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

Is help available in Spanish in Wise County?

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

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

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

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

Junction Center for Independent Living (JCIL) ((276) 679-5989, Wise)
The Junction Center for Independent Living, Inc. ((276) 524-4081, Big Stone Gap)
The Arc of Virginia. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Frontier Health — Wise County Behavioral Health (276-523-8300, Big Stone Gap)
Health Connect America (276-644-7690, Norton)
Appalachia Family Health Center (276-565-2761, Appalachia)
Pound Medical Clinic (276-796-8100, Pound)
William A. Davis Clinic (276-762-0770, Saint Paul)
Minnick Education Center - Wise (WISE)
Collins Facilitation Services (276-395-3484, COEBURN). Case management / support coordination
Family Preservation Services, Inc (276-431-7214, POUND). Behavioral health agency
Family Preservation Srvices, Inc (276-431-7214, BIG STONE GAP). Behavioral health agency
Free Will Baptist Family Ministries (276-679-7284, NORTON). Youth residential (behavioral)
Adoration Home Health (276-679-6269, WISE)
Ballad Health Homecare - Norton (276-973-9481, NORTON)
Caring Touch Home Health Inc (276-796-4586, POUND)
First Choice Home Health Care (276-679-7404, NORTON)
3 Guys Transport Llc (276-321-7619, WISE). Medical & accessible transport
Coeburn Taxi Service, Inc. (276-395-2536, COEBURN). Medical & accessible transport
Git-Er-Done Medical Transport L.L.C. (276-395-4948, COEBURN). Medical & accessible transport
Kdk Transport Company (276-275-9970, COEBURN). Medical & accessible transport
Planning District I Development Corp. ((423) 232-4300, Big Stone Gap)
Two Inc. ((423) 232-4300, Big Stone Gap)
Junction Center For Independent Living Inc (BIG STONE GAP)

Statewide programs serving Wise County

These serve every county in Virginia, including Wise 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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