Disability Services in Sierra County, California
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Sierra 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 Sierra 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 Sierra County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Sierra County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of California. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Sierra County Behavioral Health (530-289-3711, Downieville)
- Western Sierra Medical Clinic (530-289-3298, Downieville)
- Sierra County Special Education (Loyalton)
- Child Advocates Of Nevada County (530-559-1844, LOYALTON). Early intervention (birth–3)
- Sierra County Drug And Alcohol (530-289-3711, DOWNIEVILLE). Behavioral health agency
Statewide programs serving Sierra County
These serve every county in California, including Sierra 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
- Siskiyou County
- Shasta County
- Solano County
- Santa Cruz County
- Tehama County
- Yuba County
- Colusa County
- Humboldt County
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