Disability Services in Rutherford County, North Carolina
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Rutherford 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
- Rutherford Regional Health System — Behavioral Health Services (828-286-5561 x5562, Rutherfordton)
- Blue Ridge Health - Lake Lure (828-625-4400, Lake Lure)
- Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy (828-625-9292, Lake Lure)
- Kintegra at Chase Middle (828-247-1043, Forest City)
- Kintegra at East Rutherford Middle (828-245-3750, Bostic)
- A Primary Choice, Inc. (828-305-7512, FOREST CITY). In-home support
- Abundant Alternatives Llc (828-229-3092, FOREST CITY). Respite care
- Accordius Health At Rutherford Llc (828-286-9001, RUTHERFORDTON). Respite care
- Advantage Home And Community Care Inc. (828-248-9008, FOREST CITY). Case management / support coordination
- Bostic Health Holdings, Llc (828-436-5370, LAKE LURE). Medical & accessible transport
- Family Preservation Services Of North Carolina, Llc (828-288-2707, FOREST CITY). Medical & accessible transport
- K D Support Services / Kelly'S Care (828-245-4011, FOREST CITY). Medical & accessible transport
- Rutherford County (828-287-6339, SPINDALE). Medical & accessible transport
- CAC of Rutherford County #2 (Spindale)
- Cottages at Crestview (The) (828-286-8188, Rutherfordton)
- Harmony Hills (8282481410, Forest City)
- Eden Of Abundance (828-829-7171, RUTHERFORDTON). Meal program
- Carolina Wheelchair Basketball Conference Inc (SPINDALE)
- Air-Care & Medical Equipment, Llc (828-288-2100, SPINDALE). Medical equipment & supplies
- Clark Medical, Inc (828-288-9447, RUTHERFORDTON). Medical equipment & supplies
- Eckerd Corporation (828-286-9133, RUTHERFORDTON). Medical equipment & supplies
- Genoa Healthcare Llc (828-202-5911, FOREST CITY). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Rutherford County
These serve every county in North Carolina, including Rutherford 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
- Sampson County
- Rowan County
- Scotland County
- Rockingham County
- Wake County
- Alleghany County
- Caldwell County
- Craven County
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