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

Is help available in Spanish in Orange County?

Yes. This Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County, New York

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

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

Action Toward Independence - Middletown ((845) 343-4284, Middletown)
Independent Living, Inc. ((845) 565-1162, Newburgh)
Independent Living, Inc. - Middletown ((845) 342-1162, Middletown)
Project SEARCH — Montefiore St. Luke’s, formerly Crystal Run Healthcare & Legoland (Newburgh). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project Discovery (Port Jervis). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Orange County NY
Access Supports for Living Inc — Community Counseling at Union Center (888-750-2266 x3, Middletown)
Bon Secours Community Hospital — Mental Health Unit (845-858-7000 x7121, Port Jervis)
Garnet Health Counseling Services — Outpatient (845-333-7801, Middletown)
Garnet Health Medical Center — Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (845-333-2260, Middletown)
Aizer Health Center Mobile 1 (845-782-3242, Monroe)
Aizer Health Center Mobile 2 (845-782-3242, Monroe)
Aizer Health Center Mobile 3 (845-782-3242, Monroe)
Aizer Health Center- Bloomingrove (845-782-3242, Monroe)
Abilities First, Inc. ((845) 564-1855, New Windsor)
Blooming Grove Academy Llc (NEW WINDSOR)
Brownstone School For The Advancement Of The Arts And Scienc (MIDDLETOWN)
Cong Eizer Lben Inc (MONROE)
Abc Childrens Therapy Services Corp (718-825-7926, MONROE). Early intervention (birth–3)
Ability Builders & Associates, Inc (845-928-8929, HIGHLAND MILLS). Early intervention (birth–3)
Abode Early Intervention Services Llc (845-637-8230, MONROE). Early intervention (birth–3)
Accent On Ability Inc. (845-566-3419, NEWBURGH). Early intervention (birth–3)
Evercare At Home (855-485-6697, NEWBURGH)

Statewide programs serving Orange County

These serve every county in New York, including Orange 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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