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

Is help available in Spanish in Harris County?

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

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

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

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

Southeast Alaska IL (SAIL) - Haines (Houston)
Project SEARCH — Houston Dow Center (Houston). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Texas Children's Health Plan (Bellaire). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Texas. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Ben Taub Hospital — Behavioral Health (713-873-5130, Houston)
Center for Discovery — Houston (866-824-0109, Cypress)
Center for Success and Independence (713-426-4545, Houston)
Eddins Counseling Group (832-559-2622, Houston)
Admin - Westwood (713-771-2292, Houston)
Administrative Offices (346-426-0691, Bellaire)
Airline Women and Children's Health Center (713-695-4013, Houston)
Asian American Health Coalition of the Greater Houston Area (713-773-0803, Houston)
Alicias Voice Autism Advocacy (HOUSTON)
Avondale House (HOUSTON)
Bendwood School (HOUSTON)
Beyond Labels Inc (SPRING)
/Adl Adult Day Center Llc (713-298-5098, HOUSTON). Adult day program
0-Hassle Personal Care Services Llc (281-888-7542, HOUSTON). In-home support
1 Able Blue Group Llc (347-894-6788, HOUSTON). Day program / habilitation
1 Call Away Home Health Care Llc (832-884-8893, HOUSTON). In-home support
1 Stop Health Care Services Llc (713-554-0806, HOUSTON)
1st Accurate Home Health Service (713-681-3500, HOUSTON)
1st Genesis Home Health Services (713-937-7468, HOUSTON)
A & A Home Health Services Inc (713-783-8803, HOUSTON)

Statewide programs serving Harris County

These serve every county in Texas, including Harris 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

Other counties in Texas

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