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

Is help available in Spanish in Shelby County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Shelby 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
Gallahue Mental Health Services — Shelby County (317-392-2564, Shelbyville)
Shelbville VA CBOC (812-232-8325, Shelbyville)
Jane Pauley Community Health Center at Shelbyville (463-232-3088, Shelbyville)
Shares Inc (SHELBYVILLE)
Cg-Dsa, Llc (317-477-0093, SHELBYVILLE). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Christals Touch Of Care Llc (317-999-7263, SHELBYVILLE). In-home support
Er Counseling Llc (812-345-0499, SHELBYVILLE). Behavioral health agency
Goodwill Industries Of Central Indiana, Inc. (317-398-6183, SHELBYVILLE). Day program / habilitation
Habermehl Medical Transport (317-670-6083, SHELBYVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Arc Of Shelby County Inc (SHELBYVILLE)
American Health Network Of Indiana, Llc (765-281-3443, SHELBYVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Comprehensive Pain And Spine Specialists Llc (765-224-6513, SHELBYVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Dasco-Major Home Medical Equipment, Llc (317-392-3760, SHELBYVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Hammons Mobile Homes Inc (317-524-2244, FOUNTAINTOWN). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Shelby County

These serve every county in Indiana, including Shelby 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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