Disability Services

CROSS Mental Health Region (Formerly Marion County CPC)

Now housed in the Marion County Public Health Department building

County Rural Offices of Social Services works to improve health, hope and successful outcomes for the adults and children in our region who have mental health disabilities and intellectual/developmental disabilities, includes those with multi-occurring issues with other complex human service needs. CROSS serves Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Marion, Monroe, Ringgold and Wayne Counties.

2003 N Lincoln St.
PO Box 627
Knoxville, IA 50138

Phone: 641-828-8149 opt 6
24-hr Helpline: 844-430-8520

Website: https://crossmentalhealth.org

Fax: 641-774-4383


Christian Opportunity Center

Provides residential supports through community residential homes or in the person’s own home, for people with intellectual disabilities, chronic mental health concerns, brain injury, physical or developmental disabilities. Serving Marion, Mahaska, Warren, Polk and Dallas counties.

1553 Broadway St.
Pella, IA 50219

PHone: 641-628-1162

Website: https://christianopportunity.org

Fax: 641-628-8682


Handicapped Equipment Lending Program (HELP)

5185 W 58th St. N
Newton, IA 50208

Phone: 641-521-1153

Email: wilsand96@yahoo.com


Iowa Compass Center for Disabilities & Development

Information for Iowans with disability and the people that work with them.

100 Hawkins Dr., Suite 295
Iowa City, IA 52242

Phone: 800-779-2001
Dial 711 for Relay
Text: 85511

Website: https://iowacompass.org


Child Health Specialty Clinic

123 E Third St., Suite 2
Ottumwa, IA 52501

Phone: 641-682-8145

Website: https://chsciowa.org

Fax: 641-682-8857


First Resources Corp (formerly Tenco of Marion County)

To provide opportunities for people with disabilities, to develop and maintain independence in all areas of life. First Resources provides services in Marion, Mahaska, Appanoose, Wapello, Van Buren and Jefferson counties.

125 S Third St.
Knoxville, IA 50138

Phone: 641-828-6281

Website: https://www.tenco.org


Disability Rights Iowa

400 E Court Ave., Suite 300
Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: 515-278-2502
Toll Free: 800-779-2502

Website: https://disabilityrightsiowa.org


Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

15260 Truman St., Suite 4
Ottumwa, IA 52501

Phone: 641-682-7569

Website: https://ivrs.iowa.gov


Aging Resources of Central Iowa

Bridge between people who need services and agencies furnishing those services.

5835 Grand Ave., Suite 106
Des Moines, IA 50312

Phone: 515-255-1310
Toll Free: 800-747-5352

Website: http://www.agingresources.com

Fax: 515-255-9442


Iowa Children at Home Program

Children at Home (CaH) is a non-profit program of the Iowa Family Support Network and can help families caring for a child (up to age 22)  with a disability by providing financial assistance for items or services not covered by other programs. Examples: special adaptive devices, out-of-area travel expenses, nutritional supplements, respite care or educational seminars for caregivers, special camps, and items to make your home safe or more accessible for a child.

Iowa Family Support Network
Phone: 888-IAKIDS1
Website: https://www.iafamilysupportnetwork.org
Email: iafamilysupportnewtork@vnsia.org

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(641) 828-2238

Our Location

2003 N Lincoln St
PO Box 152
Knoxville, IA 50138

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