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

Is help available in Spanish in Caldwell County?

Yes. This Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell County, North Carolina

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Caldwell 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
CASA Lenoir — Counseling and Support Associates PC (828-989-7763, Lenoir)
Focus Behavioral Health Services LLC — Caldwell Day Treatment (828-439-8191, Granite Falls)
Kintegra at Collettsville Elementary (828-754-6953, Collettsville)
Kintegra at Davenport Elementary (828-754-6941, Lenoir)
Kintegra at Dudley Shoals Elementary (828-396-3457, Granite Falls)
Kintegra at Gamewell Elementary (828-758-1193, Lenoir)
A New Dimension Substance Abuse Counseling Service (828-759-2921, LENOIR). Substance-use treatment
A Primary Choice, Inc. (828-759-9444, LENOIR). In-home support
Aaron'S Way Llc (828-292-9286, HUDSON). Residential mental-health
Ajaya (828-292-6822, LENOIR). Behavioral health agency
Ajaya Sud (828-221-9494, LENOIR). Medical & accessible transport
Allegiant Home Care Agency Llc (704-751-6215, LENOIR). Medical & accessible transport
Blue Ridge Transit Llc (828-212-1818, GRANITE FALLS). Medical & accessible transport
Caldwell Home Services Inc (828-728-0168, LENOIR). Medical & accessible transport
Arc/Hds Caldwell Co Gh #2 (8287543078, Lenoir)
CAC of Caldwell Co. ((828) 757-0005, Lenoir)
Caldwell Opportunities Inc (LENOIR)
North Carolina Families United (LENOIR)
Bionic Prosthetics And Orthotics Group Llc (828-758-0002, LENOIR). Prosthetics & orthotics
Boone Drugs Inc (828-758-2356, LENOIR). Medical equipment & supplies
Caldwell Medical Equipment And Supplies Inc. (828-728-3561, HUDSON). Medical equipment & supplies
Camelot Manor Nursing Care Facility, Inc (828-396-2387, GRANITE FALLS). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Caldwell County

These serve every county in North Carolina, including Caldwell 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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