Who do I call first for disability services in Sumner County, Tennessee?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Tennessee vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Sumner County.

Is help available in Spanish in Sumner County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Sumner 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 Sumner County, Tennessee

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Sumner County, Tennessee. 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 Sumner 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 Sumner County

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

Project SEARCH — Welch College (Gallatin). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Tennessee. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Camelot Care Centers — Hendersonville (615-448-6799, Hendersonville)
Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System — Cumberland Mental Health Services (615-452-1354, Gallatin)
HOPE Family Health - Gallatin SRMC (615-644-2000, Gallatin)
HOPE Family Health - Westmoreland (615-644-2000, Westmoreland)
HOPE Family Health - Westside (615-644-2000, Westmoreland)
HOPE Mobile One (615-644-2000, Westmoreland)
180 R.E.D., Llc (931-220-1384, HENDERSONVILLE). Behavioral health agency
21st Century Day Services, Inc (615-452-9766, GALLATIN). Adult day program
21st Century Living Services, Inc (615-452-9766, GALLATIN). Group home / residential (I/DD)
21st Century Rehabilitation Services (615-452-9766, GALLATIN). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Highpoint Homecare (615-328-5515, GALLATIN)
Al'S Tender Touch Llc (615-593-8105, GALLATIN). Medical & accessible transport
Community Transit Llc (615-537-1605, HENDERSONVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Enterprise Transport (615-512-6936, GALLATIN). Medical & accessible transport
Horizon Transportation Llc (615-878-3302, HENDERSONVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Christian Manor Ii ((615) 824-9265, Hendersonville)
Crestwood Towers (615-451-9008, Gallatin)
McKendree Lambuth at Gallatin (615-230-2267, Gallatin)
The Manor ((615) 452-9363, Gallatin)
Jtw Stratcom Group Llc (615-583-1404, HENDERSONVILLE). Home-delivered meals
Special Needs Sports Foundation Inc (HENDERSONVLLE)
Sumner County Special Needs Collaborative (COTTONTOWN)

Statewide programs serving Sumner County

These serve every county in Tennessee, including Sumner County.

University of Tennessee Center on Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Tennessee (800-342-1660). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities ((615) 532-6615). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Tennessee Technology Access Program ((615) 313-5183). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Support & Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) (423-639-0125). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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