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

Is help available in Spanish in Monroe County?

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

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

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

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

Center for Independent Living of the Keys ((305) 453-3491, Key Largo)
The Arc of Florida. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Guidance Care Center Inc (305-434-7660 x6, Key Largo)
Key Bridge Inc (305-783-3677, Key West)
Kinder in the Keys Treatment Center (800-545-4046, Key Largo)
Lower Keys Medical Center — Behavioral Health Department (305-294-5531 x2011, Key West)
Key Largo Health Center (305-252-4820, Key Largo)
Key West Health Center (305-252-6426, Key West)
Marathon Health Center (305-743-4000, Marathon)
RHN Dental - Key West (305-517-6613 x307, Key West)
A Positive Step Of Monroe County, Inc (305-292-6737, KEY WEST). Behavioral health agency
A.H. Of Monroe County, Inc. (305-296-6196, KEY WEST). Case management / support coordination
Aba Therapy Children'S Institute,Llc (786-901-5640, MARATHON). Behavioral health agency
All In One Community Services Inc (305-517-6841, KEY LARGO). Case management / support coordination
Island Home Care (305-735-4460, KEY WEST)
Keyhopper Transportation Inc (305-395-2353, MARATHON). Medical & accessible transport
Keys Shuttle Medical Transport Llc (305-240-2064, MARATHON). Medical & accessible transport
Lyn Tiger Llc (786-454-0578, KEY WEST). Medical & accessible transport
Monroe Association For Retarded Citizens, Inc. (305-294-9526, KEY WEST). Medical & accessible transport
Harvey House (305-296-6196, Key West)
McCARTHY/ROGERS RESIDENCE (305-296-6196, Key West)
Seebol Place (Key West)
One United Mental Health Consulting Solutions Llc (713-820-8412, KEY LARGO). Home-delivered meals
Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center Inc (TAVERNIER)

Statewide programs serving Monroe County

These serve every county in Florida, including Monroe 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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