Who do I call first for disability services in Fayette County, Kentucky?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Fayette County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Fayette 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 Fayette County, Kentucky

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Fayette County, Kentucky. 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County

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

Independence Place, Inc. ((859) 266-2807, Lexington)
Project SEARCH — UK HealthCare (Lexington). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Easterseals Bluegrass (main office) (Lexington). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Kentucky. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Altruism Counseling Services (859-310-6505, Lexington)
Compass Addiction Services LLC (859-556-7487, Lexington)
Eastern State Hospital (859-246-8000, Lexington)
HealthFirst Bluegrass (859-288-2425 x1100, Lexington)
453 Southland Drive (859-288-2425, Lexington)
Arlington Elementary HealthFirst Bluegrass School Clinic (859-381-3750, Lexington)
Bluegrass Community Health Center - Eagle Creek (859-263-2507, Lexington)
Bluegrass Community Health Center - Mobile Unit 1 (859-259-2635, Lexington)
Kore Academy (LEXINGTON)
Thrive Academy Inc (LEXINGTON)
2nd Home Adult Day Health Care Llc (270-315-4675, LEXINGTON). Adult day program
A Brighter Future Abi (502-554-5601, LEXINGTON). Behavioral health agency
A New Way To Live Llc (859-523-5901, LEXINGTON). Behavioral health agency
Ability Wise (859-552-3435, LEXINGTON). Early intervention (birth–3)
Baptist Health Home Care Ky, Llc Dba Baptist Home Health Care (859-260-6569, LEXINGTON)
Caretenders (859-276-5369, LEXINGTON)
Centerwell Home Health (859-252-4206, LEXINGTON)
Commonwealth Home Health (859-255-4411, LEXINGTON)
Agape Care & Services (317-941-5720, LEXINGTON). Medical & accessible transport
Arc Personal Care Services And Transportation Llc (859-523-0259, LEXINGTON). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Fayette County

These serve every county in Kentucky, including Fayette County.

Human Development Institute. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Kentucky Protection and Advocacy (502-564-2967 · 800-372-2988 (toll-free)). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities ((502) 564-7841). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Kentucky Assistive Technology Service Network ((502) 426-1998). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN) (502-937-6894). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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