Public Agencies

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  • Kaiser Permanente Northern California: A leading integrated managed care consortium offering a wide range of healthcare services through its hospitals and medical centers across Northern California.

  • Sutter Health: A not-for-profit network providing comprehensive ambulatory, acute, and specialty care to communities throughout Northern and Central California.

  • Dignity Health: Operating multiple hospitals in Northern California, Dignity Health offers expertise in cancer care, heart care, maternity, neurology, orthopedics, and more.

  • Providence: A not-for-profit network of hospitals, physicians, clinics, home health services, and affiliated health services committed to providing compassionate care in Northern California.

  • UC Davis Health: Affiliated with the University of California, Davis, this academic health system offers patient care, education, and research, with its flagship hospital, UC Davis Medical Center, located in Sacramento.

  • UCSF Health: Based in San Francisco, UCSF Health is renowned for its medical research and teaching, providing a wide range of specialty and primary care services.

  • Stanford Health Care: Part of Stanford Medicine, this health system delivers advanced healthcare services, including specialty clinics and a leading medical center in Palo Alto.

  • Adventist Health: A faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving communities in Northern California with hospitals, clinics, and home care services.

  • VA Northern California Health Care System: Provides comprehensive medical services to veterans at facilities including the Sacramento VA Medical Center in Mather and the Martinez VA Medical Center.

  • Indian Health Service (IHS) Northern California: Offers federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives through various health programs in the region.

In Northern California, welfare services are administered at the county level, offering assistance programs such as CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids), CalFresh (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program), and General Assistance.

  • Alameda County: Social Services Agency

  • Butte County: Department of Employment and Social Services

  • Colusa County: Health and Human Services

  • Contra Costa County: Employment and Human Services

  • Del Norte County: Health and Human Services

  • El Dorado County: Health and Human Services Agency

  • Fresno County: Department of Social Services

  • Glenn County: Health and Human Services Agency

  • Humboldt County: Department of Health and Human Services

  • Lake County: Department of Social Services

  • Lassen County: Health and Social Services

  • Madera County: Department of Social Services

  • Marin County: Department of Health and Human Services

  • Mariposa County: Health and Human Services Agency

  • Mendocino County: Health and Human Services Agency

  • Merced County: Human Services Agency

  • Modoc County: Department of Social Services

  • Mono County: Social Services

  • Monterey County: Department of Social Services

  • Napa County: Health and Human Services Agency

  • Nevada County: Health and Human Services Agency

  • Placer County: Health and Human Services

  • Plumas County: Department of Social Services

  • Sacramento County: Department of Human Assistance

  • San Benito County: Health and Human Services Agency

  • San Francisco County: Human Services Agency

  • San Joaquin County: Human Services Agency

  • San Mateo County: Human Services Agency

  • Santa Clara County: Social Services Agency

  • Santa Cruz County: Human Services Department

  • Shasta County: Health and Human Services Agency

  • Sierra County: Health and Human Services

  • Siskiyou County: Health and Human Services Agency

  • Solano County: Health and Social Services

  • Sonoma County: Human Services Department

  • Stanislaus County: Community Services Agency

  • Sutter County: Health and Human Services

  • Tehama County: Department of Social Services

  • Trinity County: Health and Human Services

  • Tulare County: [Health and Human Services

Alameda County

Amador County

  • CPS Hotline: (209) 223-6550 (Mon-Thurs 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM); After hours: (209) 223-1075

  • APS Hotline: (209) 223-6550

  • Website: Amador County Social Services

Butte County

  • CPS Hotline: (530) 538-7882 or toll-free (800) 400-0902 (24 hours)

  • APS Hotline: (530) 538-7538

  • Website: Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services

Calaveras County

  • CPS Hotline: (209) 754-6452; After hours: (209) 754-6500

  • APS Hotline: (209) 754-6452

  • Website: Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency

Colusa County

  • CPS Hotline: (530) 458-0280

  • APS Hotline: (530) 458-0280

  • Website: Colusa County Health and Human Services

Contra Costa County

  • CPS Hotline: (877) 881-1116

  • APS Hotline: (925) 646-2854 or toll-free (877) 839-4347

  • Website: Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services

Del Norte County

  • CPS Hotline: (707) 464-3191

  • APS Hotline: (707) 464-3191

  • Website: Del Norte County Department of Health and Human Services

El Dorado County

  • CPS Hotline: (530) 642-7100

  • APS Hotline: (530) 642-4800

  • Website: El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency

Fresno County

  • CPS Hotline: (559) 600-8320

  • APS Hotline: (559) 600-3383

  • Website: Fresno County Department of Social Services

Glenn County

  • CPS Hotline: (530) 934-1429

  • APS Hotline: (530) 934-6510

  • Website: Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency

Humboldt County

  • CPS Hotline: (707) 445-6180

  • APS Hotline: (707) 476-2100

  • Website: Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services

Lake County

  • CPS Hotline: (707) 262-0235

  • APS Hotline: (707) 995-4680

  • Website: Lake County Department of Social Services

Lassen County

  • CPS Hotline: (530) 251-8277

  • APS Hotline: (530) 251-8158

  • Website: Lassen County Health and Social Services

Marin County

  • CPS Hotline: (415) 473-7153

  • APS Hotline: (415) 473-2774

  • Website: Marin County Health and Human Services

Mariposa County

  • CPS Hotline: (209) 966-7000

  • APS Hotline: (209) 966-7000

  • Website: Mariposa County Health and Human Services

Mendocino County

  • CPS Hotline: (707) 463-7992

  • APS Hotline: (707) 463-7900

  • Website: Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency

Sacramento County

San Joaquin County

  • CPS Hotline: (209) 468-1333

  • APS Hotline: Dial 2-1-1 or (800) 436-9997

  • Website: 2-1-1 San Joaquin

Yolo County

San Francisco Police Department

Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office

San Jose Police Department

California Highway Patrol (CHP)

