Autism Resources in Greeley, Colorado: A Parent's Guide

After an autism diagnosis, the hardest part is often finding the three or four Greeley phone numbers that move things forward.

Where to Start in Greeley: A 5-Step Plan

1. Call the Weld County HCP program. The Children with Special Health Care Needs program, listed on the Weld County HCP page at (970) 400-2471, serves Weld County families from birth to age 21 at no cost, with no diagnostic or financial requirements. A care coordinator can map your next steps in one call.
2. Get the diagnosis moving (if you don't have one). A formal diagnosis is often needed for insurance coverage and specialized services. Locally, NoCo Speech and Diagnostics runs team-based autism testing, Action Behavior Centers evaluates ages 18 months to 6 years, and UNC's Psychological Services Clinic starts assessments for ages 6 to 16 in fall 2026. If you want to know what to do once you have it, you can read our guide on next steps after diagnosis.
3. Request a school evaluation in writing. Email your school and the Greeley-Evans School District 6 special education department to request an evaluation for special education services. Schools must respond on legal timelines, and school evaluations are free.
4. Sort out funding. Check whether your child qualifies for Health First Colorado, and learn what your private plan owes you under Colorado's autism insurance mandate.
5. Choose a therapy provider. Greeley has center-based, community, and in-home options.

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Autism Therapy Providers Serving Greeley

Each listing was verified on the provider's own website in July 2026. Call to confirm insurance and current openings.

Some older lists still include Hopebridge's Greeley clinic. Hopebridge ended its Colorado services in 2023, so skip that listing. If you want deeper profiles of each provider and advice on how to choose between them, you can read our full guide to Greeley autism providers.

Key Greeley and Weld County Organizations

• The Arc of Northeast Colorado, 5312 W 9th Street Dr, Suite 150, Greeley, (970) 353-5219. This is the Arc chapter that serves Weld County (plus six northeastern counties). Their advocates help with IEP meetings, benefits denials, and adult services planning. If another guide points you to the Arc of Larimer County, that chapter serves Fort Collins and Loveland, not Greeley.
• Envision, a Weld County organization serving people with developmental disabilities. It offers early intervention for children under 3. For Medicaid waiver enrollment and the Family Support Services Program, contact the Weld County Case Management Agency at (970) 400-6950.
• Weld County HCP program, (970) 400-2471. Free care coordination for children with special health care needs, birth to 21.
• Autism Society of Colorado, (720) 214-0794. Statewide support groups, Autism 101 trainings, and a provider directory.
• CDPHE autism page. The state health department's hub for screening, early signs, and state programs.

School Support in Greeley

Greeley-Evans District 6 must evaluate students suspected of having an educational disability and provide services through an IEP at no cost to you. Put your request in writing to your school and copy the District 6 special education department. If your child needs accommodations but not specialized instruction, a 504 plan may fit instead. You can compare the two in our guide to Colorado 504 plans.

Paying for Autism Services in Greeley

Health First Colorado (Medicaid). Colorado's Medicaid program covers medically necessary pediatric behavioral therapies, including ABA, for eligible children. Start at healthfirstcolorado.gov, and use the provider list linked from the state's behavioral therapy page to find contracted agencies. You can go through eligibility and prior authorization (advance approval) step by step in our guide to Medicaid ABA coverage.

Colorado's insurance mandate. Senate Bill 09-244 requires many state-regulated health plans to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder, including ABA. Coverage specifics vary by plan year and plan type (self-funded employer plans follow federal rules instead), so call your insurer and ask for your ABA benefit details in writing. If you want more on insurance in Greeley, you can read our Greeley insurance guide.

Getting paid to care for your child. Colorado's In-Home Support Services (IHSS) option, delivered through the Community First Choice benefit, can pay parents of minor children as attendants, within program limits. You can check who qualifies and how to apply in our IHSS Colorado guide.

Grants and gap funding. The Family Support Services Program (through your Case Management Agency), Autism Speaks family grants, and several Colorado-specific funds help with costs insurance won't touch, from therapy copays to sensory equipment. To see what's available, you can start with our roundup of Colorado autism grants.

What Can Your Child Get for Free in Greeley?

Families can get these at no cost:

• Care coordination through the Weld County HCP program (birth to 21, no diagnosis needed).
• School evaluations and IEP services through District 6, at no cost by federal law.
• Early intervention for children under 3 through Envision, at no cost to families for core services.
• Autism evaluations at no cost for ages 18 months to 6 years through Action Behavior Centers' Greeley center, per their published program.
• Advocacy help from The Arc of Northeast Colorado, which supports families in IEP and benefits disputes.

Support Groups and Community

The Autism Society of Colorado hosts statewide parent groups and trainings, and The Arc of Northeast Colorado connects Weld County families to local events and other parents. Ask the Weld HCP coordinator about current Greeley-area parent groups too; offerings rotate, and the coordinators keep the live list. If you want resources beyond Greeley, from Denver specialists to summer programs, you can read our Colorado autism resources guide.

How Alpaca Health Helps Greeley Families

Alpaca Health matches your family with an independent, in-network BCBA. Care happens in your home or by telehealth. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) is accepted along with more than 100 insurance plans, and the insurance paperwork is handled for you. When you reach step 5 of the plan above and local waitlists run for months, you can get matched with a BCBA instead.

Your Greeley Autism Resource Shortlist

Save these six numbers: Weld County HCP at (970) 400-2471 for coordination, The Arc of Northeast Colorado at (970) 353-5219 for advocacy, the Weld County Case Management Agency at (970) 400-6950 for waivers, Envision for early intervention, District 6 special education for school support, and your chosen therapy provider from the table above. If you work the 5-step plan in order and put school and insurance requests in writing, you'll have real support in place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best place to start if we just got a diagnosis in Greeley?

Call the Weld County Children with Special Health Care Needs program at (970) 400-2471. It's free, there are no eligibility hoops, and a coordinator will help you sequence everything else: therapy referrals, school evaluation, Medicaid, and waiver applications.

Can we get help before we have a formal diagnosis?

Yes. The Weld HCP program requires no diagnosis or income proof, school evaluations through District 6 don't require a medical diagnosis, and children under 3 can start early intervention through Envision based on a developmental delay. A formal diagnosis mostly matters for ABA through private insurance, because Health First Colorado does not require one. Start it in parallel rather than waiting.

How do Greeley families afford ABA therapy?

Most combine Health First Colorado or a mandate-covered private plan with gap funding. Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for eligible kids, SB 09-244 makes many private plans cover it too, and programs like FSSP and autism grants cover what's left. If cost or waitlists are the barrier, Alpaca Health matches families with in-network BCBAs, Medicaid included. Start your match here.

Does Greeley have autism support for adults?

Yes, though the entry points differ: the Weld County Case Management Agency handles adult waiver enrollment, The Arc of Northeast Colorado advocates for adults as well as children, and Colorado's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation supports job training and employment for adults with disabilities.