Who do I call first for disability services in Centre County, Pennsylvania?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Pennsylvania vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Centre County.

Is help available in Spanish in Centre County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Centre 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 Centre County, Pennsylvania

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Centre County, Pennsylvania. 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 Centre 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 Centre County

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

The Arc of Pennsylvania. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Cen Clear Child Services Inc — DBA CenClear (814-342-5845 x2511, Philipsburg)
McCloskey Counseling Center (814-357-2400, Milesburg)
Meadows Psychiatric Center (814-364-2161, Centre Hall)
Mount Nittany Medical Center — Behavioral Health Unit (814-231-7000 x6177, State College)
Dyslexia Reading Center Of Central Pennsylvania Inc (PINE GRV MLS)
Keystone Financial Initiative Inc (PHILIPSBURG)
Merakey Education And Autism Center (STATE COLLEGE)
Soaring Heights School (STATE COLLEGE)
Above And Beyond Speech Therapy, Llc (814-954-0288, STATE COLLEGE). Hearing & speech services
Amelia Mcginnis, Lcsw, Llc (814-883-1311, LEMONT). Behavioral health agency
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (814-867-2603, STATE COLLEGE). Behavioral health agency
Behavioral Health Integrative Care Of Pa Pc (305-542-0687, STATE COLLEGE). Adult mental-health clinic
Advantage Home Health Services Central (814-235-1011, STATE COLLEGE)
Aveanna Healthcare (814-235-9583, STATE COLLEGE)
Centre Homecare Inc (814-237-7400, STATE COLLEGE)
Ekidzcare (814-308-9510, STATE COLLEGE)
Centre Lifelink Emergency Medical Services Inc (814-237-8163, STATE COLLEGE). Medical & accessible transport
Med Connect Inc (814-360-6270, BELLEFONTE). Medical & accessible transport
Lutheran Commons At Pleasant Gap (814.359.2800, Bellefonte)
Acres Project (STATE COLLEGE)
Arc Of Centre County Inc (BOALSBURG)
Centre County Down Syndrome Society (STATE COLLEGE)
Cuba Blind Relief (MILESBURG)

Statewide programs serving Centre County

These serve every county in Pennsylvania, including Centre County.

Institute on Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Pennsylvania (800-692-7443). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council ((717) 787-6057). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
TechOWL (Technology for Our Whole Lives) ((215) 204-1356). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
PEAL Center (Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership) ((412) 281-4404). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Pennsylvania

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