Disability Services in Athens County, Ohio
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Athens County, Ohio. 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 Athens 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 Athens County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Athens County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- Project SEARCH — OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital (Athens). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
- The Arc of Ohio. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Chillicothe VA Med Ctr — Athens CBOC (740-592-7220, The Plains)
- Hopewell Health Centers Inc (740-592-3091, Athens)
- Appalachian Family Life Center (740-249-4318, The Plains)
- Athens High School Behavioral Health Clinic (740-856-9838, The Plains)
- Athens Middle School Based Behavioral Health Clinic (740-541-4135, Athens)
- Coolville Elementary School Behavioral Health Clinic (740-856-9668, Coolville)
- Affect Therapeutics, Inc. (845-769-8758, ATHENS). Adult mental-health clinic
- Amesville Counseling Center Llc (740-448-2228, AMESVILLE). Behavioral health agency
- Anew Behavioral Health, Llc (866-534-2639, ATHENS). Behavioral health agency
- Athens County Board Of Developmental Disabilities (740-594-3539, ATHENS). Case management / support coordination
- Generations Home Health Care Solutions Llc (740-415-1986, COOLVILLE)
- Ohiohealth Home Health With Compassus (740-331-7040, ATHENS)
- Athens Go To Cab (740-331-1718, ATHENS). Medical & accessible transport
- Daybreak Transportation Services, Llc (740-415-1138, COOLVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
- Deputys Transportation, Llc (740-856-0171, THE PLAINS). Medical & accessible transport
- Patient Care Ohio Llc (740-438-1098, GLOUSTER). Medical & accessible transport
- Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Agency (740-767-4500, GLOUSTER). Meal program
- Wild At Hart Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc (STEWART)
- Family Oxygen And Medical Equipment Inc (740-594-7000, ATHENS). Medical equipment & supplies
- Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. (740-593-6649, ATHENS). Medical equipment & supplies
- Ohio Cvs Stores Llc (740-593-8501, ATHENS). Medical equipment & supplies
- Ohio State Optical Co (740-592-4439, ATHENS). Prosthetics & orthotics
Statewide programs serving Athens County
These serve every county in Ohio, including Athens County.
- The Ohio State University Nisonger Center. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Rights Ohio (800-282-9181). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council ((614) 466-5205). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Assistive Technology of Ohio ((614) 292-7721). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) (844-382-5452). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Ohio
- Auglaize County
- Ashtabula County
- Belmont County
- Ashland County
- Clinton County
- Fairfield County
- Hancock County
- Jefferson County
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