Who do I call first for disability services in Appanoose County, Iowa?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Iowa vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Appanoose County.

Is help available in Spanish in Appanoose County?

Yes. This Appanoose County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Iowa agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Appanoose County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Appanoose County, Iowa

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Appanoose County, Iowa. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Appanoose County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Appanoose County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Appanoose County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

The Arc of Iowa. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Community Hlth Ctr of Southern IA (641-856-6471, Centerville)
CHCSI Centerville (641-446-2383, Centerville)
RHCHC Centerville Alternative School (641-856-0813, Centerville)
RHCHC Centerville High School (641-856-0813, Centerville)
RHCHC Howar Middle School (641-856-0760, Centerville)
Centerville Community Betterment Inc Zylpha Price House (641-437-1051, CENTERVILLE). Day program / habilitation
First Resources Corp (641-856-5382, CENTERVILLE). Behavioral health agency
Golden Age, Inc. (641-856-2761, CENTERVILLE). Respite care
Happy Home Respite Services, Llc (641-436-7807, CENTERVILLE). Behavioral health agency
Elara Caring (641-437-1117, CENTERVILLE)
Hometown Medical & Equipment, Llc (641-856-3700, CENTERVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Hy-Vee Inc (641-856-3832, CENTERVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Regina M Lassabe (641-216-8217, CENTERVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Walmart Inc. (641-437-7185, CENTERVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Appanoose County

These serve every county in Iowa, including Appanoose County.

Iowa's University Center for Excellence in Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Iowa (800-779-2502). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council ((800) 452-1936). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Easterseals Iowa Assistive Technology Program ((515) 309-2371). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
ASK Resource Center (515-243-1713). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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