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

Is help available in Spanish in Etowah County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — Gadsden Regional Medical Center (Gadsden). 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
Birmingham VAMC — Gadsden Clinic (256-413-7154, Rainbow City)
Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC — Etowah County Office (256-492-7800, Gadsden)
Frantz Therapeutic Residential Home — Frantz Home (256-543-2883, Gadsden)
Riverview Regional Medical Center — Senior Heights (256-543-5200, Gadsden)
Canterberry Family Practice (256-546-0073, Gadsden)
Gadsden Family and Student Health Solutions (256-439-6384, Gadsden)
J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center (256-439-6383, Gadsden)
Procare - Colley Homes (256-546-9907, Gadsden)
Build Independence Living And Learning Center (BOAZ)
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center (Gadsden)
Afb Diversified, Llc (256-543-8837, GADSDEN). Residential care (I/DD)
Behavioral Healing, Llc (256-328-3988, SOUTHSIDE). Behavioral health agency
Beth M Hughes Lcsw Pip (256-453-0708, GADSDEN). Behavioral health agency
Burt'S Place Home For Boys (256-543-2036, GADSDEN). Youth residential (behavioral)
Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden (256-538-2273, GADSDEN)
Centerwell Home Health (256-442-1138, RAINBOW CITY)
Coosa Care Llc (256-973-9531, GADSDEN). Medical & accessible transport
Peace Within My Heart Home Health Care Llc (800-950-5375, RAINBOW CITY). Medical & accessible transport
Baptist Retirement Village (256-494-9400, Gadsden)
Baptist Retirement Village II (256-494-9400, Gadsden)
Sally Armstrong ((256)547-5545, Gadsden)
Darden Rehabilitation Foundation (GADSDEN)

Statewide programs serving Etowah County

These serve every county in Alabama, including Etowah 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

Other counties in Alabama

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