Who do I call first for disability services in San Mateo 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 San Mateo County.

Is help available in Spanish in San Mateo County?

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

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

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

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

Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities - San Bruno ((650) 645-1780, San Bruno)
Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities - San Mateo ((650) 645-1780, San Mateo)
Burlingame (Burlingame). 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 San Mateo County
Adolescent Counseling Services — Adolescent Substance Abuse Trt Prog (650-424-0852 x108, Redwood City)
Coastside Mental Health — Adult and Youth Services (650-726-6369, Half Moon Bay)
Comprehensive Psychiatric Services (650-301-4960, Daly City)
Felton Institute — reMIND and BEAM San Mateo (650-458-0026, San Mateo)
39th Avenue Campus - Outpatient Clinics (650-573-2222, San Mateo)
Canyon Vista (650-367-1890, Redwood City)
Central County Mental Health Ctr (650-573-3571, San Mateo)
Coastside Health Center (650-573-3941, Half Moon Bay)
Arbor Bay School (SAN CARLOS)
Avalon Academy (SAN MATEO)
Bridge School (HILLSBOROUGH)
Charles Armstrong School (BELMONT)
2 Cheeky Monkeys Speech & Feeding A Professional Speech Therapy Corpor (650-395-9568, SAN CARLOS). Hearing & speech services
24-Seven Senior Care Llc (650-759-1720, FOSTER CITY). In-home support
A Touch Of Care Llc (650-653-1261, SAN MATEO). In-home support
Abilitypath (506-259-8500, REDWOOD CITY). Early intervention (birth–3)
21st Century Home Health Services Inc. (415-801-2651, BURLINGAME)
Aavi Home Health Services (628-219-8387, DALY CITY)
Abl Health Care (650-257-0559, BURLINGAME)

Statewide programs serving San Mateo County

These serve every county in California, including San Mateo 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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