Who do I call first for disability services in St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence County.

Is help available in Spanish in St Lawrence County?

Yes. This St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence County, New York

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

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

Massena Independent Living Center ((315) 764-9442, Massena)
The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Claxton Hepburn Medical Center — Mental Health Unit (315-393-3600 x5208, Ogdensburg)
Saint Lawrence County Community Servs — Saint Lawrence County MH Clinic (315-386-2167, Canton)
Syracuse VAMC — Massena Outpatient VA Clinic (315-705-6666, Massena)
Community Health Center of the North Country (315-535-1300, Gouverneur)
Hiawatha Institute For Indigenous Knowledge (HERMON)
Saint Lawrence Psychiatric Center Children & Youth Services (OGDENSBURG)
Saint Lawrence-Lewis Boces (CANTON)
Can/Am Youth Services, Inc. (315-764-9700, MASSENA). Substance-use treatment
Canton Enriched Housing Program, Inc (315-386-8830, CANTON). Case management / support coordination
Claxton Hepburn Medical Center (315-713-5354, OGDENSBURG). Behavioral health agency
Clifton-Fine Healthcare Corporation (315-848-4260, STAR LAKE). Early intervention (birth–3)
Health Services Of Northern New York Inc Chha (315-265-4065, POTSDAM)
Northern Lights Home Health Care (315-714-3135, OGDENSBERG)
315 Transport,Llc (315-514-5995, BRASHER FALLS). Medical & accessible transport
Frary Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. (315-393-1414, OGDENSBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Gouverneur Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc (315-287-1321, GOUVERNEUR). Medical & accessible transport
Keystone America (315-393-4870, OGDENSBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Summit Turtle And Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc (OGDENSBURG)
United Cerebral Palsy Association Of The North Country Inc (CANTON)
United Helpers Independent Living Corporation (CANTON)
812 Proctor Ave (888-866-1668, OGDENSBURG). Medical equipment & supplies
Howard Orthotics And Prosthetics, Llc (315-786-8973, CANTON). Prosthetics & orthotics

Statewide programs serving St Lawrence County

These serve every county in New York, including St Lawrence 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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