Who do I call first for disability services in Brown County, Ohio?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Ohio vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Brown County.

Is help available in Spanish in Brown County?

Yes. This Brown County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Ohio agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Brown 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 Brown County, Ohio

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

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

The Arc of Ohio. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Brown County Ohio
Child Focus Inc — Brown County Office (937-444-1613, Mount Orab)
Georgetown Behavioral Hospital (937-483-4933, Georgetown)
Talbert House — Brown County Recovery Services (937-378-4811, Georgetown)
VA Brown County (937-378-3413, Georgetown)
HealthSource Georgetown (937-378-6387, Georgetown)
HealthSource Mt. Orab (937-444-2514, Mount Orab)
HealthSource Western Brown (937-444-2528, Mount Orab)
Ripley School-based Health Center (606-202-7360, Ripley)
Brown County Board Of Mental Retardation And Developmental Disabilitie (937-378-4891, GEORGETOWN). Developmental disabilities clinic
Brown County Board Of Mrdd (937-378-4891, GEORGETOWN). Day program / habilitation
Bwaps Foundation (513-900-0005, SARDINIA). Day program / habilitation
Emily Souder, Therapist, Llc (513-399-7238, GEORGETOWN). Adult mental-health clinic
Ohio Valley Manor Home Health (937-392-0457, RIPLEY)
Senior Homecare Unlimited Llc (937-444-6100, MOUNT ORAB)
Brown County Apartments (937-378-6041, Georgetown)
Lafayette Place Apartments (937-378-6041, Fayetteville)
Montgomery Manor (937-378-6041, Sardinia)
Victoria Manor Apartments (937-378-6041, Georgetown)
Adams Brown Counties Economic Opportunities Inc. (937-378-6041, GEORGETOWN). Home-delivered meals
Anderson Hills Eye (937-378-0031, GEORGETOWN). Medical equipment & supplies
Eastgate Physical Therapy Limited Partnership (937-444-2933, MOUNT ORAB). Medical equipment & supplies
Genesis Respiratory Services Inc (937-378-4499, GEORGETOWN). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Brown County

These serve every county in Ohio, including Brown 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

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