ACT Alternative Community Training

2200 Burlington
Columbia, MO  65202
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TDD 573-474-1199
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Case Studies

Joe Machens

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Bill Braznell

On Easter, you'll find him peering into storm drains looking for those gaudy plastic eggs filled with quarters and grotesque marshmallow rabbits. He checks all the pockets of his birthday pants for dollar bills. He inhales Cocoa Puffs like oxygen and drinks orange soda through a straw. He draws pictures of me and my family on his calendar to mark the days he knows he will see us. This is not my younger cousin or nephew, he is my 37 year old Uncle Billy. »More...


Leonard Phillips

This is a success story and a half! This young man became involved with CMRC 10 years ago with a history of running away from his home, being verbally and physically aggressive and could be very assaultive. He was receiving homebound education for 1-2 hours 3 days per week, if that. He went into placement at a new experimental home for children with severe behaviors. »More...

Galen Wittenburger

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