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

Is help available in Spanish in Shelby County?

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

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

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

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

Disability Rights and Resources - Alabaster ((205) 685-0570, Alabaster)
Project SEARCH — Baptist Health Shelby Hospital (Alabaster). 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
NAMI Shelby
Central Alabama Wellness (205-651-0077, Pelham)
Family/Youth Intervention Junior — Family and Youth Interv Programs (205-682-6186, Pelham)
Glenwood Inc — Main Campus (205-969-2880, Birmingham)
Hamilton Center (205-651-0077, Calera)
Cahaba Medical Care - Alabaster (205-679-6326, Alabaster)
Montevallo Family Health Center (205-851-2010, Montevallo)
Birmingham Supplementary School (BIRMINGHAM)
Equip (COLUMBIANA)
Joyful Noise Foundation (HARPERSVILLE)
Linda Nolen Learning Center (Pelham)
A Better You Counseling Service, Llc (205-709-0443, ALABASTER). Early intervention (birth–3)
A Friend Of Mind (205-499-2796, BIRMINGHAM). In-home support
A&J Miller Enterprises, Llc Dba Senior Helpers Of Pelham, Al (205-837-7703, PELHAM). In-home support
Abby Schmucker Llc (205-777-7706, ALABASTER). Behavioral health agency
Aveanna Home Health (205-685-0421, HOOVER)
Centerwell Home Health (205-739-7800, HOOVER)
Enhabit Home Health (205-824-2680, HOOVER)
Prohealth Home Health, Llc (205-820-7000, BIRMINGHAM)
Allcare Services Llc (205-533-4126, CALERA). Medical & accessible transport
Always Care Home Health (205-738-8494, CALERA). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Shelby County

These serve every county in Alabama, including Shelby 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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