County resource guide
Columbia County, Georgia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Columbia County. Georgia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Evans
Augusta University Health — Columbia County Pediatric Developmental Services
Columbia County families are primarily served by Augusta University Health and University Hospital systems in neighboring Richmond County. Developmental pediatric evaluations and autism workups are coordinated through the AU Medical Center's academic developmental medicine program. Columbia County's location as Augusta's fastest-growing suburb means excellent access to CSRA-area specialists.
Tricare accepted — Columbia County families near Fort Eisenhower benefit from AU Health's military experience.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Evans
Babies Can't Wait — Columbia County
Georgia's Part C Early Intervention program for Columbia County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3 in the Evans and Grovetown area. Military families on Tricare are also eligible for BCW services, and both can run simultaneously.
FREE for eligible children under 3. Military families: BCW enrollment does not affect Tricare EI benefits.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Evans · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Evans/Columbia County
Center-based ABA therapy in Evans serving Columbia County and the Augusta metro's fast-growing western suburbs. BCBA-supervised naturalistic programming accepts Georgia Medicaid, Tricare, and commercial insurance. Columbia County is home to many Fort Eisenhower military families — Tricare coverage is a key feature.
Tricare accepted. Military families from Fort Eisenhower frequently served. Georgia mandates commercial ABA coverage.
Augusta · multi-county
CSRA Behavioral Health — ABA Services
ABA therapy serving the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) including Augusta and surrounding counties. BCBA-supervised center-based and in-home therapy. Accepts Tricare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance, making it accessible for the large Fort Eisenhower military community.
Tricare accepted — a key resource for Army families at Fort Eisenhower. Georgia mandates commercial ABA coverage.
Waynesboro · multi-county
CSRA Behavioral Health — ABA Services (Burke County)
ABA therapy for Burke County families through the CSRA Behavioral Health network, which serves the Central Savannah River Area. BCBA-supervised center-based and in-home therapy. Accepts Tricare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance.
Burke County is within the CSRA service area. Families near Fort Eisenhower: Tricare accepted.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Augusta · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — CSRA Chapter
Local chapter serving Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area. Monthly parent support meetings, sibling programs, and community events. Active outreach to Fort Eisenhower military families navigating autism services after PCS moves.
Military families: ask about resources for families who have recently PCS'd to Fort Eisenhower.
Waynesboro · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — CSRA/Burke County
Autism Society of Georgia's CSRA network connects Burke County families to peer support, community resources, and statewide advocacy. Rural Burke County families benefit from connection to the Augusta metro autism community and ASNC's broader resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Evans
Disability Rights Georgia — CSRA (Columbia County)
Disability Rights Georgia's CSRA regional presence provides free legal advocacy for Columbia County families. Handles IDEA special education disputes, Medicaid waiver appeals, and disability rights enforcement. Military families at Fort Eisenhower with IDEA school placement questions are welcome.
FREE legal advocacy. Military families: your IDEA rights are the same in Georgia as they were at your previous duty station.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — CSRA/Burke County
Georgia's federally funded PTI serving Burke County families with free IEP advocacy and special education training. Staff help families navigate Burke County School District and understand Georgia's Medicaid waiver options. Telehealth consultations are available for this rural community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual consultations available.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — CSRA/Columbia County
Georgia's federally funded PTI serving Columbia County families with free IEP advocacy and special education training. Staff help families navigate Columbia County School District's EC department and understand Georgia's Medicaid waiver options.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Military families: IDEA rights apply fully at Fort Eisenhower area schools.
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