Disability Services in Gilchrist County, Florida
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Gilchrist County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of Florida. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc — Gilchrist County Clinic (352-487-0064, Trenton)
- Palms Medical Group - Bell (352-463-1100, Bell)
- Palms Medical Group - Trenton (352-463-2374, Trenton)
- Children'S Home Society Of Florida, Inc. (352-463-3110, TRENTON). Behavioral health agency
- Kelly'S Helping Hands,Inc (352-463-3000, FANNING SPRINGS). In-home support
- Meridian Behavioral Healthcare (352-487-0064, TRENTON). Behavioral health agency
- Home Respiratory Solutions, Inc. (352-463-6575, TRENTON). Medical equipment & supplies
- Wal-Mart Stores East Lp (352-463-0881, TRENTON). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Gilchrist County
These serve every county in Florida, including Gilchrist 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
Other counties in Florida
- Glades County
- Gadsden County
- Gulf County
- Franklin County
- Highlands County
- Lake County
- Marion County
- Orange County
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