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Widowed Disabled Senior Living Disability Social ...: local programs and next steps

Call Aging Best first for senior benefits screening, meals, transportation, and caregiver or widow support options.

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Programs to contact

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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Senior and Disability Services

Federal Government Program

Connect to in-home services, adult day programs, case management and long-term care options for disabled seniors in Jefferson City. See hours & eligibility

Open provider page +1-800-392-0210
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Missouri Department of Social Services - Family Support Division

Federal Government Program

Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and other benefits for seniors on disability and Social Security in Jefferson City. Apply online

Open provider page +1-800-392-3738
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Missouri LIHEAP Energy Assistance

Federal Government Program

Get Missouri LIHEAP energy bill help for low-income seniors on disability in Jefferson City. Apply online

Open provider page +1-855-373-4636
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Salvation Army Jefferson City

Nonprofit

Local Salvation Army offers food, utility and basic-needs assistance for seniors in Jefferson City; call for intake

Open provider page +1-362-258-0271
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The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri

Nonprofit

Find senior food pantry distributions and home-delivered groceries in Jefferson City; see schedules & eligibility

Open provider page

Recommended next steps

  • Call Aging Best first for senior benefits screening, meals, transportation, and caregiver or widow support options.
  • Apply with Jefferson City Housing Authority and ask about senior, disabled, and income-based housing waitlists.
  • Use myDSS to check eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, and cash or emergency help.
  • Apply for LIHEAP if utilities are hard to pay; ask about emergency crisis assistance if facing shutoff.
  • Contact Catholic Charities for case management, emergency financial help, counseling, and referrals.
  • Call the Salvation Army for possible rent, utility, food, and basic-needs assistance in Jefferson City.
  • Use the Food Bank's pantry locator or call to find the nearest food pantry and senior food options.
  • Ask Central Missouri Community Action about weatherization, utility help, housing stabilization, and poverty programs.
  • Contact Disability Rights Missouri if benefits, housing, accessibility, or disability-rights issues are being denied.
  • Gather ID, Social Security/disability award letters, rent or mortgage papers, utility bills, and medical expense records before applying.

Need categories

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Aging and Disability Services

  • Senior Services