San Mateo — Independent living support directory
Disability resource referrals, community support and options for living independently.
Source checked October 15, 2026[2]calsilc.ca.gov
This official directory lists local programmes and providers. Check the provider’s own instructions for current service arrangements.
Listed provider contacts ↓Online services & information
Find programme information and provider referrals below. Different organisations may handle different services.
Find the providers listed for San Mateo. Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID). County association is a directory referral; the named provider’s programme and ZIP area still apply.
Before you start
- Eligibility & access · Shared DOR guidance — getting started
- DOR says people with a disability who want to live more independently may benefit. Contact the local centre; individual programme and service-area criteria still apply. [11]
Find the providers listed for San Mateo. Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID). County association is a directory referral; the named provider’s programme and ZIP area still apply.
Provider website/contact page. The state directory referral for San Mateo is shown with its programme/ZIP wording below. Check which branch and services apply before travelling.
Before you start
- Eligibility & access · Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — state-listed area
- State directory referral: San Mateo. Programme-specific eligibility still applies. [1]
- Appointments · Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — selected local instructions
- Office visits require an appointment. Phone hours are 9 am–4:30 pm; the listed office appointment window is 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday. [13]
- Processing time · CID contact-form reply only
- CID asks for 2–3 business days to attempt a reply to an inquiry. This is not an application decision or a guarantee of a response. [15]
Shared California independent-living guidance. Contact the named local provider about the particular programme, service area and availability.
Before you start
- Availability · Shared DOR core-service description
- Ask a centre for information and referrals based on your needs and goals. [3]
Shared California independent-living guidance. Contact the named local provider about the particular programme, service area and availability.
Before you start
- Availability · Shared DOR core-service description
- Ask about individual advocacy and work to improve access to services and community systems. [4]
Shared California independent-living guidance. Contact the named local provider about the particular programme, service area and availability.
Before you start
- Availability · Shared DOR core-service description
- Skills support can include budgeting, transportation, assistive technology and social skills. Discuss your own goals with the centre. [5]
Shared California independent-living guidance. Contact the named local provider about the particular programme, service area and availability.
Before you start
- Availability · Shared DOR core-service description
- Peer counselors with disabilities can share experience, mentoring and resources. [6]
Shared California independent-living guidance. Contact the named local provider about the particular programme, service area and availability.
Before you start
- Availability · Shared DOR core-service description
- Ask about transition from institutional care, youth transitions and support to remain at home. Contact the provider for its assessment and programme criteria. [7]
Shared California independent-living guidance. Contact the named local provider about the particular programme, service area and availability.
Before you start
- Availability · Shared DOR core-service description
- ILCs can help people learn to recruit, hire, train and manage personal assistants. This referral/training support does not by itself approve IHSS or provide a paid caregiver. [8]
Shared California independent-living guidance. Contact the named local provider about the particular programme, service area and availability.
Before you start
- Availability · Shared DOR core-service description
- Ask about accessible housing resources and advocacy. Assistance with lists or voucher applications does not establish an open waitlist, available unit or benefit approval. [9]
Shared California independent-living guidance. Contact the named local provider about the particular programme, service area and availability.
Before you start
- Availability · Shared DOR core-service description
- Ask about devices, training and resources for daily activities. Equipment, lending and funding options vary by provider and programme. [10]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked4 source pages · 19 citations
Sources were checked by an AI-assisted research process. A checked website does not mean every service or fee on it has been reviewed.
- [1] California Independent Living Center Directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Independent Living Council · Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — listed service area
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Serving Counties: San Mateo
- [2] California Independent Living Center Directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Independent Living Council · Programme or provider instructions
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California Independent Living Center Directory
- [3] Independent Living services and official locator (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Rehabilitation · Programme or provider instructions
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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.
- [4] Independent Living services and official locator (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Rehabilitation · Programme or provider instructions
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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.
- [5] Independent Living services and official locator (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Rehabilitation · Programme or provider instructions
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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.
- [6] Independent Living services and official locator (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Rehabilitation · Programme or provider instructions
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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.
- [7] Independent Living services and official locator (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Rehabilitation · Programme or provider instructions
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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.
- [8] Independent Living services and official locator (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Rehabilitation · Programme or provider instructions
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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.
- [9] Independent Living services and official locator (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Rehabilitation · Programme or provider instructions
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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.
- [10] Independent Living services and official locator (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Rehabilitation · Programme or provider instructions
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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.
- [11] Independent Living services and official locator (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Rehabilitation · Programme or provider instructions
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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.
- [12] Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — official provider website (opens in a new tab)
Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) · Programme or provider instructions
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- [13] Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — contact and locations (opens in a new tab)
Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) · Programme or provider instructions
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Office Location & Hours Phone Calls: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm Office Walk-Ins: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm * Office walk-ins by appointment only. San Mateo Main Office 2001 Winward Way, Suite 103 • San Mateo, CA 94404 (650) 645-1780 Phone | (650) 645-1785 Fax | (650) 522-9313 TTY CID is open for appointment only. Please call 650-645-1780 or email info@cidsanmateo.org.
- [14] Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — contact and locations (opens in a new tab)
Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) · Programme or provider instructions
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Complete the form below to contact our general inbox or specific department.
- [15] Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — contact and locations (opens in a new tab)
Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) · Programme or provider instructions
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Please allow us 2-3 business days in an attempt to reply back.
- [16] California Independent Living Center Directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Independent Living Council · Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — San Mateo office appointments only
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San Mateo – Main Office 2001 Winward Way, Suite 103 San Mateo, CA 94404 Telephone: (650) 645-1780 TTY: (650) 522-9313
- [17] California Independent Living Center Directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Independent Living Council · Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — San Bruno Office (By Appointment Only)
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San Bruno Office (By Appointment Only) 1590 El Camino Real, Suite C San Bruno, CA 94066 Telephone: (650) 645-1780 TTY: (650) 589-8170
- [18] Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — contact and locations (opens in a new tab)
Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) · Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — telephone enquiries
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San Mateo Main Office 2001 Winward Way, Suite 103 • San Mateo, CA 94404 (650) 645-1780 Phone | (650) 645-1785 Fax | (650) 522-9313 TTY CID is open for appointment only. Please call 650-645-1780 or email info@cidsanmateo.org.
- [19] Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — contact and locations (opens in a new tab)
Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) · Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) — telephone enquiries
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Phone Calls: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm Office Walk-Ins: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm * Office walk-ins by appointment only.