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

Is help available in Spanish in Orange County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Orange 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
Spindletop Center — Orange Outpatient Clinic (409-839-3856, Orange)
Gulf Coast Health Center Inc. Orange (409-983-1161, Orange)
Triangle Area Network - Orange (409-920-4223, Orange)
Eviv Charitable Foundation (ORANGE)
Ascend Community Group (409-659-1656, ORANGE). Behavioral health agency
Dorolee, Inc. Dba Brown Hearing Centers (140-988-3301, ORANGE). Hearing & speech services
East Texas Community Services For The Developmentally Disabled, Inc. (409-886-5950, ORANGE). Residential care (I/DD)
Educare Community Living Corporation - Texas (409-882-9442, ORANGE). Residential care (I/DD)
At Home With Blue Bonnet Home Health (888-370-8884, BRIDGE CITY)
Prescribed Home Health Inc (409-670-0026, ORANGE)
Sabine Neches Home Health (409-735-3757, BRIDGE CITY)
South West Texas Home Health Inc (409-735-6100, BRIDGE CITY)
Stonewood Transport Services, Inc. (337-802-2419, ORANGE). Medical & accessible transport
Thrive Residential Homes Llc (832-526-4571, ORANGE). Medical & accessible transport
Putnam Place (409-883-9721, Orange)
Orange Community Action Association (409-886-2186, ORANGE). Home-delivered meals
Garlyn Place (VIDOR)
American Eagle Medical Supply (409-769-3897, VIDOR). Medical equipment & supplies
Freestyle (409-883-3733, WEST ORANGE). Prosthetics & orthotics
George Silver, Dpm, Pa (409-882-9400, ORANGE). Medical equipment & supplies
Haney & Haney Llc (409-769-2406, VIDOR). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Orange County

These serve every county in Texas, including Orange 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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