ALS United Orange County
Also known as Als Southwest Association, ALS Southwest Association, ALSUOC, and ALS United OC.
ALS United Orange County is an organization in Tustin, CA offering disability services, education, financial, healthcare, mental health, senior services, training, and transportation. Supports individuals and families impacted by ALS through care services, advocacy, research funding and community events.
- Location
- Tustin, CA
- Services
- Disability services, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Mental health, Senior services, Training, Transportation
- Website
- https://alsuoc.org/
- EIN
- 330282720
Services
Home Visits and Case Management
Staff visit patients and caregivers at home, offer ideas for quality of life, and give insurance and healthcare benefits information.
Application: Call to get started.
Fees: Provided free of charge
Support Groups
Professional-led groups: in-person monthly, virtual monthly, and a Zoom nutrition support group.
Eligibility: Free and open to all people living with ALS and their caregivers.
Application: Contact the Support Services Team to join.
Fees: Meetings are free
Schedule: In-person first Wednesday monthly 6:00–7:30 PM; virtual third Wednesday 1:30–3:00 PM; nutrition second Tuesday 6:30–7:30 PM.
Equipment Loan Program
Loan of mostly used, donated durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, lifts and hospital beds, first-come first-served.
Eligibility: People living with ALS in Orange County
Application: Call/text or email with what you need.
Fees: No cost to borrow
Augmentative Communication Loan Program
Communication devices on loan to those without insurance coverage or awaiting insurance approval.
Eligibility: Individuals without insurance coverage or awaiting insurance approval
Transportation Program
$75 transportation vouchers each way to medical appointments; rides within Orange County only.
Eligibility: ALS patients; rides within Orange County only
Application: Fill out the request form, or email/call/text.
Schedule: Requests need at least 5 business days to process.
Respite Care Grant
Assists with respite care needs of those who care for ALS patients within the service area.
Application: Apply via the online form.
Resources for Caregivers
Caregiver-focused support groups, Care Connections guidance, and referrals.
Professional In-Service Presentations
Education of community healthcare professionals on clinical management of ALS.
Application: Call/text or email to request.
ALS Clinics and Centers
Multidisciplinary care at Recognized Treatment Centers, including UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center.
Newly Diagnosed support
Care Managers give expert advice and assistance, free of charge.
Application: Call or text.
Fees: Free of charge
Schedule: Office open Monday through Friday.
Locations
- ALS United Orange County office, 14471 Chambers Road, Suite 111, Tustin, CA, 92780
- Equipment donations drop off and pick-up, 15547 Graham St., Huntington Beach, CA, 92649 — Appointments Only
- In-person support group meeting site (VITAS Healthcare), 310 Commerce, Suite 200, Irvine, CA, 92602
- UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center (Recognized Treatment Center), 200 S. Manchester Ave., Suite 110, Orange, CA, 92868
Questions
What does ALS United Orange County offer?
ALS United Orange County offers Home Visits and Case Management, Support Groups, Equipment Loan Program, Augmentative Communication Loan Program, Transportation Program, Respite Care Grant, Resources for Caregivers, Professional In-Service Presentations, ALS Clinics and Centers, and Newly Diagnosed support.
Where is ALS United Orange County?
ALS United Orange County is at 14471 Chambers Road, Suite 111, Tustin, CA, 92780, 15547 Graham St., Huntington Beach, CA, 92649, 310 Commerce, Suite 200, Irvine, CA, 92602, and 200 S. Manchester Ave., Suite 110, Orange, CA, 92868.
How do I contact ALS United Orange County?
To reach ALS United Orange County, visit https://alsuoc.org/.
Does Home Visits and Case Management cost anything?
Fees for Home Visits and Case Management: Provided free of charge.
How do I apply for Home Visits and Case Management?
Application for Home Visits and Case Management: Call to get started.
Who is eligible for Support Groups?
Eligibility for Support Groups: Free and open to all people living with ALS and their caregivers.
When is Support Groups available?
Schedule for Support Groups: In-person first Wednesday monthly 6:00–7:30 PM; virtual third Wednesday 1:30–3:00 PM; nutrition second Tuesday 6:30–7:30 PM.
Does Support Groups cost anything?
Fees for Support Groups: Meetings are free.
How do I apply for Support Groups?
Application for Support Groups: Contact the Support Services Team to join.
Who is eligible for Equipment Loan Program?
Eligibility for Equipment Loan Program: People living with ALS in Orange County.
Does Equipment Loan Program cost anything?
Fees for Equipment Loan Program: No cost to borrow.
How do I apply for Equipment Loan Program?
Application for Equipment Loan Program: Call/text or email with what you need.
Who is eligible for Augmentative Communication Loan Program?
Eligibility for Augmentative Communication Loan Program: Individuals without insurance coverage or awaiting insurance approval.
Who is eligible for Transportation Program?
Eligibility for Transportation Program: ALS patients; rides within Orange County only.
When is Transportation Program available?
Schedule for Transportation Program: Requests need at least 5 business days to process.
How do I apply for Transportation Program?
Application for Transportation Program: Fill out the request form, or email/call/text.
How do I apply for Respite Care Grant?
Application for Respite Care Grant: Apply via the online form.
How do I apply for Professional In-Service Presentations?
Application for Professional In-Service Presentations: Call/text or email to request.
When is Newly Diagnosed support available?
Schedule for Newly Diagnosed support: Office open Monday through Friday.
Does Newly Diagnosed support cost anything?
Fees for Newly Diagnosed support: Free of charge.
How do I apply for Newly Diagnosed support?
Application for Newly Diagnosed support: Call or text.
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