Who do I call first for disability services in Montgomery County, Maryland?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Montgomery County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Maryland

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Montgomery County, Maryland. 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County

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

Project SEARCH — Montgomery County Maryland Government (Rockville). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Child Development Center - Silver Spring (Silver Spring). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Veteran Staffing Network (Silver Spring). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals (Silver Spring). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (Silver Spring). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
NAMI Montgomery County MD
1st Medical Pain Rehab Center (301-408-2720, Silver Spring)
Adventist Healthcare (301-251-4500, Rockville)
Care Clinic (844-782-6963, Bethesda)
Cornerstone Montgomery (301-493-4200, Rockville)
CCI Gaithersburg Dental (240-720-0510, Gaithersburg)
CCI-Gaithersburg (866-877-7258, Gaithersburg)
CCI-Rockville (866-877-7258, Rockville)
CCI-Silver Spring (866-877-7258, Silver Spring)
Auburn School, The (301-588-8048, Silver Spring)
Bridges From School To Work Inc (BETHESDA)
Carl Sandburg Center (Rockville)
Circle Of Rights Inc (GAITHERSBURG)
14 Starz Home Care (301-969-1871, BURTONSVILLE). In-home support
1st Medical Pain Management Specialists (301-408-2720, SILVER SPRING). Behavioral health agency
2501 Musgrove Road Opco Llc (301-890-5552, SILVER SPRING). Respite care
3415 Greencastle Road Opco Llc (240-970-5600, BURTONSVILLE). Respite care
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. (301-592-4400, SILVER SPRING)
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc (301-977-6400, GAITHERSBURG)

Statewide programs serving Montgomery County

These serve every county in Maryland, including Montgomery County.

Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Maryland (800-233-7201). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council ((410) 767-3670). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Maryland Technology Assistance Program ((410) 554-9245). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
The Parents' Place of Maryland ((410) 768-9100). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Maryland

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