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

Is help available in Spanish in Licking County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — Licking Memorial Health Systems (Newark). 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
Behavioral Healthcare Partners of — Central Ohio Inc (740-522-8477, Newark)
Mid Ohio Psychological Services (740-687-0042, Newark)
National Youth Advocate Program Inc (740-349-7511, Newark)
Shepherd Hill (220-564-4325, Newark)
Lower Lights Health Newark (614-274-1455, Newark)
Excel Academy Inc (NEWARK)
My Place To Be (NEWARK)
The Learning Spectrum Ltd - Johnstown (JOHNSTOWN)
Bebout Services, Llc (740-624-3210, NEWARK). In-home support
Birch Wellness Group Llc (614-924-7412, GRANVILLE). Children's mental-health clinic
Blue Horizon Consulting, Llc (614-937-0371, GRANVILLE). Behavioral health agency
Brighthands Homecare Services Llc (614-632-1615, PATASKALA). Respite care
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc (740-527-9336, HEBRON)
Premier Home Health Llc (740-403-6806, NEWARK)
Vision Home Health Care Llc (614-338-8100, PATASKALA)
Center For Disability Services (740-344-2995, HEATH). Medical & accessible transport
Central Ohio Transportation Services Inc (614-735-8803, ETNA). Medical & accessible transport
Envoy Transit Llc (617-785-7454, PATASKALA). Medical & accessible transport
Gurkha Transportation Services Llc (614-715-1478, ETNA). Medical & accessible transport
Candlewick Commons ((740) 349-0636, Newark)
Licking Arc Apartments ((740) 522-8525, Heath)
Oak Hill Manor ((740) 892-2353, Utica)

Statewide programs serving Licking County

These serve every county in Ohio, including Licking 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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