The City of Arnold is committed to serving our senior citizens and citizens with disabilities.

Our Commission on Aging & Disabilities was established to address the needs of the city’s senior residents and residents who have disabilities. It is the mission of the Arnold Commission on Aging & Disabilities to promote full participation in the community and in the home, without barriers. As such, the Commission works to:

  • Increase awareness of available programs and services
  • Guide organizations to engage in beneficial, joint endeavors to improve full community participation
  • Eliminate or actively reduce physical and attitudinal barriers to community access
  • Provide an open forum for discussion of all issues impacting quality of life for senior residents and residents with disabilities

The Commission appointments include

  • A representative from the Arnold City Council
  • A representative from an organization that serves people with disabilities in the community
  • A representative from an organization that serves the senior population of the community
  • A member from the senior population of the community
  • A member from the community with a disability
  • An at-large member
  • A member from each of the four wards of the city
  • A representative from City staff

The Commission on Aging & Disabilities meets the fourth Friday of each month.

The City of Arnold has been designated as the first city in the state of Missouri to be accepted as an “Age-Friendly” Community.

Check out our 3 Year Action Plan here.

Values & Objectives

Everyone, regardless of age or disability

  • Is treated with dignity and respect,
  • Is a valued member of their family and the Arnold community,
  • Makes their own choices,
  • Has opportunity to establish and grow interpersonal relationships, and
  • Is accepted and included to the best of their ability in the educational, employment, housing, and social opportunities of the community.

For more information, use our Please Contact Me form.

Utility Tax Rebates

During the months of April and October each calendar year, the City of Arnold offers Utility Tax Rebates to senior citizens and adults with disabilities.

An application may be completed during the months of April and October only. Visit the City Clerk’s office at 2101 Jeffco Blvd. to apply.

Please visit the Senior/Disabled Utility Rebate page for eligibility requirements.

Special Address Entry Request

To make a Special Address Entry Request, please download and complete this form and fax or bring it to the City of Arnold Police Department.

Resources

Agencies in the St. Louis region offer help and direction to aging and/or disabled citizens. Agency names below that are followed by an “A” indicate the agency offers services for the Aging. A “D” indicates the agency offers services for Disabilities.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services / Missouri Ombudsman (A,D)
573‐751‐6400; 573‐526‐0727; or 1‐800‐309‐3282

St. Louis Regional Office Jefferson County (D)
636‐931‐5720

Social Security Administration (A,D)
1/800‐772‐1213; TTY: 1‐800‐325‐0778

United Way (A,D)
Dial 2‐1‐1 or 1‐800‐427‐4626
TTY: 1‐866‐385‐6525

Veterans Administration (A,D)
1‐800‐827‐1000

COMTREA (A,D)
636‐296‐6206
24-Hour Crisis Line 636‐931‐2700
After hours 1‐800‐811‐4760

Disability Resource Association (A,D)
636‐931‐7696; TTY: 636‐937‐7016

Jefferson County Community Partnership (A,D)
636‐464‐5144

Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Resource Board (D)
636‐282‐4400 or 636‐933‐0244

Aging Ahead (A)
Valuable resources, programs, Zoom classes, and activities
1‐800‐243‐6060

Oasis Lifelong Adventure (A)
Conversations That Count
314‐266‐9693