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

Is help available in Spanish in Shelby County?

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

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

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

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

The Arc of Ohio. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Family Resource Center of — Northwest Ohio Inc (937-710-4616, Sidney)
Hearing Professionals Inc (937-492-9982, SIDNEY). Hearing & speech services
Infinity Loving Heart, Llc (937-506-6337, SIDNEY). In-home support
S & H Products (937-492-3596, SIDNEY). Day program / habilitation
Samaritan Works (937-638-4545, SIDNEY). Substance-use treatment
Wilson Home Health Care (937-498-9335, SIDNEY)
S&S Medical Transport Inc. (937-538-9605, BOTKINS). Medical & accessible transport
Nutrition Services Of Shelby County (937-492-6900, SIDNEY). Home-delivered meals
Shelby County Arc Inc (SIDNEY)
Bunny'S Pharmacy, Inc (937-492-4550, SIDNEY). Medical equipment & supplies
Cary Copeland Dpm Inc (937-492-1211, SIDNEY). Medical equipment & supplies
Kroger Limited Partnership I (513-498-4116, SIDNEY). Medical equipment & supplies
Ohio Cvs Stores Llc (937-492-0700, SIDNEY). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Shelby County

These serve every county in Ohio, including Shelby 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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