Who do I call first for disability services in Orange 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 Orange County.

Is help available in Spanish in Orange County?

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

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

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

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

Dayle McIntosh Center (DMC) - Anaheim ((714) 621-3300, Anaheim)
Project SEARCH — Kaiser Irvine Medical Center (Irvine). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Rady Children's Health/CHOC Legacy (Orange). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Easterseals Southern California | Main Office (Irvine). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Senior Day Services | Brea (Brea). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Adult Day Services | Santa Ana - 17th Street (Santa Ana). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of California. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Orange County, CA
AJ Novick Group Inc (949-715-2694, Laguna Beach)
Asana Recovery — Madsion (949-438-4504, Costa Mesa)
ASPIRE at Mission Hospital (949-364-4246, Laguna Beach)
Body Mind Spirit IOP Program (949-248-7377, San Clemente)
AAA Santa Ana (714-760-4360, Santa Ana)
Access - Santa Ana - Behavioral Health (714-352-5800, Santa Ana)
Access-Laguna Hills (714-352-5800, Laguna Hills)
Access-Santa Ana (714-352-8500, Santa Ana)
Beacon Day School (LA PALMA)
Bridge Academy Collective (FULLERTON)
California Technical Assistance Center On Positive Behavioral Inte (HUNTINGTN BCH)
Canyon Hills (Anaheim)
1 Solution Wellness Llc (917-971-1727, HUNTINGTON BEACH). Substance-use treatment
10 Acre Ranch (866-274-9892, TUSTIN). Substance-use treatment
111 Fashion Lane Llc (714-619-8636, TUSTIN). Adult day program
12 North Llc (888-830-8374, LAKE FOREST). Substance-use treatment

Statewide programs serving Orange County

These serve every county in California, including Orange 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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