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

Is help available in Spanish in Durham County?

Yes. This Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham County, North Carolina

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

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

Project SEARCH — Duke Regional Hospital (Durham). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of North Carolina. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Durham
Dharma Counseling Services (919-655-9077, Durham)
Durham Recovery Response Center (919-560-7305, Durham)
Durham VA Healthcare System — Hillandale Road VA Outpatient Clinic (919-286-0411 x8098, Durham)
Eleanor Health Durham (919-765-8730, Durham)
BDIHS Admin (909-907-3334, Durham)
BDIHS Durham- Address Typo (919-907-3334, Durham)
Health Care For The Homeless (919-808-5640, Durham)
Holton Wellness Center (919-530-8210, Durham)
Cary Korean School (DURHAM)
Hill Learning Center (DURHAM)
Hope Creek Academy (CHAPEL HILL)
Mathryoshka (DURHAM)
116 Crutchfield (919-973-0262, DURHAM). Behavioral health agency
4changeproject, Inc (919-491-1512, DURHAM). Behavioral health agency
A Better View Home Care Llc (984-201-2335, DURHAM). Respite care
A New Direction Youth And Adult Services, Llc (919-475-6062, DURHAM). Behavioral health agency
Amedisys Home Health (919-941-5793, DURHAM)
Liberty Home Care, Llc (919-471-1368, DURHAM)
Suncrest Home Health (919-544-8413, DURHAM)
A Senior Ride, Inc. (984-218-5664, DURHAM). Medical & accessible transport
Aegis Transportation Services Llc (919-757-2357, DURHAM). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Durham County

These serve every county in North Carolina, including Durham 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

Other counties in North Carolina

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