California Children’s Services (CCS)
California Children’s Services (CCS) is a state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services they need. CCS will connect you with doctors and trained health care professionals who know how to care for your child with special health care needs.
To apply call (800) 288-4584 or fax (800) 924-1154. Please visit DHCS’s website for more details.
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
DOR is an employment and independent living resource. Its mission is to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the people they serve.
Contact: (916) 324-1313; (800) 952-5544; (844) 729-2800 (TTY)
West Covina (626) 813-7662
El Monte (626) 572-2336
Pasadena (626) 304-8300
Please visit DOR’s website for more details.
In Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). This program will help pay for services to help the eligible person remain safely in his or her own home. The eligible adult must be over 65 years of age, disabled, or blind. Disabled children are also potentially eligible for IHSS. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.
To apply, call (888) 944-IHSS, (888) 944-4477 (IHSS Applications) or (888) 822-9622 (Customer Service – Helpline). Please visit LA County’s website for more details.
Medi-Cal – Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. Medi-Cal is a public health insurance program which provides funding for needed health care services for low-income persons.
To apply, call Toll Free (877) 597-4777; (866) 613-3777; or apply online.
Mental Health Resources
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Contact: (213) 738-4888; Access Center 24/7 Helpline (800) 854-7771; LA County DMH website.
Alma Family Services — Provides behavioral services and other specific services for people with developmental disabilities.
Contact: (323) 881-3799; info@almafamilyservices.org; www.almafamilyservices.org.
Enki Youth and Family Centers — Offers a variety of mental health services as well as socialization, vocational and other school-based program. Funding source is Medi-Cal, private insurance and sliding scale. Enki has 8 locations. Their call center will designate the best location to meet your needs.
Contact: (866) 227-1302; http://www.ehrs.com
Foothill Family Service — Offers a variety of mental health services including education in El Monte, Duarte, West Covina and Pasadena. Funding is Medi-Cal or sliding scale.
Contact: 2500 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste 300 Pasadena CA 91107; (626) 993-3000; www.foothillfamily.org
Tri-City Mental Health — Provides a variety of program and support regarding mental health issues for residents in Pomona, La Verne and Claremont.
Contact: (866)623-9500; www.tricityMHS.org
Pacific Clinics — Provides behavioral healthcare services.
Contact: (877) PC-CARES or (877) 722-2737; www.pacificclinics.org
Project Hope — Learn how to support someone with a developmental disability and a mental health condition.
Visit: www.projecthopeca.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — Offers education, parent support groups, peer-to-peer support, provider support and more in Spanish and English for children and adults.
Contact: NAMI Hotline (800) 273-8255; nami.california@namica.org; www.namica.org
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) — National ADHD resource
Contact ADHD specialist: (800) 233-4050; www.chadd.org
For conference information contact: (301) 306-7070; www.chadd.org
Social Security Administration
This is an independent agency of the United States federal government that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability, and survivors’ benefits.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed to help the elderly, blind, and persons with disabilities that have little or no income. It provides cash to meet basic needs for food and shelter. If you are not a U.S. citizen, but you lawfully reside in the United States, you may still qualify.
To apply for benefits, you may call (800) 772-1213; https://www.ssa.gov/locator
WIC
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federally funded health and nutrition program for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby, children under 5 years old, families with low to medium income.
To apply call 888-WIC-WORKS (888) 942-9675; WIC website