How to apply for Adult Brain Injury Program in Missouri

Who it's for

The Adult Brain Injury Program helps Missouri residents ages 21 to 65 who live with a traumatic brain injury. Every participant gets a service coordinator, whatever their income. The coordinator assesses needs, builds a service plan, and helps find medical care, housing, counseling, transportation, job training and other resources. People who also meet the program's income guidelines may get rehabilitation services, such as a neuropsychological evaluation, home and community support training, pre-job training and supported employment. There is no fee to apply. Contact the Adult Brain Injury Service Coordinator for your region, or call Special Health Care Needs at 573-751-6246.

What you'll need

• Proof of Missouri residency
• Medical records showing a traumatic brain injury
• Federal income tax form (for rehabilitation services only)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Adult Brain Injury Program. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of Missouri residency, medical records showing a traumatic brain injury, federal income tax form (for rehabilitation services only) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Step by step

1. Gather proof that you live in Missouri and medical records that show a traumatic brain injury.
2. Gather a federal income tax form if you want to be considered for rehabilitation services.
3. Contact your regional Adult Brain Injury Service Coordinator to start an application, or call Special Health Care Needs at 573-751-6246.
4. Apply online or by phone and share the requested documents.
5. Complete any follow-up steps from the service coordinator so your needs can be assessed and a service plan can be made.

What to expect: After you apply, the program reviews your medical records to confirm a traumatic brain injury. If you qualify, you will be assigned a service coordinator who will assess your needs, build a service plan, and help connect you with available resources. Service coordination does not have an income test, but rehabilitation services are only available to people who meet the program's income guidelines. There is no fee to apply. Services are ongoing, and your service plan is reviewed regularly.

Renewals

ongoing (service plan reviewed regularly)