Resources
Victims of Crime and Abuse
VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD
You are eligible for state funded therapies if:
~you were a victim of a crime and you proceeded with a police report.
~you were a victim of child abuse and there was a substantiated child protective service report
CalVCB is the payor of last resort. CalVCB provides compensation after all available reimbursement and recovery sources are used, including medical insurance, disability insurance, employer benefits and civil suits.
CalVCB offers several ways to apply for compensation:
Advocates are available to help victims with:
~Complete an application.
~Find emergency food, clothing, and shelter.
~File a temporary restraining order.
~Find other resources.
Website:
https://victims.ca.gov/for-victims/
Application:
https://victims.ca.gov/uploads/2021/01/victimcompensationapp_eng.pdf
Print a copy, print and sign it and date it.
Send your application to:
CalVCB
P.O. Box 3036
Sacramento, CA 95812-3036
Autism
SASSNA
Sacramento Autistic Spectrum & Special Needs Alliance
They support positive outcomes through outreach, services, activities, and resources.
They are Northern California's premier nonprofit organization providing comprehensive social services to nurture and protect autistic and other mentally-diverse youth, and their families.
MIND INSTITUTE
The UC Davis MIND Institute clinic provides comprehensive evidence-based assessments of children with possible neurodevelopmental disorders. The clinic providers give treatment recommendations to referring schools, agencies, physicians, and mental health clinicians.
https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/