Disability Services in Newton County, Arkansas
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Newton 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
- Boston Mountain Rural Health Center - Jasper School Based Health Center (870-446-2225, Jasper)
- Boston Mountain Rural Hlth Ctr (870-428-5391, Deer)
- Alternative Oppurtunities (870-793-8910, JASPER). Behavioral health agency
- Health Resources Of Arkansas, Inc. (870-446-6100, JASPER). Behavioral health agency
- Newton County Special Service Corp., Inc (870-446-2682, JASPER). Day program / habilitation
- Newton County Special Services Inc (JASPER)
Statewide programs serving Newton County
These serve every county in Arkansas, including Newton 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
- Ouachita County
- Nevada County
- Perry County
- Montgomery County
- Prairie County
- Sharp County
- Yell County
- Carroll County
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