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

Fremont Police Department

Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office

Alameda County

Butte County

Contra Costa County

Humboldt County

Marin County

Napa County

Nevada County

Placer County

Sacramento County

San Francisco County

San Joaquin County

San Mateo County

Santa Clara County

Solano County

Sonoma County

Yolo County

Alameda County

Butte County

Contra Costa County

Marin County

Napa County

Placer County

Sacramento County

San Francisco County

San Mateo County

Santa Clara County

Solano County

Sonoma County

Yolo County

Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs) in Northern California coordinate services and resources for students with disabilities across various school districts and counties.

Alameda County

Butte County

Glenn County

Lassen County

Modoc County

Plumas County

Sacramento County

Santa Clara County

Shasta County

Siskiyou County

Sonoma County

Tehama County

Trinity County

Yolo County

Far Northern Regional Center (FNRC)

  • Counties Served: Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity

  • Main Office: 1900 Churn Creek Road, Suite 319, Redding, CA 96002

  • Phone: (530) 222-4791

  • Website: https://www.farnorthernrc.org/

North Bay Regional Center (NBRC)

  • Counties Served: Napa, Solano, and Sonoma

  • Main Office: 610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA 94558

  • Phone: (707) 256-1100

  • Website: https://nbrc.net/

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)

  • Counties Served: San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo

  • Main Office: 1355 Market Street, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94103

  • Phone: (415) 546-9222

  • Website: https://ggrc.org/

Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB)

  • Counties Served: Alameda and Contra Costa

  • Main Office: 500 Davis Street, Suite 100, San Leandro, CA 94577

  • Phone: (510) 618-6100

  • Website: https://rceb.org/

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC)

  • Counties Served: Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito

  • Main Office: 6203 San Ignacio Avenue, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95119

  • Phone: (408) 374-9960

  • Website: https://www.sanandreasregional.org/

Alta California Regional Center (ACRC)

  • Counties Served: Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba

  • Main Office: 2241 Harvard Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815

  • Phone: (916) 978-6400

  • Website: https://www.altaregional.org/

Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC)

  • Counties Served: Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne

  • Main Office: 702 North Aurora Street, Stockton, CA 95202

  • Phone: (209) 473-0951

  • Website: https://www.vmrc.net/

The California Department of Education (CDE) Special Education Division oversees programs, regulations, and laws related to students with disabilities. It ensures compliance with federal and state laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Key Resources:

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) regulates the state’s insurance industry, ensuring consumer protection and enforcing insurance laws.

  • Website: https://www.insurance.ca.gov/

  • Headquarters: 1901 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612

  • Consumer Hotline: 1-800-927-4357

  • Main Office Phone: (916) 492-3500

Key Resources:

In California, two main agencies regulate Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), and health care services:

  1. California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC)

DMHC oversees HMOs and some PPOs in California, ensuring compliance with state regulations and protecting consumer rights.

  1. California Department of Insurance (CDI)

CDI regulates most PPOs and indemnity health insurance plans in the state.

Disability Rights & ADA Compliance

Employment & Labor Laws

Legal Aid & Free Legal Help

Special Education (IDEA)

Office for Civil Rights (Disability Rights & Section 504)

ADA Enforcement Information:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

  • Website: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/

  • Regulates & Implements:

    • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act – Prohibits disability discrimination in healthcare & social services.

    • Enforces disability rights under Medicare/Medicaid & public health programs.

  • Administration for Community Living (ACL) – Disability & Aging Services  https://acl.gov/

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) advocates for and protects the rights of Californians with developmental disabilities.

SCDD Information

  • Website: https://scdd.ca.gov/

  • Headquarters: 3831 N. Freeway Blvd, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95834

  • Phone: (916) 263-7919

Key Programs & Resources

  1. Regional Offices (Supports local communities)

  2. Advocacy & Policy

  3. Self-Advocacy Training & Resources

  4. Employment & Housing Assistance

Department of Developmental Services

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) oversees services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.

California DDS Information

  • Website: https://www.dds.ca.gov/

  • Headquarters: 1215 O Street, MS 9-10, Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Phone: (916) 654-1690

Key DDS Programs & Resources

  1. Regional Centers (Service Providers for Individuals with Disabilities)

  2. Services & Supports

  3. Self-Determination Program (Gives individuals more control over services)

  4. Disability Housing & Employment Support

Disability Rights CA

Disability Rights California (DRC) is a nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy, support, and resources for people with disabilities in California.

Disability Rights California (DRC) Information

  • Website: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/

  • Phone: 1-800-776-5746 (Toll-Free)

  • TTY: 1-800-719-5798

  • Email: info@disabilityrightsca.org

  • Headquarters: 1831 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

Key Services & Resources

  1. Legal Advocacy & Disability Rights

  2. Self-Advocacy Guides (Education, Housing, Healthcare, Employment)

  3. Special Education & IDEA Advocacy

  4. Healthcare & Mental Health Rights

  5. Voting Rights & Accessibility

  6. File a Complaint or Request Assistance