Who do I call first for disability services in Essex County, Massachusetts?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Essex County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Essex 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 Essex County, Massachusetts

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Essex County, Massachusetts. 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 Essex 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 Essex County

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

Disability Resource Center ((978) 741-0077, Salem)
Northeast ILP, Inc. (NILP) ((978) 687-4288, Lawrence)
Project SEARCH — Northern Essex Community College (Haverhill). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Massachusetts. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Bates Elementary School (978-740-8388, Salem)
Bentley Academy Charter (978-740-8388, Salem)
Breed Middle School (781-598-0287, Lynn)
Brickett Elementary School, School Based Health Center (781-477-7333, Lynn)
Ayde Inc (BOXFORD)
Beverly School For The Deaf (BEVERLY)
Childrens Center For Communication Inc (BEVERLY)
Collaborative For Regional Educational Services And Training (ANDOVER)
24-7 Custom Home Care Llc (978-983-7649, PEABODY). In-home support
253z00000x (781-479-4289, LYNNFIELD). In-home support
4 Health Nuts Ma Llc (917-579-5441, TOPSFIELD). In-home support
75 Lindall Street Opco Llc (978-223-9340, DANVERS). Substance-use treatment
A Quality Home Care, Inc (978-688-5000, LAWRENCE)
Able Home Care, Llc (781-581-1181, PEADOBY)
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc (781-598-2454, LYNN)
Alternative Home Health Care, Llc (978-657-7444, METHUEN)
1804 Transport (857-222-9911, LYNN). Ride service
A & M Care Transit Llc (978-314-2899, LAWRENCE). Medical & accessible transport
Aaa North Shore Transportation Llc (781-975-3981, LYNN). Medical & accessible transport
Al & L Transportation Llc (781-715-4195, SALEM). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Essex County

These serve every county in Massachusetts, including Essex County.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Institute for Community Inclusion. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Law Center (800-872-9992). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council ((617) 770-7676). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
MassMATCH Assistive Technology Program ((617) 204-3851). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Federation for Children with Special Needs (617-236-7210). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Massachusetts

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