Who do I call first for disability services in Cooke County, Texas?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Cooke County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Cooke 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 Cooke County, Texas

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Cooke County, Texas. 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 Cooke 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 Cooke County

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

The Arc of Texas. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Texoma Community Center — Cooke County Mental Health Center (940-612-1389, Gainesville)
Adsum Counseling, Llc (469-554-8243, GAINESVILLE). Children's mental-health clinic
Careaxis Llc (978-483-7968, GAINESVILLE). In-home support
Cornerstone Caregiving West Llc (940-291-8434, GAINESVILLE). In-home support
Hh4u Llc (940-736-8904, LAKE KIOWA). In-home support
Choice Health At Home (903-352-3561, GAINESVILLE)
Ntmc Home Health (940-668-2094, GAINSVILLE)
Absolute Urgent Care Inc (940-301-5000, GAINESVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Alliance Orthotics And Prosthetics, L.L.C. (940-668-1118, GAINESVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Axxess Medical Llc (903-744-9053, GAINESVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Cvs Pharmacy Inc (940-665-0314, GAINESVILLE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Cooke County

These serve every county in Texas, including Cooke County.

Center on Disability and Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Texas Center for Disability Studies. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Texas (800-252-9108). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities ((512) 437-5432). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Texas Technology Access Program ((512) 232-0761). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Partners Resource Network ((800) 866-4726). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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