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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025 SPECIAL NEEDS
all ages. Each therapist has a passion for speech therapy and understands the value of communication in each persons’ life. smalltalkpeds.com. 2526 Goodwater Avenue. (530)226-8255.
Special Needs Inclusion Parent Part- nership; Redding. A parent support group that works with agencies within Northern California to provide equal information to all parents and caregivers. (530)215-9473.
S P O T; Redding. Provides excellent pediatric PT, speech and occupation-
al therapy for ages 0-18 years old. We provide developmental instruction in home for ages 0-5 years old. Our focus is coaching caregivers in daily life to ensure their child has the highest quality of life. We are also a teaching facility for interns. susansprivateot.com. 1801 Buenaventura Blvd. (530)215-3385.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels; Redding. Committed to aiding families who have children suffering with pediatric cancer or life-threatening illness by providing unique support including groceries, gas, bills and other support. aawoa.com. (530)378-2373. Siskiyou Early Head Start; Yreka. Com- prehensive child development services to low-income families in Siskiyou County. Parent involvement is a key part of the program. Choose the Early Head Start op- tion from the programs and services drop down menu. siskiyoucoe.net. 1 Childs Way. (530)842-8493.
Siskiyou Opportunity Center; Yreka and Mount Shasta. Organization that helps in- dividuals with developmental disabilities ages 18+ find meaningful employment. See them for wonderful quality outdoor benches and picnic tables, purchases which help to support their work. siskiy- ouoc.org. Mount Shasta (530)926-4698. Yreka (530)842-4110.
DIVERSE ABILITY SWIM LESSONS
SHASTA COUNTY
Anderson Union High School Pool. Swim lessons are taught by lifeguards who have received specialized training to work with individuals with physical and developmen- tal disabilities. ci.anderson.ca.us/depart- ments/parks_and_recreation.php. 1471 Ferry St. (530)378-6654.
Shasta Family YMCA; Redding. Offering year-round swim lessons for youth with mental and physical disabilities. Lessons help build confidence in the water and reinforce social skills through specially trained instructors and the use of visual aids. 8 sessions. $165 (Y members $160. Third party billing available. Call for more information and upcoming classes. Sfym- ca.org. 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Swim Foundations; Redding. Offers swim lessons for kids with autism and other sensory processing disorders, as well as community and private swim lessons and water safety classes.Register online. swim- foundations.com. (530)638-0486.
EQUINE ASSISTED
LEARNING &
PSYCHOTHERAPY
DLB Ranch; Multiple counties. DLB Ranch Inc is a non-profit organization that uses horses to help people gain insight into themselves, move past trauma, depres- sion, anxiety, PTSD and other emotional challenges. It is an on-on-the-ground program. We work with adults, children and families as well as corporate groups for team building and decompression. dlbranch.org. 17596 Southlake Rd., Cot- tonwood. (530) 347-9902.
Horse Encounters; Redding. Equine assisted activity for special needs. An approach to learning life skills where par- ticipants and certified equine specialists team up with a horse to reach their goals. roughoutranch.org. 21449 Roughout Road. (209)256-9640.
Major’s Place; McCloud. A non-profit organization offering equine-assisted therapy to help individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and other emo- tional challenges. Our ground-based program supports children, adults, veterans, first responders and families. Also offers Horse Powered Reading®
and provide team building and wellness experiences for groups. Scholarships available. majorsplace.org. Willow Creek Ranch, McCloud. welcome@majorsplace. org. (530) 853-1028.
Serene Ranch; Cottonwood. “Ride and Let it go.”We have a decade of experience working with individuals with special needs, mental health challenges, at risk individuals or those recovering from trauma. Our horses are all rescues with their own stories to tell. Equine lessons and fun with the horses. Everyone gets to ride. Certified in Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy. We offer group and individ- ual lessons. Learning horsemanship and riding skills translates into life skills. Safety and fun come first. Find us on Facebook or email sereneranchnorcal@gmail.com. 3871 Rancho Estates Rd. (530)440-1808. Stable Hands; Yreka. Improves the phys- ical, mental, emotional and social health
of people living with disabilities through equine assisted activities and therapy. Ages 2 and up. Horses Helping Heroes veterans program (free). Scholarship program avail- able. Find them on Facebook for updated news. stablehands.org. (530)842-3082. Triple Creek Therapy Riding and Res- cue; Shasta and Tehama County locations. Therapeutic horseback riding for individ- uals of all ages with physical, emotional and mental/learning disabilities. The unique relationship developed with a
horse can lead to increased confidence, patience, self-esteem and more. Also offers youth horsemanship activities. triplecreekhorses.org. triplecrkranch@ yahoo.com. (530)527-9394.
SPORTS
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Special Olympics Northern California. Offers free sports training for anyone diagnosed with intellectual disabilities ages 5 and up. Competitions for ages
8 and up. Call for county info. sonc.org. (925)944-8801.
Little League Challenger Program.
Ages 4- 18 and up to 22 if enrolled in a school program. The Challenger Program allows players with intellectual or physical disabilities to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in an environ- ment structured to their abilities. Open to participants living in district 1 (generally from Corning to Yreka). Sdallbaseball. com. Email sdallchallenger@gmail.com.
SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County Special Olympics. Offers free sports training for anyone diagnosed with an intellectual disability aged eight and up. Search “Special Olympics Shasta County“ on Facebook. (510)224-7218. Shasta Family YMCA: Redding. Offering year-round swim lessons for youth with mental and physical disabilities. Lessons help build confidence in the water and reinforce social skills through specially trained instructors and the use of visual aids. 8 sessions. $165 (Y members $160). Third party billing available. Call for more information and upcoming classes. Sfym- ca.org. 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.
Little Red Hen’s
CHICO WALKS FOR AUTISM CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL
REGISTER TODAY
Saturday, April 19th
Walk 9am-10am Carnival 10am-1pm
Sycamore Field @ One Mile
Tickets & Info: LittleRedHen.org
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