Who do I call first for disability services in Flagler 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 Flagler County.

Is help available in Spanish in Flagler County?

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

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

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Flagler 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 Flagler 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

Key contacts in Flagler County

APD Northeast Region, Agency for Persons with Disabilities — Your front door for developmental-disability services in Flagler County is APD's Northeast Region. Contact: 1-866-273-2273 (APD CARES) · Northeast Region · apd.myflorida.com.
disAbility Solutions for Independent Living — The Center for Independent Living serving Volusia and Flagler counties (Daytona Beach): independent-living skills, peer support, benefits and housing advocacy,… Contact: 386-255-1812 · dsil.org.
ElderSource (Northeast Florida Elder Helpline) — The Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for Volusia, Flagler and the Northeast Florida region: Elder Helpline information and as… Contact: 904-391-6600 · Elder Helpline 800-963-5337 · myeldersource.org.
NAMI Volusia/Flagler/St. Johns — Local NAMI affiliate: free mental-health education, family and peer support groups, and navigation. Contact: 904-827-7404 · namivfsj.org.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Flagler County (24/7) — Free, confidential 24/7 mental-health, substance-use, and suicide crisis support for Flagler County residents through the 988 Florida Lifeline, managed by the … Contact: 988 · 211 · 24/7.
2-1-1 Florida — Free, confidential information and referral to health and human services across Florida, Early Steps, APD, Medicaid, aging services, and more. Contact: Dial 2-1-1 · 211.org.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential crisis support 24/7 for mental health and substance use crises. Contact: 988.
APD, Apply & the iBudget Waiting List (APD CARES) — Statewide intake for APD. Contact: 1-866-273-2273 (1-866-APD-CARES).
Florida Early Steps — Statewide early-intervention program for babies and toddlers (birth–3) with delays or disabilities: free evaluation and therapy. Contact: 1-800-218-0001.
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) — Helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep a job: counseling, training, assistive technology, job placement, and Pre-ETS for students. Contact: 800-451-4327 · rehabworks.org.

These listings are a navigation aid, not endorsements — always call first to confirm current details. The full interactive Flagler County directory on this page lists 11 local and statewide resources with filters by category, age, and payer, plus registry-listed providers nearby.

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