The ALS Association
California

Find the resources and support you need.

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Person living with ALS and his wife

Resources and Support

We're dedicated to providing you and your loved ones with the information, support and tools you need free of charge.

Assistance to Newly Diagnosed

Information and assistance for people recently diagnosed with ALS or recently referred to the ALS Association.

Equipment/Assistive Technology

Consultation on the use of equipment, home adaptations and computer-enhanced communication devices, as well as an equipment loan pool.

Family Support

Providing support to family members and caregivers through programs such as Care Connection, support groups, caregiver and survivor support.

Resources, Referrals, and Education

Linking families to appropriate resources to help them navigate the complex system of health, social, legal and financial services.

Connect with Us for Support
We can help with the emotional, physical, and financial burdens of living with ALS.

Centers & Clinics

We work with the world's best ALS physicians and clinics to make sure people living with ALS have access to the best specialized care no matter where they live. Our Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence and Recognized Treatment Centers provide people living with ALS with compassionate care in a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere.

Support Groups

Support groups are a great resource to help you maintain control over your life and give and take the wisdom and experience that comes from living with a devastating illness like ALS.

Programs

We're dedicated to providing you and your loved ones with the information, support and tools you need free of charge. Please contact us for more information about these and other programs we offer.

People with ALS

My ALS Journey™

ALS follows no predictable path and adheres to no set timeline. Planning ahead helps to alleviate some of the chaos of change, but how do you know what to plan for or what questions to ask? My ALS Journey™ is an interactive, web-based tool that allows people living with ALS to take control of their journey with the disease.

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Advocates

Help Change Laws and Policies

The ALS Association is at the forefront of local and national public policy, working to improve the lives of people living with ALS and their caregivers.

Become an advocate

Find an Event in Your Community

Participate

Create a Memorial or Fundraising Campaign

Get Started

Make a Donation to Help Find a Cure for ALS

Donate

Stay in Touch
Get the latest ALS news, be inspired to take action, and learn more about how you can create a world without ALS.

Contact Us

General Inquiries 

916-979-9265
infoCA@als.org

Mauret Brinser
Interim Territory Executive, Western Region
603-219-0522

Advocacy

Kelly Goss
Managing Director, Advocacy, Western Region
202-464-8050

 
Care Services

Nancy Wakefield, MA
Managing Director, Care Services, Western Region
916-696-7428

Shawna Barcklay, MPA
Caregiver Support Manager, Western Region
916-696-7424

Debbie Ferrell
Director, Care Services, Greater San Diego
858-266-0018

Norriell Richards
Care Services Manager, Greater Sacramento
916-696-7425

Heather Dawson
Care Services Manager, Greater Sacramento
916-696-7426

Nancy Ferguson
Care Services Coordinator, Greater Sacramento
202-464-8041

Development

Stephanie Cardenas
Director of Development, Greater Sacramento
916-877-8302

LeeAnn Casey
Office Coordinator
858-271-5547

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