Disability Services in Essex County, Vermont
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Essex County, Vermont. 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 Essex 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 Essex County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Essex County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of Vermont. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- NAMI Northeast Kingdom
- Concord Health Center (802-695-2512, Concord)
- Island Pond Dental Center (802-723-4300, Island Pond)
- Island Pond Health Center (802-723-4300, Island Pond)
Statewide programs serving Essex County
These serve every county in Vermont, including Essex County.
- Center on Disability and Community Inclusion. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Rights Vermont (800-834-7890). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council ((802) 828-1310). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Vermont Assistive Technology Program ((802) 241-0312). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Vermont Family Network (802-876-5315). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Vermont
- Franklin County
- Chittenden County
- Grand Isle County
- Caledonia County
- Lamoille County
- Orange County
- Orleans County
- Rutland County
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