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

Is help available in Spanish in Dougherty County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Albany). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Easterseals Southern Georgia, Albany (Albany). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Georgia. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Aspire BHDD — Albany Area CSB (229-430-4140, Albany)
AAPHC Elois Edge Women's Health Center (229-888-6559, Albany)
AAPHC Glover Dental Center (229-883-9001, Albany)
AAPHC Mobile Access Care Unit / MACU-1 (229-405-6201, Albany)
AAPHC Mobile Access Care Unit / MACU-2 (229-405-6201, Albany)
Adventurious Kids Centre Inc (ALBANY)
818 Diagnostic Solutions Llc (229-789-3229, ALBANY). Early intervention (birth–3)
A Nickle And A Nail (229-888-3575, ALBANY). Respite care
Acs Of Georgia (229-809-0403, ALBANY). Early intervention (birth–3)
Agape Recovery Outreach (229-446-1953, ALBANY). Substance-use treatment
Centerwell Home Health (229-430-8878, ALBANY)
Chsga Home Health (229-435-2109, ALBANY)
Phoebe Home Health (229-312-9300, ALBANY)
818 Transportation Services (229-302-8241, ALBANY). Medical & accessible transport
Big 1027 Trucking Llc (229-364-1293, ALBANY). Medical & accessible transport
Elite Care Transporting (229-867-0657, ALBANY). Medical & accessible transport
Howard Courier & Transit Service Llc (229-449-1320, ALBANY). Medical & accessible transport
Albany Housing I (229-888-6852, Albany)
Albany Housing II (229-888-6852, Albany)
Albany Housing III (229-888-6852, Albany)
Albany Housing IV (229-888-6852, Albany)

Statewide programs serving Dougherty County

These serve every county in Georgia, including Dougherty 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

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