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

Is help available in Spanish in Pulaski County?

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

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

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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

Key contacts in Pulaski County

Pulaski County, Arkansas DDS Intake & Referral (your front door) — Your front door for developmental-disability services in Pulaski County is Arkansas DDS, through its statewide Intake & Referral. Contact: 501-683-5687 (DDS Intake & Referral) · humanservices.arkansas.gov.
Mainstream Center for Independent Living — Central Arkansas's Center for Independent Living (Little Rock): independent-living skills, peer support, benefits and housing advocacy, and youth transition fo… Contact: 501-280-0012 · 800-371-9026 · mainstreamilrc.com.
Easterseals Arkansas — Pulaski County provider for children and adults with disabilities (Little Rock): developmental preschool, pediatric therapy, the Children's Rehabilitation Cent… Contact: 501-227-3600 · eastersealsar.com.
CareLink (Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging) — The Area Agency on Aging for central Arkansas (Pulaski, Faulkner, Saline, and nearby): information and assistance, benefits and caregiver support, in-home serv… Contact: 501-372-5300 · 800-482-6359 · carelink.org.
NAMI Arkansas — Statewide NAMI organization (Little Rock): free mental-health education, family and peer support groups, a helpline (800-844-0381), and navigation. Contact: 501-661-1548 · 800-844-0381 · namiarkansas.org.
Arkansas DDS, Intake & Referral — Your statewide front door for developmental-disability services. Contact: 501-683-5687 · humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/developmental-disabilities-services.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential crisis support 24/7 for mental health and substance use crises. Contact: 988.
First Connections (Early Intervention) — Statewide early-intervention program for babies and toddlers (birth–3) with delays or disabilities: free evaluation and services. Contact: 1-800-643-8258 · firstconnectionsar.org.
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) — Helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep a job: counseling, training, assistive technology, job placement, and student transition services. Contact: 800-330-0632 · dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services.
Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) — Arkansas's federally designated protection and advocacy agency. Contact: 1-800-482-1174 · disabilityrightsar.org.

These listings are a navigation aid, not endorsements — always call first to confirm current details. The full interactive Pulaski County directory on this page lists 11 local and statewide resources with filters by category, age, and payer, plus registry-listed providers nearby.

See more Arkansas disability resources or browse other counties from the Arkansas portal.