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

Is help available in Spanish in Monroe County?

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

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

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

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

Project SEARCH — Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (Pocono Manor). 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
KidsPeace Tobyhanna Outpatient Program — Orchard Behavioral Health (570-243-8787, Mount Pocono)
Merakey — Pocono Mountain Center (570-424-8119, Stroudsburg)
PA Treatment and Healing (PATH) — East Stroudsburg (570-517-7153, East Stroudsburg)
Redco Group Behav Health Servs for — Outpatient Stroudsburg (570-420-8070, Stroudsburg)
VHP Pediatrics - Plaza Ct. (570-476-3585, East Stroudsburg)
VHP Pediatrics - Stroud West (570-476-3585, Stroudsburg)
VHP Pediatrics - Tobyhanna (570-476-3585, Tobyhanna)
VHP Pediatrics - West End (570-476-3585, Brodheadsville)
Shawnee Academy Ltd (STROUDSBURG)
A Better Today, Inc (570-424-8280, STROUDSBURG). Behavioral health agency
A Caring Rose (570-424-5500, EAST STROUDSBURG). In-home support
Aba Therapy Services Llc (570-216-3900, POCONO SUMMIT). Behavioral health agency
Advanced Services, Inc. (570-424-7678, EAST STROUDSBURG). In-home support
Aveanna Healthcare (570-223-6543, EAST STROUDSBURG)
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (570-421-3742, TOBYHANNA)
Carepine Home Health, Llc (570-234-0931, STROUDSBURG)
Centerwell Home Health (570-424-7790, STROUDSBURG)
A Lat Logistics Llc (347-723-2644, EAST STROUDSBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Desmonds Transport Service Llc (570-982-3079, EAST STROUDSBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Pocono Cab Company Llc (570-424-2800, EAST STROUDSBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Ride4health Scranton (570-369-7235, EFFORT). Medical & accessible transport
Eagle Valley Apartments (610-439-7007 ext 254, East Stroudsburg)

Statewide programs serving Monroe County

These serve every county in Pennsylvania, including Monroe 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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