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

Is help available in Spanish in York County?

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

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

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

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

Center for Independent Living Opportunities ((717) 849-0991, York)
Project SEARCH — WellSpan Health/York Hospital (York). 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
ANGEL Center PRTF — Residential Treatment Facility (717-755-1033 x1302, York)
Catholic Charities — York Counseling Office (717-845-2696, York)
Childrens Home of York/Bridges (717-718-1890, York)
Commonwealth Clinical Group (717-747-3158, York)
Family First Health Corporation (717-846-1995, York)
Family First Health Dental Center at Springwood Road (717-851-2655, York)
Hannah Penn Center (717-843-5174, York)
Hanover Center (717-632-9052, Hanover)
New Story (NEW CUMBERLAND)
Soaring Heights School York (MOUNT WOLF)
A Better You Counseling & Wellness, Llc. (717-219-3659, HANOVER). Behavioral health agency
A Helping Hand Home Care Services, Llc (717-698-8258, HANOVER). In-home support
A Life To Live Home Care Llc (717-727-0431, YORK). In-home support
Able-Services, Inc. (717-384-6130, YORK). Day program / habilitation
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (717-885-9525, YORK)
Comforcare Home Care - York (717-718-9393, YORK)
Enhabit Home Health (717-767-8772, YORK)
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc (717-781-8655, YORK)
A&W Medical Logistics Llc (470-920-0119, YORK). Medical & accessible transport
Accessible Care Transport, Inc. (717-524-6713, SPRING GROVE). Medical & accessible transport
Armar, Inc. (717-848-4740, YORK). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving York County

These serve every county in Pennsylvania, including York 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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