Disability Services
AEA Heartland Area Education Agency - Newton Office
Works in partnership with public & accredited private schools to provide educational services, programs & resources for improving student achievement & building cultural competence. serve children from birth to age 21, families, educators, & communities.
Additional phone number: 800-670-5740
Fax: 641-792-4518
Newton, IA 50208
Capstone Behavioral Healthcare
Assistance for psychiatric services and medication management, mental health, substance abuse, and chemical dependency counseling, supported independent living, residential, and representative payee services, prevention and awareness education, & a 24/7 crisis hotline.
Services: Community Support, Connections, Integrated Health Home, Jail Diversion, Representative Payee, ADHD testing, ID waiver
24/7 Crisis Line: 800-332-4224
Newton, IA 50208
Jasper County General Assistance
The program is for those that qualify. One must be low-income, Jasper County, Iowa residents, that need assistance applying for Social Security Disability, crisis funds to avoid utility disconnect or eviction (rent assistance), and a one time fill for certain medications.
Keywords: Utility assistance, Eviction prevention, Medication Assistance (one time), death, medication help, meds, insulin, mental health medications, rent assistance, emergency funds, burial or cremation assistance, medication, pharmacy, pills, house, home, electric, gas, poverty, low income, SSI, SSI application, disability assistance, Soc Sec, Social Security, disabled.
Newton, IA 50208
Autism Speaks
A world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.
Key terms: autism, spectrum,
Capstone IHH Program
Capstone’s Integrated Health Program provides a team of professionals working together to provide wholeperson, patient-centered, coordinated medical, behavioral and social support services for Medicaid eligible adults with mental illness. The program is designed to improve access to care & overall health care experience; & improve health outcomes of participants.
Newton, IA 50208
Child Serve
Our team of experts helps identify and meet the unique needs of children with developmental delays, disabilities, injuries and other special healthcare needs.
Des Moines, IA 50312
Dental Lifeline Network, Dental Care Programs (Over 65 or disabled, no means to afford dental)
Dental Lifeline Network's Donated Dental Services (DDS) program provides comprehensive dental care.
Applicants must have no means to afford dental care and must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- Over 65 years of age
- Permanently disabled
- Need medically necessary dental care
What to expect?
- Volunteers provide comprehensive treatment to eligible patients
- Volunteers do not provide emergency services
- Volunteers do not provide cosmetic treatment
Keywords: Dental, dentist, free dental, tooth, cavity, DDS, teeth
Coordinator is Diane Wells, 515-251-8000
Johnston, IA 50131
Easter Seals Medical Equipment Loan
Loans refurbished medical equipment at a nominal fee to individuals with disabilities or illness.
Des Moines, IA 50313
Progress Industries (PI)
Residential and vocational services for children & adults with mental & physical disabilities. Home & community-based services, supported community living, intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation, pre-vocational work services, psychological rehabilitation for people with mental illness, supported employment, & day habilitation program.
P.I. provides community-based programs and supports for adults with intellectual disabilities. Services include 24-hour and hourly Home and Community-Based Services, Intermediate Care Facility for people with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-ID), Supported Employment, and Day Habilitation.
Newton, IA 50208
Social Security Disability
Learn how to apply for Social Security Disability. If you need assistance with the application, please contact Jasper County CICS.
Ramps & Equipment
Kid Assist
- Loan of equipment such as walkers, bath & toileting aids, adapted bikes, low-tech switches & toys, bedside tables, adapted swim aids, swings, & other types of positioning aids with disabilities can have the opportunity to experience an improved quality of life.
- Ramps assistance may be available.
Note: Not a DME provider.
Newton, IA 50208
Seniors
Baxter Senior Housing
Age 62 and older, handicapped, disabled regardless of age.
(Ad in Newton Daily News on 8/30/2024,)
Monroe Senior Housing
62 and older, handicapped or disabled regardless of age.
Rental assistance is available. EEO
contact Lena
Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Jasper County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.
Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.