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

Is help available in Spanish in Sacramento County?

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

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

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

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

Resources for Independent Living (RIL) ((916) 446-3074, Sacramento)
Project SEARCH — UC Davis Medical Center (Sacramento). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
ACE IT II Program, Citrus Hts. (Citrus Hts.). 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
Childrens Receiving Home of Sacramento (916-482-2370, Sacramento)
Comprehensive Psychiatric Services (833-277-0071, Sacramento)
El Hogar Community Services Inc — Guest House Homeless Clinic (916-440-1500, Sacramento)
Heritage Oaks Hospital (916-489-3336, Sacramento)
Arcohe Elementary School (209-748-2313 x1200, Herald)
Cares Community Health dba One Community Health - Carmichael Health Center (916-443-3299, Carmichael)
Cares Community Health dba One Community Health - Midtown (916-443-3299, Sacramento)
Cares Community Health dba One Community Health Admin (916-443-3299, Sacramento)
Aldar Academy (SACRAMENTO)
Auticon Training Institute (SACRAMENTO)
Avvai Tamil Palli (SACRAMENTO)
Eduflex1 Inc (SACRAMENTO)
7elites Homecare Llc (510-754-8290, SACRAMENTO). In-home support
A Better You Services (916-454-4242, SACRAMENTO). Substance-use treatment
A Caring Collective, Llc (415-730-2495, SACRAMENTO). In-home support
A Church For Us (916-807-7305, NORTH HIGHLANDS). Respite care
A1 Home Health (916-706-3647, FAIR OAKS)
Abbacare At Home (916-245-2500, SACRAMENTO)
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc (916-852-5888, SACRAMENTO)
Aceptio Home Health Care (916-969-5869, ORANGEVALE)

Statewide programs serving Sacramento County

These serve every county in California, including Sacramento 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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