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

Is help available in Spanish in Scioto County?

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

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

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

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

Scioto County (Portsmouth). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Ohio. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Chillicothe VA Med Ctr — Portsmouth CBOC (740-353-3236, Portsmouth)
Hopesource (740-353-5800, Portsmouth)
Port 45 Recovery (614-826-9995, Portsmouth)
Broadway Street Clinic (740-289-2371, Portsmouth)
Compass Community Health (740-355-7102, Portsmouth)
Compass Community Health - Admin (740-354-7102, Portsmouth)
Compass Community Health - Mobile #01 (740-355-7102, Portsmouth)
A Great Work Ministries Inc (614-980-2116, PORTSMOUTH). Behavioral health agency
Advancing Abilities, Inc. (740-289-2861, LUCASVILLE). Residential care (I/DD)
Agape House Counseling Llc (740-777-6012, PORTSMOUTH). Adult mental-health clinic
Amazing Grace Behavioral Health Center Llc (740-876-8449, PORTSMOUTH). Behavioral health agency
Advantage Skilled Care, Llc (740-775-1114, PORTSMOUTH)
Alternative Nursing Care Inc (740-574-2682, WHEELERSBURG)
Blessed At Home, Llc (740-574-5667, WEST PORTSMOUTH)
Community Choice Home Care Inc (740-574-9900, WHEELERSBURG)
Able Emergency Medical Services Of Southwest Ohio, Llc (740-574-5555, WHEELERSBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Able Medical Transport Of Southern Ohio Llc (740-574-5555, WHEELERSBURG). Medical & accessible transport
American Ambulette & Ambulance Service, Inc (740-354-6169, PORTSMOUTH). Medical & accessible transport
Community Action Organization Of Scioto County, Inc. (740-354-7541, PORTSMOUTH). Medical & accessible transport
B.T. Washington Apartments ((740) 353-1808, Portsmouth)
Findlay Manor ((740)353-1050, Portsmouth)
Seton Square Portsmouth (6143895948, West Portsmouth)

Statewide programs serving Scioto County

These serve every county in Ohio, including Scioto 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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