Poplar Bluff Regional Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Poplar Bluff , MO
"Helping people with developmental disabilities live the lives they want to live."
WHO IS THE TARGET POPULATION FOR THIS REGIONAL CENTER
All persons who have a documented mental, physical or developmental delay manifested prior to the person's 22nd birthday.
IS THIS A STATE OF MISSOURI
PBRC operates as part of the Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD), established in 1974, which serves a population that has developmental disabilities such as:
- Mental Retardation
- Cerebral Palsy
- Head Injuries
- Autism
- Epilepsy
- Certain Learning Disabilities
WHAT IS THE PBRC HISTORY AND PURPOSE?
The
In 1984 seven eight bed group homes were
constructed on the grounds to provide local habilitation center services for
citizens who are most severely disabled. In 1992 the group homes at
What services are offered?
The PBRC has funding available to purchase services from various regional private providers.
Examples of services that may be available include, but are not limited, to:
- Information and advocacy
- Counseling and training
- Residential choices and options
- Limited behavioral and crisis intervention and training
- Early intervention and infant stimulation programs
- In/Out of home respite/sitter services
WHAT COUNTIES ARE COVERED?
- Stoddard
- Dunklin
- Ripley
- Reynolds
- Carter
- Howell
Route 2,
573-996-2347
Karen Copeland
1590
417-257-7724
Sharlet Allen
1100 HWY 25, S. Bypass
573-888-2967
Revola Jacobs
573-224-3144
Dewayne Robertson
Suite B
Dexter MO 63841
Debbie Smith
1100 HWY 25 S. Bypass
573-888-2967
Revola Jacobs
Other Organizations?
Other organizations and support groups that you might be interested in are:
Region
VIII Council
573-785-3856
Director
Carol Childress
region8council@semo.net
888-646-6065
Local Regional Councils are part of the Missouri State Planning Council. There
are 11 Regional Councils statewide. Regional Councils are grassroots planning,
advisory and advocacy organizations for persons with Developmental Disabilities
and their families.
People First
People First
is a self-advocacy and self-help organization of people who are developmentally
disabled. Self-advocacy means that the members are learning to speak for
themselves and make decisions about what they want to do with their lives. Self-help
means that the members are helping each other with their problems, making
friends and reaching out to people with severe disabilities. People First is
also trying to show people in the community that those with developmental
disabilities are human beings like everyone else and are able to learn, work,
make decisions, and contribute to the community where they live
Family Enrichment Weekend
Family Enrichment Weekend provides
an opportunity for families to interact with other families and professionals
who share similar interests and concerns while learning about rights and
advocacy, transition, decision making, coping skills and community supports.
This is an annual event sponsored by Region VIII Council on Developmental
Disabilities with assistance from the
This is a program available for families who
have a child or adult with a developmental disability. This program is designed
for families who have made a commitment to care for their family member in
their home. In this program, families take an active role in identifying their
own needs and work with a Support Partner from the
For some services, families will be able to hire
their own providers rather than being limited to those who currently have
contracts with the regional center.
For more information, please contact:
Jim Ferrell
573-840-9350
CRISIS
INTERVENTION
Behavior Intervention
The
purpose of the BRT is to provide support to people with disabilities, when
their behavior affects their ability to function successfully within their
home, or community. If a crisis occurs that jeopardizes health and safety, the
BRT is available on a 24-hour basis. Their goals during a crisis are to protect
everyone involved, stop the cycle of aggressive behavior and restore stability.
When
behavioral challenges exist on a routine basis, BRT staff will attempt to
coordinate a positive behavioral support network including: education,
training, and strategies for families, classroom teachers, and direct care
staff.
BRT
services are flexible, creative, insightful, and proactive. Team members will
utilize people and supports that already exist in an individual’s
environment to develop strategies or make subtle changes that will promote
positive behavior and avoid future crisis situations.
Anyone
who is eligible for services from the
Behavior
Intervention Technicians :
Gaylon
Lynch
Marlene
Maple
James
Cope
Belinda
Aldridge
Home of Your
Own
The
National Home of Your Own (HOYO)
Linda
Goldschmidt 573-840-9355
Debbie
Smith 573-624-8384