Who do I call first for disability services in Douglas County, Kansas?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Kansas vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Douglas County.

Is help available in Spanish in Douglas County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Douglas 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 Douglas County, Kansas

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Douglas County, Kansas. 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County

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

Independence, Inc. ((785) 841-0333, Lawrence)
Project SEARCH — LMH Health (Lawrence). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — University of Kansas (Lawrence). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Kansas. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Douglas County (KS)
Bert Nash Comm Mental Health Ctr (785-843-9192, Lawrence)
Heartland at 534 Michigan (785-841-7297, Lawrence)
Heartland at Panda Pediatrics (785-841-7297, Lawrence)
Heartland Community Health Center - 6th Street (785-841-7297, Lawrence)
Marys Catholic Montessori Training Center (EUDORA)
Thrive -I Am Enough Corporation (LAWRENCE)
A Helping Hand Home Health Care, Llc (785-856-0192, LAWRENCE). Respite care
Aacf Therapy Center (785-840-0374, LAWRENCE). Behavioral health agency
Accenture Services, Llc (785-840-5898, LAWRENCE). Case management / support coordination
Adapt Wellness And Psychotherapy (785-506-1766, LAWRENCE). Adult mental-health clinic
Visiting Nurses Association (Vna) (785-843-3738, LAWRENCE)
Ryderty, Inc (785-766-7425, LAWRENCE). Medical & accessible transport
Safe Cruise Xpress Inc (316-558-2422, LAWRENCE). Medical & accessible transport
Building Independence Iii (785-594-6685, Baldwin City)
Cottonwood Estates Ii (785-842-0550, Lawrence)
Arc Of Douglas County (LAWRENCE)
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc (LAWRENCE)
Designing For Veterans Inc (LAWRENCE)
Kansas Association Of Centers For Independent Living (LAWRENCE)

Statewide programs serving Douglas County

These serve every county in Kansas, including Douglas County.

Kansas University Center on Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Center of Kansas (877-776-1541). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities ((785) 296-2608). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Assistive Technology for Kansans ((785) 393-8370). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Families Together ((316) 945-7747). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Kansas

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