Disability Services in Forest County, Pennsylvania
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Forest 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
- Abraxas 1 — Male Drug and Alcohol Trt Program (814-927-6615, Marienville)
- Cornell Abraxas Group Llc (814-566-6656, MARIENVILLE). Substance-use treatment
Statewide programs serving Forest County
These serve every county in Pennsylvania, including Forest 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
- Franklin County
- Fayette County
- Fulton County
- Erie County
- Juniata County
- Lycoming County
- Northampton County
- Snyder County
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