Amador County, California

Jackson

Sutter Amador Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Amador County's hospital in Jackson offering primary pediatric care and developmental referral coordination. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families need to travel to Stockton or Sacramento. Telehealth with UC Davis MIND Institute is strongly recommended as a first step.

Rural foothill county — travel to Stockton or Sacramento required for comprehensive evaluations. UC Davis MIND Institute telehealth intake is the most accessible option.

Jackson · multi-county

Behavioral Health Works — Amador County (Telehealth)

Telehealth parent coaching and limited in-home ABA therapy for Amador County families. BCBA-supervised with Regional Center authorization required. Amador County has almost no local autism providers — telehealth is the realistic first step while families explore travel options to Stockton or Sacramento.

Amador County is extremely resource-sparse for autism services. Telehealth parent coaching plus in-home services from Stockton or Sacramento BCBAs are the primary options. Regional Center authorization required.

San Andreas · multi-county

Behavioral Health Works — Calaveras County (Telehealth)

Telehealth parent coaching and in-home ABA therapy for Calaveras County families. BCBA-supervised with Valley Mountain Regional Center authorization. Local ABA options in Calaveras are effectively non-existent — telehealth parent coaching plus possible travel to Stockton are the realistic paths.

Among the most resource-sparse counties in CA for autism services. Telehealth and travel to Stockton are the primary options. Regional Center authorization required.

Jackson

Amador County Autism Parent Support Group

Peer support community for families of autistic individuals in Amador County's foothill communities. Virtual meetings and resource sharing in a county where in-person autism services are very limited. Peer connections are a lifeline in this rural region.

Markleeville · multi-county

Alta California Regional Center — Alpine County

California's Regional Center serving Alpine County as part of Alta California's Northern California coverage. Alpine is the smallest county in California by population (fewer than 1,200 residents). Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult services via Sacramento main office. Telehealth and home-based coordination are the only practical models.

Alpine County is the least populous county in California. Sacramento main office handles all intake. Expect fully remote service coordination — in-person services require significant travel.

Placerville · multi-county

Alta California Regional Center — El Dorado County

California's Regional Center serving El Dorado County as part of Alta California's coverage area. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult programs. Sacramento main office handles El Dorado County intakes.

Sacramento main office serves El Dorado County. Apply at diagnosis for earliest service access.

Markleeville · multi-county

Matrix Parent Network — Alpine County Families

Federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education support for Alpine County families via phone and remote services. With only a handful of school-age children with disabilities in the county, Matrix is uniquely positioned to provide personalized one-on-one remote support.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. All services remote for Alpine County — the smallest school district in California.

Jackson · multi-county

Matrix Parent Network — Amador County Families

Federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education support for Amador County families via phone and remote services. Critical resource in a county with very limited local disability services.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Phone and remote services only for this rural foothill region.

San Andreas · multi-county

Matrix Parent Network — Calaveras County Families

Federally funded PTI offering free IEP advocacy and special education support for Calaveras County families via phone and remote services. One of the most important resources in a county with very limited local disability services.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote-only services for most Calaveras County families.

Sonora · multi-county

Matrix Parent Network — Tuolumne County Families

Federally funded PTI offering free IEP advocacy and special education support for Tuolumne County families by phone and remote services.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote-only support for most Tuolumne families.

Jackson · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — Amador County

California's Regional Center serving Amador County. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult programs. Amador County is one of the most rural counties in the RC's service area — families in Jackson and Sutter Creek often travel to Stockton or Sacramento. Telehealth-based service coordination is available.

Apply at diagnosis. Amador is rural — most therapy and evaluation services require travel to Stockton (1.5 hrs) or Sacramento (1.5 hrs). Telehealth is the most practical starting point.

San Andreas · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — Calaveras County

California's Regional Center serving Calaveras County. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult programs. Calaveras County is mountainous and rural — families in San Andreas and Angels Camp typically travel to Stockton for in-person services.

Apply at diagnosis. Calaveras is rural — travel to Stockton (1.5 hrs) for most in-person services. Telehealth service coordination available.

San Jose · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — San Jose

The primary California Regional Center serving Santa Clara County. Funds service coordination, early intervention, respite, therapy, and adult services for individuals with developmental disabilities including autism. Apply at or before diagnosis — services can begin immediately.

California Regional Centers are one of the most comprehensive DD service funding systems in the country. Apply at diagnosis.

Modesto · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — Stanislaus County

California's Regional Center serving Stanislaus County. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, adult day programs, and supported living for individuals with developmental disabilities including autism.

Modesto office handles Stanislaus County intakes. Apply at or before diagnosis.

Sonora · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — Tuolumne County

California's Regional Center serving Tuolumne County. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult programs. Tuolumne County is high-altitude and rural — families in Sonora and Jamestown face significant distance to in-person services in Stockton or Modesto.

Apply at diagnosis. Tuolumne is remote — most in-person therapy and evaluation requires travel to Stockton or Modesto (1.5–2 hrs). Telehealth service coordination available.

Woodland · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — Yolo County

California's Regional Center serving Yolo County. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult programs for individuals with developmental disabilities including autism. Davis and Woodland families are served through the Stockton main office.

Apply at diagnosis. Valley Mountain RC serves Yolo County — contact the Stockton main office for intake.