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Updated 9/29/09
COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY
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VISALIA EMERGENCY AID veac.org
The mission of VEAC has survived since those early days of soup lines
Able Industries…………………………………………………… 1 and tents and today guides a thriving and well respected organization: to
Alliance for the Mentally Ill-NAMI ..…………………………… 1 provide emergency food, clothing and shelter to the homeless and at risk
CA Department of Rehabilitation………………….…………….. 1 low-income families giving special emphasis on case management to
California Telephone Access Program…………………………... 2 promote self sufficiency.
Caltrans Disability Advisory Council…………………………… 2
Contact: Iris East
Center for Independent Living…………………………………... 2
217 N.E. 3rd St.
Central Valley Regional Center…………………………………. 3 Visalia, CA 93291
Children’s Medical Services (CHDP)…………………………… 3 Iris@veac.org
City of Visalia-Visalia City Coach (Dial-A-Ride)………………. 3 (559) 859-3682
Community Advisory Committee………………………………. 4
Community Catalysts of California……………………………… 4
Creative Center………………………………………………….. 4
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Service Center………………………… 5
Driving Specialty………………………………………………... 5
Employment Development Department (EDD)………………… 5
Exeter Adult Activity Center……………………………………. 6
Family Healthcare Network……………………………………... 6
Fresno State-Services for Students with Disabilities……………. 6
Future Transitions Inc. (Stars for Tomorrow)…………………… 7
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics…………………………………. 7
Health Insurance, Counseling & Advocacy Program…………… 7
Kings Behavioral Health Administration………………………. 8
Kings County Job Training……………………………………... 8
National Multiple Sclerosis Society…………………………….. 8
No Stigma Speaker’s Bureau (TCMN)…………………………. 9
Porterville Sheltered Workshop…………………………………. 9
Proteus, Inc.……………………………………………………... 9
Self Help Enterprises………………………………………...….. 10
Social Security Administration…………………………………. 10
Social Vocational Services……………………………………… 10
Suicide Prevention Task Force………………………………….. 11
Synchrony of Visalia, Inc……………………………………….. 11
Tail Waggers-Puppy Raisers……………………………………. 11
Talking Book Library for the Blind…………………………….. 12
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VALLEY CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER valleycrc.org
Valley Caregiver Resource Center is a non-profit agency that is part of a statewide
program that provides information and assistance to people caring for family mem- TCOE Community Advisory Committee………………………..12
bers age 60 and older or a person with Alzheimer’s disease or an adult onset related
disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction. Ticket to Work-TCOE………………………………………….. 12
Trinity Ministries Inc…………………………………………… 13
Contact: Yee Vue Tulare Adult School……………….……………………………. 13
3845 N. Clark St. Suite 201 Tulare County Employment Connection (CSET)………………. 13
Fresno, CA 93726 Tulare County Health & Human Services-Adult Protective
yvue@valleycrc.org Services…………………………………………………………. 14
(559) 224-9154
Tulare County Health & Human Services-Adult Services……... 14
Tulare County Health & Human Services-Veteran’s
Services Office……………………………………………….…. 14
Valley Caregiver Resource Center……………………………… 15
VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND valleycenterfortheblind.org Valley Center for the Blind………………………………………15
The Valley Center for the Blind is committed to helping their clients become more
independent. They do this by providing classes and services such as independent
Visalia Adult School……………………………………………..15
living skills, support groups, etc. Visalia Emergency Aid…………………………………………..16
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ABLE INDUSTRIES ableindustries.org TULARE CTY. HEALTH & HUMAN SVCS.-ADULT PROTECTIVE SVCS.
The major focus of ABLE Industries is to provide opportunities for individuals with Adult protective services assist dependent adults and/or elderly who are in danger
disabilities to improve in vocational, social and interpersonal skills. Areas of pro- and in need of protective service to prevent physical abuse, neglect or exploitation
gram emphasis include but are not limited to, introduction to realistic work envi- by others or from self-neglect.
ronments, improved stamina, increased productivity, enhanced workplace maturi-
ties, enhanced safe work practices, improved fine and gross motor skills, interper- Contact: Odelia Davis
sonal skills development and quality control. 3530 W. Mineral King, Suite E
Visalia, CA 93291
Contact: Kathleen Alonzo (559) 733-6585
8127 Avenue 304
Visalia, CA 93291
kathleen@ableindustries.org
(559) 651-8150
ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL-NAMI nami.org/site TULARE CITY HEALTH & HUMAN SVCS.-ADULT SVCS.
