Who do I call first for disability services in St Lucie 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 St Lucie County.

Is help available in Spanish in St Lucie County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital (Port St. Lucie). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — St. Lucie County (formerly Sandhill Cove) (Fort Pierce). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Treasure Coast Early Steps | Port St. Lucie (Port St Lucie). 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
2nd Chance Mental Health Center (772-335-0166, Port Saint Lucie)
Henderson Behavioral Health — Port Saint Lucie/CM Wrap Around (772-361-6767, Port Saint Lucie)
Lawnwood Reg Med Ctr and Heart Inst — Lawnwood Pavilion Behav Health Servs (772-466-1500, Fort Pierce)
Legacy Behavioral Health Center Inc (772-873-8811, Port Saint Lucie)
Florida Community Health Centers Inc.- Lincoln Park (772-448-8496, Fort Pierce)
Florida Community Health Centers, Inc - Port St. Lucie Women & Children (772-337-4000, Port Saint Lucie)
Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. - Darwin Square (772-408-5063 x335, Port Saint Lucie)
Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. - Grace Women and Children (772-429-3400, Fort Pierce)
Homebound Program (PORT SAINT LUCIE)
Hope Floats Foundation Inc (PORT ST LUCIE)
Malachi Academy Inc (PORT SAINT LUCIE)
Shachaa Music Ministry Inc (PORT ST LUCIE)
1 Expert Care Soultions Inc (954-618-7366, FORT PIERCE). Developmental disabilities clinic
1st Light Of Hope (772-214-5860, PORT SAINT LUCIE). Developmental disabilities clinic
1st Nurse Registry Llc (561-948-2010, PORT SAINT LUCIE). Respite care
3 Hearts Group Home (772-361-3970, PORT ST LUCIE). Group home / residential (I/DD)
A Patient'S Choice Home Health Llc (772-249-4527, PORT SAINT LUCIE)
A Visiting Redi-Nurse (772-335-1229, PORT ST LUCIE)
Angels Of Care (772-226-7930, PORT SAINT LUCIE)
Centerwell Home Health (772-223-2116, PORT SAINT LUCIE)

Statewide programs serving St Lucie County

These serve every county in Florida, including St Lucie 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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