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

Is help available in Spanish in Shawnee County?

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

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

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

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

Resource Center for Independent Living - Topeka ((785) 267-1717, Topeka)
Topeka IL Resource Center, Inc. ((785) 233-4572, Topeka)
The Arc of Kansas. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Topeka
Family Service and Guidance Ctr of — Topeka Inc (785-232-5005, Topeka)
Florence Crittenton Servs of Topeka (785-233-0516, Topeka)
Pathways Family Services LLC (785-783-8438, Topeka)
Providence Living Center (785-233-0588, Topeka)
ACHC in Topeka (785-233-2800, Topeka)
GraceMed Capitol Family Clinic (785-861-8800, Topeka)
Indian Hills Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (TOPEKA)
Achieve Services, Llc (785-217-5334, TOPEKA). Day program / habilitation
Advanced Individual Services (785-861-7112, TOPEKA). Day program / habilitation
Alcala Counseling Services, Llc (785-783-7691, TOPEKA). Substance-use treatment
Aldersgate Village Home Health Services, Llc (785-286-7474, TOPEKA). In-home support
Angels Care Home Health (785-273-3560, TOPEKA)
Craig Homecare (785-232-8221, TOPEKA)
Elara Caring (785-354-0767, TOPEKA)
Enhabit Home Health (785-232-8593, TOPEKA)
A And A Medical Transportation Inc. (785-233-8212, TOPEKA). Medical & accessible transport
Assisted Transportation Services Inc (785-291-2900, TOPEKA). Medical & accessible transport
Btm Transportation Llc (785-383-3589, TOPEKA). Medical & accessible transport
D&C Transportation Llc (785-207-2901, TOPEKA). Medical & accessible transport
Melissa Anne Hanger Apts (651 645-7271, Topeka)

Statewide programs serving Shawnee County

These serve every county in Kansas, including Shawnee 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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