NAMI is a support and advocacy organization for consumers, family members and Provides in-home supportive services care for elderly and disabled individuals who
friends of people with a mental illness. would otherwise be placed in a higher level of care outside their home. Patients
must be Medi-Cal eligible.
Contact: Denise Nelson
P.O. Box 3655 Contact: Kent Henry
Visalia, CA 93278 3500 W. Mineral King #A
dj1nelson@sbcglobal.com Visalia, CA 93279
(559) 627-1306 jwarren@tularehhsa.org
(559) 733-6111
CA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION TULARE CTY. HEALTH & HUMAN SVCS.-VETERAN’S SVCS. OFFICE
DOR’s vocational rehabilitation services program assists Californians with The Veteran’s Service program provides assistance and services to veterans and their
disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live family members, which include outreach, counseling and referrals to ensure that
independently in their communities. The DOR develops, purchases, provides and veterans are aware of and able to obtain entitlements and benefits for which they are
advocates for program and services in vocational rehabilitation, habilitation and eligible.
independent living with a priority on service for people with the most significant
disabilities. Contact: Dan Britton
205 N. “L” St.
Contact: Ray Offutt Tulare, CA 93274
4930 W. Kaweah Ct. Ste 100 dbritton@tularehhsa.org
Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 685-3300
roffutt@dor.ca.gov
(559) 735-3838
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TULARE CTY. EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION (CSET)employmentconnect.org CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING cilfresno.org
Assistance in finding employment, job interests, training and/or schooling. The Center is dedicated to serving, educating, representing and empowering
persons with disabilities in pursuit of independent living. Services provided
Contact: Carol Therrien include peer support, housing resources, advocacy, community education,
4025 W. Noble, Suite B. financial benefits counseling, assistive technology, independent living skills
Visalia, CA 93277 training and client assistance programs (CAP).
(559) 713-5000
carol.therrien@cset.org Contact: Rick Perez
2606 E. Valley Oak
Visalia, CA 93291
r_perez@cil-fresno.org
(559) 622-9276
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CENTRAL VALLEY REGIONAL CENTER cvrc.org TALKING BOOK LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND fresnolibrary.org/tblb
Serves the developmentally delayed population from infancy through adulthood. Provides free books and magazines on cassette tape and in Braille to individuals who
Oversees day programs, community CARE facilities and elderly facilities. are blind, visually impaired, or have physical disabilities that prevent reading.
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DEAF & HARD OF HEARING SERVICE CENTER dhhsc.org SELF HELP ENTERPRISES selfhelpenterprises.org
DHHSC provides advocacy, independent living skills, peer counseling, parenting Provides ownership opportunities for first time home buyers. This organization
skills and referral services. This organization is of, by and for the Deaf. also has a self help housing program for first time home buyers.
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(559) 331-2881
Inc.
HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS hanger.com KINGS COUNTY JOB TRAINING kingsworkforce.org
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. is a provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) ser- Within Kings County and the immediate area, individuals may be able to obtain
vices and products for individuals with amputations and various muscular and or- short term training to prepare for one of more than 70 demand occupations. Training
thopedic conditions. is available at both public and private schools where individuals may attend evening
or daytime classes, depending on goals and the availability of classes.
Contact: John Wettstein
705 S. Mooney Blvd. Contact: 124 North Irwin Street
Visalia, CA 93277 Hanford, CA 93230
064000@hanger.com (559) 582-9213
(559) 732-3957
HEALTH INSURANCE, COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY nationalmssociety.org
Provides health insurance advocacy with Medicare/Medi-Cal supplemental Programs and services for those living with multiple sclerosis, including referrals
insurance. and financial aid. We also provide public and professional education around MS.
We also promote advocacy efforts for people with disabilities.
Contact: Dori Silveria
3500 W. Mineral King #C Contact: Susan Wallis
Visalia, CA 93292 690 E. Bullard Ave. #103
dsilveri@tularehhssa.org Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 730-2551 susan.mattison@nmss.org
1-800-FIGHTMS
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