Disability Services in Schenectady County, New York
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Schenectady County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- Capital District Center for Independence - (Schenectady) ((518) 459-6422, Schenectady)
- The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- NAMI Schenectady NY
- Capital District Psychiatric Center — Schenectady Community Support Center (518-374-3403, Schenectady)
- Ellis Medicine — Psych/Inpatient Units C-2, C-3 and B-3 (518-243-4162, Schenectady)
- Northeast Parent/Child Society — Behavioral Health Center (518-381-8911, Schenectady)
- Hometown Health Centers (518-370-1441, Schenectady)
- Hometown Health Centers at Schenectady High School (518-370-1441, Schenectady)
- Hometown Health Centers Dental at State Street (518-370-1441, Schenectady)
- Center for Disability Services, Inc. ((518) 437-5606, Schenectady)
- Crossroads Center For Children Inc (SCHENECTADY)
- Help Yourself Win Foundation (SCHENECTADY)
- Northeast Parent & Child Society ((518) 346-1273, Schenectady)
- 820 River Street Inc. (518-377-2448, SCHENECTADY). Substance-use treatment
- Able Kids (518-875-6724, DELANSON). Early intervention (birth–3)
- Adk Strategy Group Llc (914-489-9911, NISKAYUNA). Self-direction / supports brokerage
- Alison Jacob, Msw, Lcsw, Llc (518-878-3227, SCHENECTADY). Behavioral health agency
- 4u Transit Llc (917-471-2477, SCHENECTADY). Medical & accessible transport
- Adirondack Care Transportation Inc (518-747-2569, NISKAYUNA). Medical & accessible transport
- Altamont Avenue Taxi Llc (518-528-4439, SCHENECTADY). Medical & accessible transport
- Amazing Grace Transportation, Llc (518-250-4664, SCHENECTADY). Medical & accessible transport
- 2827 River Road (Niskayuna)
- Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Servies (518-372-5667, SCHENECTADY). Home-delivered meals
- Five Ps (718-737-2450, SCHENECTADY). Meal program
Statewide programs serving Schenectady County
These serve every county in New York, including Schenectady 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
- Schoharie County
- Saratoga County
- Schuyler County
- Rockland County
- Suffolk County
- Washington County
- Allegany County
- Chemung County
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