A & M Recovery

The Southwest Center for Independent Living is a private, nonprofit agency that provides resources and services to people with disabilities. Established in 1985, it serves the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, and Webster in Missouri. The organization s staff responds to over 2,000 requests a year for information on disability-related issues. The Southwest Center for Independent Living offers the Renovation and Modifications Program, which builds wheelchair ramps, widens bathroom doorways, installs grab bars and provides smoke detectors with strobe lights for those with hearing impairments. The organization publishes a bi-monthly newsletter that has a circulation of over 2,500. In addition, it operates a resource library that stocks books, articles, videotapes and cassette tapes. The Southwest Center for Independent Living is located in Springfield, Mo.

A.O. Community Services serves at-risk children and their families. The organization offers in-home, case management, and mentoring and family assistance services. It also serves adults with developmental disabilities. A.O. Community Services manages transitional living centers. The organization serves people in Cape Girardeau, Joplin, Kansas City, Poplar Bluff, West Plains and Springfield in Missouri. In addition, it provides safety assessment and medication support services. The organization offers services in family homes, schools and short-term facilities. It additionally provides individualized supported living solutions for children. The organization offers opportunities to participate in recreational and educational activities. A.O. Community Services is a division of Alternative Opportunities, which is a nonprofit organization.

To facilitate life transformation through Christ-centered programs.