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

Is help available in Spanish in Franklin County?

Yes. This Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County, New York

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

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

Massena Independent Living Center - Malone ((518) 483-2151, Malone)
Tri-Lakes CIL (TLCIL) ((518) 891-5295, Saranac Lake)
The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Adirondack Medical Center (518-897-2871, Saranac Lake)
Citizen Advocates Inc — North Star Behavioral Health Servs (518-483-3261, Malone)
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Servs — Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe MH Services (518-358-3141, Hogansburg)
Community Health Center of the North Country (518-483-0109, Malone)
Malone Family Health (518-824-2562, Malone)
Saranac Lake Family Health (518-891-3845, Saranac Lake)
Tupper Lake Family Health (518-359-7222, Tupper Lake)
Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Boces (MALONE)
Upper Saranac Lake Foundation Inc (SARANAC LAKE)
Abigail Home Care Llc (518-319-0159, MALONE). Respite care
Adirondack Audiology Associates, Pc (518-891-0487, SARANAC LAKE). Hearing & speech services
Adirondack Community Counseling (518-420-6023, SARANAC LAKE). Children's mental-health clinic
Adirondack Leadership Expeditions (518-897-5011, SARANAC LAKE). Youth residential (behavioral)
Franklin County Public Health Services Chha (518-481-1710, MALONE)
Fobare'S Ambulette Service (518-529-6072, MOIRA). Medical & accessible transport
St. Regis Falls Riverfront Apts (518 856 9574, Saint Regis Falls)
Valley Ridge Manor (518-481-6670, Malone)
Franklin County Down Syndrome Society Inc (MALONE)
Sewakwatho Corporation (AKWESASNE)
St Josephs Rehabilitation Center Inc (SARANAC LAKE)
Tri Lakes Center For Independent Living Inc (SARANAC LAKE)

Statewide programs serving Franklin County

These serve every county in New York, including Franklin 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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