Who do I call first for disability services in Albemarle County, Virginia?

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

Is help available in Spanish in Albemarle County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Albemarle 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 Albemarle County, Virginia

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Albemarle County, Virginia. 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 Albemarle 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 Albemarle County

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

Independence Resource Center (IRC) ((434) 971-9629, Charlottesville)
The Arc of Virginia. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Blue Ridge Charlottesville
Empowering Families Program (434-971-8454, Charlottesville)
Health Connect America (434-326-1200, Charlottesville)
Region Ten Community Services Board — Dual Recovery Center (434-970-1451, Charlottesville)
CVHS Charlottesville (434-227-5624, Charlottesville)
CVHS Peterson (434-979-0366, Charlottesville)
CVHS Southern Albemarle (434-286-3602, Esmont)
Albemarle Christian Teaching Support Inc (CHARLOTTESVLE)
Keys Academy Charlottesville (CHARLOTTESVILLE)
Little Keswick School (KESWICK)
Piedmont Reg Ed/Ivy Creek (Charlottesville)
Aids/Hiv Services Group Inc. (434-979-7714, CHARLOTTESVILLE). Behavioral health agency
Angela L. Nemecek-Haag, Lcsw (434-466-7417, CHARLOTTESVILLE). Adult mental-health clinic
Asilinge, Llc (434-979-4663, CHARLOTTESVILLE). In-home support
Autism Sanctuary, Inc. (434-989-0581, CHARLOTTESVILLE). Behavioral health agency
Continuum Home Health Care (434-984-2273, CHARLOTTESVILLE)
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville (434-295-5501, CHARLOTTESVILLE)
Sentara Home Care Services (434-654-2900, CHARLOTTESVILLE)
Anam Care Llc (434-409-0580, CHARLOTTESVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Angelcare Llc (434-282-5255, CHARLOTTESVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Astra Care Llc (434-217-0009, CHARLOTTESVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
C'Ville Premier Transportation Llc (434-333-0333, CHARLOTTESVILLE). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Albemarle County

These serve every county in Virginia, including Albemarle County.

Partnership for People with Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
disAbility Law Center of Virginia (800-552-3962). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities ((804) 786-0016). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Virginia Assistive Technology System ((804) 662-9990). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) (703-923-0010). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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