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

Is help available in Spanish in Pope County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — St. Mary's Regional Medical Center (Russellville). 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
Birch Tree Communities Inc — Russellville (501-315-3344, Russellville)
Community Service Inc (479-967-3370, Russellville)
Counseling Associates Inc — Russellville (479-968-1298, Russellville)
Russellville CBOC (501-257-1000, Russellville)
ARcare - 092 (870-347-2534, Russellville)
ARcare - 099 (479-480-4066, Atkins)
ARcare - 102 (870-347-2534, Hector)
ARcare - 98 (870-347-2534, Russellville)
A Gentle Journey Corporation (479-518-4674, RUSSELLVILLE). Children's mental-health clinic
Abc Children'S Academy (479-968-1498, RUSSELLVILLE). Day program / habilitation
Abc Children'S Academy & Developmental Center Dover (479-331-0450, DOVER). Day program / habilitation
Abc Children'S Academy & Developmental Center Inc (479-968-5100, RUSSELLVILLE). Day program / habilitation
Care Iv Home Health (479-964-0072, RUSSELLVILLE)
Centerwell Home Health (479-890-4834, RUSSELLVILLE)
Elite Home Health (479-435-7194, FORT SMITH)
Trinity River Valley Home Health (479-968-4544, RUSSELLVILLE)
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Ar, Inc (479-968-9618, RUSSELLVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Archway Apartments (479-967-1813, Russellville)
Housing Services (479-968-1298, Russellville)
Houston Group Home ((479) 968-2263, Russellville)
Jackson-Burris Senior Apartments (479-967-2322, Russellville)
The Sounding Board, Inc. (479-264-7696, RUSSELLVILLE). Meal program

Statewide programs serving Pope County

These serve every county in Arkansas, including Pope 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

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