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

Is help available in Spanish in Westchester County?

Yes. This Westchester 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 Westchester 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 Westchester County, New York

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

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

Westchester Disabled on the Move ((914) 968-4717, Yonkers)
Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC) ((914) 682-3926, White Plains)
Project SEARCH — Montefiore New Rochelle (New Rochelle). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — New York Presbyterian Westchester (formerly Lawrence Hospital) (Bronxville). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — New York Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center (White Plains). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — White Plains Hospital (White Plains). 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 Westchester County
Abbott House (914-591-7300 x3100, Irvington)
Andrus (914-949-7680 x2206, White Plains)
Assoc for MI Chn of Westchester Inc — Clear View School Day Treatment Center (914-941-9513, Briarcliff Manor)
Childrens Village Inc (914-693-0600 x1257, Dobbs Ferry)
55 South Broadway (914-524-4107, Tarrytown)
Barham House (914-734-9323, Peekskill)
Edison Elementary School Based (914-939-1205, Port Chester)
Greenburgh Health Center (914-699-7200, White Plains)
Blythedale School (VALHALLA)
Cedar Knolls Academy (HAWTHORNE)
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, Inc. ((914) 937-3800, Rye Brook)
Clark Academy (DOBBS FERRY)
187 Cottage Avenue Corp (914-664-5046, MOUNT VERNON). Residential mental-health
2nd Arc Psychiatric Associates, Pllc (914-468-6084, WHITE PLAINS). Children's mental-health clinic
8 Pesach Home Care Services, Llc (914-426-2285, MAMARONECK). In-home support
A Voice For Me Llc (646-269-8723, MAMARONECK). Early intervention (birth–3)

Statewide programs serving Westchester County

These serve every county in New York, including Westchester 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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