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

Is help available in Spanish in Hampden County?

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

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

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

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

Stavros Center for Independent Living - Springfield ((413) 781-5555, Springfield)
Project SEARCH — Springfield College (Springfield). 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
1235 Boston Road Facility (413-739-1100, Springfield)
All Inclusive Support Services (413-781-2050 x8300, Springfield)
Baystate Brightwood Health Center (413-794-4458, Springfield)
Caring Health Center (413-739-1100, Springfield)
Academy Hill Center For Gifted Children Inc (SPRINGFIELD)
Center School (HOLYOKE)
Curtis Blake Day School (SPRINGFIELD)
Ideal4gifted Inc (LONGMEADOW)
A Better Life Autism Smiles (508-373-8399, SPRINGFIELD). Behavioral health agency
Able Autism Care Llc (617-513-4295, SPRINGFIELD). Behavioral health agency
Academic & Behvioral Clinic, Inc. (413-747-0829, SPRINGFIELD). Behavioral health agency
Accessible Care Inc. (413-427-0389, SPRINGFIELD). In-home support
A Better Life Homecare Llc (413-209-8866, SPRINGFIELD)
A Caring Heart Nursing Services Llc (413-455-3405, HOLYOKE)
Abby Care (413-288-5110, WEST SPRINGFIELD)
Allied Health Systems Llc (413-733-0044, SPRINGFIELD)
A & R Transportation Llc (413-992-7835, CHICOPEE). Medical & accessible transport
Aaron Transport Llc (413-654-6603, SPRINGFIELD). Medical & accessible transport
All Town Transportation (413-455-2818, SPRINGFIELD). Medical & accessible transport
Arrow Medical Transportation Services Of Springfield (413-222-5164, SPRINGFIELD). Medical & accessible transport
Alden House (Chicopee)

Statewide programs serving Hampden County

These serve every county in Massachusetts, including Hampden 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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