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Special Needs

Name

Phone

Location

Description

Autism Society 619-298-1981 San Diego County Resources for children, adults and/or family members of individuals with Autism
Blind Community Center 619-298-5021 1805 Upas St San Diego, CA 92103 Provides recreational classes and meetings for individuals with visual impairments, free and low-cost services.
CHADD 760-736-1111 San Diego County Resources for children, adults and/or family members of individuals with ADHD
Deaf Community Services of San Diego 619-398-2441 3930 4th Ave Ste. 300, San Diego, CA 92103 Interpreting services, literacy counseling, and employment placement assistance for individual with hearing impairments.
Exceptional Family Resource Center 760-354-0204 157 E. Valley Pkwy Escondido, CA 92025 Support for families of individuals with special needs, referrals, free service
Learning Disabilities Association of San Diego 858-467-9058 4564 Ruffner St San Diego, CA 92111 Resources/information for individuals and families of individuals with learning disabilities and school staff.
Muscular Dystrophy Association 858-492-9792 9990 Mesa Rim Rd. Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92121 Resources for individuals and families of individuals with Muscular Dystrophy, teachers and medical professionals Muscular Dystrophy Association
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness 800-950-NAMI (6264) National Advocacy for access to services, treatment, supports and research for those affected by mental illness and their families. National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI San Diego 800-523-5933 Various Resources, information, referrals, and support to those affected by mental illness and their families. San Diego Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness
San Diego Regional Center – Carlsbad 760-736-1200 5931 Priestly Dr. Ste 100 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Information, referrals, case management, counseling and family support for individuals and the families of individuals with disabilities. San Diego Regional Center for people with disabilities.
TERI, Inc. 760-721-1706 251 Airport Rd Oceanside, CA 92058 Respite care, residential programs, recreational and therapeutic services, funding through regional center or fee for service.
TASK: Team Advocates for Special Kids 877-609-3218 3180 University Ste. 430 San Diego, CA 92104 Information and referral, support for individuals and families of individuals with disabilities.