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

Is help available in Spanish in Jefferson County?

Yes. This Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, New York

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

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

Northern Regional Center for Independent Living ((315) 785-8703, Watertown)
The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Carthage Behavioral Health Clinic — Carthage Area Hospital (315-493-3300, Carthage)
Childrens Home of Jefferson County — Community Clinic of Jefferson County (315-777-9731, Watertown)
Saint Lawrence Psychiatric Center — Jefferson/Lewis Collabortive Day Trt (315-642-3142, Philadelphia)
Case Junior High School (315-785-3809, Watertown)
JCC Health & Wellness Center (315-786-2376, Watertown)
Mannsville Manor Elementary School (315-465-3373, Mannsville)
Maynard Wilson Elementary School (315-583-5200, Adams Center)
Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Boces (WATERTOWN)
Malawi Early Literacy Team Inc (THOUSND IS PK)
Milestones Childrens Center (WATERTOWN)
Adhd Educational Services (315-782-5888, WATERTOWN). Case management / support coordination
Arc Jefferson-St.Lawrence New York (The) (315-788-2730, WATERTOWN). day habilitation · group home (IRA) · community habilitation
Benchmark Family Services, Inc. (315-783-9451, WATERTOWN). Early intervention (birth–3)
Bobbi Petranchuk (315-772-2151, FORT DRUM). Adult mental-health clinic
Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha (315-786-3710, WATERTOWN)
Samaritan Home Health, Inc (315-782-0415, WATERTOWN)
Bossuot-Lundy Funeral Home (315-493-3710, CARTHAGE). Medical & accessible transport
Cleveland Funeral Home, Inc. (315-788-6180, WATERTOWN). Medical & accessible transport
Helping Hands Concierge, Llc (207-713-4341, FORT DRUM). Medical & accessible transport
North Country Transportation Services (315-955-4589, FORT DRUM). Medical & accessible transport
Henderson School Apartments (315 938 7447, Henderson)
Disabled Persons Action Organizati On Inc (WATERTOWN)

Statewide programs serving Jefferson County

These serve every county in New York, including Jefferson 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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