Who do I call first for disability services in New Haven 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 New Haven County.

Is help available in Spanish in New Haven County?

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

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

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

DDS South & West Regions, The Front Door — DDS is the way in for intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. Contact: DDS Eligibility Intake 866-433-8192 · South 1-877-437-4567 · West (Waterbury area) 1-877-491-2720.
Marrakech, Inc. — Major New Haven County I/DD and human-services agency (Woodbridge/New Haven): residential and supported living, supported employment and job placement, day pro… Contact: 203-389-2970 · marrakechinc.org · Woodbridge, CT.
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center — New Haven nationally known program teaching adults with autism and cognitive/social disabilities to live independently: residential and supported-living transi… Contact: 203-397-1714 · chapelhaven.org · 1040 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT.
Autism Learning Partners, New Haven — Center-, home-, and community-based ABA therapy for children and teens with autism in the New Haven area, staffed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Contact: 1-855-295-3276 · autismlearningpartners.com · New Haven, CT.
The Arc of Greater New Haven — Local Arc chapter (North Haven) serving greater New Haven: day and community-experience programs, supported employment, family support, and advocacy for people… Contact: 203-985-8014 · arcgnh.org · North Haven, CT.
Center for Disability Rights (CDR) — Center for Independent Living for south-central New Haven County (West Haven): peer support, independent-living skills, benefits and housing counseling, nursin… Contact: 203-934-7077 · cdr-ct.org · 369 Highland St, West Haven, CT.
Independence Northwest — Center for Independent Living for the Waterbury / Naugatuck Valley (northern New Haven County): peer support, independent-living skills, benefits and housing c… Contact: 203-729-3299 · indnw.org · Naugatuck, CT.
Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) — The state Local Mental Health Authority for greater New Haven (34 Park St): outpatient mental-health and substance-use treatment, case management, and crisis s… Contact: 203-974-7300 · portal.ct.gov/dmhas · 34 Park St, New Haven, CT.
Clifford Beers — New Haven children's and family behavioral-health clinic (since 1913): outpatient therapy, care coordination, trauma services, and family support for children … Contact: 203-772-1270 · cliffordbeersccc.org · 93 Edwards St, New Haven, CT.
Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) — New Haven area's Regional Educational Service Center (North Haven): special-education schools and programs (including for students with autism and complex need… Contact: 203-498-6838 · aces.org · 370 James St, North Haven, CT.

These listings are a navigation aid, not endorsements — always call first to confirm current details. The full interactive New Haven County directory on this page lists 20 local and statewide resources with filters by category, age, and payer, plus registry-listed providers nearby.

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