Children's Therapy Center, Inc.
(805) 383-1501
770 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 120, Camarillo, CA 93010. The Children's Therapy Center, Inc. is a private evaluation and treatment center for children who show delays in motor development, speech/language development, play and social development, and/or learning problems. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language therapy, counseling and psychological testing offered.
http://www.icfs.org/blue_book/htm_files/bb000098.htm
Down's Syndrome Association of Ventura County
(805) 378-5129
Parents and professionals organized to promote a positive image for Down's Syndrome. Newborn packet "From the Heart." For information on Down's Syndrome: http://www.downsyndrome.com/
Easter Seals Tri-Counties
(805) 647-1141
Services include: equipment loans-wheelchairs, etc.; infant development for infants to 3 years with identified or suspected development delays; preschool for 3-5 year olds, includes speech therapy, motor skills, etc., 5 days per week(morning or afternoon options); recreation, therapeutic swimming; Post-Polio Syndrome support group. Wheelchair accessible; Spanish (on-site) Tuesday-Friday.
http://ca-tr.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=CATC_homepage
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Channel Island Chapter
(805) 682-8783
Serving tri-counties. Services include teen peer counseling. Wheelchair accessible. Jeanette Chian, Program Director. For information on the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: http://www.nmss.org/
Muscular Dystrophy Association (Santa Barbara)
(805) 683-8566
Provides a comprehensive patient service program to children and adults with muscle diseases throughout the tri-counties. Week-long summer camp program for children ages 6-21. Wheelchair accessible. "Hop-A-Thon," week-long handicap awareness program. All teaching materials provided at no charge. Jason Kleaver, District Director. For information about the national Muscular Dystrophy Association: http://www.mdausa.org/
Special Education/Phoenix School
(805) 388-4406
Special education programs in Ventura County serving children and adolescents with various special education needs. Serves seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) children. Referrals by school districts.
http://www.icfs.org/blue_book/htm_files/bb000528.htm
Special Olympics, Ventura County Chapter
(805) 654-7787
Nonprofit volunteer service designed to provide athletic training programs and competition for mentally retarded children and adults.
http://www.sosc.org/ventura.html
Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center
(805) 485-9643
Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center is for families and friends of children with special needs. Information on specific disabilities and a resource library that includes books for families and providers and a children's book section. Please call (805) 485-9643; Spanish line (805) 485-9892.
http://www.tri-counties.org/about/rc/rc_wh.html
Tri-Counties Regional Center
(805) 962-7881, or (800) 322-6994
The State of California contracts with Tri-Counties Regional Center to provide supports and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities living in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. In January 2005, a new law called the Family Cost Particpation Program (FCPP) went into effect requiring parents of children with special needs to share in the cost of certain services provided through Tri-Counties Regional Center.
http://www.tri-counties.org/
National Hotlines for Special Needs
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1 (800) 344-4823
Down's Syndrome Society 1 (800) 221-4602
Hearing & Speech Impaired 1 (800) 638-8255
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation 1 (800) 223-1138
Spina Bifida Association 1 (800) 621-3141
Stuttering Hotline 1 (800) 221-2483