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

Is help available in Spanish in Worcester County?

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

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

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

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

Your Access Advocates ((508) 798-0350, Worcester)
Project SEARCH — Milford Regional Medical Center (Milford). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
MassAbility Assistive Technology Regional Center (ATRC), Worcester (Worcester). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Massachusetts Alternative Finance Program (Worcester). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Massachusetts. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
605 Lincoln Street (508-735-2118, Worcester)
Academy Health Center (508-757-7641, Worcester)
ACTION Community Health Center (978-878-8100, Fitchburg)
Burncoat School Based Health Center-507 (508-854-3266, Worcester)
Advanced Community Experience Program (Lunenburg)
Center For Applied Behavioral Instruction School (WORCESTER)
Central Area (Westborough)
Central Massachusetts Special Education Collaborative (WORCESTER)
9 Village Inn Road Opco Llc (978-571-1700, WESTMINSTER). Substance-use treatment
A Plus Home Health Care And Staffing Agency Llc (561-768-6261, GARDNER). In-home support
A1 Autism Consultants (913-313-8373, WORCESTER). Developmental disabilities clinic
Abba Adult Day Health Llc (508-630-4514, LEOMINSTER). Adult day program
A Caring Touch Nursing And Homecare Services (508-685-8322, SPENCER)
Acclaim Home Health Care, Inc (508-459-6937, WORCESTER)
Albacare Home Health Services Llc (774-641-8538, HOLDEN)
Among Friends Home Health Inc (508-614-0788, WORCESTER)
24-Seven Ride Llc (978-728-3247, LEOMINSTER). Medical & accessible transport
A & L Medical Transportation Inc. (774-230-8008, SOUTHBRIDGE). Ride service
A5 Roadrunner Llc (617-755-2008, SHREWBURY). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Worcester County

These serve every county in Massachusetts, including Worcester 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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