fitness Center 7:49 a.m.
#19 High Hope Employment Services 7:51 a.m.
#20 Adair County SB 40 Office
7:54 a.m.
Learning Opportunities/Quality Works, Inc
312 W. Washington 218 Cresent Drive
Kirksville, MO 63501 Macon, MO 63552
(660) 627‐1749 (660) 385‐6352
If you need: Assistance with employment opportunities to include Career
Development, obtaining, and maintaining employment in community
businesses, assistance in achieving community inclusion or assistance in
developing independent living skills.
Hours: M‐F 8:00 to 4:30. Once services begin services are delivered based on
the needs of each individual.
Eligibility: Individuals entering the employment program must be at least 16 years
of age and have a legal status to work in the United States. Individuals
entering the Community Skills Program should have referral from a
partnering agency.
Cost: Cost for services vary depending on the service provided. Typically
services are funded by Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Mental
Health, or Local Senate Bill 40 Boards. A fee for service can be provided
upon request.
Website: http://www.loqw.com
Mark Twain Behavioral Health
105 Pfeiffer Ave. 309 N. Missouri
Kirksville, MO 63501 Macon, MO 63552
(660) 665‐4612 (660) 395‐9114
If you need: Medication services, case management for children and adults with
chronic mental illness, individual and family counseling, 24 hour crisis
line, consultations and education for community education or mental
health issues.
Hours: Mon. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Tues. – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility: For sliding fee scale, complete standard means scale and meet certain
financial and diagnostic criteria, Medicare and Medicaid.
Cost: Sliding fee scale, private pay, third party liability
Website: http://www.mtbh.org/
Missouri Protection & Advocacy
925 South Country Club Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
1‐800‐392‐8667
If you need: Information or referral to another agency, Assistance from a
trained advocate, Administrative remedies, or Legal Services
Hours: Mon. ‐ Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Individuals with a diagnosed disability or family members;
based on annual priorities
Cost: Advocacy services are free; legal services are based on a
sliding scale.
Website: www.moadvocacy.org
Northeast Missouri Community Action
Agency Adair Co. Outreach Office
215 N. Elson
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665‐9855
If you need: Assistance with heating or cooling cost, weatherization/Home repairs,
Rent/Utility Deposits, mortgage payments, Early Childhood Education
and day care programs, Parenting education, pre‐natal education, life
skills, case management, adult continuing education assistance
programs and so much more.
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m.‐12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.‐4:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Varies by program, call for eligibility information
Cost: None
Website: http://www.nmcaa.org/
Northeast Missouri Rural Health Network
117 West Potter Avenue
Kirksville, Mo. 63501
(660) 665‐0330
Toll Free 1‐877‐539‐2227
If you need: Assistance with locating local health care, through referrals to sliding
scale services, assistance with obtaining long term and emergency
medication, Diabetic self‐management training. transportation to
medical and social service related appointments. Resource directory
available on the website.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00am‐500pm.
Open during the noon hour.
Eligibility: Individuals who are uninsured and underinsured
Cost: Contact for more information.
Website: http://www.nmrhn.org/
OATS, Inc.
NE Region
3006 Jim’s Road
Macon, MO 63552
660‐395‐3041
Toll Free 1‐800‐654‐6287
If you need: Assistance with basic transportation needs. Regular Services include
trips for medical, shopping, essential business, senior center visits and
employment. Weekly Express provides transportation to Columbia and
St. Louis. If you have a transportation need that cannot be met by the
local Kirk‐Tran option then contact the number above for further
assistance.
Hours: Call Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm to schedule a ride. You need
to contact the office at least 24 hours prior for a reservation for the
Weekly Express. If you need to make special arrangements then contact
the office at least one week prior to the day you need service.
Eligibility: OATS transportation is available to anyone regardless of age, income,
disability, race, gender, religion, or national origin.
Cost: Fares are $10 for a round trip; $6 for a one‐way trip. There may be
funding to cover the fare for people who are 60 years of age or older,
with disabilities (age18‐59), or Medicaid eligible going to a Medicaid
provider.
Website: http://www.oatstransit.org/
RAIL
Rural Advocates for Independent Living
1100 S. Jamison 203 E. 2nd
Kirksville, MO 63501 Macon, MO 63552
(660) 627‐7245 (660) 385‐6789
Toll free (800) 681‐7245 Toll Free (877) 684‐4542
If you need: Advocacy, Peer support, Information & Referral or Independent Living
Skills Training. We serve Adair, Chariton, Knox, Linn, Macon, Putnam,
Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Sullivan.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00am‐5:00pm
Eligibility: Free of charge
Costs: No cost
Website: http://www.ruraladvocatesforindependentliving.org/
Facebook: Rural Advocates for Independent Living
Social Security Administration (SSA)
1305 Crown Drive
Kirksville, MO 63501
(888)386‐2705
If you need: Assistance with Social Security claims/filing and the Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) programs, Assistance with Medicare entitlement.
ONLINE SERVICES: Apply for Retirement, Spouse’s Benefits, Disability, or
Medicare benefits.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Must meet eligibility for type of service requested and provide
appropriate requested proofs of identity and eligibility.
Costs: None
Website: www.socialsecurity.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation
1612 N. Osteopathy, Suite B
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785‐2550
If you need: Competitive employment
Hours: M‐F 7 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility: 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.
Cost: Depends upon your income and resources. Services are provided at no
cost, partial cost or all cost.
Website: http://dese.mo.gov/vr/kirksville.htm
Workforce Development
(Missouri Career Center)
2105 East Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785‐2400
If you need: Automated job match, resume service, labor market information,
Veteran services, vocational/employment counseling, apprenticeship
information, America’s Job Bank, proficiency testing, Job Corps, Trade
Adjustment Assistance, and North American Free Trade Agreement‐
Transitional Adjustment Assistance (NAFTA‐TAA).
Hours: M‐F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Must be at least 14 years old to register for work
Cost: None
Website: http://jobs.mo.gov/jobseeker/find‐a‐career‐center/kirksville‐career‐center