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

Is help available in Spanish in Lake County?

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

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

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

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

Everybody Counts ((219) 937-5055, Merrillville)
Everybody Counts North - Hammond ((219) 937-5055, Hammond)
The Arc of Indiana. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Lake County IN
Behavioral Health Services — Outpatient Services (219-392-7025, East Chicago)
Campagna Academy (219-322-8614, Schererville)
Franciscan Alliance Inc — Franciscan Health Dyer (800-783-7663, Dyer)
Ibekie Foundation Inc (219-769-4400, Merrillville)
219 Health Network (219-703-2577, East Chicago)
219 Health Network - 1545 W US Highway 30, STE 1A (219-595-0410, Schererville)
219 Health Network - 1950 45th St (219-703-2485, Munster)
219 Health Network - 210 (219-392-7670, East Chicago)
Eagle Park Community School (Crown Point)
Prcua Parents Club Of Polish Language & Dance Corp (MUNSTER)
Selah Academy Inc (GARY)
1st Kids, Inc (219-662-7790, CROWN POINT). Case management / support coordination
1st Option Seniors Day Healtcare, Inc (219-455-6259, MERRILLVILLE). Adult day program
4 Hearts Home Care Llc (219-400-0191, HOBART). In-home support
A Helper'S Heart Home Care, Llc (855-435-7370, HAMMOND). In-home support
A Plus Home Health Care Incorporated (219-923-8772, HIGHLAND)
Aaa Hoosier Home Healthcare Specialists Inc (219-736-2996, HIGHLAND)
Accentcare Home Health Of Indiana (219-750-9211, CROWN POINT)
Adiel Home Health Services Llc (219-644-8756, MERRILLVILLE)
5 Star Elite Medical Transportation Service (219-577-2067, GARY). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Lake County

These serve every county in Indiana, including Lake 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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