Who do I call first for disability services in El Dorado County, California?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and California vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for El Dorado County.

Is help available in Spanish in El Dorado County?

Yes. This El Dorado County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most California agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in El Dorado County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in El Dorado County, California

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in El Dorado County, California. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in El Dorado County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in El Dorado County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in El Dorado County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

The Arc of California. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
County of El Dorado — Alcohol and Drug Program/West Slope (530-621-6207, Diamond Springs)
New Morning Youth and Fam Servs (530-344-4848, Placerville)
Stanford Sierra Youth and Families — Stanford Youth Solutions (916-344-0199, Placerville)
Cameron Park Health Center (530-621-7700, Cameron Park)
EDCHC Mobile Medical Unit (530-621-7700, Placerville)
El Dorado Community Health Center - Cameron Park Administration (530-621-7700, Cameron Park)
El Dorado Community Health Center - Placerville (530-621-7700, Placerville)
Allisons Aacs (SHINGLE SPGS)
El Dorado Co Office of Ed Special Ed Programs (Placerville)
Foothill Indian Education Alliance Sierra Native American Council (EL DORADO)
Independent Trails (SHINGLE SPRINGS)
1st Step Applied Behavior Analysts, Inc (916-712-7395, CAMERON PARK). Behavioral health agency
A Sacred Path (530-417-8021, GARDEN VALLEY). Substance-use treatment
Able Kids Co (916-693-6469, EL DORADO HILLS). Behavioral health agency
Allagi Behavioral Health Services Inc (530-344-7241, PLACERVILLE). Behavioral health agency
Barton Healthcare System Home Health (530-542-3171, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE)
Gem Home Healthcare, Inc. (916-693-4664, PLACERVILLE)
Marshall Home Care (530-626-2900, DIAMOND SPRINGS)
At-Care Medical Transport (530-306-3812, PLACERVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Care Full Transportation Solutions Llc (530-903-1934, RESCUE). Medical & accessible transport
Fab Non Emergency Medical Transport (408-889-9430, EL DORADO HILLS). Medical & accessible transport
Golden Age Transportation Llc (818-519-3699, EL DORADO HILLS). Medical & accessible transport
Diamond Sunrise Phase II ((530) 622-4121, Diamond Springs)

Statewide programs serving El Dorado County

These serve every county in California, including El Dorado County.

Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, UC Davis MIND Institute. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
UCLA Tarjan Center. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
USC UCEDD at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights California (800-776-5746). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
State Council on Developmental Disabilities ((916) 322-8481). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Ability Tools ((800) 390-2699). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse

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