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

Is help available in Spanish in Whitley County?

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

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

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

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

Columbia City (Columbia City). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Indiana. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Otis R Bowen Ctr for Human Servs — Columbia City Office (260-248-8176 x3338, Columbia City)
Bowen Center Whitley (260-248-8176, Columbia City)
Andrew Ott, Llc (260-244-7413, COLUMBIA CITY). Behavioral health agency
Jt Counseling Group, Llc (260-229-2141, COLUMBIA CITY). Behavioral health agency
Passages, Inc. (260-244-7688, COLUMBIA CITY). Early intervention (birth–3)
Rosewood Quality Homecare Llc (260-564-1907, CHURUBUSCO). In-home support
Blue River Churubusco (260-693-2299, Churubusco)
Waterfall Building ((260) 244-6240, Columbia City)
Driving Advancement Llc (260-503-6066, COLUMBIA CITY). Medical equipment & supplies
Golden Care Supplies, Llc (260-244-1974, COLUMBIA CITY). Medical equipment & supplies
Hook-Superx Llc (260-693-3483, CHURUBUSCO). Medical equipment & supplies
Johnson Memorial Hospital (260-248-8101, COLUMBIA CITY). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Whitley County

These serve every county in Indiana, including Whitley 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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