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

Is help available in Spanish in New London County?

Yes. This New London 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 London 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 London County, Connecticut

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

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

Disabilities Network of Eastern CT (DNEC) ((860) 823-1898, Norwich)
Project SEARCH — Hartford HealthCare Backus Hospital (Norwich). 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
NAMI Southeastern CT
Community Health Center Of Groton (860-446-8858, Groton)
Community Health Center Of New London (860-447-8304, New London)
East Lyme High School SBHC (860-739-6946, East Lyme)
Generations Fhc - Norwich (860-885-1308, Norwich)
High Road School Of New London Md/High At Shiloh (NEW LONDON)
Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center (Site 3) (NIANTIC)
The Light House Voc-Ed Center (NIANTIC)
Waterford Country School (QUAKER HILL)
Allan V. Chaney, Llc (860-625-6656, NEW LONDON). Behavioral health agency
Amy Lane Aprn, L.L.C. (860-823-0245, BOZRAH). Children's mental-health clinic
Anchor Behavioral Health Llc (860-506-7272, GROTON). Behavioral health agency
At Home Wellness Management, Llc (860-574-5758, NEW LONDON). In-home support
Careco Medical Inc (860-437-0238, WATERFORD)
Yale New Haven Health - Health At Home Southeast (860-444-1111, WATERFORD)
American Ambulance Service, Inc. (860-886-1463, NORWICH). Medical & accessible transport
Anguilla Telecom Llc (860-625-6864, NEW LONDON). Medical & accessible transport
Curtin Motor Livery Service, Inc. (860-443-1655, WATERFORD). Medical & accessible transport
Lasse'S Livery Service, Inc. (860-443-1655, WATERFORD). Medical & accessible transport
Ahepa 110 - Bldg Ii (860 887-5480, Norwich)
Ahepa 110 - Bldg Iii (860-859-9624, Norwich)

Statewide programs serving New London County

These serve every county in Connecticut, including New London 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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