Who do I call first for disability services in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth City.

Is help available in Spanish in Portsmouth City?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth City, Virginia

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

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Portsmouth 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
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center (757-393-0061, Portsmouth)
Portsmouth Behavioral Healthcare Servs (757-393-8618, Portsmouth)
Barbara L. Willis Wellness Center (757-393-6363, Portsmouth)
Healthy Smiles Dental Van #1 (757-393-6363, Portsmouth)
Healthy Smiles Dental Van #2 (757-393-6363, Portsmouth)
Mobile Medical Van (757-398-2749, Portsmouth)
The Arkk Group Foundation Inc (PORTSMOUTH)
1 Accord Behavioral Health Services, Llc (757-582-8886, PORTSMOUTH). Behavioral health agency
1824 Home Health Care Inc (757-707-4814, PORTSMOUTH). Respite care
2caring Llc (757-392-6991, PORTSMOUTH). In-home support
3 J'S Of Joy Llc (757-452-8009, PORTSMOUTH). Day program / habilitation
Commonwealth Home Care (757-937-8600, PORTSMOUTH)
Edmarc Hospice For Children (757-967-9251, PORTSMOUTH)
Morrison Home Health Agency (757-393-1300, PORTSMOUTH)
164 Transportation Llc (757-449-3837, PORTSMOUTH). Medical & accessible transport
A Little Bit Of Hope Transport Llc (757-636-9860, PORTSMOUTH). Medical & accessible transport
Ashore Health Care (757-279-7123, PORTSMOUTH). Medical & accessible transport
Bayside Medical Services (757-504-8794, PORTSMOUTH). Medical & accessible transport
Peake Lane Group Home (757-638-4646, Portsmouth)
Ross Court Group Home (757-468-7000, Portsmouth)
Southampton Arch Group Home (757-483-1158, Portsmouth)
Woodland Street (757-468-7000, Portsmouth)
Childs Foundation (757-538-7900, PORTSMOUTH). Meal program

Statewide programs serving Portsmouth City

These serve every county in Virginia, including Portsmouth 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

Other counties in Virginia

Browse every county from the Virginia disability resources portal, choose a different state on the state portals index, or read more about PathAble AI.