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

Is help available in Spanish in Walker County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — City of La Fayette Government (La Fayette). 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
Lookout Mountain Community Servs — Accountability Court Treatment Service (706-638-5591, La Fayette)
Gilbert Elementary SBHC (706-638-2432, La Fayette)
Healthy Kids+ Naomi (706-638-2443, La Fayette)
Primary Healthcare Center Abbington at Linwood (706-610-4494 x8549, La Fayette)
Primary Healthcare Center at Rossville Elementary - SBHC (706-866-5901, Rossville)
Caring Hearts Of Georgia (423-355-3187, ROSSVILLE). In-home support
Highland Rivers Community Service Board (706-270-5033, ROCK SPRING). Behavioral health agency
Jimmy Simpson Foundation, Inc. (706-375-9520, ROCK SPRING). Adult day program
Lookout Mountain Community Servcie (706-638-5580, LA FAYETTE). Behavioral health agency
Double-K Unlimited Transportation Llc (832-731-5641, ROSSVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Njbtransportation, Llc (423-280-4374, ROSSVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Lafayette VOA Housing (251-338-1264, La Fayette)
Northwest Georgia VOA Housing ((706) 638-0766, La Fayette)
Untapped Potential (404-781-7536, CHICKAMAUGA). Home-delivered meals
Deaf Outreach Ministries Inc (ROSSVILLE)
New Covenant Sober Living Ministries (LA FAYETTE)
Bretts Shoes And Vanity Fair (706-866-9972, ROSSVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Cinderella Wigs Inc (706-861-0801, ROSSVILLE). Prosthetics & orthotics
Georgia Cvs Pharmacy Llc (706-638-6822, LA FAYETTE). Medical equipment & supplies
K -Va -T Food Stores Inc (706-638-8611, LAFAYETTE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Walker County

These serve every county in Georgia, including Walker 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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