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

Is help available in Spanish in Amherst County?

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

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

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

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

The Arc of Virginia. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Amherst County Community Health Center (434-929-1400, Madison Heights)
Blue Ridge Medical Center--Amherst (434-263-4000, Amherst)
Johnson Health Center Administration (434-455-2480, Madison Heights)
Johnson Health Center Administration and Facilities (434-929-1400, Madison Heights)
Central Va. Training Ctr. (Madison Heights)
Logan Lee Music Garden Memorial Fund (MADISON HTS)
Access Family Care Services Of Central Virginia, Llc (434-465-8743, AMHERST). Case management / support coordination
Amherst County Public Schools (434-946-9340, AMHERST). Case management / support coordination
Blackberry Ridge, Llc (434-946-7070, AMHERST). Substance-use treatment
Centra Health Inc (434-947-3777, MADISON HEIGHTS). Youth residential (behavioral)
Alston Transportation (434-477-4765, MADISON HEIGHTS). Medical & accessible transport
Amherst Group Home (434-847-9059, Madison Heights)
Youth For Truth Developmental Center (MADISON HTS)
Eckerd Corporation (434-929-0177, MADISON HEIGHTS). Medical equipment & supplies
Global Care Inc Llc (434-616-0971, MADISON HEIGHTS). Medical equipment & supplies
Independant Life Styles (434-846-7510, MADISON HEIGHTS). Medical equipment & supplies
Sunrise Adult Day Care Center (434-847-6630, MADISON HEIGHTS). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Amherst County

These serve every county in Virginia, including Amherst 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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