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

Is help available in Spanish in Niagara County?

Yes. This Niagara 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 Niagara 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 Niagara County, New York

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

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

Independent Living of Niagara County ((716) 284-4131, Niagara Falls)
The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Canal View 24 Hour Supervised — Community Residence (716-695-0452, North Tonawanda)
Catholic Charities of Buffalo — Monsignor Carr Inst Niagara Falls (716-205-0825, Niagara Falls)
Community Missions Inc — Apartment Program (716-282-2654, Niagara Falls)
Dale Association Inc — PROS Center for Wellness (716-433-1937 x201, Lockport)
CHC Lockport (716-986-9199, Lockport)
Community Health Center of Niagara (716-986-9199, Niagara Falls)
New CHCB Mobile Van (716-986-9199 x1002, North Tonawanda)
Henrietta G Lewis Campus School (LOCKPORT)
New Directions Youth & Family Services (Lockport)
Wildflower Foundation (GASPORT)
Bright Beginnings Therapy Services Ot Pllc (716-625-4002, NORTH TONAWANDA). Early intervention (birth–3)
Brooklyn Social Adult Day Care Center Inc (718-200-6130, NIAGARA FALLS). Adult day program
Buffalo Hearing And Speech Center (716-245-0595, LOCKPORT). Hearing & speech services
Cazenovia Recovery Systems, Inc. (716-284-6228, NIAGARA FALLS). Substance-use treatment
A Stella Transport (716-513-4602, NIAGARA FALLS). Medical & accessible transport
Alpha Medical Transportation (716-524-1606, NIAGARA FALLS). Medical & accessible transport
Boulevard Van City Llc (716-731-4335, NIAGARA FALLS). Medical & accessible transport
C&J Taxi Transportation Llc (716-939-4289, NIAGARA FALLS). Medical & accessible transport
Geri Rose Garden Apts (716-297-0798, Niagara Falls)
Lewiston Meadows (716-298-4966, Lewiston)
Lewiston Villa (716-298-4966, Lewiston)
Niagara Village (716-731-2965, North Tonawanda)

Statewide programs serving Niagara County

These serve every county in New York, including Niagara 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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