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

Is help available in Spanish in Defiance County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Defiance 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
Harbor (419-782-4196, Defiance)
ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital — Coping Center (419-783-6957, Defiance)
Recovery Services (419-782-9920 x117, Defiance)
Defiance Community Health Center (567-239-4562, Defiance)
2daughters, Llc (419-393-4702, DEFIANCE). In-home support
Defiance County Board Of Dd (419-782-6621, DEFIANCE). Case management / support coordination
Legends Recovery Center Of Defiance (718-954-5653, DEFIANCE). Substance-use treatment
Maumee Valley Guidance Center (419-782-8856, DEFIANCE). Children's mental-health clinic
Bryans Medical Transport, Llc (419-980-6813, DEFIANCE). Medical & accessible transport
K&P Medical Transport Ltd. (419-785-3246, DEFIANCE). Medical & accessible transport
New Home Development (419-519-3075, Defiance)
Northwest Ohio Affordable Housing Inc (DEFIANCE)
Fauster Cameron Inc., Dba Defiance Clinic (419-784-1414, DEFIANCE). Medical equipment & supplies
Genoa Healthcare Llc (714-825-3780, DEFIANCE). Medical equipment & supplies
Hicksville Pharmacy & Home Medical Inc (419-542-6218, HICKSVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Kroger Limited Partnership I (419-782-8079, DEFIANCE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Defiance County

These serve every county in Ohio, including Defiance 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

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