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

Is help available in Spanish in Dearborn County?

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

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

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Dearborn 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 Dearborn 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

Key contacts in Dearborn County

Dearborn County, Indiana BDDS (your front door) — Your front door for developmental-disability services in Dearborn County is Indiana BDDS. Contact: 800-545-7763 (DDARS) · apply at bddsgateway.fssa.in.gov.
Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center (SIILC) — Center for Independent Living serving Dearborn County and nearby areas: independent-living skills, peer support, benefits and housing advocacy, assistive techn… Contact: 812-427-3333.
LifeTime Resources (Area Agency on Aging) — Dearborn County's Area Agency on Aging: information and assistance, options counseling, Medicaid waiver and CHOICE in-home care, family-caregiver support, and … Contact: 812-432-6200 · 800-742-5001.
Dearborn County, Indiana 988 Crisis & Suicide Lifeline — Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for Dearborn County: dialing 988 routes to an Indiana crisis call center that provides counseling, dispatches the region… Contact: 988 · 24/7.
Indiana BDDS, Apply (BDS Gateway / DDARS) — Your front door for developmental-disability services. Contact: 800-545-7763 (DDARS) · apply at bddsgateway.fssa.in.gov.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential crisis support 24/7 for mental health and substance use crises. Contact: 988.
Indiana First Steps (Early Intervention) — Statewide early-intervention program for babies and toddlers (birth–3) with delays or disabilities: evaluation and services. Contact: 800-545-7763 · indianafirststeps.org.
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) — Helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep a job: counseling, training, assistive technology, job placement, and student transition services. Contact: 800-545-7763 (DDARS) · in.gov/fssa/ddars.
Indiana Disability Rights — Indiana's federally designated protection and advocacy agency. Contact: 800-622-4845 · in.gov/idr.
Indiana 2-1-1 — Free, confidential information and referral to local health and human services across Indiana, BDDS, First Steps, Medicaid, aging services, and more. Contact: Dial 2-1-1 · in211.org.

These listings are a navigation aid, not endorsements — always call first to confirm current details. The full interactive Dearborn County directory on this page lists 10 local and statewide resources with filters by category, age, and payer, plus registry-listed providers nearby.

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