Disability Services in Nicholas County, Kentucky
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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 Nicholas County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Nicholas County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of Kentucky. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Nicholas County High School Based Health (859-298-3721, Carlisle)
- Nicholas County School Based Health (859-404-7686, Carlisle)
- Sterling Health Care - Carlisle (859-405-4024, Carlisle)
- Shepherd Place (859-289-6633, Carlisle)
- Gateway Pharmacy Group (859-289-8501, CARLISLE). Medical equipment & supplies
- Hopkins Drug Co., Inc. (859-289-5122, CARLISLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Nicholas County
These serve every county in Kentucky, including Nicholas 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
Other counties in Kentucky
- Ohio County
- Nelson County
- Oldham County
- Muhlenberg County
- Russell County
- Webster County
- Boyd County
- Casey County
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