Resources for Families

To be an effective advocate for your child, you need information from Westside, service providers, and schools, as well as community programs and resources that can assist you. To help you, Westside Regional Center has also included a section on resources that we hope will be useful to you.

Arrest & Victim of a Crime Protocols - To keep families informed we have posted these important protocols should your loved one be arrested or be a victim of a crime. Links and Telephone numbers to local law enforcement agencies can be found here as well.

Missing Person Protocol - Westside Regional Center has implemented for your knowledge this important and useful protocol should your loved one become missing. Telephone numbers to L.A. area regional center faxes are found here along with numbers and links to local law enforcement agencies.

Assistance – Benefits/resources consumers living independently may be eligible to receive.

California Poison Control System (CPCS) is the statewide provider of immediate, free and expert treatment advice and assistance over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous, hazardous or toxic substances. Call us toll-free - 1-800-222-1222, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

California or Congressional Legislative Bills – Search by keywords, bill or action number(s).

Counseling Services – Community resources for counseling and psychological support services.

Information Sites – Links to government and community resources.

Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) –Information on filing for special education mediation and due process requests. Click here for the OAH Medication Due Process Form

Other Favorite Sites – Sites that WRC staff find useful and interesting.