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

Is help available in Spanish in Somerset County?

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

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

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

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

Community Resources for Independence - Somerset ((814) 443-3902, Somerset)
The Arc of Pennsylvania. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Bedford/Somerset DBHS — Windber Clinic/Cornerstone (814-467-4397, Windber)
DBHS of Bedford Somerset Counties (814-443-4891, Somerset)
UPMC Somerset — Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (814-443-5170 x5170, Somerset)
Highlands Health Somerset (814-443-5867, Somerset)
Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc. (814-535-2277, BERLIN). Behavioral health agency
Alternatvie Community Resource Program (814-445-1717, SOMERSET). Behavioral health agency
Area Agency On Aging Of Somerset County (814-443-2681, SOMERSET). Case management / support coordination
Bedford Somerset Developmental And Behavioral Health Services (814-443-4891, SOMERSET). Behavioral health agency
Windber Home Health Agency (814-467-3000, WINDBER)
Ats Strategic Solutions Llc (301-936-5186, DAVIDSVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Lutheran Commons/Berlin Pike ((814) 696-4556, Somerset)
Bernie Petrosky Memorial Foundation Inc (SOMERSET)
Central Orthotic & Prosthetic Co Inc (814-444-8481, SOMERSET). Prosthetics & orthotics
F B Thomas Drug Store Inc (814-634-8614, MEYERSDALE). Medical equipment & supplies
Formica Optical (814-443-6508, SOMERSET). Medical equipment & supplies
Genoa Healthcare Llc (814-701-0986, SOMERSET). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Somerset County

These serve every county in Pennsylvania, including Somerset 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

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