Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living (MERIL)

Disability Services in St. Joseph, Missouri. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, Worth.

Phone: (816) 279-8558

Address: 4420 South 40th Street, St. Joseph, Missouri, 64503

Website: https://meril.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Rob Honan. Email: meril@meril.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/missouri).

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Frequently asked questions about Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living (MERIL)

How do I contact Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living (MERIL)?

You can call Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living (MERIL) at (816) 279-8558 or visit 4420 South 40th Street in St. Joseph, Missouri. Their website is https://meril.org/.

What services does Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living (MERIL) offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, Worth.

Are services at Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living (MERIL) free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living (MERIL) at (816) 279-8558 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living (MERIL) offer services in other languages?

Call Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living (MERIL) at (816) 279-8558 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.