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

Is help available in Spanish in Lucas County?

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

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

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

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

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo ((419) 885-5733, Sylvania)
The Arc of Ohio. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Anchor Addiction/Wellness Center (567-742-7200, Toledo)
Arrowhead Behavioral Health (419-891-9333, Maumee)
Beyond Healthcare (419-309-3991, Toledo)
Blackmon Alternate Learning Center (419-693-1520, Oregon)
Bowsher Health Center (419-221-3072, Toledo)
Bulldog Health Center (419-221-3072, Toledo)
Central (419-841-7701, Toledo)
Compassion Health Toledo - Broadway (567-661-0565, Toledo)
Anne Grady Day Program (HOLLAND)
Autism Model Community School (TOLEDO)
Autism Model School (Toledo)
Discovery Academy (TOLEDO)
181 Enterprise Llc (567-318-5005, TOLEDO). In-home support
2018 Life Changers Llc (832-683-1260, TOLEDO). Behavioral health agency
A Better Life 2 Embrace Llc (A.B.L.E.) Llc (567-395-5711, TOLEDO). Behavioral health agency
A Better Solution Homecare Llc (419-509-8513, TOLEDO). Respite care
Abc Health Care Inc (419-893-9700, MAUMEE)
Alpine Home Health (419-472-5350, TOLEDO)
Americare Home Health Of Defiance (800-372-3905, TOLEDO)
Arista Home Care Solutions (419-754-1897, TOLEDO)
4 All Rides Llc (567-228-2828, TOLEDO). Medical & accessible transport
A Queen Empowering Queenz Inc (567-312-2260, TOLEDO). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Lucas County

These serve every county in Ohio, including Lucas 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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