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

Is help available in Spanish in Catawba County?

Yes. This Catawba 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 Catawba 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 Catawba County, North Carolina

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Catawba 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
Catawba Valley Behavioral Health — Admin/ACTT (828-695-5900, Hickory)
Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare — Main Center (828-695-5900, Hickory)
Center for Emotional Health (704-237-4240, Hickory)
Eleanor Health Hickory (828-979-0045, Hickory)
Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Claremont (828-459-7324, Claremont)
Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Maiden (828-428-2446, Maiden)
Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory (828-256-2112, Hickory)
Kintegra at A Woman's View (828-345-0800, Hickory)
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center (Catawba)
Conover Special Education (Conover)
A Caring Alternative, Llc (828-437-3000, HICKORY). Behavioral health agency
Ablecare In Home Assistance, Inc. (704-860-9610, CLAREMONT). In-home support
Accuquest Hearing Center, Llc (828-855-3339, HICKORY). Hearing & speech services
Adult Life Programs Inc (828-326-9120, HICKORY). Respite care
Centerwell Home Health (828-270-3990, HICKORY)
Guardian Home Health (828-324-3025, HICKORY)
Interim Healthcare Of The Tria (828-324-2121, HICKORY)
County Of Catawba Office Of Accountant (828-695-5600, HICKORY). Medical & accessible transport
Healthcare Ride Solutions, Llc (918-701-9178, HICKORY). Medical & accessible transport
Hickory Health Investors, Llc (828-326-7200, HICKORY). Medical & accessible transport
Hickory Opco, Llc (828-322-2230, HICKORY). Medical & accessible transport
Arc/Hds Catawba Co Gh #4 (8284655678, Conover)
Cac Of Catawba Co. (8284644295, Newton)

Statewide programs serving Catawba County

These serve every county in North Carolina, including Catawba 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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