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

Is help available in Spanish in Ellis County?

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

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

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

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

Link ((785) 625-6942, Hays)
The Arc of Kansas. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
FCC 1301 Main (785-621-4990, Hays)
First Care Clinic, Inc (785-621-4990, Hays)
First Care Clinic, Inc. - 22nd Street (785-621-4990, Hays)
Hays Area Childrens Center Inc (HAYS)
310 Avenue Inc (785-623-7470, HAYS). Day program / habilitation
Amazing Grace Staffing, Inc (785-432-2920, HAYS). In-home support
Angel Wings (785-259-3371, HAYS). Day program / habilitation
Assessment, Information And Counseling, Llc (785-639-1081, HYAS). Substance-use treatment
Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas (785-621-2499, HAYS)
Angel Transportation And Care Home (785-628-2887, HAYS). Medical & accessible transport
Developmental Services Of Northwest Kansas, Inc. (785-625-5678, HAYS). Medical & accessible transport
High Plains Mental Health Center (785-628-2871, HAYS). Medical & accessible transport
Arc Of Central Plains Inc (HAYS)
Kansas Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired Inc (HAYS)
Dillon Companies Llc (785-625-2523, HAYS). Medical equipment & supplies
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics East Inc (785-625-3012, HAYS). Medical equipment & supplies
Hays Medical Center (785-623-5424, HAYS). Medical equipment & supplies
Hays Orthopaedic Clinic, Pa (785-628-8221, HAYS). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Ellis County

These serve every county in Kansas, including Ellis 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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