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

Is help available in Spanish in Roanoke City?

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

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

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

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

Blue Ridge Independent Living Center (BRILC) ((540) 342-1231, Roanoke)
Project SEARCH — Carilion Clinic (Roanoke). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Virginia. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (540-266-9200, Roanoke)
EHS Roanoke/Corporate (540-339-9195, Roanoke)
Family Service of Roanoke Valley (540-795-4670, Roanoke)
Kuumba Community Health and Wellness Center, Inc. d/b/a New Horizons Healthcare (540-362-1788, Roanoke)
New Horizons Dental Care, Williamson (540-362-0360, Roanoke)
New Horizons Healthcare, Administration Annex (540-362-0360, Roanoke)
A New Inspiration (336-722-2130, ROANOKE). Behavioral health agency
A Path Forward Behavioral Health, Llc. (336-986-4276, ROANOKE). Behavioral health agency
A Pathway 2 Healing, Llc (920-559-8512, ROANOKE). Behavioral health agency
Accordius Health At Roanoke Llc (540-345-8139, ROANOKE). Respite care
Carilion Home Care Services - Roanoke (540-633-9314, ROANOKE)
Good Samaritan Hospice Inc (540-776-0198, ROANOKE)
81 Transportation Llc (540-855-0392, ROANOKE). Medical & accessible transport
Alex Care Llc (434-219-9541, ROANOKE). Medical & accessible transport
Desta Transportation (240-703-6888, ROANOKE). Medical & accessible transport
Dorcus Home, Llc (804-832-6360, ROANOKE). Medical & accessible transport
Christian Village of Western Virginia (540-342-5232, Roanoke)
Blue Ridge Independent Living Center Inc (ROANOKE)
Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Services Center Inc (ROANOKE)
Down Syndrome Association Of Roanoke (ROANOKE)
The Roanoke Valley Fund For Deaf Children Corporation (ROANOKE)

Statewide programs serving Roanoke City

These serve every county in Virginia, including Roanoke 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

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