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

Is help available in Spanish in Lorain County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — Mercy Health Lorain Hospital (Lorain). 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
NAMI Lorain County
Allied Behavioral Health Services (440-282-1383, Lorain)
Applegate Recovery (440-406-3082, Elyria)
Applewood Centers Inc — Lorain County Clinical Office (440-462-1330, Lorain)
Bellefaire Jewish Childrens Bureau (440-324-5701, Lorain)
LCHD North Ridgeville (440-240-1655, North Ridgeville)
LCHD-Middle Ave (440-240-1655, Elyria)
Lorain County Health & Dentistry (440-240-1655, Lorain)
Lorain County Health and Dentistry (440-240-1655, Lorain)
224 Homecare (440-522-4698, LORAIN). Respite care
24 Hrs Of Luvv, Llc (440-597-8150, LORAIN). In-home support
A1 Homecare Llc (412-500-4120, LORAIN). In-home support
Adaptive Resilience Counseling And Consultation (216-438-0857, GRAFTON). Behavioral health agency
Abc Of Greater Cleveland, Inc (440-791-7177, GRAFTON)
Ejq Home Health Care Inc (440-323-7004, ELYRIA)
Luxe Home Health Care Llc (440-388-3925, AVON)
Mercy Health-Home Care, Lorain County (440-960-4545, LORAIN)
Apexx Universal Care Llc (440-890-2295, AVON LAKE). Medical & accessible transport
Artaka Transport (440-506-5477, AVON LAKE). Medical & accessible transport
Blissful Living Home Care (612-357-6363, LORAIN). Medical & accessible transport
Call A Ride Llc (440-242-0626, LORAIN). Medical & accessible transport
Mah Avon (440-930-2420, Avon Lake)

Statewide programs serving Lorain County

These serve every county in Ohio, including Lorain 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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