Arc Montgomery Shuts Down After State Action
State officials cite compliance failures as over 100 clients face relocation following sudden closure of Montgomery disability services group
In a sudden move that has left families and caregivers scrambling, the Arc of Montgomery has shut down operations following action by State regulators, ending services for more than 100 people with disabilities.
The closure came after the Alabama Department of Mental Health revoked the organization’s certification, citing unresolved issues uncovered during an investigation. According to officials, the problems were tied to multiple incident reports and a failure to correct them.
Tim Cooper, Executive Director of the The Arc of Alabama, said the State had given the Montgomery chapter an opportunity to address deficiencies but those steps were not taken.
“ADMH investigated several incident reports connected to the Montgomery chapter,” Cooper said. “The department asked the Arc of Montgomery to rectify issues, but it did not do so,” according to WSFA 12 News.
The Arc of Montgomery, one of some 30 Arc chapters across the State, provided services ranging from group home support to in-home care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With the doors now closed, those clients must transition quickly to new providers.
Cooper said “more than 100 people” were served by the organization, and those individuals will now be placed with other providers, including different Arc chapters or local service groups.
In addition to the shutdown, the Montgomery chapter is being formally separated from the broader Arc network. It has been given 30 days to stop using the Arc name, with a deadline set for early June.
Separate reporting indicates the closure followed months of scrutiny. “Over the last several months, an investigation was initiated and the Montgomery chapter failed to respond, comply or make corrections,” Cooper told reporters.
The sudden loss of services has raised concerns about continuity of care, especially for families relying on stable, long-term support. While some clients will remain in Montgomery, others may be relocated outside the area depending on their needs.
As of this writing, State officials have not released further details on the specific violations tied to the closure.
