Providing Quality Care in Missouri

UAN primarily provides person-centered, 24/7 Individualized Supported Living (ISL) services to children, youth, and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Missouri, with a particular focus on individuals with high behavioral support needs. UAN supports participants in all aspects of daily living, including meal preparation, housekeeping, medication administration, personal hygiene, and transportation to and from medical appointments, among other essential services.

 

In addition to daily living supports, UAN promotes meaningful community integration by providing opportunities for recreational and leisure activities, communication development, spiritual engagement, volunteerism, and other enriching life experiences. UAN also collaborates closely with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) providers to implement individualized Behavior Support Plans designed to improve behavior, social skills, and communication. Through these comprehensive supports, UAN empowers individuals to lead fuller, more meaningful lives in less restrictive and more inclusive environments.

 

UAN will adopt the Positive Behavior Support Curriculum: Tools of Choice to equip staff with strategies to effectively address challenging behaviors. The agency will also actively collaborate with existing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) providers throughout Missouri to ensure individuals receive the specialized services and interventions they require.

 

UAN will also work closely with its Targeted Case Management agency to request referrals to the DD-Psychiatric Stabilization Service Pilot (DD-PSS), when necessary, to help prevent clients from losing their placement due to behavioral challenges. This collaboration aims to reduce the need for psychiatric hospitalizations, emergency room visits, frequent law enforcement involvement, self-injurious behaviors, and other crises.