Disability Services in Cleveland County, Arkansas
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Cleveland County, Arkansas. 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Cleveland County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of Arkansas. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Cleveland County School District Health Center (870-325-6255, Rison)
- Mainline Rison (870-325-6255, Rison)
- New Beginnings Behavioral Health Services (870-325-6024, RISON). Behavioral health agency
- Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System (870-325-6661, RISON). Behavioral health agency
Statewide programs serving Cleveland County
These serve every county in Arkansas, including Cleveland County.
- University of Arkansas Partners for Inclusive Communities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Rights Arkansas (800-482-1174). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Arkansas Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council ((501) 682-2897). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Increasing Capabilities Access Network (ICAN) ((501) 666-8868). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- The Center for Exceptional Families. Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Arkansas
- Columbia County
- Cleburne County
- Conway County
- Clay County
- Desha County
- Hempstead County
- Lafayette County
- Marion County
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