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

Is help available in Spanish in Queens County?

Yes. This Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens County, New York

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

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

Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York - Kew Gardens ((646) 442-1520, Kew Gardens)
Project SEARCH — New York Presbyterian Queens (Flushing). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI New York City Metro
ACQC Far Rockaway Satellite — ACQC (718-868-8645, Far Rockaway)
ACQC Jamaica Satellite — ACQC (718-739-2525, Jamaica)
ACQC Woodside Satellite — ACQC (718-472-9400, Woodside)
Advanced Center for Psychotherapy Inc — Forest Hills (718-261-3330, Forest Hills)
Apicha Community Health Center (718-269-4940, Jackson Heights)
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, Inc. (718-886-1212, Flushing)
Corona District Health Center (718-334-6100, Jackson Heights)
Damian Family Care Center (718-298-5100, Jamaica)
Beattybabiez Childcare And Education Consulting Inc (ARVERNE)
Birch Family Services, Inc. ((718) 527-5220, Springfield Gardens)
Center For Automotive Education And Training Inc (WHITESTONE)
Core Learning Center Inc (QUEENS)
101 Street Adult Daycare Inc (917-662-8913, OZONE PARK). Adult day program
111-11 118th Street Ozone Park N.Y. (718-843-8390, SOUTH OZONE PARK). Day program / habilitation
164th Street Consulting, Inc (718-428-2640, FLUSHING). Behavioral health agency
820 River Street (718-526-3803, JAMAICA). Behavioral health agency
Assured Care Home Health, Llc (917-764-7520, EAST ELMHURST)
Royal Care Certified Home Health Care, Llc (718-475-1000, FLUSHING)
1 Access Ny (917-583-9254, MASPETH). Medical & accessible transport
1 Nyc Empire Trans Inc. (718-535-0447, QUEENS VILLAGE). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Queens County

These serve every county in New York, including Queens 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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