Disability Services in New Castle County, Delaware
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in New Castle 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 New Castle 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 Castle County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in New Castle County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- Independent Resources, Inc. - Wilmington ((302) 765-0191, Wilmington)
- The Freedom Center for Independent Living, Inc. ((302) 376-4399, Middletown)
- Easterseals Pencader-Newark (Newark). 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 New Castle
- Christiana Care Health System — Wilmington Hospital (302-320-2118, Wilmington)
- Crisis Intervention Service (302-577-2484, New Castle)
- Delaware Guidance Services — Children and Youth Inc/Newark (302-455-9333, Newark)
- Delaware Psychiatric Center (302-255-2710, New Castle)
- Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (302-655-6187, Wilmington)
- Henrietta Johnson Medical Center at Claymont (302-655-6187, Claymont)
- Westside Family Healthcare - Administration Office (302-656-8292, Wilmington)
- Westside Family Healthcare - Ancillary Administration Office (302-652-2455, New Castle)
- Appoquinimink PreSchool Center (Middletown)
- Augustine Hills School (WILMINGTON)
- Autistic Angels Inc (NEWARK)
- Brennen School (The) (Newark)
- 123 Grow Pediatric Therapy Inc. (845-558-2241, MIDDLETOWN). Early intervention (birth–3)
- 2mpact Services, Llc (302-397-1955, BEAR). Behavioral health agency
- A Better Chance For Our Children, Inc. (302-746-7265, WILMINGTON). Children's mental-health clinic
- A Center For Mental Wellness Community Support Programs, Llc (022-666-2003, NEWARK). Children's mental-health clinic
- Aston Home Health, Inc (302-421-3687, WILMINGTON)
- Aveanna Healthcare (302-504-4101, NEWARK)
- Bayada Home Health Care, Inc (302-658-3000, WILMINGTON)
Statewide programs serving New Castle County
These serve every county in Delaware, including New Castle 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
Other counties in Delaware
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