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)

MERIL (Midland Empire Resources For Independent Living)

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