Who do I call first for disability services in Johnson 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 Johnson County.

Is help available in Spanish in Johnson County?

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

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

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

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

Access 2 Independence (A2I) ((319) 338-3870, Iowa City)
The Arc of Iowa. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Johnson County (IA)
Abbe Ctr for Comm Mental Health (319-338-7884, Iowa City)
Chatham Oaks (319-887-2701, Iowa City)
Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient — Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) (319-338-0581 x5400, Iowa City)
Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site (563-264-0880, Iowa City)
Decoding Dyslexia Iowa (SOLON)
A.W. Stark Inc. (319-358-2340, IOWA CITY). In-home support
Ability First Care Llc (563-526-3765, NORTH LIBERTY). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Aging Services (319-339-6162, IOWA CITY). Adult day program
Alyssa Drury Counseling Llc (319-423-9340, IOWA CITY). Behavioral health agency
Johnson County Visiting Nurse Association (319-337-9686, IOWA CITY)
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Home Health (319-358-2740, CORALVILLE)
Alis Aquilae L.L.C. (319-853-3300, NORTH LIBERTY). Medical & accessible transport
Aly Trans Llc (319-512-3767, IOWA CITY). Medical & accessible transport
Coralville Professional Services Plc (319-248-5535, IOWA CITY). Medical & accessible transport
Ebc Enterprises,Llc (309-314-5512, IOWA CITY). Medical & accessible transport
Birch House (319-341-9849, Iowa City)
Systems Sandusky Group Home (319-338-9212, Iowa City)
Arc Of Iowa (IOWA CITY)
Systems Management Corp (IOWA CITY)
Unlimited Abilities (IOWA CITY)
American Homepatient, Inc. (319-351-9338, NORTH LIBERTY). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Johnson County

These serve every county in Iowa, including Johnson 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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