Who do I call first for disability services in Lowndes County, Mississippi?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Lowndes County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Lowndes 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 Lowndes County, Mississippi

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Lowndes County, Mississippi. 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes County

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

The Arc of Mississippi. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Baptist Behavioral Healthcare (662-244-2155, Columbus)
Pathway Healthcare — Columbus (601-957-7343, Columbus)
Pines and Cady Hill — Recovery Center (662-327-7916, Columbus)
Recovery House (662-329-4333, Columbus)
Abundant Life Homecare Llc (662-352-6876, COLUMBUS). In-home support
Afya Care And Treatment Services (662-888-6297, COLUMBUS). Behavioral health agency
Beautiful Life Adult Day Care, Inc. (662-329-1025, COLUMBUS). Day program / habilitation
Bush Caring Hands Llc (662-242-7219, COLUMBUS). In-home support
Centerwell Home Health (662-327-9669, COLUMBUS)
Caring Hands Alf Llc (205-828-2470, COLUMBUS). Medical & accessible transport
D&T Transportation Of Crawford Llc (662-346-6574, CRAWFORD). Medical & accessible transport
Elite Caring Hands Llc (205-431-5374, COLUMBUS). Medical & accessible transport
Holmes Tours And Transportation Inc (187-751-3320, COLUMBUS). Medical & accessible transport
Gateway Commons (662-328-2254, Columbus)
Home Care Aide Services (916-698-0643, COLUMBUS). Meal program
Arc Of Lowndes County (COLUMBUS)
Baptist Memorial Health Services Inc (662-243-1192, COLUMBUS). Medical equipment & supplies
Blue Marble Mobility, Llc (662-241-7175, COLUMBUS). Medical equipment & supplies
Btb Orthotic And Prosthetic Solutions Llc (662-213-3017, COLUMBUS). Medical equipment & supplies
Center For Orthotics And Prosthetics Inc. (662-243-7435, COLUMBUS). Prosthetics & orthotics

Statewide programs serving Lowndes County

These serve every county in Mississippi, including Lowndes County.

Institute for Disability Studies. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Mississippi (800-772-4057). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities ((601) 359-6238). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Project START ((601) 853-5249). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center (601-969-0601). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Mississippi

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