Who do I call first for disability services in Dakota County, Minnesota?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Dakota County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Dakota 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 Dakota County, Minnesota

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Dakota County, Minnesota. 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 Dakota 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 Dakota County

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

Project SEARCH — M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital (Burnsville). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Minnesota. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Dakota County
Community Support Programs (651-365-8255, Saint Paul)
Eagan Counseling Clinic — Minnesota Mental Health Clinic (651-454-0114, Saint Paul)
Guild South (651-455-6800, South Saint Paul)
Health Partners — Inver Grove Heights Clinic/BH (651-552-1720, Inver Grove Heights)
Riverland Community at Two Rivers High School (651-758-9500, Saint Paul)
917 Case (ROSEMOUNT)
917 Dash (ROSEMOUNT)
917 Deaf/Hard of Hearing (SOUTH SAINT PAUL)
917 Idea (ROSEMOUNT)
1 Steptransitionsservices (651-403-0686, BURNSVILLE). Case management / support coordination
786 Care Llc (816-916-0549, EAGAN). Case management / support coordination
A To Z Care Llc (925-808-6961, BURNSVILLE). Respite care
A.M.A Home Services Llc (507-340-4026, EAGAN). Case management / support coordination
Alliance Health Services Inc (651-895-8030, EAGAN)
In-Home Lab Connection Inc (952-842-9000, EAGAN)
Jb Kummer Enterprises Llc (651-460-4201, FARMINGTON)
Omega Home Healthcare Llc (866-442-3001, EAGAN)
1metromedicaltransportation (952-217-9713, BURNSVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
A & Y Transportation Llc (720-771-1294, ST PAUL). Medical & accessible transport
A One Transportation Llc (952-563-9918, BURNSVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
A-Tran, Llc (651-260-0781, ROSEMOUNT). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Dakota County

These serve every county in Minnesota, including Dakota County.

Institute on Community Integration. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Minnesota Disability Law Center (800-292-4150). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Minnesota Council on Developmental Disabilities ((651) 296-4018). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Minnesota STAR Program (651-201-2640). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
PACER Center (952-838-0190). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Minnesota

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