Who do I call first for disability services in Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County.

Is help available in Spanish in Black Hawk County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County, Iowa

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County

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

Project SEARCH — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital (Waterloo). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Iowa. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Black Hawk Grundy MH Center Inc — Outpatient (319-234-2893 x225, Waterloo)
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center (319-268-3800, Cedar Falls)
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center — Behavioral Health (319-272-8000, Waterloo)
North Iowa Counseling LLC (319-559-1065 x1, Waterloo)
Peoples Community Health Clinic (319-874-3000, Waterloo)
1st Steps To Success (319-240-2119, WATERLOO). Behavioral health agency
Access Evaluation And Education Services, L.L.C. (319-252-4631, WATERLOO). Behavioral health agency
Always Best Care Of The Cedar Valley, Inc, (319-415-7135, CEDAR FALLS). In-home support
Aura Disability Services (515-216-3502, WATERLOO). Behavioral health agency
Mercyone Waterloo Home Health Care (319-272-5050, WATERLOO)
Open Arms Home Health Care - Waterloo, Llc (319-232-2498, WATERLOO)
Unitypoint At Home (319-235-3702, WATERLOO)
2medaccess Transportation Llc (319-252-4655, WATERLOO). Medical & accessible transport
Amazing Grace Transportation Llc (508-982-7707, WATERLOO). Medical & accessible transport
Bellmed Transportation Llc (319-504-4001, WATERLOO). Ride service
Brick By Brick Enterprise Llc (319-429-3179, WATERLOO). Ride service
Cedar Valley Mobility, Llc (319-291-7210, WATERLOO). Home-delivered meals
Health Assured Home Care, Llc (319-231-2856, WATERLOO). Meal program
Americans For Independent Living (WATERLOO)
Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project (WATERLOO)
Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center Inc (WATERLOO)
Champions Of Autism & Adhd Inc (CEDAR FALLS)

Statewide programs serving Black Hawk County

These serve every county in Iowa, including Black Hawk 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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