Local Resources for People of ALL ABILITIES

Lake County, IN

Reputable Therapeutic Centers:

All of Me Therapy (St. John) - htps://allofmetherapy.com/

Bridges of Possibilities (Merrillville) - htps://www.bridgesofpossibilities.com/

Children’s Therapy Plus (St. John; Crown Point) - htps://www.childrenstherapyplus.com/

Community Hospital at Fitness Point (Munster) - htps://www.comhs.org/services/therapy-services/outpatient-therapy-services/pediatric-therapy

Franciscan Health Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation (Schererville; Crown Point) - htps://www.franciscanhealth.org/conditions-and-services/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation/pediatric-rehabilitation

Little Steps Pediatric Therapy (Crown Point) - htps://www.ivyrehab.com/location/crown-point-kids/

Milestone Therapy (Highland; Merrillville) - htps://milestonetherapy.com/

Wee Care Therapy (Dyer; Portage) - htps://weecaretherapy.com/

Additional Community Resources:

The Arc of Indiana-Lake County Chapter (empowers families with information and resources) - htps://www.arcind.org/location/new-star/

AMC Sensory Friendly Movie Showings (locations vary) - htps://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films

Be Like Buddy (resources & sensory friendly events) - htps://www.belikebuddy.com/

CSRI & Special Recreation (organized activities for all abilities) - htps://lakecountyparks.com/199/CSRI-Special-Recreation

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library via Lake County Public Library (free books mailed to your home monthly until age 5) - htps://www.lcplin.org/imagination-library-5013

Family Supports HCBS Waiver (“Medicaid Waiver” – assistance for home and community based services) - htps://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/home-and-community-based-services/family-supports-waiver/

Hannah’s Hope (therapeutic equipment assistance) - htps://www.hannahshope.org/

Indiana First Steps (Early Intervention) - htps://www.in.gov/fssa/firststeps/first-steps-offices/first-steps-cluster-a/

Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) - htps://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/index.html

InSource (Special Education Parent Support) - htps://insource.org/get-help/resources/links/indiana-organizations/

KidList (list of events in Chicagoland area for all abilities) - htps://mykidlist.com/sensory-friendly-events/

Lake County Community Services (provides resources for independence, dignity, and safety) - htps://www.lccs.care/

Project Lifesaver (Crown Point serves Lake County, IN; tracking device for those with elopement risk) - htps://www.crownpoint.in.gov/192/Project-Lifesaver

TradeWinds (empowering people with disabilities to reach their full potential) - htps://www.tradewindsnwi.org/

This list is not all inclusive, nor an advertisement or endorsement for any facility, business, or service; it is a list of resources in our local community that may benefit people of ALL abilities. Remember that any provider can make a recommendation, and it is the family’s ultimate decision whether or not to pursue those services. All kids deserve to have time for free play, relaxation, hobbies, and extracurricular activities that are not directly therapeutic in nature. These vital authentic experiences may help with carryover of skills.

Updated 8-21-23; EFR

Governor’s State University, College of Health and Human Services, Department of Communication Disorders