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

Local organizations in Litchfield County

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

Project SEARCH — Hartford HealthCare Charlotte Hungerford Hospita (Torrington). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Connecticut. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Community Health & Wellness Center North Canaan (860-362-5101, Canaan)
Community Health and Wellness Center (860-238-4211, Winsted)
Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington (860-489-0931, Torrington)
FAST Academy (860-610-8705, Torrington)
Devereux Glenholme School (WASHINGTON)
East Coast Assistance Dogs Inc (TORRINGTON)
Forman School (LITCHFIELD)
Friends Of Mekele Blind School Incorporated (NORFOLK)
Ability Beyond Disability (860-355-5999, NEW MILFORD). Residential care (I/DD)
Achieving Milestones Together (203-525-5883, HARWINTON). Behavioral health agency
Advance Therapy Associates Llc (203-577-3700, WATERTOWN). Early intervention (birth–3)
Agape Counseling Services Llc (203-558-1938, COLEBROOK). Adult mental-health clinic
Uconn Health Community Network Home Health, Inc. (860-274-7531, WATERTOWN)
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Litchfield County, Inc. (860-379-8561, WINSTED)
A & I Medical Transportation Llc (203-394-3123, OAKVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Cook'S Home Health Center, Inc (860-283-4424, PLYMOUTH). Medical & accessible transport
Cook'S Home Health Transportation, Ltd. (860-283-8208, PLYMOUTH). Medical & accessible transport
Eagle Medical Transport Llc (860-736-7344, WATERTOWN). Medical & accessible transport
Beckley House (860 824-7884, Canaan)
Beckley House Expansion at Geer (860 824-7884, Canaan)
Bernhardt Meadow (860 355-3017, Roxbury)
Bonney Brook (203 230-4809, Cornwall Bridge)

Statewide programs serving Litchfield County

These serve every county in Connecticut, including Litchfield County.

UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Connecticut (800-842-7303). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities ((860) 418-6160). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Connecticut Assistive Technology Program ((860) 803-0588). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) (860-739-3089). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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