Disability Resource Center

Disability Services in Demorest, Georgia. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Banks, Dawson, Franklin, Forsyth, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephe

Phone: (706) 778-5355

Address: 170 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, Georgia, 30535

Website: https://disabilityresourcecenter.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Nancy Peeple. Email: nancy.peeples@disabilityresourcecenter.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/georgia).

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Frequently asked questions about Disability Resource Center

How do I contact Disability Resource Center?

You can call Disability Resource Center at (706) 778-5355 or visit 170 Scoggins Drive in Demorest, Georgia. Their website is https://disabilityresourcecenter.org/.

What services does Disability Resource Center offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Banks, Dawson, Franklin, Forsyth, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White.

Are services at Disability Resource Center free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Disability Resource Center at (706) 778-5355 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Disability Resource Center offer services in other languages?

Call Disability Resource Center at (706) 778-5355 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.