Functional Needs Registry
The Functional Needs Registry is a database containing information about individuals residing in the City of St. Louis who may require assistance in the event of an emergency.
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Overview
Individuals, of any age, are eligible to be registered with the City of St. Louis Functional Needs Registry if they have specific needs that prevent them from taking care of themselves in the event of an emergency. These include individuals who are:
- frail
- elderly
- medically needy
- and/or a person with disabilities and are not served in or by a residential facility program (i.e. nursing home, residential care facility, etc.).
One can also register a family member, friend, or neighbor.
The application provides a section acknowledging that a person other than the applicants name is completing the form.
Preparation
- the individual, full name, address, and contact information:
- Primary physician, pharmacy, and care giver contact information
- Medical and nature of disability information
- Home cooling and heating information
- Medication information
Instructions
There are three ways you may register for the Functional Needs Registry:
Online
Mail or Fax
The City of St Louis
Department of Human Services
Attn: FNR
1520 Market Street
4th Floor
St. Louis,
or Fax to: 314-612-5915
Phone
the Toll Free number: (877) 612-5918 and provide all the information requested.
Begin online Call (314) 657-1676
Fees
There is no cost associated with this service.
What to Expect
After I register
Your information will be used for disaster planning and public health purposes by the City of St. Louis.
Notification of registration
- looks at the application,
- either accept the application, deny the application or contact the individual for more information before making a decision.
Updating the registered individual(s) information
You will be sent a renewal notice semi-annually asking the individual to update their application via paper or through the on-line registration process.
Additional Information
I want to be removed from the Functional Needs Registry
Contact
Department of Human Services
(314) 589-8132
1200 Market Street,
Room 401, City Hall
St. Louis, MO 63103
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday