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

Is help available in Spanish in Orange County?

Yes. This Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County, North Carolina

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

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

Project SEARCH — UNC Adams School of Dentistry (Chapel Hill). 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
Freedom House Recovery Center — Chapel Hill Outpatient Clinic (919-942-2803, Chapel Hill)
UNC Hospitals — Mental Health (984-974-5217, Chapel Hill)
University of North Carolina Hospitals (984-974-4131, Chapel Hill)
Carrboro Community Health Center (919-942-8741, Carrboro)
Chapel Hill Community Health Center (919-951-7600, Chapel Hill)
Piedmont Central School Based Behavioral Health (919-732-3622, Hillsborough)
Piedmont Efland School Based Behavioral Health (919-563-5112, Efland)
2nd Spring Counseling, Coaching & Consulting, Pllc (919-619-7626, HILLSBOROUGH). Adult mental-health clinic
Aberdium5, Llc (919-357-8305, CARRBORO). Behavioral health agency
Acorn Holdings, Inc. (919-259-6189, CHAPEL HILL). In-home support
Advanced Health Resources (919-960-2711, CHAPEL HILL). Behavioral health agency
Unc Home Health (984-974-6350, CHAPEL HILL)
Dependex Medical Transport Llc (252-417-6754, CHAPEL HILL). Medical & accessible transport
Prime Medical Transportation Inc (336-987-7317, CEDAR GROVE). Medical & accessible transport
Wings And Halos Non-Emergency Wheelchair Transport (919-904-0624, HILLSBOROUGH). Medical & accessible transport
Arc Orange Apartments (The) (Chapel Hill)
Cac Of Orange Co. (919-968-3307, Chapel Hill)
CHC of Orange County (Hillsborough)
Covenant Place (9199290061, Chapel Hill)
Chapel Hill Carrboro Meals On Wheels (919-942-2948, CHAPEL HILL). Meal program
Club Nova Community Inc (CARRBORO)
Durham Council Of The Blind (HILLSBOROUGH)

Statewide programs serving Orange County

These serve every county in North Carolina, including Orange 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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