Orange — Independent living support directory

Serving Counties: Los Angeles (Zip Codes 90022, 90023, 90031, 90033, 90040, 90041, 90042, 90063, 90065, 90201, 90221, 90241, 90242, 90270, 90601, 90602, 90603, 90604, 90605, 90606, 90621, 90623, 90630, 90631, 90638, 90640, 90650, 90660, 90670, 90701, 90706, 90723, 91001, 91006, 91007, 91016, 91024, 91030, 91101, 91103, 91104, 91105, 91106, 91107, 91108, 91731, 91754, 91755, 91770, 91775, 91776, 91780, 91801), Orange, and Riverside

Serving Counties: Orange

Serving Counties: Los Angeles (Zip Codes 90024, 90025, 90034, 90035, 90045, 90049, 90056, 90064, 90066, 90067, 90073, 90077, 90079, 90089, 90090, 90094, 90095, 90210, 90211, 90212, 90230, 90232, 90245, 90250, 90254, 90260, 90265, 90266, 90272, 90274, 90275, 90277, 90278, 90290, 90291, 90292, 90293, 90301, 90302, 90303, 90304, 90305, 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405, 90501, 90502, 90503, 90504, 90505, 90506, 90710, 90717, 90731, 90732, 90744, 90740, 90745) and Orange

California Independent Living Center Directory

Information and Referral means hearing a person’s story and understanding what their needs are. It means being a good listener, asking questions and giving helpful information or referrals to other agencies or people who can help.

Advocacy has two sides: Individual and systems. Individual advocacy means an ILC staff member may accompany a person to medical appointments, housing interviews, Social Security visits or meetings with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. Systems change means the ILC may do things like advocate to a transit agency for better routes or buses. ILCs may also help by advocating for curb cuts, street crossings, buildings or anything else that will help all people have equal access to society.

Independent Living Skills are any skills that can help an individual with a disability do what they want to do on their own. Things like budgeting, public transportation training, Assistive technology training and social skills can all be part of independent living skills.

Peer Counseling is based on the idea that people with disabilities know best how to take care of themselves. Peer counselors are people with disabilities who can serve as mentors or resources to other people with disabilities who face challenges in living independently.

Transition can mean helping a person to move from a nursing home to a place to live independently in their own community. It can also mean helping a young person to move to their next steps after high School. Diversion includes services that help people with what they need to live independently in their own home so they do not have to live in a nursing home.

Personal Assistants can help with a variety of needs for some people with disabilities. Hiring, training and letting go of Personal Assistants is something that people who use them need to learn how to do. ILCs can provide training in these tasks and help people who need these assistants to find them.

Some people with disabilities may require places to live that are accessible to wheelchairs or other assistive technology. They may need help finding places to live that are affordable on a fixed income. ILCs can help people to get signed up with affordable housing lists and apply for Section 8 vouchers. They can help people with disabilities to understand and advocate for their right to accessible housing.

Assistive Technology is a device or a service which helps a person with a disability to do personal or work-related tasks. Independent Living Centers can provide training in different types of Assistive Technology and help people with disabilities to find their own Assistive Technology devices or services.

If you have a disability and want to live more independently, you may be able to benefit from Independent Living Services. Reach out to your local Independent Living Center for more information on getting involved using the link below.

(888) 331-1451

Corporate Office – Administrative Services 133 N. Altadena Drive, Suite 425 Pasadena, CA 91107 Telephone/TTY: (888) 331-1451

Arcadia Office 11625 Clark Street, Suite 101 Arcadia, CA 91006 Telephone/TTY: (888) 331-1451

Downey Office 7830 Quill Drive, Suite D Downey, CA 90242 Telephone/TTY: (888) 331-1451

Pasadena Office 133 N. Altadena Drive, Suite 305 Pasadena, CA 91107 Telephone/TTY: (888) 331-1451

Pomona Office 100 Exchange Place, Building B Pomona, CA 91768 Telephone/TTY: (888) 331-1451

(310) 390-3611

Los Angeles – Main Office 12901 Venice Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90066 Telephone: (310) 390-3611 Toll Free: (888) 851-9245 TTY: (310) 398-9204

Santa Monica Office – WISE & Healthy Aging 1527 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 Telephone: (310) 390-3611 TTY: (310) 398-9204

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Consumer Question: Are your services free and/or do I need to have insurance? Answer: Yes, our services are free, and insurance may be required for some of our programs which are funded directly by CalOptima. If you do not have CalOptima, we can still provide information and resources to help. Consumer Question: Do you still have offices in Garden Grove or South County? Answer: Our only office is at 501 N. Brookhurst Street, Suite #102, Anaheim, CA 92801. We are also able to meet with individuals in the community in a variety of settings throughout Orange County depending on the service area and individual need. Consumer Question: Why do I need an appointment for services? Answer: As Orange County’s only Center for Independent Living, our services are in high demand and the team member who can best assist you may not be available if you walk-in without an appointment. While we can still provide general information and resources, we cannot guarantee someone will be available to meet with you or schedule an appointment on the spot, as our team of staff manage their own calendars. To ensure you receive the right support, we strongly recommend calling ahead or submitting a referral form.

Anaheim – Main Office (By Appointment Only) 501 N. Brookhurst Street, Suite 102 Anaheim, CA 92801 Telephone: (714) 621-3300

Yes, our services are free, and insurance may be required for some of our programs which are funded directly by CalOptima.