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

Is help available in Spanish in Erie County?

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

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

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

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

Community Resources for Independence (CRI) ((814) 838-7222, Erie)
Voices for Independence ((814) 874-0064, Erie)
Project SEARCH — UPMC Hamot (Erie). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Pennsylvania. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Erie County PA
Achievement Center of LECOM Health (814-459-2755, Erie)
Catholic Charities Counseling and — Adoption Services (814-456-2091, Erie)
Counseling Services Center Inc (814-664-7761, Corry)
Millcreek Community Hospital — Behavioral Health (814-868-8242, Erie)
CHN Girard SBHC (814-774-3155, Girard)
Community Health Net Dental (814-456-8548, Erie)
Daniel S. Snow, M.D. Health Center (814-455-7222, Erie)
Harborcreek Health Center (814-454-4530, Erie)
Barber National Institute (ERIE)
Community Country Day School (ERIE)
Divittorio Center For Autism (CORRY)
Mission Empower (ERIE)
A Bridge To Independence (814-874-3483, ERIE). Case management / support coordination
Abantu Group Pa Llc (732-917-5723, ERIE). Day program / habilitation
Affinity Family Support Services Pc (814-835-1700, ERIE). Behavioral health agency
Align Mind Therapy Services, Llc (267-417-6023, ERIE). Adult mental-health clinic
Aveanna Healthcare (814-459-4849, ERIE)
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (814-835-2400, ERIE)
Caregivers Health Services (814-838-8696, ERIE)

Statewide programs serving Erie County

These serve every county in Pennsylvania, including Erie 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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