Who do I call first for disability services in Litchfield County, Connecticut?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Litchfield County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Litchfield 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 Litchfield County, Connecticut

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Litchfield County, Connecticut. 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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield County

DDS West Region, The Front Door — DDS is the way in for intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services in Litchfield County, served by the DDS West Region (offices in Torrington and … Contact: West Region Help Line 1-877-491-2720 · DDS Eligibility Intake 866-433-8192 · portal.ct.gov/dds.
The Arc of Litchfield County (LARC) — The lead I/DD agency for northwest Connecticut (Torrington): residential group homes, in-home supports, day programs, employment programs, Project SEARCH, and … Contact: 860-482-9364 · litchfieldarc.org · 314 Main St, Torrington, CT.
EdAdvance — Western Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center (Litchfield): special-education schools and programs (including for students with autism and complex … Contact: 860-567-0863 · edadvance.org · 355 Goshen Rd, Litchfield, CT.
Independence Northwest — The Center for Independent Living serving Litchfield County and the Naugatuck Valley (based in Naugatuck): peer support, independent-living skills, benefits an… Contact: 203-729-3299 · independencenorthwest.org · Naugatuck, CT.
Western CT Mental Health Network, Torrington Area — The state Local Mental Health Authority for the Torrington area (249 Winsted Rd): community-based mental-health treatment, case management, and crisis services… Contact: 860-496-3700 · portal.ct.gov/dmhas · 249 Winsted Rd, Torrington, CT.
Wellmore Behavioral Health, Torrington — Children's and family behavioral-health services in northwest CT (Torrington clinic): outpatient therapy, youth mobile crisis (via 2-1-1, press 1), and family … Contact: 860-626-7007 · wellmore.org · 30 Peck Rd, Torrington, CT.
Northwestern CT Transit District, Dial-A-Ride / Paratransit — ADA paratransit and rural Dial-A-Ride curb-to-curb transportation for people with disabilities and seniors across 13 towns in northwest Connecticut. Contact: 860-489-2535 · nwcttransit.com · Torrington, CT.
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut — Free civil legal aid for low-income people in Litchfield County: public benefits (HUSKY/Medicaid, SSI), special education, housing, and disability rights. Contact: 1-800-453-3320 · slsct.org.
Connecticut Foodshare — Connecticut's food bank serves Litchfield County through partner pantries and mobile distributions, with SNAP application help. Contact: 860-286-9999 · text FOODSHARE to 85511 · ctfoodshare.org.
211 Connecticut / MyPlaceCT — Connecticut's free, confidential 'no wrong door' help line and Aging & Disability Resource website. Contact: 2-1-1 · myplacect.org · 211ct.org.

These listings are a navigation aid, not endorsements — always call first to confirm current details. The full interactive Litchfield County directory on this page lists 16 local and statewide resources with filters by category, age, and payer, plus registry-listed providers nearby.

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