2011 Community Services Directory Senator Brian Munzlinger District 18 Serving Adair, Audrain, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Schuyler, Scotland, and Shelby Counties Table of Contents State Government .................................................................................... 2 Adair County ............................................................................................ 3 Audrain County ....................................................................................... 4 Clark County............................................................................................. 5 Knox County ............................................................................................. 6 Lewis County ........................................................................................... 7 Marion County ......................................................................................... 8 Monroe County ........................................................................................ 9 Pike County ............................................................................................... 10 Putnam County ........................................................................................ 11 Ralls County ............................................................................................. 12 Schuyler County ....................................................................................... 13 Scotland County ...................................................................................... 14 Shelby County .......................................................................................... 15 Dear Friends, There are many resources available to Missouri citizens through state and local agencies. In many cases people do not take advantage of these services because they either do not know about them or do not know how to reach them. I hope this directory will be a quick and easy way to find agencies, programs and services. The 18th Senate district covers thirteen counties. State government provides services to every county and I have included local and toll free numbers as well as the state office headquarters in Jefferson City. I have also included some important federal government offices in our area. If you do no find the information you need in this directory or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office at (573) 751-7985 or online at www.senate.mo.gov/munzlinger. My staff will be happy to assist you. If you are planning a trip to Jefferson City, please let me know. We can arrange a tour of our beautiful Capitol Building and make suggestions on great places to visit. It is a great privilege to serve you and I take great pride in being your voice in the Missouri Senate. Your concerns and opinions are very important to me and my door is always open to you. Senator Munzlinger presents a resolution recognizing the accomplishments of The Missouri Military Academy rifle team which placed 5th in its class and 15th overall in the nation. State Government Assistance Programs HOTLINE NUMBERS The Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline responds to reports of alleged abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of persons 60 years of age and older. If you TAX RELIEF FOR SENIORS suspect that an elderly or disabled adult is being abused, neglected or exploited, The Department of Revenue administers two real estate tax assistant programs, please call the Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline ................................ 1-800-392-0210 for you to choose from: the Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim (Circuit Breaker) 24 hours per day/365 days per year and the Homestead Preservation Credit. ............................................. 1-800-877-6881 Financial exploitation of the elderly and disabled is a crime. It costs millions of dollars nationwide and destroys thousands of Missouri lives. A program called MISSOURI PROPERTY TAX CREDIT CLAIM MOSAFE-- Missourians Stopping Adult Financial Exploitation—works to combat This is a tax credit against property taxes paid. You do not have to file a federal it. Financial exploitation occurs when someone illegally uses another person’s or state tax return to be eligible. Households with a maximum income of $30,000 for married couples and $27,500 for single households can apply for the tax credit. money or property for profit or gain .................................................... 1-800-235-5503. There is a $4,000 deduction for married couples who owned and lived in the CONSUMERS property for the entire year. The maximum amount of the tax credit is $1,100. The No Call List allows Missourians to reduce unwanted telemarketing calls Property taxes must be paid before filing a claim. An older adult who rents may made to their home. There is no cost to get on the list. claim a credit of up to 20% of the rent paid, even if they live in a nursing home. You can register on line at www.nocall.ago.mo.gov or call .............. 1-866-662-2551 The maximum credit for renters is $750. Consumer Protection ............................................................................... 1-800-392-8222 The Attorney General’s office has a great consumer guide called “Know Your HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION CREDIT Rights”, call the toll free number and ask them to send you a copy or visit their Individuals are eligible to receive a credit if their real estate property tax increases website ................................................................................................. www.ago.mo.gov 2.5% in a non-reassessment year or 5% in a reassessment year. The credit would Credit bureaus allow you to “opt out” of having preapproved offers of credit and be for the amount of the increase. This credit is for people who file state and insurance sent to you ................................................... 888-5-OPTOUT (888-567-8688) federal tax returns and is subject to the Legislature appropriating money. CLAIM ..................................................................................(800) 390-3330 For information on these programs call .............................................. 1-800-877-6881 CLAIM is the Missouri state health insurance assistance program that meets the needs of Missouri's Medicare population. Certified volunteer counselors assist HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES people locally to help them work through health care issues and understand HOME & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES Medicare options or changes. CLAIM is not affiliated with any insurance As we age decisions about our future and clarifying what our wishes are need to company and sells nothing. Our counselors can answer questions about: Medicare be discussed with our loved ones. Ideally, we will live a long, healthy life in our eligibility, enrollment and claims forms, Employment and retirement health home, but sometimes things don’t work out the way we hope. When a person benefit questions, Supplemental insurance policies, Medicare Advantage (Choice) needs assistance there are options that will allow them to stay in their home and options, such as HMOs and PPOs, Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage), levels of care to choose from. The Division of Senior and Disability Services Long-term care planning and Public benefit programs administers a coordinated, integrated home-and-community based service STATE DEPARTMENTS delivery system to assure that the needs are met. Call for information and referral MoDOT provides road condition information, maps and allows you to file on available services and locations of county offices ........................1-800-235-5503 complaints. Check out www.modot.mo.gov or 1-800-ASK MODOT (257-6636) The Area Agencies on Aging can also assist with choices and programs available, such as legal services, nutrition services, in home services and transportation. For Dept of Natural Resources will answer your questions about soil and water the AAA nearest you, contact ................................................................ 1-800-235-5503 regulations, hazardous waste, recycling, air quality and state parks. State office ............................................................................................. 800-361-4827 INDEPENDENT LIVING State Parks .............................................................................................. 800-334-6946 Independent Living Centers provide information and support to the elderly and Dept of Conservation – hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation ....... 573-751-4115 individuals with disabilities to maintain or obtain their independence within their Veterans - NE Regional Office .......................................................... 573-882-5135 community of their choice ...................................................................... 1-888-667-2117 State Information ................................................................................. 573-751-2000 ADAIR COUNTY NORTHEAST MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 1101 South Jamison, Kirksville, MO 63501 .................................... 660-665-9855 Adair County was established in 1841 and named after John Adair, Governor of 20 Devlin Place, Kirksville, MO 63501 ........................................... 660-665-5791 Kentucky. Adair County has a total area of 569 square miles, 567 square miles is Community action agencies provide services to low-income residents, including land and 2 square miles is water. There are 24,642 people living in Adair County Housing Rehabilitation, In-Home Services,