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

Local organizations in New Haven County

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

Center for Disability Rights ((203) 934-7077, West Haven)
Independence Northwest, Inc. ((203) 729-3299, Naugatuck)
Project SEARCH — Albertus Magnus College (New Haven). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Masonicare (Wallingford). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Waterbury Hospital (Waterbury). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Easterseals Children\u0026#039;s Academy (Meriden Campus) (Meriden). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Easterseals Children\u0026#039;s Academy (Waterbury / East Campus) (Waterbury). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Easterseals Center for Better Hearing (Meriden) (Meriden). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Easterseals Center for Better Hearing (Southbury) (Southbury). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Aces Chase Academy SBHC (203-580-6569, Waterbury)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - SBHC (203-235-3463, Meriden)
Brass City School SBHC (203-527-5942, Waterbury)
Casimir Pulaski Elementary School - SBHC (203-634-1397, Meriden)
Arc Of Greater New Haven Inc (HAMDEN)
Aspire Living & Learning Academy (NAUGATUCK)
Benhaven Academy (WALLINGFORD)
Benhaven School (WALLINGFORD)
225 Amity Rd Opco Llc (732-358-6883, WOODBRIDGE). Respite care
34 Wildwood Ave Opco Llc (732-358-6883, MADISON). Respite care
A Better Life Counseling, Llc (203-915-1268, MILFORD). Adult mental-health clinic
A Caring Hand Llc (203-679-9773, HAMDEN). In-home support
All About You Home Care Services (203-720-9383, NAUGATUCK)
All Pointe Homecare, Llc (203-250-1900, CHESHIRE)
Atrinity Home Health (203-699-9104, WALLINGFORD)

Statewide programs serving New Haven County

These serve every county in Connecticut, including New Haven 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

Other counties in Connecticut

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