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

Is help available in Spanish in Essex County?

Yes. This Essex 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 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 York

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

The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Essex County Community Services (518-873-3670, Elizabethtown)
Elderwood at Ticonderoga (518-585-6771, Ticonderoga)
Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid (518-824-2564, Lake Placid)
Moriah Health Center (518-942-7123, Mineville)
Schroon Lake Health Center (518-532-7120, Schroon Lake)
Mountain Lake Academy ((518) 523-4300, Lake Placid)
Children'S Development Group For Speech, Occupational, And Physical Th (518-578-4912, KEESEVILLE). Early intervention (birth–3)
Essex County Chapter Nysarc, Inc (518-546-3381, PORT HENRY). Early intervention (birth–3)
Essex County Public Health Nursing Service (518-873-3500, ELIZABETHTOWN). Early intervention (birth–3)
Essex County Treasurer (518-873-3503, ELIZABETHTOWN). Early intervention (birth–3)
Essex County Nursing Service (518-873-3500, ELIZABETHTOWN)
Essex County Arc Facilities Inc (PORT HENRY)
Nysarc Inc (PORT HENRY)
Eckerd Corporation (518-523-2011, LAKE PLACID). Medical equipment & supplies
Inter Lakes Medical Supply Inc (518-585-3734, TICONDEROGA). Medical equipment & supplies
Keeseville Pharmacy Inc (518-834-6090, KEESEVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Optics Ltd (518-585-4000, TICONDEROGA). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Essex County

These serve every county in New York, including Essex 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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