Who do I call first for disability services in Blount County, Alabama?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Alabama vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Blount County.

Is help available in Spanish in Blount County?

Yes. This Blount County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Alabama agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Blount County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Blount County, Alabama

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Blount County, Alabama. 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 Blount County

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 Blount County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Blount County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Project SEARCH — TLC Nursing Center (Oneonta). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Alabama. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Eastside CMHC — Blount County CMHC (205-628-3882, Oneonta)
Blount County Quality Health Care (205-274-9799, Oneonta)
Blount County Learning Center (Cleveland)
Blount Co Mrdd, Inc (205-625-3201, ONEONTA). Case management / support coordination
Blount County Health Dept Aids (205-274-2120, ONEONTA). Case management / support coordination
Blount County Health Dept Child (205-274-2120, ONEONTA). Case management / support coordination
Blount County Health Dept Epsdt Cm (205-274-2120, ONEONTA). Case management / support coordination
Alabama Homecare Of Oneonta (205-274-0720, ONEONTA)
Special Needs Foundation Of Blount County (ONEONTA)
Alabama Cvs Pharmacy, L.L.C. (205-625-6420, ONEONTA). Medical equipment & supplies
Dhs Of Blount County, Llc (205-625-3520, ONEONTA). Medical equipment & supplies
Hayden Family Pharmacy Pc (205-590-1515, HAYDEN). Medical equipment & supplies
Hyde Medical Llc (205-625-6334, ONEONTA). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Blount County

These serve every county in Alabama, including Blount County.

Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at UAB. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (800-826-1675). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities ((334) 242-3973). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Alabama Assistive Technology Resource ((334) 293-7012). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Alabama Parent Education Center ((334) 567-2252). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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