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

Is help available in Spanish in Jay County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Jay 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
Meridian Health Services Corp (765-768-6065, Dunkirk)
MeridianMD Convenience Care (260-726-9348, Portland)
Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Inc. (260-726-7931, PORTLAND). Residential care (I/DD)
Phoenix Habilitation, Llc (765-716-1934, REDKEY). Behavioral health agency
Youth Service Bureau Of Jay County, Inc. (260-726-8520, PORTLAND). Behavioral health agency
Jay - Randolph Developmental Services Inc Rfd 3 (PORTLAND)
American Health Network Of Indiana, Llc (260-726-7616, PORTLAND). Medical equipment & supplies
Hook-Superx Llc (260-726-9393, PORTLAND). Medical equipment & supplies
Johnson Memorial Hospital (765-768-7537, DUNKIRK). Medical equipment & supplies
Ronald D Liggett (765-369-2402, REDKEY). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Jay County

These serve every county in Indiana, including Jay 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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