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

Is help available in Spanish in Linn County?

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

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

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

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

Access 2 Independence (A2I) ((319) 338-3870, Cedar Rapids)
Project SEARCH — Unity Point Health Saint Luke's Hospital (Cedar Rapids). 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
NAMI Linn County
Abbe Ctr for Comm Mental Health (319-398-3562, Cedar Rapids)
Four Oaks Family and Childrens Service (319-364-0259, Cedar Rapids)
Life Connection LC — Cedar Rapids (319-289-0093, Cedar Rapids)
Saint Lukes Counseling Center (319-369-7952, Cedar Rapids)
Eastern Iowa Health Center (319-730-7300, Cedar Rapids)
Eastern Iowa Health Center - Dental (319-730-7300, Cedar Rapids)
Eastern Iowa Health Center - Pediatrics (319-730-7300, Cedar Rapids)
Eastern Iowa Health Center Administrative Offices (319-730-7300, Cedar Rapids)
Nrhs-Iowa Chapter (MARION)
A.N.H Enterprises Lc - Series 3 (319-981-6270, CEDAR RAPIDS). In-home support
Abbe Center For Community Mental Health (319-398-3562, CEDAR RAPIDS). Behavioral health agency
Abilityspring Llc (480-796-9275, CEDAR RAPIDS). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Aging Services (319-398-3647, CEDAR RAPIDS). Adult day program
Aveanna Healthcare (319-373-6294, CEDAR RAPIDS)
Centerwell Home Health (319-393-4742, HIAWATHA)
Comfort Care Medicare Inc (319-294-3527, CEDAR RAPIDS)
Compassion North America Home Health Services Corp (319-202-1367, CEDAR RAPIDS)
A.N.H. Enterprises Lc - Series 5 (319-981-6270, CEDAR RAPIDS). Medical & accessible transport
Active Lane Llc (682-241-0907, CEDAR RAPIDS). Medical & accessible transport
Alive Care, Llc (312-597-6734, CEDAR RAPIDS). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Linn County

These serve every county in Iowa, including Linn 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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