Disability Services in Merrick County, Nebraska
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Merrick 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 Merrick 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 Merrick County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Merrick County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of Nebraska. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Nebraska Therapeutic Riding Academy (CENTRAL CITY)
- Cclive, Llc (308-946-2276, CENTRAL CITY). Adult day program
- Life Quest Inc. (308-894-3047, PALMER). Residential mental-health
- Lone Tree Medical Associates, P.C. (308-946-3845, CENTRAL CITY). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Merrick County
These serve every county in Nebraska, including Merrick 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
Other counties in Nebraska
- Morrill County
- Mcpherson County
- Nance County
- Madison County
- Platte County
- Sheridan County
- Webster County
- Boyd County
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