Who do I call first for disability services in Garland County, Arkansas?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Arkansas vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Garland County.

Is help available in Spanish in Garland County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Garland 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 Garland County, Arkansas

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

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

Project SEARCH — CHI St. Vincent (Hot Springs). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Arkansas. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Harbor House Inc (479-785-4083, Hot Springs National Park)
Hot Springs — CBOC (501-257-1000, Hot Springs National Park)
Life Strategies Counseling (501-623-6000, Hot Springs National Park)
Living Hope Southeast Hot Springs (501-623-9220, Hot Springs National Park)
ARcare - 083 (870-347-2534, Hot Springs National Park)
ARcare - 49 (870-347-2534, Hot Springs National Park)
ARcare-166 (870-347-2534, Hot Springs National Park)
Healthy Connections - Hot Springs Central/McAuley (479-437-3449, Hot Springs National Park)
Mind Bike Project (HOT SPRINGS)
Abilities Unlimited Of Hot Springs Ar Inc (501-767-8400, HOT SPRINGS). Day program / habilitation
Adult And Teen Challenge Of Arkansas Inc (866-921-0149, HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE). Behavioral health agency
Affordable Hearing Solutions Llc (501-620-4499, HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE). Hearing & speech services
Alternative Opportunities (501-609-0400, HOT SPRINGS). Behavioral health agency
Care Iv Home Health (501-623-5656, HOT SPRINGS)
Center Well Home Health (501-525-5888, HOT SPRINGS)
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home (501-318-6800, HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL)
Elite Home Health (501-627-0540, HOT SPRINGS)
Oasis Medical Solutions (916-812-1697, HOT SPRINGS). Medical & accessible transport
Central City Apartments (501-291-4700, Hot Springs)
Chaucer Street Apartments (501-620-4142, Hot Springs)
Christopher Homes Of Hot Springs (870-318-1317, Hot Springs)
On Our Own I (5016205432, Hot Springs)

Statewide programs serving Garland County

These serve every county in Arkansas, including Garland 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

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