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

Is help available in Spanish in Riverside County?

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

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

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

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

Community Access Center (CAC) - Corporate Office ((951) 274-0358, Riverside)
Project SEARCH — Riverside Community Hospital (Riverside). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Adult Day Services | Riverside - Atlanta (Riverside). 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 Mt San Jacinto
Banning Family Community Health Center (951-846-2560, Banning)
Childhelp Inc — Childhelp Merv Griffin Village (951-845-3155, Beaumont)
Corona Regional Medical Center — Behavioral Health (951-736-7200, Corona)
Corona VA Clinic (951-817-8820, Corona)
Banning Community Health Center (951-849-6794, Banning)
Central City Community Health Center, Inc - Mobile 06 (323-724-0019, Norco)
Central City Community Health Center, Inc. - Indio (706-342-3336, Indio)
Central City Community Health Center, Inc. - Mobile 4 (951-479-0070, Norco)
58 Percent Inc (RIVERSIDE)
A Place For All Pieces (MURRIETA)
Alessandro (Moreno Valley)
Big Springs Center & School (TEMECULA)
2 Shine Again, Inc (877-706-2650, TEMECULA). Substance-use treatment
24-7 Higher Standard Corporation (951-679-6986, MENIFEE). Case management / support coordination
24/7 Family Homecare Inc (951-244-7622, CANYON LAKE). In-home support
417 Desert Cities, Llc (760-565-2998, PALM DESERT). Behavioral health agency
A-Quest Health Care, Inc (626-383-2929, RIVERSIDE)
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc (909-605-7000, CORONA)
Advantage Health Systems (951-686-0003, RIVERSIDE)

Statewide programs serving Riverside County

These serve every county in California, including Riverside 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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