Who do I call first for disability services in Dawson County, Nebraska?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Dawson County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Dawson 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 Dawson County, Nebraska

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Dawson County, Nebraska. 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 Dawson 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 Dawson County

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

Independence Rising ((308) 537-4332, Gothenburg)
The Arc of Nebraska. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Heartland Counseling and Consulting (308-324-6754, Lexington)
Early Intervention/Homebound (LEXINGTON)
Agape Medical Staffing (308-529-8570, GOTHENBURG). In-home support
Healthy Steps Counseling (308-325-1156, LEXINGTON). Children's mental-health clinic
Independence At Home (308-537-4332, GOTHENBURG). Behavioral health agency
Kloch Counseling (308-324-7017, LEXINGTON). Behavioral health agency
Central Plains Home Health (308-784-4630, COZAD)
Crestview Senior Housing (308-537-7275, Gothenburg)
Eastlawn East Apartments (308-324-4633, Lexington)
Mosaic Housing Corporation Iv (402-896-3884, Lexington)
Park Plaza Apartments (308-784-3661, Cozad)
Cozad Haymaker Grand Generation Center (308-784-2747, COZAD). Home-delivered meals
Gothenburg Senior Citizen'S Center (308-537-7465, GOTHENBURG). Home-delivered meals
South Central Developmental Services Inc (COZAD)
Frontier Home Medical, Inc (308-537-7727, GOTHENBURG). Medical equipment & supplies
Mcginnis Service Drug Inc. (308-784-2238, COZAD). Medical equipment & supplies
Shopko Stores Operating Co Llc (308-537-8780, GOTHENBURG). Medical equipment & supplies
Walmart Inc. (308-324-7437, LEXINGTON). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Dawson County

These serve every county in Nebraska, including Dawson County.

Munroe-Meyer Institute. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Nebraska (800-422-6691). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities ((402) 471-2330). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership ((402) 853-1582). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
PTI Nebraska ((402) 403-3914). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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