Who do I call first for disability services in Chautauqua County, New York?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Chautauqua County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County, New York

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Chautauqua County, New York. 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County

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

Southwestern Independent Living Center ((716) 661-3010, Jamestown)
Project SEARCH — UPMC Chautauqua (Jamestown). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Chautauqua County Dept Mental Hygiene — Dunkirk Mental Health Clinic (716-363-3550, Dunkirk)
Counseling and Psychiatric Services — Gateways PROS Program (716-366-7660, Dunkirk)
1134 Central Avenue Dunkirk (716-363-6050, Dunkirk)
Dunkirk Main Location (716-363-6050, Dunkirk)
Evergreen Health - Prather Ave. (716-847-2441, Jamestown)
The Chautauqua Center - Dunkirk PT OT (716-363-2244, Dunkirk)
Angels Helping At Home, Inc (716-490-0654, WESTFIELD). In-home support
Building Blocks Speech And Language Therapy Pllc (716-640-4417, LAKEWOOD). Hearing & speech services
Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers, Inc (716-665-4866, JAMESTOWN). Adult day program
Chautauqua Blind Association (716-664-6660, JAMESTOWN). In-home support
Aal-In-Transport (716-467-5823, DUNKIRK). Medical & accessible transport
Alliance For Nonprofit Resources, Inc. (724-431-0095, JAMESTOWN). Medical & accessible transport
B & C Authentic 716 (716-770-8134, JAMESTOWN). Medical & accessible transport
Fancee Wheels, Inc (716-665-7075, FALCONER). Medical & accessible transport
Chautauqua Colony (7166642200, Lakewood)
Concord Estates (716 672 2300, Fredonia)
Cushing Street (Fredonia)
Jamestown YMCA (716 225 8150 x230, Jamestown)
Dunkirk & Fredonia Meals On Wheels (716-366-8222, FREDONIA). Home-delivered meals
Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation & Improvement Corp (MAYVILLE)
Nysarc Inc (JAMESTOWN)

Statewide programs serving Chautauqua County

These serve every county in New York, including Chautauqua County.

Rose F. Kennedy University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Westchester Institute for Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights New York (800-993-8982). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council ((518) 486-7505). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
New York State TRAID Program (518-549-0220). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse

Other counties in New York

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