Who do I call first for disability services in Burke County, North Carolina?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Burke County?

Yes. This Burke County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most North Carolina agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Burke 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 Burke County, North Carolina

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Burke County, North Carolina. 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 Burke 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 Burke County

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

The Arc of North Carolina. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Carolinas Healthcare System — Blue Ridge Morganton (828-580-6403, Morganton)
Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare — Burke County (828-624-1900, Morganton)
Focus Behavioral Health Services LLC — Burke Day Treatment (828-439-2604, Drexel)
Burke Dental (828-608-9062, Morganton)
Eastern Burke HCCH (828-262-3886 x105, Connelly Springs)
Good Samaritan Clinic (828-212-4185, Morganton)
Good Samaritan Clinic Mobile Unit. (828-212-4176 x265, Morganton)
NC School for the Deaf (Morganton)
North Carolina School For The Deaf Alumni Association Inc (MORGANTON)
North Liberty (Morganton)
A Caring Alternative, Llc (828-437-3000, MORGANTON). Day program / habilitation
Able Supports Llc (828-448-4639, MORGANTON). Day program / habilitation
Alexander Youth Network (828-433-9900, MORGANTON). Behavioral health agency
Angelic Touch (828-390-7692, MORGANTON). In-home support
Atrium Health At Home Blue Ridge (828-580-6450, MORGANTON)
Hildebran Opco, Llc (828-325-4980, HILDEBRAN). Medical & accessible transport
Morganton Opco Holdings, Llc (828-433-7200, MORGANTON). Medical & accessible transport
Morganton Opco Ii Llc (828-433-5069, MORGANTON). Medical & accessible transport
Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3 (8284380004, Morganton)
Cac Of Burke Co. (8284308166, Morganton)
Chc Of Burke #1 (8284388350, Morganton)
Chc Of Burke Co. #2 (8284337791, Morganton)
A Caring Solution Inc (MORGANTON)

Statewide programs serving Burke County

These serve every county in North Carolina, including Burke County.

Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights North Carolina (877-235-4210). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities ((919) 850-2901). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
North Carolina Assistive Technology Program ((919) 664-1242). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) (704-892-1321). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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