Advocacy

Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC)

Web Address: dmhc.ca.gov
What is DMHC?
- The California Department of Managed Healthcare is dedicated to protecting consumers’ health care rights.
What does DMHC provide?
- Free Help Center
  - learn about your health care rights
  - file a complaint
  - learn how to qualify and apply for an Independent Medical Review (IMR)
- Information and resources to help you learn about your health care rights.
Specific Resources to Check out:
Is it free?
- All DHMC Help Center services are free.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 1-888-466-2219
- Location: 980 9^th Street, Suite 500 Sacramento, CA 95814

Web Address: disabilityrightsca.org
What is DRC?
- DRC is California’s protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, including developmental disabilities.
What does DRC provide?
- DRC provides services for help in obtaining rights and services, including legal work, investigations of abuse and neglect, educations individuals about their rights, and advocating for change in law and public policy.
Specific Resources to Check out:
- Information about specific programs
- Publications and Resources (multiple languages available)
Is it free?
- DRC offers 10 free services to eligible individuals, which can be viewed at disabilityrightsca.org/connect/what.htm
- General guidelines for eligibility can be viewed at disabilityrightsca.org/connect/index.htm
Contact Information:
- For legal assistance, call 800-776-5746. For all other purposes, call the Sacramento Regional Office.
- Sacramento Regional Office
- Phone: 916-504-5800
- Location: 1831 K Street Sacramento, CA 95811
- Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Web Address: supportedlife.org
What is Supported Life Institute?
- A nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals and organizations in improving quality of life for people with disabilities.
What does Supported Life Institute provide?
- Educational and training opportunities, including:
  - Supported Life Conference (greater Sacramento area)
  - Self-Advocacy Conference
- Special projects include:
  - Peer Advocacy Connection (PAC)
  - Communication Technology Education Center (CTEC)
- Is it free?
  - Varies by event. Conferences and trainings may have a fee and require registration.
  - Some local meetings may ask for a small contribution from each participant.
  - Please see event or project details for information about cost.
- Contact Information:
  - Phone: 916-567-1974
  - Location: 1010 Hurley Way #180 Sacramento, CA 95825

Web Address: yodisabledproud.org
What is YO!?
- YO! connects, organizes and educates youth with disabilities and is a project of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers.
What does YO! provide?
- YO! provides opportunities in youth leadership, social growth, community resource involvement and more. Some YO! Activities include:
  - YO! Volunteer Corps for disability positive volunteer opportunities
  - Youth-driven advocacy campaigns
- Specific Resources to Check out:
- Is it free?
  - YO! is free to join. Online training library and resources are provided to the public for free.
- Contact Information:
  - Phone: 866-296-9753
  - You can also message YO! by completing the form at yodisabledproud.org/contact-us
    - Youth Advocates will get back to you within 2-3 business days
  - Location: 1000 G Street Sacramento, CA 95814
  - Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday | 8 AM - 5 PM
  - Sign up to become a member at yodisabledproud.org/join-yo

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