Department of Mental Health Developmental Disability waiver funded services should always be a LAST resort, after all natural, local, community, and state plan services have been explored. During a meeting held with your team, your Service Coordinator would first assess the goals, dreams, and support needs.

Then, the team would explore the natural, local, and state plan options available for you. For example, if you express you would like to find a job, the Service Coordinator would assist you in reaching out to Vocational Rehabilitation or jobs.mo.gov to explore job coaching and training. If you try one or more of these programs and require more support or you are not eligible for some reason due to your disability, then a DMH DD waiver support can be explored.