County resource guide
Bell County, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Bell County. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Middlesboro
Middlesboro ARH Hospital — Pediatric Services
Appalachian Regional Healthcare hospital serving Bell County. Bell County sits at the Cumberland Gap — families may also access Kingsport TN and Johnson City TN providers in the tri-state area. UK HealthCare telehealth is often the primary pathway for autism specialist care.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare hospital serving Bell County. Bell County sits at the Cumberland Gap — families may also access Kingsport TN and Johnson City TN providers in the tri-state area. UK HealthCare telehealth is often the primary pathway for autism specialist care.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Middlesboro
Kentucky First Steps — Bell County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Bell County children under 3. Home visits are the norm in this mountainous Appalachian county at the Cumberland Gap.
Free early intervention for Bell County children under 3. Home visits are the norm in this mountainous Appalachian county at the Cumberland Gap.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Middlesboro
Hopebridge — Bell County / Middlesboro (Telehealth/In-Home)
ABA therapy for Bell County at the Virginia/Tennessee border. Telehealth is often the most practical access mode. The Cumberland Gap tri-state area (KY/VA/TN) means families may access providers in neighboring states.
ABA therapy for Bell County at the Virginia/Tennessee border. Telehealth is often the most practical access mode. The Cumberland Gap tri-state area (KY/VA/TN) means families may access providers in neighboring states.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Middlesboro
Autism Society of Kentucky — Bell County / Appalachian Corner
Statewide support organization. Online peer connections are critical for families in Bell County, one of Kentucky's most geographically isolated Appalachian counties near the VA/TN border.
Statewide support organization. Online peer connections are critical for families in Bell County, one of Kentucky's most geographically isolated Appalachian counties near the VA/TN border.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Middlesboro
KY-SPIN — Bell County Outreach
FREE statewide PTI. Essential for Bell County families. Remote advocacy support available for this remote Appalachian corner of Kentucky.
FREE statewide PTI. Essential for Bell County families. Remote advocacy support available for this remote Appalachian corner of Kentucky.
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