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

Is help available in Spanish in Tulare County?

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

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

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

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

Resources for Independence, Central Valley - Visalia ((559) 622-9276, Visalia)
The Arc of California. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Tulare County
Tulare County Hlth and Human Services — Porterville Adult MH Clinic (559-788-1200, Porterville)
Altura Centers for Health Cartmill Campus (559-686-9097, Tulare)
Altura Centers for Health Dental Mobile Clinic 1 (559-686-9097, Tulare)
Altura Centers for Health Main Clinic (559-685-4601, Tulare)
Altura Centers for Health Multi Services (559-685-4601, Tulare)
Cal State Preparatory Academy Limited (KINGSBURG)
Hope Horizon Mental Health (TULARE)
Special Education (Visalia)
777 Care Llc (559-869-8711, LINDSAY). In-home support
Abide Home Care Llc (559-218-5663, VISALIA). In-home support
Absr2 Inc (559-836-4836, VISALIA). In-home support
Achievements Unlimited Clinical Psychology Services, Inc. (559-203-3775, VISALIA). Behavioral health agency
Kaweah Health Home Health (559-624-6400, VISALIA)
Seva Home Health (559-853-4585, PORTERVILLE)
Comfy Medical Transportation (559-725-7128, VISALIA). Medical & accessible transport
Creative Horizons Llc (559-380-8549, KINGSBURG). Medical & accessible transport
G & G Medical Transport Kern Inc (661-592-1100, VISALIA). Medical & accessible transport
G&A Medical Transportation Inc (559-300-9448, VISALIA). Medical & accessible transport
Salvation Army Tulare Silvercrest (559-688-0704, Tulare)
Sierra Meadows ((559) 623-9212, Visalia)
Visalia Senior Housing II ((510) 632-6712, Visalia)

Statewide programs serving Tulare County

These serve every county in California, including Tulare 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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