County resource guide
Autism Resources in Union, Georgia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Union. Georgia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
19 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Clayton · multi-county
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital — Developmental Referrals (Rabun County)
Rabun County families in Clayton access developmental services through the regional hospital network spanning the Georgia-North Carolina border. Gainesville (Hall County) and Asheville, NC are both accessible for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Hiawassee · multi-county
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital — Developmental Referrals (Towns County)
Towns County families in Hiawassee access developmental and autism evaluation services through Gainesville (Hall County, ~70 miles) or Asheville, NC (~60 miles) depending on family preference.
Gainesville · multi-county
Northeast Georgia Medical Center — Dahlonega Referral Hub
Lumpkin County families in Dahlonega access autism evaluations through Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville (~35 miles east), the regional hub for the North Georgia mountains. University of North Georgia's presence in Dahlonega adds community resource support.
Gainesville (NGMC) is the primary hub for North Georgia mountain counties.
Blairsville · multi-county
Union General Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Union General Hospital in Blairsville provides primary care and developmental referrals for Union County families. Gainesville (Hall County, ~60 miles) is the primary hub for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Blue Ridge · multi-county
Babies Can't Wait — Fannin County
Georgia's Part C Early Intervention program for Fannin County infants and toddlers (birth to 3). Free evaluations and IFSP services for children in the Blue Ridge area with developmental delays or autism risk.
FREE through age 3. Mountain county — services may be provided in the home.
Dahlonega · multi-county
Georgia Early Intervention Program — Lumpkin County
Free in-home early intervention for Lumpkin County infants and toddlers (birth–3). Speech, OT, PT, and developmental therapy under IDEA Part C.
FREE for eligible children.
Hiawassee · multi-county
Georgia Early Intervention Program — Towns County
Free in-home early intervention for Towns County infants and toddlers (birth–3). Speech, OT, PT, and developmental therapy under IDEA Part C.
FREE for eligible children.
Blairsville · multi-county
Georgia Early Intervention Program — Union County
Free in-home early intervention for Union County infants and toddlers (birth–3). Speech, OT, PT, and developmental therapy under IDEA Part C.
FREE for eligible children.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Blue Ridge · multi-county
Behavioral Health Works — North Georgia Telehealth ABA
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy via telehealth for Fannin County mountain families. Given Blue Ridge's significant seasonal and permanent population, telehealth ABA is the most accessible option. Georgia's ABA insurance mandate applies.
Georgia mandates ABA coverage for commercial insurance. Ask about telehealth eligibility.
Blairsville · multi-county
Hopebridge — Telehealth ABA (Union County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Union County families in the North Georgia mountains near Blairsville. BCBA-supervised programs covered by Georgia Medicaid and most commercial insurers.
Hiawassee · multi-county
Lighthouse Autism Center — Telehealth ABA (Towns County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Towns County families in the far northeast Georgia mountains near the NC border. BCBA-supervised programs covered by Georgia Medicaid and most commercial insurers.
Dahlonega · multi-county
Therapeutic Holdings — North Georgia Mountains ABA
In-home ABA therapy for Lumpkin County children in the Dahlonega area. BCBA-supervised programming adapted for rural North Georgia terrain. Accepts Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance.
In-home delivery is the primary model for rural mountain counties.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Blue Ridge · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — North Georgia Mountains
Autism Society of Georgia family support for Fannin County and north Georgia mountain communities. Peer connection, resource navigation, and community events for Blue Ridge-area families.
Dahlonega · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — North Georgia Mountains / Lumpkin
Autism Society of Georgia support for Lumpkin County families in Dahlonega. Peer connection and resource navigation for North Georgia mountain communities.
Blairsville · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — Union County / North Georgia Mountains
Autism Society of Georgia statewide support for Union County families. Gainesville and Dahlonega chapter resources are the nearest hubs for North Georgia mountain families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Blue Ridge · multi-county
PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Fannin County
Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Fannin County families navigating Fannin County School System.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Dahlonega · multi-county
PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Lumpkin County
Georgia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Lumpkin County families navigating Lumpkin County Schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Hiawassee · multi-county
PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Towns County
Georgia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Towns County families navigating Towns County Schools in Hiawassee.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Blairsville · multi-county
PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Union County
Georgia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Union County families navigating Union County Schools in Blairsville.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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