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

Is help available in Spanish in Delaware County?

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

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

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

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

Easterseals Southeastern Pennsylvania, Media (Media). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Pennsylvania. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Main Line PA
Bryn Mawr Hospital — Behavioral Health (888-227-3898, Bryn Mawr)
CareLink Community Support Services — Torrey House (610-527-7131 x1, Haverford)
Family and Community Service of — Delaware County (610-566-7540, Media)
Horizon House Inc — Delaware County (215-386-3838, Swarthmore)
ChesPenn Center for Family Health at Eastside (610-872-6131, Chester)
ChesPenn Center for Family Health at Upper Darby (610-352-6585, Upper Darby)
Chespenn Health Services (610-485-3800, Crum Lynne)
Fairmount Primary Care Center at Sharon Hill-Delaware County (215-235-9600, Sharon Hill)
Benchmark School (MEDIA)
Child Guidance Elementary Ed (HAVERTOWN)
Child Guidance Elementary School (HAVERTOWN)
Davidson School (ELWYN)
1st Alliance Support Coordination (610-803-2907, LANSDOWNE). Case management / support coordination
2020 Home Care Services Llc (484-494-6255, COLLINGDALE). In-home support
4ever Evan & Ava Homecare Llc (267-928-9883, UPPER DARBY). In-home support
A & G Home Care Llc (610-304-2550, YEADON). In-home support
A&E Home Care Llc (570-401-2681, MORTON)
Abundant Care, Llc (610-572-2226, NORWOOD)
Accucare Home Nursing Inc (610-353-7360, BROOMALL)
Advanced Health And Human Services (610-803-8128, PROSPECT PARK)
Alternative Transport Llc (610-583-5064, PROSPECT PARK). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Delaware County

These serve every county in Pennsylvania, including Delaware 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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