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

Is help available in Spanish in Columbia County?

Yes. This Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County, New York

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

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

Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley - Hudson ((518) 828-4886, Hudson)
The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Columbia County, NY
Columbia Memorial Hospital — Department of Psychiatry (518-828-7601 x8136, Hudson)
Sun River Health Hudson (518-751-3060, Hudson)
Anna Poiarkoff Therapy Lcsw Pllc (518-336-0232, HUDSON). Behavioral health agency
Barnwell Operations Associates Llc (518-758-6222, VALATIE). Adult day program
Camphill Hudson Inc. (518-329-4851, HUDSON). Day program / habilitation
Clearwater Counseling Inc. (518-567-2225, HUDSON). Behavioral health agency
Buzz Transport Llc (518-821-3469, HUDSON). Medical & accessible transport
Dierkes Transportation Inc (518-851-3765, HUDSON). Medical & accessible transport
S Taxi, Inc (518-828-4545, HUDSON). Medical & accessible transport
Palatine Manor (518-537-3232, Germantown)
Columbia County Office For The Aging (518-828-4258, HUDSON). Home-delivered meals
Balanced Innovative Teaching Strategies Inc (OLD CHATHAM)
Camphill Village U S A Inc (COPAKE)
High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding And Driving Center Inc (GHENT)
Lucky Rehabilitation Center Inc (CHATHAM)
Boltrope Podiatry Ny Pllc (877-339-4382, HUDSON). Medical equipment & supplies
Clark Home Respiratory Supply Inc (518-828-4003, HUDSON). Medical equipment & supplies
Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics, Llc (518-828-1698, HUDSON). Prosthetics & orthotics
Cvs Albany, L.L.C (518-758-2200, VALATIE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Columbia County

These serve every county in New York, including Columbia 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

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