Who do I call first for disability services in Pierce 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 Pierce County.

Is help available in Spanish in Pierce County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — River Falls Hospital part of Allina Health (River Falls). 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
Peace Tree Counseling LLC (715-417-3241, River Falls)
Pierce County Dept of Human Servs (715-273-6770, Ellsworth)
Elsies Barnyard (ELLSWORTH)
Abilities Midwest (651-600-6848, RIVER FALLS). Group home / residential (I/DD)
County Of Pierce (715-273-6770, ELLSWORTH). Behavioral health agency
Kinnic Falls Alcohol-Drug Abuse Services, Inc. (715-426-5950, RIVER FALLS). Substance-use treatment
Northwest Counseling & Guidance Clinic (715-309-4255, PRESCOTT). Children's mental-health clinic
Jj Mobility (651-380-8632, HAGER CITY). Medical & accessible transport
Pierce County Office On Aging (715-273-6780, ELLSWORTH). Medical & accessible transport
Clarke Damon Villa (1-800-685-9353, River Falls)
Walk On Therapeutic Riding Program Inc (RIVER FALLS)
Freeman Drug, Inc (715-425-2255, RIVER FALLS). Medical equipment & supplies
Infinite Health Collaborative, Pa (651-439-8807, RIVER FALLS). Medical equipment & supplies
Lifetime Mobility Products (612-636-0751, HAGER CITY). Medical equipment & supplies
Shopko Stores Operating Co Llc (715-273-4466, ELLSWORTH). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Pierce County

These serve every county in Wisconsin, including Pierce 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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