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Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services - Early Intervention

Early Intervention is an entitlement program for children from birth to 3 years, who have a developmental delay of 25% or more in one or more of the major areas of development (physical, sensory, cognitive, language/speech, social-emotional and self-care). At-risk children, including infants affected by premature birth, alcohol, drugs or lead poisoning and infants who have been abused or neglected are eligible for services. An entitlement program means that any eligible child, regardless of financial status, is entitled to receive services. Services include, among others, family training, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and assessment which are coordinated by Support Coordinators.

Physical Address

150 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Fax

(717) 399-7396

Application process

Referrals made by phone. Can be completed by parents, doctor, daycare provider, etc. A Support Coordinator will be assigned to help through the screening and evaluation process.

Fee

None

Eligibility

Children from birth to 3 years with a developmental delay

Service area

Lancaster, PA

Agency info

Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

County agency mandated to monitor and provide services for mental health, intellectual disabilities and early intervention. Works closely with many other agencies, bureaus and providers of these services.