Who do I call first for disability services in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County.

Is help available in Spanish in Los Angeles County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County, California

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County

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

California Resource Center for Independent Living - Corporate ((626) 587-5010, Pasadena)
Communities Actively Living Independent & Free (CALIF) ((213) 627-0477, Los Angeles)
Disability Community Resource Center - DCRC Satellite (Formerly Westside CIL) ((310) 390-3611, West Hollywood)
Disability Community Resource Center - Santa Monica ((310) 451-9561, Santa Monica)
Project SEARCH — Children's Hospital Los Angeles (Los Angeles). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital (Valencia). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center (Baldwin Park). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (Los Angeles). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Adult Day Services | Cerritos - Artesia Blvd (Cerritos). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Adult Day Services | Lancaster - 20th Street (Side A - ADS) (Lancaster). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Adult Day Services | Van Nuys - Sherman (Van Nuys). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Adult Day Services | Glendale (Glendale). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
NAMI San Gabriel Valley
1 Method LLC — 1 Method Center (310-837-7330, Los Angeles)
Adapt Programs (213-866-3913, Los Angeles)
Airport Marina Counseling Services (310-670-1410 x101, Los Angeles)
Amanecer Community Counseling Service (213-481-7464 x271, Los Angeles)
3CCC - Olympic (213-322-2666, Los Angeles)
3CCC-Olympic Admin (213-322-2666, Los Angeles)
501 Supportive Services Center (323-268-9191, Los Angeles)
503 - Administrative Site (323-268-9191, Los Angeles)
Academy For Advancement Of Children With Autism (LANCASTER)
Academy Of Music For The Blind (MONROVIA)
Academy Of Sports Science (CLAREMONT)

Statewide programs serving Los Angeles County

These serve every county in California, including Los Angeles 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

Other counties in California

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