WHAT IS HCAR?

Humboldt Community Access and Resource Center (HCAR) is a private nonprofit agency incorporated in 1955 by a group of dedicated parents seeking an alternative to institutionalization for their children with developmental disabilities. Today, HCAR serves local citizens with developmental and other disabilities by promoting individual independence, community inclusion and family unity through a wide variety of services and supports.

The agency's primary mission is to assist its service recipients to develop and maintain a network of supports that maximizes their opportunities to be contributing members of our community.

Funding for HCAR's various services comes primarily from the Redwood Coast Regional Center, the State Departments of Rehabilitation and Habilitation. We are also funded by Humboldt County Association of Governments, the Community Benefit Network, CalTrans, the United Way of Humboldt to a lesser degree community support through donations and through revenue we generate from paid work projects and various services provided to local businesses. HCAR's revenue makes possible regular services to more than 400 individuals and employment of more than 300 staff and consumers.
HCAR takes pride in delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of the people with disabilities in our community.

Phone: (707) 443-7077 Fax: (707) 443-0781