Who do I call first for disability services in Bristol City, 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 Bristol City.

Is help available in Spanish in Bristol City?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Bristol City?

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 Bristol City, Virginia

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Bristol City, 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 Bristol City

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 Bristol City

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Bristol City. 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
Ballad Hlth Bristol Reg Med Ctr — Ridgeview Pavilion (423-844-6012, Bristol)
Care Clinic (844-782-6963, Bristol)
East Tennessee Recovery (276-644-9899, Bristol)
Highlands Community Services Board — Childrens Services (276-645-4700, Bristol)
Bristol Community Health Center (276-669-5179, Bristol)
Van Pelt Elementary School (276-496-4492, Bristol)
VIrginia High School (276-496-4492, Bristol)
Foundation For Educational And Developmental Opportunity Inc (BRISTOL)
Minnick School - Bristol (BRISTOL)
Morrison School (BRISTOL)
Bristol Regional Speech & Hearing Center (276-669-6331, BRISTOL). Hearing & speech services
Fairview Housing Management Corp (276-821-8030, BRISTOL). Behavioral health agency
Frontier Health (276-466-2286, BRISTOL). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Grace In-Home Care Llc (276-644-9699, BRISTOL). In-home support
Centerwell Home Health (276-285-6020, BRISTOL)
Advanced Medical Devices, Llc (276-642-0469, BRISTOL). Medical equipment & supplies
American Medical Devices, Inc. (276-642-0463, BRISTOL). Medical equipment & supplies
Betsy A Rose (276-466-8119, BRISTOL). Medical equipment & supplies
K Va T Food Stores Inc (276-645-0044, BRISTOL). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Bristol City

These serve every county in Virginia, including Bristol City.

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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