Disability Services in Nome Census Area, Alaska
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Nome Census Area, Alaska. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Nome Census Area
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Nome Census Area
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Nome Census Area. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of Alaska. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Norton Sound Health Corporation — Behavioral Health Services (907-443-3344, Nome)
- Anikkan Inuit Illuagutaat Clinic (907-624-3535, Unalakleet)
- Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic (907-985-5012, Gambell)
- Brevig Mission Clinic (907-642-4311, Brevig Mission)
- Elim Clinic (907-890-3311, Elim)
- Ikayuqti (907-624-3622, UNALAKLEET). Case management / support coordination
- Kawerak Inc (907-443-8096, NOME). Youth residential (behavioral)
- Nome Community Center, Inc. (907-443-5259, NOME). Adult day program
- Norton Sound Health Corp. (907-443-3311, NOME). In-home support
Statewide programs serving Nome Census Area
These serve every county in Alaska, including Nome Census Area.
- Center for Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Law Center of Alaska (800-478-1234). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education (907-269-8990). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Assistive Technology of Alaska ((907) 563-2599). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Stone Soup Group (907-561-3701). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Alaska
- North Slope Borough
- Matanuska Susitna Borough
- Northwest Arctic Borough
- Lake And Peninsula Borough
- Petersburg Borough
- Skagway
- Yakutat
- Aleutians West Census Area
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