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

Is help available in Spanish in Mercer County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — Mercer Health- Mercer County Community Hospital (Coldwater). 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
Foundations Behavioral Health Services (419-584-1000, Celina)
Breaking The Labels Adult Service Provider, Llc (567-890-2308, CELINA). Day program / habilitation
Gateway Outreach Center (419-586-4030, CELINA). Behavioral health agency
Hearing Professionals Grandlake (419-586-2478, CELINA). Hearing & speech services
Mercer County Board Of Mrdd (419-586-2369, CELINA). Case management / support coordination
Mercer Health Home Care (419-584-0143, CELINA)
Colonial Healthcare Llc (828-381-4923, ROCKFORD). Medical & accessible transport
Mercer County Council On Aging (419-586-1644, CELINA). Medical & accessible transport
Mercer Residential Services Inc. (419-586-4709, CELINA). Medical & accessible transport
Arc Of Mercer County (CELINA)
Foundations Behavorial Health Services Inc (CELINA)
Grand Lake Eyecare Llc (419-586-3151, CELINA). Medical equipment & supplies
Jtdm Family Practice Llc (419-586-5760, CELINA). Medical equipment & supplies
Kaup Pharmacy Inc (419-375-2323, FORT RECOVERY). Medical equipment & supplies
Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital (419-678-2341, COLDWATER). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Mercer County

These serve every county in Ohio, including Mercer 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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