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

Is help available in Spanish in Lamar County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Lamar 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
Paris Care Clinic (903-785-0078, Paris)
Pediatric Clinic of Paris (903-782-9206, Paris)
Anchored Starting Point Therapy, Pllc (903-905-0019, DEPORT). Behavioral health agency
Embark Care, Llc (903-204-4324, PARIS). In-home support
H & H Partners Inc. (903-784-3902, PARIS). In-home support
Heide Grant (903-715-8732, PARIS). Behavioral health agency
Elara Caring (903-784-8088, PARIS)
Elite Home Health (903-739-9483, PARIS)
Golden Care Home Health, Llc (903-737-6990, PARIS)
Guardian Healthcare (903-737-9865, PARIS)
Gold Standard Home Care Llc (903-213-1513, PARIS). Medical & accessible transport
Never Stop Transporting Llc (469-560-6917, PARIS). Medical & accessible transport
Golden Acres (903-739-2739, Paris)
Lamar County Human Resources Council, Inc. (903-784-2580, PARIS). Home-delivered meals
Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society (PARIS)
Advanced Hearing Center (903-739-8898, PARIS). Medical equipment & supplies
Cvs Pharmacy Inc (903-784-7434, PARIS). Medical equipment & supplies
Elj Inc (903-739-8539, PARIS). Medical equipment & supplies
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics West Inc (903-785-8922, PARIS). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Lamar County

These serve every county in Texas, including Lamar 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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