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

Is help available in Spanish in Cleveland County?

Yes. This Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland County, North Carolina

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Cleveland 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
Alexander Youth Network — Shelby Day Treatment (704-366-8712, Shelby)
Kings Mountain Hospital — Adult Behavioral Health Unit (980-487-5470, Kings Mountain)
Monarch — BH Cleveland (704-986-1500, Shelby)
Kintegra at Burns Middle School (704-476-8223, Lawndale)
Kintegra at Cleveland Community College (704-669-6000, Shelby)
Kintegra at Cleveland County Public Health (980-484-5153, Shelby)
Kintegra at Grover Elementary (704-476-8351, Grover)
North Shelby (Shelby)
A Brighter Path Llc (704-477-2631, GROVER). Youth residential (behavioral)
A New Beginning Therapy Center, Pllc (704-476-9016, SHELBY). Children's mental-health clinic
A Primary Choice, Inc. (704-466-3031, SHELBY). In-home support
Abc123 Early Intervention, Llc (864-809-7794, SHELBY). Early intervention (birth–3)
Atrium Health At Home Cleveland (704-487-5225, SHELBY)
A & T Medical Services (704-606-1477, SHELBY). Medical & accessible transport
Altruistic Home Care Agency Llc (704-466-8343, SHELBY). Medical & accessible transport
Central Transport Services Of Cleveland County, Inc (704-300-2981, GROVER). Medical & accessible transport
Dayson Diamond Youth Foundation (704-406-9973, SHELBY). Medical & accessible transport
CAC OF Cleveland County #2 (704-482-3370, Shelby)
Kings Mountain Manor (7047341990, Kings Mountain)
Marion West ((336) 725-3564, Shelby)
West Warren Manor ((704) 482-3488, Shelby)
Foothills Harvest Transitional Services, Inc (828-453-7391, MOORESBORO). Meal program
Live Well Home Health Care Llc (704-974-8973, SHELBY). Meal program

Statewide programs serving Cleveland County

These serve every county in North Carolina, including Cleveland 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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