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

Is help available in Spanish in Franklin County?

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

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

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

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

Disability Rights and Resource Center (DRRC) ((540) 482-0752, Rocky Mount)
The Arc of Virginia. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Piedmont Community Services — Franklin County Satellite Clinic (540-483-0582, Rocky Mount)
Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum (540-365-4469, Ferrum)
Lifes Academy (ROCKY MOUNT)
Agape Consultant Services Llc (540-819-8346, ROCKY MOUNT). In-home support
Core Concepts, Llc (540-243-1965, ROCKY MOUNT). Behavioral health agency
Envision Health Inc (540-238-2113, ROCKY MOUNT). Adult mental-health clinic
Family Preservation Services, Inc (540-344-7048, PENHOOK). Behavioral health agency
Carilion Home Care Franklin (540-489-6383, ROCKY MOUNT)
Remedy Home Health Corp (540-682-8782, ROCKY MOUNT)
5 Star Elite Services. Llc (540-719-1405, WIRTZ). Medical & accessible transport
Elite Transport Of Va (540-492-2349, HARDY). Medical & accessible transport
Franklin County Department Of Aging Services (540-483-9238, ROCKY MOUNT). Medical & accessible transport
Hanaa Care Llc (540-537-0566, HARDY). Medical & accessible transport
Lillies Leisure (540-482-0856, Rocky Mount)
Maynor Street Group Home (276-638-5450, Rocky Mount)
Scuffling Hill Road Group Home (540-489-1727, Rocky Mount)
West Church Street (276-632-7128, Rocky Mount)
Housing Education And Rehabilitation Of Orphans (ROCKY MOUNT)
Carilion Medical Center (540-510-6200, HARDY). Medical equipment & supplies
Franklin Respiratory And Medical Inc (540-483-3333, ROCKY MOUNT). Medical equipment & supplies
Kroger Limited Partnership I (540-721-4277, HARDY). Medical equipment & supplies
Rocky Mount Family Pharmacy (276-489-5400, ROCKY MOUNT). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Franklin County

These serve every county in Virginia, including Franklin 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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