Who do I call first for disability services in Yuma County, Arizona?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Yuma County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Yuma 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 Yuma County, Arizona

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Yuma County, Arizona. 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 Yuma 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 Yuma County

Yuma County, Arizona DDD (your front door) — Your front door for developmental-disability services in Yuma County is Arizona's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Contact: 1-844-770-9500 (eligibility) · 1-866-229-5553 · des.az.gov/ddd.
SMILE, Services Maximizing Independent Living & Empowerment — Center for Independent Living serving Yuma County and nearby areas: independent-living skills, peer support, benefits and housing advocacy, assistive technolog… Contact: 928-329-6681.
WACOG Area Agency on Aging (Region IV) — Yuma County's Area Agency on Aging: information and referral, case management, ALTCS/Medicaid long-term care, family-caregiver support, and home- and community… Contact: 800-782-1886.
Yuma County Crisis Line (24/7) — Free, confidential 24/7 behavioral-health crisis line for Yuma County, operated by Arizona Complete Health: crisis counseling, mobile crisis response, and refe… Contact: 1-866-495-6735 · 24/7.
Arizona DDD, Apply / eligibility — Your statewide front door for developmental-disability services. Contact: 1-844-770-9500 (eligibility) · 1-866-229-5553 · des.az.gov/ddd.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential crisis support 24/7 for mental health and substance use crises. Contact: 988.
Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) — Statewide early-intervention program for babies and toddlers (birth–3) with delays or disabilities: free evaluation and services. Contact: 1-888-592-0140 (Central Referral) · 602-532-9960.
Arizona Rehabilitation Services (RSA/VR) — Helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep a job: counseling, training, assistive technology, job placement, and student transition services. Contact: 800-563-1221 · des.az.gov.
Arizona Center for Disability Law — Arizona's federally designated protection and advocacy agency. Contact: 800-922-1447 · azdisabilitylaw.org.
2-1-1 Arizona — Free, confidential information and referral to local health and human services across Arizona, DDD, AzEIP, AHCCCS, aging services, and more. Contact: Dial 2-1-1 · 211arizona.org.

These listings are a navigation aid, not endorsements — always call first to confirm current details. The full interactive Yuma County directory on this page lists 10 local and statewide resources with filters by category, age, and payer, plus registry-listed providers nearby.

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