Disability Services in Cherokee County, Iowa
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Cherokee 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
- Mental Health Institute (712-225-2594, Cherokee)
- Plains Area Mental Health Center (712-225-2575, Cherokee)
- Cherokee County Work Services Inc (712-225-4531, CHEROKEE). Day program / habilitation
- Pathways Centers For Emotional Well-Being, Plc (712-225-2811, CHEROKEE). Behavioral health agency
- The Von Der Becke Academy Corp (712-334-0319, AURELIA). Behavioral health agency
- Cherokee Regional Home Health (712-225-6459, CHEROKEE)
- Cmsrx Inc (712-225-2320, CHEROKEE). Medical equipment & supplies
- Hy-Vee Inc (712-376-2844, MARCUS). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Cherokee County
These serve every county in Iowa, including Cherokee 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
Other counties in Iowa
- Chickasaw County
- Cerro Gordo County
- Clarke County
- Cedar County
- Des Moines County
- Hamilton County
- Jefferson County
- Mahaska County
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