Our local family resource center funded by Department of Developmental Services. They serve families of children with special needs in 26 counties of Northern California, including the Greater Sacramento Area.
Warmline is also the family support part of Early Start services in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Nevada or Alpine Counties.
What does WarmLine provide?
Resources, activities, training, parent-to-parent support, and consultation.
The MIND Resource Center is a service that is located on-site at the UC Davis MIND Institute.
The MIND Resource Center also maintains a comprehensive collection of information and resources online.
What does the MIND Resource Center provide?
A resource center with handouts, brochures, books, DVDs, and computers that members of the public can use for research.
Staff members are available to help you find the resource you need.
Resources cover a wide range of topics for many kinds of developmental disorders and topics across the lifespan, from early intervention to transitions to adulthood.
Is it free?
Anyone can call or visit the MIND Resource Center.
Parking on the street is free. Visitor parking permits for the lot can be purchased from dispensing machines for:
Hours of Operation: Open 9am - 5pm | Monday through Friday
Spanish-speaking staff are typically available Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
To make an appointment with particular staff members or Spanish-speaking staff call 916-703-0336.
To learn more about the activities, projects, events and research opportunities at the MIND Institute, visit the main site of the UC Davis MIND Institute at http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/
Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD)
The CEDD at the UC Davis MIND Institute is one of 67 federally designated university centers (UCEDDs).
Their mission is to collaborate with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to improve quality of life and community inclusion.
You can watch a video to learn about the CEDD here.
What does the CEDD provide?
Resources, events, and services for individuals with disabilities and their families.
On-line resources and reference materials. Many are available in both English and Spanish.
Check out their collection of free online training programs, videos, and brochures
Vamos a platicar (Let’s Talk): A six-week series conducted in Spanish for parents of children with disabilities to share their experiences and learn about their child’s diagnosis.
Distinguished Lecturer Series: Public lectures by researchers in neurodevelopmental disorders. These presentations are intended for both specialists and community members. You can watch previously recorded lectures
Minds Behind the MIND : Public lectures by researchers and clinicians from the UC Davis MIND Institute on current research and new treatment findings. You can watch previously recorded lectures here.
Is it free?
Materials and trainings made available on-line are free.
Events are free, but may require pre-registration. Please see information about specific events and programs on the CEDD website for more details.
Parking on the street is free. Visitor parking permits for the lot can be purchased from dispensing machines for:
UCP provides comprehensive services to support adults and children with all types of developmental disabilities (not just Cerebral Palsy) in the greater Sacramento area. Learn more at Who is UCP?
What does UCP provide?
Programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and their caregivers and families, including services:
There are several steps to becoming a client of UCP, and may include working with California Alta Regional Center, Medicare, or your private insurance. Please see specific programs for cost, service coordinator information, and steps to joining a program.
Contact information for service coordinators can be found here.
Resources and reference material are available online for free.
The regional center which serves Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties.
Regional centers contract with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate services for children and adult with developmental disabilities. You can learn more about regional centers at http://www.dds.ca.gov/RC/index.cfm
What does Alta provide?
Early intervention services to infants and toddlers between birth and 36 months.
Services to persons age three and above with a developmental disability.