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Emergency assistance

Every person who receives services through the San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) has a personalized plan called an Individual Program Plan, or IPP. This plan is like a roadmap—it helps set goals for the future and lists the support and services needed to reach them.


The IPP is created during a meeting with the individual, their family (if they choose), and their SARC Service Coordinator. It includes information about what's important to the person, what they want in life, and how SARC and others can help. The plan covers many areas like school, work, health, where someone lives, and how they spend their time.


The IPP changes as the person grows and their needs or goals change. It is reviewed regularly to make sure it still fits their life.


Top 3 Highlights
  • 📝 Your Personalized Plan – A written plan based on your goals, strengths, and needs.

  • 🤝 Team Approach – Created with your Service Coordinator and the people you trust.

  • 🔄 Updated Over Time – Reviewed regularly to keep up with your changing life.

Lanterman Act Connection – Emergency Assistance

The Lanterman Act supports flexible, person-centered responses to urgent needs. Emergency assistance provides short-term help during crises—such as housing instability, caregiver absence, or sudden loss of services—to ensure the individual’s health and safety are protected while long-term solutions are developed.

Legal Foundation
  • W&I Code § 4648(a)(10) – Authorizes regional centers to provide emergency and crisis intervention services when required to protect the consumer’s health or safety.

  • W&I Code § 4512(b) – Includes emergency assistance as a supportive service within the IPP when needed.

  • Title 17, CCR § 54342(a)(18) – Defines emergency services and allows vendorization of providers that can respond to urgent situations.

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