This is an independent guide, not a government office. We are not Orange County Government, the Orange County Department of Mental Health, or NYS OPWDD, and we cannot determine eligibility or enrol anyone in a program. For official help call the county Developmental Disabilities Services Division on 845‑291‑2600 or see orangecountyny.gov.

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Not a government website

This is an independent resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Orange County Government, the Orange County Department of Mental Health, the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, or any provider agency. References to those organizations are for the reader's benefit and do not imply any relationship.

Not professional advice

Nothing here is legal, medical, educational or financial advice. It is general information about how a system works. Eligibility, entitlement and clinical decisions can only be made by the responsible agency or professional. Always confirm with the county, OPWDD, your school district, your care manager or your attorney before acting.

Accuracy

Programme names, phone numbers, eligibility rules and provider lists change. Every page carries the date it was last reviewed, and information may have moved on since. Where this site conflicts with an official source, treat the official source as correct and please tell us.

Links to other sites

External links are provided as a convenience. We do not control those sites and their inclusion is not an endorsement or a recommendation, nor a statement about the quality of any organization's services.

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Reviewed 2026-08-31.