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

Is help available in Spanish in Wake County?

Yes. This Wake 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 Wake 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 Wake County, North Carolina

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

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

Alliance of Disability Advocates ((919) 833-1117, Raleigh)
Project SEARCH — Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/RTP (Cary). 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 Wake County
Bruson Group Inc — DBA New Beginnings Healthcare Inc (919-261-8566, Knightdale)
Carolina Outreach LLC — Raleigh (919-615-1027, Raleigh)
Crandells Enterprise Inc (919-790-7663, Raleigh)
Durham VA Medical Center — Raleigh II VA CBOC (919-899-6259, Raleigh)
Advance Axcess (919-833-3111, Raleigh)
Advance CarePlex - Holly Springs (919-833-3111, Apex)
Advance CarePlex - Wake Forest (919-833-3111, Wake Forest)
Advance Community Health - Mobile Services (919-833-3111, Cary)
Advocacy Underground (HOLLY SPRINGS)
Bryce Martin Foundation For Children (RALEIGH)
Dynamic Opportunities (RALEIGH)
Education Vigilantes Corp (APEX)
101 Home Care Agency (919-587-1808, RALEIGH). In-home support
180 Evolution Pllc (919-995-8995, RALEIGH). Children's mental-health clinic
21st Century Workforce Mentoring Inc (919-452-7931, RALEIGH). Case management / support coordination
2nd Chance Home For Children (919-255-9795, RALEIGH). Youth residential (behavioral)
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (919-785-9090, RALEIGH)
Liberty Home Care, Llc (910-892-6427, WENDELL)
Medi Home Health Agency (919-870-6733, RALEIGH)
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake (919-838-2768, RALEIGH)

Statewide programs serving Wake County

These serve every county in North Carolina, including Wake 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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