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

Is help available in Spanish in Lake County?

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

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

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County

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

Project SEARCH — Advent Health Waterman (Tavares). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Orlando Health South Lake Hospital (Clermont). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Easterseals Florida Camp Challenge - Sorrento (Sorrento). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Florida. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Clermont CBOC (407-631-1000, Clermont)
GFC Counseling (352-429-5600, Groveland)
Kinder Konsulting and Parents Too Inc — Kinder Konsulting Clermont (352-606-0000, Clermont)
Leesburg Regional Medical Center — Behavioral Health Center (352-323-3272, Leesburg)
Community Health Center - Groveland Family, Pediatric & Dental Care (352-314-7400, Groveland)
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER - LEESBURG Family Medical and Dental (352-314-7400, Leesburg)
Community Health Centers Clermont (352-314-7400, Clermont)
Community Health Centers-Tavares Family Medical and Dental (407-905-8827, Tavares)
Abels Academy (CLERMONT)
Applied Behavior Edu And Lifeskills Academy (CLERMONT)
Cars & Coffee Mt Dora Inc (MOUNT DORA)
Contingency Academy (CLERMONT)
2-Strive, Llc (321-436-8445, EUSTIS). Behavioral health agency
A Blissful Touch, Llc (321-202-6292, LEESBURG). In-home support
A Brighter Day 365, L.L.C. (352-409-5490, GRAND ISLAND). Day program / habilitation
A Destiny To Recovery (352-708-4126, CLERMONT). Behavioral health agency
Ability Care Services, Inc. (352-227-1411, CLERMONT)
Adventhealth Home Health (352-253-3900, LEESBURG)
Angels Care Home Health (352-241-7476, CLERMONT)
Attentive Home Care Services Llc (352-720-6006, MOUNT DORA)

Statewide programs serving Lake County

These serve every county in Florida, including Lake 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

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