Disability Services in Kent County, Delaware
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Kent County, Delaware. 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 Kent 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 Kent County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Kent County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- Independent Resources, Inc. - Dover ((302) 735-4599, Dover)
- Project SEARCH — Bayhealth (Dover). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
- Project SEARCH — Delaware Department of Transportation (Dover). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
- Easterseals Dover (Dover). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
- Easterseals Smyrna (Smyrna). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
- The Arc of Delaware. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- NAMI Delaware in Kent
- Delaware Guidance Services — Children and Youth Inc/Dover (302-678-3020, Dover)
- Dover Behavioral Health Systems (302-741-0140, Dover)
- Kent County — Community Based Outpatient Clinic (800-461-8262 x2400, Dover)
- Mind and Body Consortium LLC (302-674-2380 x1218, Dover)
- Westside Family Healthcare - Dover (302-678-4622, Dover)
- Westside Family Healthcare - Mobile Health Unit- No.1 (302-678-4622, Dover)
- Westside Family Healthcare - Support Services, Dover (302-678-4622, Dover)
- Center For Revolutionary Innovation & Superior Education Corp (DOVER)
- Delaware Early Childhood Center (Harrington)
- John S. Charlton School (Camden)
- Kent County Community School (Dover)
- A Center For Mental Wellness Community Support Programs, Llc (302-674-1397, DOVER). Substance-use treatment
- A Center For Mental Wellness, Inc. (302-674-1397, DOVER). Behavioral health agency
- A Place To Stay De Llc (302-685-7810, DOVER). Group home / residential (I/DD)
- A Touch Of Grace Home Care Llc (267-971-1328, DOVER). In-home support
- Addus Healthcare, Inc (302-424-4842, DOVER)
- Affinity Home Care Services, Llc. (302-264-9363, FELTON)
Statewide programs serving Kent County
These serve every county in Delaware, including Kent County.
- Center for Disabilities Studies. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Rights Delaware (CLASI) (800-292-7980). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council ((302) 739-3333). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative ((302) 831-0354). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Parent Information Center of Delaware ((302) 999-7394). Parent center: free special-education help for families
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