Disability Services in Desha County, Arkansas
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Desha 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 Desha 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 Desha County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Desha 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
- C. B. King Memorial School, Inc. (870-222-4544, MC GEHEE). Day program / habilitation
- Cb King Infant Center (870-222-4544, MC GEHEE). Developmental disabilities clinic
- Cb King Uam Campus (870-222-6589, MCGEHEE). Developmental disabilities clinic
- Eagle Family Therapy Services (870-501-2042, MC GEHEE). Early intervention (birth–3)
- Southern Care Connect (870-501-1874, MC GEHEE). Medical & accessible transport
- C. B. King Group Home (870-222-6211, Mc Gehee)
- Desha Elderly Apartments (PRAC/202) (870-382-6762, Mc Gehee)
- New Millennium Village (PRAC/811) (870-222-9800, Mc Gehee)
- Southeast Arkansas Semi-Independent Living Services (MCGEHEE)
- Walmart Inc. (870-222-6233, MC GEHEE). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Desha County
These serve every county in Arkansas, including Desha 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
- Drew County
- Dallas County
- Faulkner County
- Cross County
- Hempstead County
- Lafayette County
- Marion County
- Perry County
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