California

California Assistive Technology Loan Guarantee Program New!

Provides funds to guarantee loans made by eligible lenders to eligible Californians for the purchase of vans, automobiles and other special equipment to facilitate transportation of persons with physical disabilities. Loans are also available to assist Californians with disabilities, regardless of age, and private employers to purchase durable equipment, adaptive aids and assistive devices for persons with disabilities to live more independently or to engage in employment.

California Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

Contact information for ILCs throughout California. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

California Department of Aging

Serves as both a unifying force for services to seniors and adults with disabilities and as a focal point for federal, state and local agencies which serve the elderly and adults with disabilities in California.

Medi-Cal Information

Information on California's Medicaid health care program, which pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources.

Senior Services & Programs in California

Choose from this list of resources to help with needs for seniors.

California Department of Mental Health

Information on treatment, prevention and intervention for people in California with mental health and substance abuse issues.

California State Disability Insurance

Provides affordable, short-term benefits to eligible workers who suffer a loss of wages when they are unable to work due to a non work-related illness or injury, or a medically disabling condition from pregnancy or childbirth.

Phoenix Area Indian Health Service

Supports tribal governments and urban Indian communities in the development and administration of comprehensive health care delivery systems that meet the needs of Indian people in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah.

California Area Indian Health Service

Supports tribal governments and urban Indian communities in the development and administration of comprehensive health care delivery systems that meet the needs of Indian people. Serves Hawaii and California.

California Medical Home Initiatives & Resources

Links to information about events and activities happening in California that improve access to medical homes for children with special health care needs.

Autism Society of America - Central California Chapter

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Autism Society of America - Los Angeles

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Autism Society of America - Santa Barbara Chapter

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Autism Society of California

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Autism Society of Northern California

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Autism Society of America (ASA) - Coachella Valley

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Autism Society of America - Greater Long Beach/San Gabriel Valley

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Kern Autism Network

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

San Diego Autism Society

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Autism Society of America - San Francisco Bay Area

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Ventura County Autism Society

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

California Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems

Promotes positive development and improved health outcomes for children age zero to eight by creating a culturally responsive, comprehensive and accessible service delivery system that links service providers, empowers families and engages communities.

Health Insurance for Children in California

Information and resources about health insurance for infants, children and teens in California.

Programs for Infants & Children with Disabilities

Through the Looking Glass, a California-based nonprofit organization, provides home-based services in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties for families and their young children who have had particularly worrisome and difficult beginnings or who have ongoing physical, medical or developmental problems.

Alzheimer's Association - California Central Coast Chapter

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers.

Alzheimer's Association - California Southland Chapter

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers.

Alzheimer's Association - Northern California & Northern Nevada

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers.

Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers.

Alzheimer's Association - San Diego / Imperial Chapter

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers.

Mental Health Services in California

Directory of mental health treatment facilities and support services in the state.

American Parkinson's Disease Association Information & Referral Center - California

Responds to the particular needs of persons affected by Parkinson's disease and their caregivers through education, referral, support and public awareness programs.
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