Who do I call first for disability services in St Joseph 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 St Joseph County.

Is help available in Spanish in St Joseph County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — Memorial Hospital South Bend (South Bend). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Indiana. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI St. Joseph County
Memorial Epworth of South Bend (574-647-8400 x8340, South Bend)
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center Inc (574-283-1234, South Bend)
RiverCrest Specialty Hospital — DBA Medical Behavioral Hospital (574-255-1400 x1733, Mishawaka)
VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System — St Joseph CBOC (574-272-9000, Mishawaka)
Bowen Health South Bend (800-342-5653, South Bend)
HealthLinc Centennial (888-580-1060, South Bend)
HealthLinc IUSB Dental (888-580-1060, South Bend)
HealthLinc IUSB Medical (888-580-1060, South Bend)
Indiana Resource Center For Families With Special Needs Inc (MISHAWAKA)
Abella Home Care Llp (574-309-1652, SOUTH BEND). In-home support
Active Day In, Inc. (215-642-6600, MISHAWAKA). Adult day program
Adaptive Solutions, Llc (574-786-0088, SOUTH BEND). Children's mental-health clinic
Adec Inc (574-848-7451, MISHAWAKA). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Aunova Home Care Llc (574-243-9022, GRANGER)
Interim Healthcare Of South Bend (574-233-5186, MISHAWAKA)
Purposecare Of Indiana (574-318-3900, GRANGER)
Saint Joseph Vna Home Care (574-335-8600, SOUTH BEND)
Ali Transportation Llc (574-231-8749, SOUTH BEND). Medical & accessible transport
Allan Ross, Inc. (574-217-8797, SOUTH BEND). Medical & accessible transport
Bcuz We Care Transportation (574-288-2498, SOUTH BEND). Medical & accessible transport
Better Living Home Care (574-703-9318, SOUTH BEND). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving St Joseph County

These serve every county in Indiana, including St Joseph 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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