Our Community

BCDS - HIAWATHA

Brown County Developmental Services, Inc. provides case management, vocational, and residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities in Brown county. The vocational services and office are located at 400 S 12th St, Hiawatha. This includes our BCDS Thriftshop which provides daily work and pay to people served as they process the donations and work in the store. Residential sites include two apartment complexes owned by BCDS and people served are also assisted to rent from local landlords. Staff at each site help people in services with their needs based on their abilities such as: shopping, housework, personal care, budget management, transportation, participation in the community, etc.

The majority of the people served are funded by the HCBS-I/DD Waiver. BCDS also receives a small amount of state and county funds and the Thriftshop is a great fundraiser. BCDS currently serves 38 individuals with I/DD in vocational services which can include jobs in the community, 31 people in residential services, and has 53 employees, 32 of which are full-time. Find us on Facebook at BCDS-Thriftshop.

KANZA - HIAWATHA

Kanza is a non-profit Community Mental Health Center and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Brown County. They provide Outpatient Therapy Services, Psychiatric Medication Services, and a variety of Community-Based Programs for youth and adults. They offer 24/7 Crisis Services to anyone located in Brown County. They serve individuals and families of all ages and regardless of ability to pay. They accept most health insurance plans and offer a sliding fee discount for individuals without health insurance. View Kanza's website for more information.