Who do I call first for disability services in Barron County, Wisconsin?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Barron County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Barron 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 Barron County, Wisconsin

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Barron County, Wisconsin. 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 Barron 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 Barron County

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

Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin - Rice Lake ((715) 736-1800, Rice Lake)
Project SEARCH — Rice Lake Weighing Systems (Rice Lake). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Wisconsin. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Marriage and Family Health Servs Ltd (715-832-0238, Rice Lake)
Minneapolis VAMC — Rice Lake CBOC (612-467-4010, Rice Lake)
Barron Area School District- Almena Elementary Rm 119 (715-357-3563, Almena)
Barron Area School District- Barron High School (715-537-5627, Barron)
Barron Area School District- Woodland Elementary Rm 327 (715-537-5621, Barron)
Clayton School District - updated (888-834-4551, Clayton)
Abundant Life Services, Llc (715-642-1961, RICE LAKE). Behavioral health agency
Accuquest Hearing Center, Llc (715-736-3004, RICE LAKE). Hearing & speech services
Cek Family Companion Care (715-719-0332, RICE LAKE). In-home support
Cornerstone Caregiving East Llc (715-418-8900, RICE LAKE). In-home support
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake (715-236-6256, RICE LAKE)
Aha Medical Transport (715-719-9679, BARRON). Medical & accessible transport
Asli Transport Llc (612-850-5573, BARRON). Medical & accessible transport
Bc3 Inc. (715-822-5077, CUMBERLAND). Ride service
Bl Medical Transport Llc (715-736-7110, RICE LAKE). Medical & accessible transport
Blue Valley Apartments (888-636-2366, Rice Lake)
Joseph J. Vinopal Villa (1-800-685-9353, Almena)
Barron County Developmental Services Inc (BARRON)
Peterson Autism Foundation Inc (CUMBERLAND)
Saddles Of Hope Equine Therapeutic Riding A Spirithorse Affliliate (CUMBERLAND)
Tender Touch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (RICE LAKE)

Statewide programs serving Barron County

These serve every county in Wisconsin, including Barron County.

Waisman Center. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Wisconsin (800-928-8778). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities ((608) 266-7826). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
WisTech (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Program) (608-514-2513). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Wisconsin FACETS (414-374-4645). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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