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

Is help available in Spanish in Guilford County?

Yes. This Guilford 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 Guilford 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 Guilford County, North Carolina

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

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

Disability Advocacy Center ((336) 419-0784, Greensboro)
Project SEARCH — Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - High Point Medical Center (High Point). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Moses Cone Hospital (Greensboro). 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 Guilford
Adolescent Alternatives (336-370-9876, Greensboro)
Blessed Alms II (336-379-1314, Greensboro)
Blessed New Beginnings (336-541-8160, Greensboro)
Broadstone Place II (336-431-1537, High Point)
Family Medicine at Arlington (336-333-3348, Greensboro)
Family Medicine at Elm (336-884-0224, High Point)
Family Medicine at Northwood (336-355-9696, Greensboro)
TAPM Pediatrics at Wendover (336-272-1050, Greensboro)
C Joyner Greene Education Center (Jamestown)
Gateway Education Center (Greensboro)
Greensboro Bible Institute Inc (GREENSBORO)
Haynes Inman Education Center (Jamestown)
1eleven Llc (800-784-6845, GREENSBORO). Behavioral health agency
1st Choice Health Services Llc (336-763-5766, GREENSBORO). Behavioral health agency
1st Choice Home Care, Inc. (336-285-9107, GREENSBORO). In-home support
2nd Chance Community Support Outreach (336-449-4344, GIBSONVILLE). In-home support
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc (336-315-7601, GREENSBORO)
Encompass Home Health Of North Carolina (336-274-6937, GREENSBORO)
Gentiva Health Services (336-288-1181, GREENSBORO)

Statewide programs serving Guilford County

These serve every county in North Carolina, including Guilford 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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