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

Is help available in Spanish in Lake County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Lake 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 Lake County, OH
Advanced Psychotherapy Services (440-944-6565, Wickliffe)
Crossroads Health — Willoughby (440-497-1977, Eastlake)
Ohio Guidestone (440-234-2006, Painesville)
Signature Health (440-578-8200 x10170, Painesville)
Crossroads Health Mentor Avenue (440-255-1700, Mentor)
Signature Health - Wickliffe (440-578-8200, Wickliffe)
Signature Health Central Fill Pharmacy and Lab (440-578-8200, Painesville)
Signature Health Kirtland Administration (440-578-8200, Willoughby)
Bais Yaakov Of Cleveland (WICKLIFFE)
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) (Mentor)
Re-Education Services (MENTOR)
A Caring Embrace (440-730-4188, EASTLAKE). Day program / habilitation
A Commitment To Love You Inc. (440-799-7559, WICKLIFFE). Case management / support coordination
A Ne Oh Caregiving Llc (216-677-5957, WILLOUGHBY). In-home support
A Safe Place Mental Health Counseling Services (440-516-0281, WILLOUGHBY). Behavioral health agency
Caretenders (440-428-0341, MADISON)
Elara Caring (330-864-5714, MENTOR)
First Choice Home Care Of Lake County (440-350-2419, CONCORD TOWNSHIP)
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc (440-352-0137, MENTOR)
Aleko Corporation (216-803-8282, WILLOUGHBY HILLS). Medical & accessible transport
All Avenues Transportation (216-647-3751, CONCORD TOWNSHIP). Medical & accessible transport
Almazmedicaltransportation (216-253-4638, WICKLIFFE). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Lake County

These serve every county in Ohio, including Lake 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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