Who do I call first for disability services in La Crosse 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 La Crosse County.

Is help available in Spanish in La Crosse County?

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

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

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

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

Independent Living Resources ((608) 787-1111, La Crosse)
Project SEARCH — Emplify Health (formerly Gundersen Health Systems) (La Crosse). 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
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Ctr Inc — Behavioral Health Department (608-775-2287, La Crosse)
Mayo Clinic Health System — Onalaska (608-392-9555, Onalaska)
Mayo Clinic Health System/La Crosse — Psychiatry Psychology Department (608-392-9555, La Crosse)
Stein Counseling and — Consulting Services Ltd (608-785-7000 x280, Onalaska)
Scenic Bluffs Health Center Inc - LaCrosse (608-654-5100, La Crosse)
Scenic Bluffs Health Center LAXBH (608-654-5100 x45100, La Crosse)
Scenic Bluffs Health Centers Inc- REACH LaCrosse (608-654-5100, La Crosse)
Chileda (LA CROSSE)
Driftless Pass School (LA CROSSE)
Acs Clinical Services, Llc (608-784-3366, LA CROSSE). Behavioral health agency
Applied Psychotherapy, Llc (608-518-8851, LA CROSSE). Adult mental-health clinic
Bethany-St Joseph Corporation (608-788-5700, LA CROSSE). Adult day program
Brave Spaces Counseling And Wellness, Llc (608-386-5495, LA CROSSE). Behavioral health agency
Aveanna Home Health (608-406-3140, LA CROSSE)
Bee Cab Inc. (608-784-4233, LA CROSSE). Medical & accessible transport
Bloodmoon Industry (507-313-0903, LA CROSSE). Medical & accessible transport
Driftless Medical Transport Llc (608-784-4663, HOLMEN). Medical & accessible transport
Due North Transportation Llc (608-394-4900, LA CROSSE). Medical & accessible transport
Leo Fishman Manor & Al Baldus Manor (800-685-9353, Onalaska)
Schumann Apartments (608.775.4745, La Crosse)
La Crosse County Aging Unit (608-785-6148, LA CROSSE). Home-delivered meals

Statewide programs serving La Crosse County

These serve every county in Wisconsin, including La Crosse 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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