Who do I call first for disability services in Chatham County, Georgia?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Georgia vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Chatham County.

Is help available in Spanish in Chatham County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Chatham 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 Chatham County, Georgia

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Chatham County, Georgia. 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 Chatham 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 Chatham County

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

Living Independence for Everyone, Inc. (LIFE) ((912) 920-2414, Savannah)
Project SEARCH — Candler Hospital (Savannah). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — St. Joseph’s Hospital / Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus (Savannah) (Savannah). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Georgia. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Savannah Georgia
Gateway Behavioral Health Services — Lakeside Crisis Stabilization Unit (912-330-8335, Bloomingdale)
Malinda Graham and Associates (912-200-4775, Savannah)
Memorial Health Univ Medical Center — Center for Behavioral Medicine (912-350-2664, Savannah)
Union Mission (912-238-2777, Savannah)
CCH - Pooler (912-275-8028, Pooler)
Coastal Community Health - Savannah- Continuity Clinic (912-275-8028, Savannah)
Coastal Community Health- City of Savannah (912-275-8028, Savannah)
Curtis V. Cooper Pri Hlth Care (912-527-1100, Savannah)
Advance Academy At Matthew Reardon Ctr For Autism (SAVANNAH)
Chatham Academy (SAVANNAH)
DJJ Chatham Multi Service Center (Savannah)
Savannah Speech & Hearing Center Inc (SAVANNAH)
3c Behavioral Health Inc (912-721-8850, SAVANNAH). Behavioral health agency
A Blessing In-Home Care Llc (912-414-0069, SAVANNAH). Respite care
A Miracle Home Care (912-667-7970, SAVANNAH). In-home support
A&M Link Llc (912-308-6610, SAVANNAH). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Amedisys Home Health (912-233-9800, SAVANNAH)
Aveanna Home Health (912-598-2793, POOLER)
Centerwell Home Health (912-355-3409, SAVANNAH)

Statewide programs serving Chatham County

These serve every county in Georgia, including Chatham County.

Center for Leadership in Disability. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Institute on Human Development and Disability. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Georgia Advocacy Office (800-537-2329). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities ((888) 275-4233). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Georgia Tools for Life ((404) 894-0541). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Parent to Parent of Georgia (770-451-5484). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Georgia

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