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

Is help available in Spanish in Bedford County?

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

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

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Bedford 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
EHS Lynchburg (434-582-1305, Forest)
Horizon Behavioral Health — Bedford Wellness Center (540-586-5429, Bedford)
Bedford Community Dental Center (434-455-2480, Bedford)
Bedford Community Health Center (540-425-7910, Bedford)
Virginia Episcopal School (LYNCHBURG)
1st Choice Facilitator Services (434-444-3502, FOREST). In-home support
Access Family Care Of Southwest Virginia (540-915-4835, VINTON). Case management / support coordination
Advanced Family Interventions Llc (434-616-2388, FOREST). Behavioral health agency
Alisha Smith Llc (540-494-7176, VINTON). Behavioral health agency
Enhabit Home Health (Lynchburg) (434-846-3300, FOREST)
Nayar Health Care Bedford Llc (804-330-5433, BEDFORD)
Seven Hills Home Health Inc (434-847-6400, FOREST)
Bedford Memorial Hospital (540-586-8424, BEDFORD). Medical & accessible transport
Care Cruise Express Llc (434-300-8492, FOREST). Medical & accessible transport
Care Transit, Llc (434-610-9664, LYNCHBURG). Medical & accessible transport
Central Virginia Medical Transportation (434-363-1940, FOREST). Medical & accessible transport
A. Porters Haven (540-342-0131, Vinton)
Josephs Dream (540-586-0485, Bedford)
Blind Hope Foundation (MONETA)
Harmony Day Support Inc (FOREST)
Abitacare, Llc (434-363-9949, FOREST). Medical equipment & supplies
Adli Business & Professional Solutions, Inc. (540-587-4000, BEDFORD). Medical equipment & supplies
Bio-Medic Health Services (540-772-0072, MONTVALE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Bedford County

These serve every county in Virginia, including Bedford 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

Other counties in Virginia

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