Who do I call first for disability services in Essex County, New Jersey?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and New Jersey vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Essex County.

Is help available in Spanish in Essex County?

Yes. This Essex County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most New Jersey agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Essex 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 Essex County, New Jersey

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

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

Easterseals Behavioral Health Services Essex Residential, Maplewood (Maplewood). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Easterseals Behavioral Health Services Parent Support Program, Maplewood (Maplewood). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of New Jersey. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Essex Passaic NJ
394 University Avenue Mobile #2 (800-734-7083, Newark)
Central High School (973-679-7709, Newark)
East Orange Primary Care Center (973-675-1900, East Orange)
Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center (908-514-1895, Newark)
1st Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey (Essex County)
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj (BELLEVILLE)
Academy 360: Lower School (Essex County)
Academy 360: Upper School (Essex County)
1 Henlucy Health System (862-930-6688, LIVINGSTON). Early intervention (birth–3)
1 Ultimate Home Care Llc (862-216-1786, NEWARK). Behavioral health agency
134 Evergreen Place Day Care (973-674-5410, EAST ORANGE). Adult day program
1st Healthcare Services Llc (201-491-3759, IRVINGTON). Respite care
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice (973-243-9666, WEST ORANGE)
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc (973-535-0543, LIVINGSTON)
Patient Care (973-243-6299, WEST ORANGE)
Promise Care Nj (973-378-1000, EAST ORANGE)
123 Medical Transport Llc (973-851-1422, BELLEVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
172 Csi Corp (973-390-2889, BLOOMFIELD). Medical & accessible transport
689 South 16th Street Corp (973-808-9300, WEST CALDWELL). Medical & accessible transport
A & M Medical Billing Inc (973-445-6878, BLOOMFIELD). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Essex County

These serve every county in New Jersey, including Essex 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

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