Who do I call first for disability services in Colbert 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 Colbert County.

Is help available in Spanish in Colbert County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Colbert 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 Colbert County, Alabama

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Colbert 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 Colbert 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 Colbert County

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

Easterseals Northwest Alabama (Muscle Shoals). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Alabama. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Birmingham VAMC — Shoals Area Clinic (256-381-9055, Sheffield)
Familly Health Care Clinic, Inc.--Muscle Shoals (256-389-9797, Muscle Shoals)
A & S Private Care Services (256-710-5917, MUSCLE SHOALS). Respite care
Acaf Of The Shoals (256-638-6009, MUSCLE SHOALS). In-home support
Aspire Innovative In-Home Senior Care (256-856-0015, LEIGHTON). In-home support
Colbert County Health Dept Aids (256-383-1231, SHEFFIELD). Case management / support coordination
Enhabit Home Health (256-381-9254, MUSCLE SHOALS)
Oak Terrace (256-381-3746, Tuscumbia)
Arc Of The Shoals (TUSCUMBIA)
Tri-Ad Foundation (MUSCLE SHOALS)
United Cerebral Palsy Of Northwest Alabama (TUSCUMBIA)
Alabama Cvs Pharmacy, L.L.C. (256-381-7641, MUSCLE SHOALS). Medical equipment & supplies
Alabama Healthcare Equipment, Inc. (256-381-5911, MUSCLE SHOALS). Medical equipment & supplies
Avalon Pharmacy, Inc (256-314-1001, MUSCLE SHOALS). Medical equipment & supplies
Brewer Medical Services Inc (256-389-9393, SHEFFIELD). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Colbert County

These serve every county in Alabama, including Colbert 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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