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About MMSL

Mid-Missouri’s Leading
Developmental Disability
Services Provider

Mid-Missouri Supported Living is a leading developmental disability services provider serving individuals and families across Columbia, Boone County, and the greater Mid-Missouri region. We believe every person — regardless of ability — deserves to live a fulfilling, self-determined life in a real home, in a real community.

  • Real neighborhood homes — no group home facilities, max 2 residents per home
  • 500+ trained staff working as true partners, not caregivers
  • Comprehensive services: ISL, day programs, ABA therapy, skills development
Join Our Team

Work in a Home, Not a Facility. Make a Real Difference Every Day.

We’re always looking for compassionate, dedicated people to join our team. See current openings and apply today.

Services

Comprehensive Services for Every Individual We Support

Individualized Supported Living (ISL)

Our ISL services are tailored to each individual's needs — including assistance with daily activities, personal care, meal preparation, cooking, home management, and social skills. MMSL operates 50+ residential homes across Mid-Missouri, with a maximum of 2 residents per home, ensuring genuine 1:1 or 1:2 support relationships.

  • 24-hour support from Direct Support Professionals (depending on desired staffing pattern)
  • Transportation for activities, appointments, and work in Mid-Missouri's vehicles
  • Training and modeling for self-care, communication, and social skills
  • Support for self-advocacy and making independent life choices
  • Assistance with nutrition, wellness, fitness, and meal planning
  • Help exploring individuality, relationships, and community participation

Community Day Programs

MMSL operates 7–8 community day program sites across Mid-Missouri. Our day programs are dynamic, fully integrated community resources where individuals build real-world skills, develop authentic peer relationships, and pursue personal goals.

  • Social and interpersonal skills development
  • Decision making, cooking, and home management
  • Money handling, recreation, and self-care
  • Community outings and vocational skills
  • Columbia (multiple sites), Moberly, Jefferson City
  • 7–8 sites across Mid-Missouri

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy

MMSL now offers ABA therapy services led by a growing team of 3 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Our ABA program addresses the full spectrum of behavioral goals — from building positive communication strategies to reducing anxiety-driven behaviors.

  • 3 BCBAs on staff — accepting new referrals
  • All ages served
  • Integrated with ISL and day programs
  • Communication strategies and behavior support
  • Anxiety reduction and family collaboration
  • Columbia, MO and Mid-Missouri

Community Networking (CN)

Our CN program helps individuals access and engage in community activities that foster meaningful relationships with non-paid community members — from leisure and recreation to volunteering, cultural events, and wellness activities.

  • Community inclusion and outings
  • Social skill building and peer relationships
  • Volunteering and cultural activities
  • Pre-vocational and health & wellness activities
  • Person-centered goals identified through ISP planning
  • Flexible scheduling — links to ISL and Day Program

Individualized Skills Development

MMSL's Skills Development services help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build independence through goal-based, individualized plans — focused on life skills, community participation, and personal growth.

  • Life skills training in home or community settings
  • Goals identified by the individual and their support team
  • Independent living skills and household management
  • Community integration and participation
  • Employment support and pre-vocational skills
  • Individual goal plans with progress tracking

In-Home Respite

In-Home Respite provides relief for families and caretakers by ensuring the individual they support is safely supervised by our trained staff — in the home or community, including recreational and educational activities.

  • Relief for family caregivers and designated caretakers
  • Provided in the individual's home or community
  • Includes recreational and educational activities
  • Overnight care available in the individual's residence
  • Boone County and surrounding Mid-Missouri
Our Testimonials

What Our Community Says

Why Choose Us

Why Families and
Choose MMSL

At Mid-Missouri Supported Living, we believe every person deserves to live with dignity, choice, and community. Here\xe2\x80\x99s what sets us apart.

1

Truly Person-Centered Support

We build each support plan around the individual — their goals, preferences, and dreams — not a one-size-fits-all program.

2

Experienced, Compassionate Staff

Our Direct Support Professionals are trained, dedicated, and genuinely invested in the people they support every day.

3

Deep Community Connections

We help the people we support build real relationships and participate fully in the community — not just attend programs.

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