To further the goal of promoting community belonging and engagement, the California Department of Developmental Services (“DDS”) administers care through a network of 21 regional care centers. In so doing, DDS makes the point of care local to each individual. For developmentally disabled individuals and their families seeking DDS services in Santa Clara County, the San Andreas Regional Center is your DDS point of contact.
Get to Know the San Andreas Regional Center
The San Andreas Regional Center serves all of Santa Clara County, including one of the county’s largest population centers, San Jose. Additionally, it also serves Santa Cruz County, San Benito County, and Monterey County.
Operating for more than 50 years, the San Andreas Regional Center has served nearly 20,000 developmentally disabled clients. Today, the San Andreas Regional Center continues to serve the community by offering a broad range of DDS services and supports.
Services at San Andreas Regional Center
The following list is not exhaustive, but it gives you an idea of the broad range of services available through the San Andreas Regional Center:
- Eligibility assessments
- Care coordination
- Assistance building an Individual Program Plan (“IPP”)
- Early Start for infants and toddlers ages 0-3
- Day care programs
- Residential placement and housing assistance
- Job placement services and employment assistance
- Behavioral therapies
- Adaptive skills traning
- Social recreation and community engagement programs
- Assistance with transportation
- Help securing medical care
For a complete overview of all services and programs available through the San Andreas Regional Center, contact the center directly or speak to your care coordinator.
Get Started Today
Whether you’re already receiving DDS services, or you believe you’re eligible to begin receiving them, now is a great time to contact the San Andreas Regional Center. If you’re already in the program, they can help you find the specialized care you need. And if you’re not yet receiving services, professionals at the San Andreas Regional Center can help you complete your eligibility assessment, after which they can get you started with benefits and services. Whatever your needs, DDS services in Santa Clara County are easily accessible through the San Andreas Regional Center.