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

Is help available in Spanish in Houston County?

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

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

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

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

The Arc of Alabama. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Central Alabama VA Healthcare System — Dothan Mental Health Clinic (334-503-7819 x47801, Dothan)
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center (334-794-7373 x237, Dothan)
Southeast Alabama Medical Center — Behavioral Medicine Center (334-793-8111 x5482, Dothan)
SpectraCare — Intermediate Care Home (334-793-4020, Dothan)
Dothan Family Health Center (334-446-0076, Dothan)
Newton Family Health Center (334-299-3592, Newton)
20 Million Women Strong (COTTONWOOD)
Aba Associates Llc (334-618-3302, DOTHAN). Developmental disabilities clinic
Addiction & Mental Health Services, Llc (334-671-1677, DOTHAN). Substance-use treatment
Alpha-1 Home Health Services Llc (229-407-0033, DOTHAN). In-home support
Anchored8 Home Care Llc (334-333-4768, DOTHAN). In-home support
Amedisys Home Health (866-205-0818, DOTHAN)
Centerwell Home Health (334-944-2290, DOTHAN)
Enhabit Home Health (334-793-5758, DOTHAN)
Southeast Alabama Homecare (334-794-0591, DOTHAN)
Mccree Transport Llc (850-693-3586, ASHFORD). Medical & accessible transport
People'S Ride Transit Services (850-284-0417, REHOBETH). Medical & accessible transport
Glen East (334-671-2999, Dothan)
Glen East II (334-671-8015, Dothan)
WRC Housing (334-308-0049, Dothan)
Ryan Patterson Center Inc (DOTHAN)
The@National Traumatic Brain Injury Education Fund Inc (DOTHAN)
Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc (DOTHAN)

Statewide programs serving Houston County

These serve every county in Alabama, including Houston 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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