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

Is help available in Spanish in Tompkins County?

Yes. This Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County, New York

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

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

Finger Lakes Independence Center ((607) 272-2433, Ithaca)
The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca — Behavioral Services Unit (607-274-4011, Ithaca)
Family and Childrens Service of Ithaca (607-273-7494, Ithaca)
Syracuse VAMC — Cortland Tompkins Outpatient Clinic (607-347-4101, Freeville)
George Junior Republic School (FREEVILLE)
George Junior Republic UFSD ((607) 844-6323, Freeville)
Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Boces (ITHACA)
Alcohol & Drug Council (607-274-6288, ITHACA). Case management / support coordination
Alcohol&Drugcouncil Of Tompkins Co., Inc (160-727-4628, ITHACA). Case management / support coordination
Catholic Charities Tompkins & Tioga Cty (607-272-5062, ITHACA). community habilitation · supported employment · prevocational
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (607-273-5500, ITHACA). Behavioral health agency
Vns Ithaca Tompkins Co Chha (607-273-0466, ITHACA)
Bangs Ambulance, Inc. (607-273-1161, ITHACA). Medical & accessible transport
Finger Lakes Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Co Llc (607-216-7346, ITHACA). Medical & accessible transport
Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc. (607-273-1878, ITHACA). Medical & accessible transport
Nutrition For The Elderly In Tompkins County, Inc. (607-266-9553, ITHACA). Home-delivered meals
Franziska Racker Centers Inc (ITHACA)
The William George Agency For Childrens Services Inc (FREEVILLE)
Turtle Crossing Wildlife Rehabilitation Farm (ITHACA)
Cayuga Medical Equipment, Llc (607-274-4011, ITHACA). Medical equipment & supplies
Creative Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc. (607-277-6620, ITHACA). Medical equipment & supplies
Cvs Albany Llc (607-273-3647, ITHACA). Medical equipment & supplies
Finger Lakes Healthcare Products, Inc. (607-227-3714, FREEVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Tompkins County

These serve every county in New York, including Tompkins 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

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