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

Is help available in Spanish in Richmond County?

Yes. This Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond County, New York

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

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

Staten Island Center for Independent Living (SICIL) ((718) 720-9016, Staten Island)
Project SEARCH — Staten Island University Hospital/Northwell Health (Staten Island). 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
Jewish Board of Family/Childrens Servs — Morris L Black Counseling Ctr (718-761-9800, Staten Island)
Richmond University Medical Center — Center for Integrated Behav Medical (718-818-5777, Staten Island)
South Beach Psychiatric Center — South Richmond Outpatient Clinic (718-667-2855, Staten Island)
Staten Island Mental Health — A Div of Richmond University Med Ctr (718-442-2225, Staten Island)
BCCHC - Annex (718-815-6560, Staten Island)
Beacon Christian Community Health Center (718-815-6560 x200, Staten Island)
Chcr (718-876-1732, Staten Island)
CHCR - 135 Canal St, 3rd Floor (718-924-2254, Staten Island)
Bishop Patrick V Ahern High School (STATEN ISLAND)
Children At Play Early Intervention Center (STATEN ISLAND)
David Marquis School Of The Arts (The) (STATEN ISLAND)
Eden Ii School (STATEN ISLAND)
4ever Good Adult Daycare Center Inc (718-524-4064, STATEN ISLAND). Adult day program
A & S Educational Technology Inc. (718-876-0865, STATEN ISLAND). Early intervention (birth–3)
A B A Professional Services (718-967-2242, STATEN ISLAND). Early intervention (birth–3)
A Friendly Face Llc (347-466-4381, STATEN ISLAND). Behavioral health agency
Revival Home Health Care (718-629-1000, STATEN ISLAND)
Act Ambulette Inc (718-556-5566, STATEN ISLAND). Medical & accessible transport
Allmedical Service, Inc. (718-351-5356, STATEN ISLAND). Medical & accessible transport
Black Sea Transportation, Inc (718-605-1200, STATEN ISLAND). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Richmond County

These serve every county in New York, including Richmond 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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