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Financial ResourcesSupplemental Security Income (SSI): The SSI program is administered by the Social Security Administration. It provides a monthly cash benefit and access to Medi-Cal for adults who qualify based on income and disabling condition. If your son or daughter was not eligible during childhood because your family income was too high, s/he may qualify on their own at age 18.
For further information or to apply, call: 800-772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_ssi.htm.
Medi-Cal: Medi-Cal is California’s version of Medicaid and provides medical and other coverage for low-income individuals. If your son or daughter receives SSI s/he will automatically be eligible for Medi-Cal.
Application is through your county of residence.
For further information or to apply, call:
El Dorado County: 530-642-7300
http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/humanservices/medi-cal.html
Nevada County: 530-265-1340
http://new.mynevadacounty.com/LivMediCal/index.cfm
Placer County: 530-889-7610 (Auburn) or 916-784-6000 (Roseville)
http://www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/hhs/public_assistance/MediCAL.aspx
Sacramento County: 916-874-2072
http://www.sacdhhs.com/article.asp?ContentID=45
In-Home Supportive Services: This program pays for in-home workers to help care for low-income elderly or disabled individuals, and to provide help with household maintenance. The program is administered by your county of residence.
For further information or to apply, call:
El Dorado County: 530-642-4800
http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/humanservices/IHSS.html
Nevada County: 530-265-1340
http://new.mynevadacounty.com/dss/index.cfm?ccs=1378&highlight=ihss
Placer County: 530-889-7240 (Auburn) or 916-787-8800 (Roseville)
http://www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/hhs/adult/IHSS.aspx
Sacramento County: 916-874-9471
http://www.sacdhhs.com/article.asp?content=271
Advocacy ResourcesState Council on Developmental Disabilities, Area Board 3: Area Board 3 is a federally-funded program serving persons with developmental disabilities in Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties. They monitor the regional center system serving people with developmental disabilities, and are available to assist families having trouble with a regional center.
To contact their Sacramento office, call 916-324-7426.
http://scdd.ca.gov/Area_Board/Area_Board_3.htm
Disability Rights California: Disability Rights California is a federally-funded, public-interest law firm serving individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness. They provide a variety of advocacy services, technical assistance, and direct representation.
To contact them call 916-488-9950.
http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/
Office of Clients Rights Advocacy (OCRA): The Clients’ Rights Advocate may be consulted about issues regarding the rights of Alta California Regional Center clients (i.e., your child with developmental disability). They are based at Disability Rights California.
To contact them, call 800-390-7032.
http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/
Community ResourcesListed below are contact numbers for key agencies in each county that can assist families in times of need.
El Dorado County
Alta California Regional Center: 530-626-1353, www.altaregional.org.
Food Bank of El Dorado & Alpine Counties: 530-621-9950
Mental Health Crisis Line: 530-622-3345
Nevada County
Alta California Regional Center: 530-272-4640, www.altaregional.org.
Emergency Food & Shelter: 530-265-1340
Mental Health Crisis Line: 530-265-5811
Placer County
Alta California Regional Center: 530-885-8447 (Auburn) or 916-786-8110 (Roseville)
www.altaregional.org
Placer County Food Bank: 916-783-0481, http://www.placerfoodbank.org/
Mental Health Crisis Line: 530-886-5401
Sacramento County
Alta California Regional Center: 916-978-6400, www.altaregional.org.
Sacramento Food Bank: 916-456-1980, http://www.sfbs.org/
Mental Health Crisis Line: 916-732-3637
Poison Control (for all counties): 800-222-1222
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