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Care Connections of Northern Iowa (CCNIA)

Business Hours (Daytime, M-F)
https://ccnia.org/

mchristoffel@ccnia.org

712-264-3945
712-262-9016 Fax
215 W 4th St Spencer, IA 51301

We are a collaboration of 6 Iowa Counties: Clay, Osceola, Palo Alto, Kossuth, Winnebago and Worth.

Our purpose is to have a coordinated system of care for citizens experiencing mental health conditions, brain injury, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Eligibility Criteria
Mental health conditions, brain injury, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities; Resident of one of our 6 counties; US citizen; Gross income 150% or below of federal poverty guidelines (not more than 500% are eligible for regional funding with an individual copayment.
Instructions for Referral

Contact Marlee by phone or email to either staff the case or reach out directly to the individual. Referrals can come from an agency or individual. An online application can be found at: https://www.iacsn.org/apply

Important Notice: Care Connections of Northern Iowa Will Close Operations on June 30, 2025

As part of Iowa’s statewide reorganization of behavioral health and disability services, Care Connections of Northern Iowa (CCNIA) will cease all operations effective June 30, 2025. Clients will be transitioned to new service coordination under the awarded Administrative Services Organization and Disability Access Points.

Providers are requested to submit all final invoices for services rendered prior to July 1, 2025, no later than August 10, 2025.

If you are a client or provider and have questions, please contact your CCNIA service coordinator or call our office at 712-264-3945.

Visit Iowa HHS for statewide transition information: https://hhs.iowa.gov/initiatives/system-alignment/behavioral-health-service-system

CCNIA Closure Letter
CCNIA Close Out Notice