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

Is help available in Spanish in Marion County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — OhioHealth Marion General Hospital (Marion). 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
Day One Integrative Services LLC (740-914-5000, Marion)
Marion Area Counseling Center (740-387-5210, Marion)
Marion General Hospital — Mental Health Unit (740-383-8540, Marion)
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital — Partial Hospitalization Program (740-383-8486, Marion)
Center Street Community Clinic, Inc. (740-751-6380, Marion)
Center Street Community Health Center (740-751-6614, Marion)
Community Counseling and Wellness Centers-Marion (740-387-5210, Marion)
Balanced Being Psychiatry, Llc (614-591-8516, MARION). Adult mental-health clinic
Care Star (740-383-5897, MARION). Residential care (I/DD)
Central Ohio Group Homes, Inc. (740-389-9711, CALEDONIA). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Cornerstone Caregiving East Llc (740-736-2325, MARION). In-home support
Comfort Care Transport Llc (740-251-3133, MARION). Medical & accessible transport
First Choice Medical Transportation Services (740-244-6183, MARION). Medical & accessible transport
Grace Point Services Llc (740-751-8553, MARION). Medical & accessible transport
Hope For All Transport Llc (740-223-8203, NEW BLOOMINGTON). Medical & accessible transport
Chadwick Place Ii (740-725-9303, Marion)
Chadwick Place Iii (740-725-9303, Marion)
Marion Place I (740-725-9303, Marion)
Monarch Place Apartments ((740) 387-5210, Marion)
Ohio Heartland Community Actiom Commission (740-387-1039, MARION). Home-delivered meals
American Homepatient, Inc. (740-382-3050, MARION). Medical equipment & supplies
American Orthopedics Inc (740-375-9100, MARION). Prosthetics & orthotics

Statewide programs serving Marion County

These serve every county in Ohio, including Marion 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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