Who do I call first for disability services in Brevard County, Florida?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Florida vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Brevard County.

Is help available in Spanish in Brevard County?

Yes. This Brevard County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Florida agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Brevard 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 Brevard County, Florida

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Brevard County, Florida. 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 Brevard 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 Brevard County

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

Resource Center for Disability Solutions ((321) 633-6011, Rockledge)
Project SEARCH — Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital (Cocoa Beach). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center (Melbourne). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Health First Palm Bay Hospital (Palm Bay). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Health First Viera Hospital (Melbourne). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Florida. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Care Clinic (844-782-6963, Cocoa Beach)
Childrens Home Society of Florida (321-752-3170, Cocoa)
Kinder Konsulting and Parents Too Inc (321-433-1111, Cocoa)
Lifetime Counseling Center (321-632-5792, Cocoa)
BHA Admin Woodland (321-241-6868, Melbourne)
BHA Barton Commons (321-639-5177, Rockledge)
BHA Barton Commons Medical Dental Mobile (321-914-5864, Rockledge)
BHA Circles of Care Melbourne Clinic (321-241-6000, Melbourne)
Able Academics (COCOA)
Able Academics School Inc (COCOA)
Able Academics-Children'S Center (COCOA)
Alpha Learning Inc (MERRITT ISLAND)
321 Behavior Consultants Llc (904-763-6045, INDN HBR BCH). Behavioral health agency
4 Your Love Homecare Agency (321-271-0677, MELBOURNE). In-home support
Ab-Yay, Llc (321-344-0302, PALM BAY). Children's mental-health clinic
Able Home Care, Inc. (407-463-4699, TITUSVILLE). Respite care
Centerwell Home Health (321-255-9995, MELBOURNE)
Concierge Home Care (321-306-2551, MELBOURNE)

Statewide programs serving Brevard County

These serve every county in Florida, including Brevard County.

Florida Center for Inclusive Communities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Mailman Center for Child Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Florida (800-342-0823). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council ((850) 488-4180). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) ((844) 353-2278). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Family Network on Disabilities (727-523-1130). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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