MERIL (Midland Empire Resources For Independent Living)

MERIL services are designed to promote independent living and enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities, persons who are aging, and persons who need skilled nursing and therapy services in the comfort of their home. MERIL empowers people to control and direct their lives and thus participate actively and independently in society. Our area includes these nine counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway and Worth counties. MERIL was incorporated as a cross-disability Independent Living Center in February of 1994. Mission: Empowering people to live life fully. Vision: We are committed to “A Barrier-Free Northwest Missouri.” Values: Choice – having direction over and control of one’s life. Honesty – doing what you say you will do, keeping your promises, walking the talk. Acceptance – believing everyone has value, abilities and desires. Respect – showing personal consideration for self and others. Trust – having confidence in others. Services we provide: Information, Referral & Options Consulting Independent living skills training Community education and advocacy Peer support, including facilitation of support groups Transition or diversion from nursing home care Telecommunication Access Program (TAP Phones), videophone access, Brailling services, a computer lab and a low vision resource center Equipment donation program and assistance with home modification Home Health (816.364.0900) Facility assessment and consultation to enhance accessibility Youth Transition Services Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and low vision services are available Personal assistant services provided in your home are available through Consumer Directed Services Interpreting services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week (816.244.0834) If you are interested in receiving MERIL services, please contact MERIL for information: 816.279.8558 Toll free: 800.MERIL4U (800.637.4548)