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

Is help available in Spanish in Yates County?

Yes. This Yates 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 Yates 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 Yates County, New York

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

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

The Arc of New York. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Elmira Psychiatric Center — Wayne Finger Lakes Day Treatment (585-289-6292, Rushville)
Soldiers/Sailors Memorial Hospital — John D Kelly Behav Health Center (315-531-2601, Penn Yan)
Dundee Dental Center (315-243-7080, Dundee)
Finger Lakes Migrant Health Project (315-531-9102, Penn Yan)
Keuka College Family Planning (315-536-2752, Keuka Park)
Marcus Whitman Middle/High School (585-287-8844, Rushville)
Finger Lakes Ddso Yates (518-402-4333, PENN YAN). Developmental disabilities clinic
Yates County Chapter Nysarc, Inc (315-536-7447, PENN YAN). Early intervention (birth–3)
Yates County Public Health (315-536-5160, PENN YAN). Early intervention (birth–3)
Keuka Taxi Llc (607-275-7728, PENN YAN). Medical & accessible transport
Penn Yan Group Home (315 531 8370, Penn Yan)
St. Marks Terrace Dundee (607-2435377, Dundee)
Buffalo Wheelchair, Inc. (315-531-1560, PENN YAN). Medical equipment & supplies
Cvs Albany, L.L.C. (315-536-3811, PENN YAN). Medical equipment & supplies
Rite Aid Of New York Inc (315-536-2446, PENN YAN). Medical equipment & supplies
Walgreen Co (315-536-1401, PENN YAN). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Yates County

These serve every county in New York, including Yates 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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