Who do I call first for disability services in Allen County, Indiana?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Allen County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Allen 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 Allen County, Indiana

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Allen County, Indiana. 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 Allen 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 Allen County

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

League for the Blind & Disabled ((260) 441-0551, Fort Wayne)
Fort Wayne (main office) (Fort Wayne). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Indiana. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Center for Brief Therapy PC — Indiana Center for CBT (260-969-5583, Fort Wayne)
Crossroad Child and Family Servs Inc (260-484-4153, Fort Wayne)
Family and Childrens Services Inc — DBA Headwaters Counseling (260-744-4326, Fort Wayne)
Otis R Bowen Ctr for Human Servs — Allen County (260-471-3500, Fort Wayne)
Administrative Office Ludwig (260-458-2641, Fort Wayne)
Alliance Health Center (260-266-0780, Fort Wayne)
Alliance Health Centers- Turnstone (260-266-0780, Fort Wayne)
Alliance Health Centers- Brave Alliance Health Center (606-634-1456, Fort Wayne)
Northern Indiana Education Alliance (FT WAYNE)
1st Choice Home Care Llc (260-503-2046, FORT WAYNE). In-home support
3rivers Hearing Llc (260-257-7691, FORT WAYNE). Hearing & speech services
A Heart Of Gold Home Care Services (260-312-3623, FORT WAYNE). Respite care
A House Of Hope (260-416-9320, FORT WAYNE). Case management / support coordination
Adoration Home Health (260-422-8900, FORT WAYNE)
Aveanna Healthcare (260-969-0100, FORT WAYNE)
Bayada Pediatrics (260-432-2920, FORT WAYNE)
Caretenders (260-490-6535, FORT WAYNE)
Access United Tranportation, Llc (260-580-4377, FORT WAYNE). Medical & accessible transport
Affordable Medical Transport (260-609-2605, FORT WAYNE). Medical & accessible transport
Afm Transportation Llc (260-445-6736, FORT WAYNE). Medical & accessible transport
Alphacare Transport Service (260-387-3538, FORT WAYNE). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Allen County

These serve every county in Indiana, including Allen County.

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Indiana Disability Rights (800-622-4845). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Governor's Planning Council for People with Disabilities ((317) 232-7770). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Indiana Assistive Technology Act Project (INDATA) ((317) 466-2013). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
In*Source (574-234-7101). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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