Southwest Missouri · free for families
Caregiver Resource Directory
The Ozarks are full of help for seniors and the families caring for them, but it’s scattered across a dozen agencies. We gathered it here, in one place, so you don’t have to. You do not have to be our client to use any of it.
If you need help right now
Emergency or immediate danger: 911 (for a missing person with dementia, call immediately, there is no waiting period).
Emotional crisis, for you or them: call or text 988, free, 24/7. Caregivers use it too.
Sudden confusion or a fast change: call their healthcare provider today.
Suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation: Missouri Adult Protective Services, (800) 392-0210.
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900.
Start here · the Area Agency on Aging for our region
SeniorAge
If you only make one call, make it this one. SeniorAge is the Area Agency on Aging serving Southwest Missouri, and they map nearly everything else on this page for your specific county: meals, transportation, in-home help, legal aid, caregiver support, and respite.
(417) 862-0762 · toll-free (800) 497-0822
1735 S. Fort Avenue, Springfield · senioragemo.org
Alzheimer’s & memory care support
Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Missouri Chapter
24/7 helpline, caregiver support, education, and care navigation.
(800) 272-3900alz.orgMemory Care Home Services
Programs supporting people with memory loss and their caregivers.
memorycarehs.orgSeniorAge Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
A local support group for family caregivers.
Find it on FacebookCaregiver support & respite
CABL Caregiver Training & Relief Program
Caregiver training and respite relief; also runs support groups.
(573) 415-6247cabllc.comAdult day programs
In-home & senior healthcare
CoxHealth Senior Health Services
Senior-focused primary and specialty care.
(417) 269-3616coxhealth.comJordan Valley Community Health Center
Senior services and in-home support.
(417) 831-0150jordanvalley.orgEmpower Abilities
In-home caregiver/nursing services, home modifications, and independent living support.
empowerabilities.orgCaring Companions In-Home Senior Care
Yes, us. Wellness through 24-hour in-home care across Southwest Missouri. Listed here because you asked us to gather all the help.
(417) 234-8494Our servicesMental health & counseling
Burrell Behavioral Health
Mental health and substance-use services across the region.
burrellcenter.comMeals & nutrition
Transportation
OATS Transit, Greene County
Regional transportation for older adults and people with disabilities.
oatstransit.orgHousing & home modifications
Empower Abilities, Accessible Homes
Home modifications for safety and accessibility.
empowerabilities.orgLegal, financial & benefits
Missouri SHIP
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling (State Health Insurance Assistance Program).
missouriship.orgMissouri Senior Citizen Property Tax Credit
The “circuit breaker” credit for eligible seniors.
dor.mo.govVeterans & long-term care advocacy
Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Council of Churches of the Ozarks)
Advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living.
ccozarks.orgVA Benefits for Home Care
Our plain-language guide to Aid & Attendance and Community Care.
Read the guideThis directory is compiled in part from the CPO Ozarks Seniors & Caregivers Resource Guide, with the SeniorAge contact details confirmed directly. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility change over time, please call ahead to confirm current details. Listing here is not an endorsement, and none of these organizations endorse Caring Companions. If a resource is missing, out of date, or you run one that belongs here, tell us at (417) 234-8494 and we’ll add or fix it.