Disability Services in Bergen County, New Jersey
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Bergen County, New Jersey. 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 Bergen 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 Bergen County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Bergen County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- Heightened Independence & Progress (hip) ((201) 996-9100, Hackensack)
- Project SEARCH — Bergen County Administration Offices (Hackensak). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
- Project SEARCH — Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (Paramus). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
- The Arc of New Jersey. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- NAMI Greater Bergen NJ
- North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center @ Englewood (201-537-4442, Englewood)
- North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center @ Garfield (973-340-1156, Garfield)
- North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center@ Hackensack (201-498-9080, Hackensack)
- Abiliti Corporation (GLEN ROCK)
- Alpine Learning Group (Bergen County)
- Alpine Learning Group Education Program Inc (PARAMUS)
- Asian-American Mission Academy Inc (LEONIA)
- 1 Gym 4 All (201-857-0922, WALDWICK). Respite care
- 1st Choice Of Care, Inc. (973-460-7417, ROCHELLE PARK). In-home support
- 301 Union Street, Llc (201-487-4900, HACKENSACK). Respite care
- 360 Care Agency Llc (908-601-2787, ENGLEWOOD). Behavioral health agency
- Amedisys Home Health (201-342-6311, HACKENSACK)
- Ascend Home Health (201-358-2666, ROCHELLE PARK)
- Holy Name Home Care (201-833-3000, TEANECK)
- Valley Home Care Inc. (201-291-6000, PARAMUS)
- 24-7 Ambu-Trans Limited Liability Company (718-362-0564, TENAFLY). Medical & accessible transport
- A & L Transportation Invalid Coach Services, Inc (973-785-1957, HACKENSACK). Medical & accessible transport
- Acecrown Homecare (347-628-1321, PARAMUS). Medical & accessible transport
- Advanced Abilities (201-790-0872, FAIRVIEW). Medical & accessible transport
Statewide programs serving Bergen County
These serve every county in New Jersey, including Bergen County.
- The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Rights New Jersey (800-922-7233). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities ((609) 292-3745). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) ((609) 777-0185). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) (973-642-8100). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in New Jersey
- Burlington County
- Atlantic County
- Camden County
- Warren County
- Cumberland County
- Gloucester County
- Hunterdon County
- Middlesex County
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