MHSA Cycle VI Grantees:
Westside Regional Center in Partnership with Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center:
Substance Use Service Delivery Expansion Project
This project aims to improve substance use disorder (SUD) services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health concerns. Specifically, it will build the competency of providers supporting individuals with I/DD and SUD utilizing an e-learning Certification Program. Furthermore, this project will equip direct service providers with skills in identification and understanding of substance abuse issues, trauma-informed care, as well as provide them with tools to encourage and support individuals in treatment.
General IDD & Mental Health Resources
- SAMHSA Advisory: Mental and Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities (2019) — https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep19-02-00-002.pdf
- NASDDDS Adaptive Strategies Resource Library (Therapy Modification Briefs) — https://www.nasddds.org/i-dd-and-mental-health-support-resources/
- The Role of 988 in Supporting People with IDD — https://bja.ojp.gov/events/role-988-supporting-people-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-idd
- Skills System – a DBT-based emotion regulation approach: https://skillssystem.com/
- FREE Skills System smartphone App – more information here: https://skillssystem.com/download-the-free-skills-system-app/
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
- American Academy of Pediatrics FASD Services & Supports Map — https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders/fasd-map-resource/
- FASD United – California resources — https://fasdunited.org/?s=California
- FASD Now! (California) — https://www.fasdnow.org/
California Disability Rights & Regional Center Navigation
- Disability Rights California — https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/
- State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) — https://scdd.ca.gov/
- Online Tool: Getting Regional Center Services Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming (SCDD) — https://scdd.ca.gov/regionalcenterservices/
- DAN – Free Regional Center and Self-Determination Program Navigation for California Families — https://about-dan.sdta-np.com/
Training & Care Coordination
- UC Davis Complex Care Coaching (video explaining the program) — https://video.ucdavis.edu/media/Complex+Care+Coaching/1_zbsdhpvi
Safety Tools
- LA Found: Free voluntary tracking system for people who wander — https://ad.lacounty.gov/lafound/
- Autism Interaction Solutions – First Responder’s Guide to Autism Communication and De-Escalation Tactics – https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dmh/1182830_AISASDDe-escaltacticsLA-1st-Responders.pdf
Last updated: 08/31/26