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

Is help available in Spanish in Elkhart County?

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

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

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

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

The Arc of Indiana. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Elkhart County, IN
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center Inc (574-533-1234, Elkhart)
VA Northern Indaina Healthcare System — Goshen CBOC (574-534-6108, Goshen)
215 Middlebury Street (574-534-3300, Goshen)
Heart City Health Center (574-293-0052 x233, Elkhart)
Heart City Health Center SCENIC HEALTH (574-293-0052, Elkhart)
Heart City Health Dental (574-293-0052, Elkhart)
111home Health Care Agency (574-350-9831, ELKHART). In-home support
Addiction Recovery Centers Of Indiana, Incorporated (574-533-6154, GOSHEN). Behavioral health agency
Adec Inc (574-848-7451, BRISTOL). Day program / habilitation
Aids Ministries Aids Assist (574-293-9743, ELKHART). Case management / support coordination
Goshen Home Care & Hospice (574-364-2700, GOSHEN)
Bling Transport Llc (574-226-9881, ELKHART). Ride service
Boomers Mobility Services, Inc (855-266-9107, ELKHART). Medical & accessible transport
Council On Aging Of Elkhart County, Inc. (574-295-1820, ELKHART). Medical & accessible transport
Elkhart Twp. Fire Dept. (574-533-4795, GOSHEN). Medical & accessible transport
Maple Leaf Commons ((574) 534-6827, Goshen)
Oakland Estates Apartments ((574) 537-2670, Elkhart)
All3 Llc (574-336-6888, ELKHART). Meal program
The Window, Inc. (574-533-9680, GOSHEN). Home-delivered meals
Branch Animal Rehabilitation Inc (GOSHEN)
Caring Hands Special Needs Care Inc (MIDDLEBURY)
Crystal Hope Workshop Inc (MIDDLEBURY)

Statewide programs serving Elkhart County

These serve every county in Indiana, including Elkhart 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

Other counties in Indiana

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