PIONEERS Memorial Healthcare and Specialty Center Complete healthcare with a variety of pediatric specialties. 751 W Legion Rd. Brawley, CA 92227 760-351-3333 www.pmhd.org Vishwa Kapoor, MD Pediatrician with a specialty in oncology. 1550 Pepper Dr. El Centro, CA 92243 760-592-4961
HIPPOTHERAPY/ THERAPEUTIC RIDING BMB Boarding and Animals Plus In association with CASA of Imperial County and Kiwanis Club of El Centro, this boarding stable offers horse camps and riding sessions for at-risk youth. Owner Marsha Boutwell offers PATH-certified therapeutic riding programs for children with ADHD, ASD and emotional issues. 1444 Drew Rd. El Centro, CA 92243 760-996-4666
HOSPICE Aria Hospice, LLC Compassionate, in-home care for people with a terminal illness. 229 S 8th St. #A El Centro, CA 92243 760-412-5574 www.ariahospice.com Hospice of Imperial Valley Bilingual, in-home care for people with a terminal illness. 137 S 8th St. El Centro, CA 92243 760-352-8905 www.ivhospice.org
INDEPENDENT LIVING The Arc of Imperial County (See listing under Behavioral and Mental Health)
OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES California Children’s Services/IC Public Health Dept. Occupational and physical therapies and assessment for durable medical equipment for children with certain physical limitations and chronic health conditions or diseases. 935 Broadway St. El Centro, CA 92243 442-265-1444 www.icphd.org Imperial Physical Therapy Outpatient pediatric physical therapy. 1698 Cruickshank Dr. #A El Centro, CA 92243 760-353-3422 www.iptclinic.com
PARENT AND FAMILY RESOURCES Amigos de Alejandro, Inc. Serves families of children diagnosed with cancer, leukemia or blood related disorders by offering bilingual emotional support, information, food vouchers, and transportation to hospitals outside Imperial County (Rady Children’s) to receive chemotherapy or other procedures related to their diagnosis. 510 W Main St. #105 El Centro, CA 92243 760-222-6132 www.amigosdealejandro.org Autism Support of Imperial County Nonprofit providing information and support to parents and professionals on Autism. 300 N Imperial Ave. El Centro, CA 92243 760-604-8847 www.autismofimperial.com Best STEP Forward Parent Support group that holds monthly brunches on timely topics, resources and advocacy. Inferno 505 Main St. Brawley, CA 92227 619-534-7540
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Children’s Foundation of the Imperial Valley Parent organization that provides assistance to organizations and groups caring for underserved children who reside in Imperial Valley. Holds an annual race and wellness fair. 760-554-3032 www.childrensfoundationiv.com Community Advisory Committee (CAC) of Imperial County SELPA Parent advisory group unites teachers, parents, and school professionals in Imperial Valley to support the needs of students with IEPs, and communicate rights and information on district policy. 760-312-6419 www.icoe.org/selpa/communityadvisory-committee Down Syndrome Association of Imperial Valley Provides parent-to-parent support, trainings for families, spring social, and summer activities for all. Xochil M. Garcia 760-355-0147 Maritza Villa 760-482-1210 512 W. Aten Rd. Imperial, CA 92251 Exceptional Family Resource Center–Parent-to-Parent Support (Spanish only) Resource center for families of children with special needs of any age. Bertha Mendoza 512 W Aten Rd. Imperial, CA 92251 760-355-0147 www.efrconline.org Family Hui Peer-led support group and training for parents of children ages 0-5 to discuss positive parenting and healthy child development. www.familyhui.org Padres en Accion Spanish-speaking support group that holds monthly meetings in Calexico, El Centro, Brawley and Imperial. Maria Elena Miranda 760-344-7268
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Family Focused Supports program is designed to keep families with children who have special needs together by offering training for parents, extended family members and respite providers. Intensive social work and behavioral support is also offered, along with 24-hour emergency backup support, training, support groups and community resources. 1699 W Main St., #E El Centro, CA 92243 442-236-5034 www.tmi-inc.org TREES (Teach, Respect, Educate, Empower Self) Provides The Incredible Years parenting program, which helps strengthen parenting competency and encourages parent involvement at school to promote academic, social and emotional skills. Children 0-12 are grouped by age. 1265 W State St. El Centro, CA 92243 760-337-5703
RECREATION ADM Dreamers Dance CrewCalipatria PAL Dance program open to children ages 4½–17 with a cognitive or physical disability. Follow on Facebook @CalipatriaPAL92233. Ricochet Rec Center 450 W Aten Rd. Imperial, CA 92251 619-534-7540 Cattle Call Mini Rodeo for Special Kids Special performance of the annual Cattle Call Rodeo for kids with special needs and their families only. Email Julie Reeves at jar555@ sbcglobal.net by Sept. 15 for this invitation-only event in early November. Brawley, CA 760-960-5805 www.cattlecallrodeo.com
