Ok, I know there are some bad reviews here, but I can't explain for anyone what CVRC did to let them down. However... my oldest son was diagnosed with mild to moderate Autism in March this year. He was referred to CVRC by his pediatrician in October 2018, I believe. I kept following up weekly with them until November, when I called to check in and they said they lost his initial paperwork. That has been the only negative I have experienced. I redid the phone interview, and by Christmas Eve I received a phone call that he had been accepted to the next stage, an in person assessment. That was scheduled in February. They called us with a cancellation, so we got in even sooner. The assessor observed our son, played with him, and asked us many questions. When we were done, they scheduled the second assessment with the psychologist at that appointment. We went back for the psychologist's assessment. About a week after we left I called to check in again (I can't stress enough that you should check in with them weekly for progress on your child's diagnosis), I inquired when we would have an official diagnosis because we had some time constraints, as he was going to have his first IEP meeting and we wanted someone to go with us from CVRC. Within a couple days they called me with his diagnosis and stated that someone had been officially assigned our case. Our case worker is great and very helpful. She always responds quickly to my phone calls usually within the same day if I call early, or by next day if I call late. So it was a rigamarole to get the actual diagnosis, but I feel because I stayed on top of it and kept calling, that we got through quickly to where we are now. Our son is currently going to special education preschool, and we are applying him for Medi-Cal with CVRC's help as our insurance does not cover any Autism treatment (even occupational therapy). I couldn't be happier with our outcome or the treatment we have received. read more

My son has level 2 autism and tried to get additional help for him after a recommendation from a coworker. I was patient with them and after about a year going through the process they denied him. He has difficulty communicating and still has potty accidents. We had 2 psych evals that were not even done at their facility. The staff doctor never even met my son. They just go off of notes from a doctor that they sent us to. Before my wife died from cancer I promised her I would get help for my son and I came to these people for help. I believe many mistakes were made here. But people like me needing help I guess have no choice but to go here, but end up with zero. Thanks for nothing. read more

For those like me that like to read reviews and do research on your own before going. I highly recommend this place. Workers are swamped due to covid and delays. Took me a year to get a diagnosis and services but was worth the wait for my son. His worker Latoya L. Is amazing. I know she has my son's back and is very professional answered all my questions and made me feel relieved. Key is be patient with your worker. read more

My son Dallas has been a client with CVRC for more than 20 years now. The center has always been available to work with us and Dallas to provide the best services for a group home and other services. We believe in this organization as the best group of people providing excellent services. read more

Very unorganized and not well responsive. My experience with Madelyn Rodriquez over the phone or via email was not very pleasant. She doesn't sound very happy over the phone or check her emails. As an office clerk, she's not really good at her customer service skills. I haven't experience being at the facility myself, but will be there soon and hopefully I will have better things to say then what i've encounter so far. read more

CVRC can do a lot better than what they are doing now. I've been asking for help since my Son was 3 (2008), years old. I didn't know that they had decided to pull him from CVRC because they claimed mail came back to them and they determined that I didn't need their services. Here we are again, my Son is 12 (2017), he qualified but yet I still haven't heard from his Case worker since 2017 and we are in 2018. What the hell! read more

As required, I had faxed an application form on behalf of my older brother seeking behavioral services and resources and we have not receive a response or letter from them. I complied as requested yet got nowhere in progress. This was several years ago when my mother was still alive. The office looks well staffed but not enough caseworker to handle new inquiries, what is the problem with this agency?! I feel like I will need to try again because it seems like there is no local Mentor Network except in Visalia listed. For a community service they are definitely eating their profits and not giving back to the disabled adult population. CVRC need to clean up their act and get with the program, you are a disgrace to human services. The public is definitely deprived of solutions and families suffered for it. read more

It is the parents and caregivers responsibility to follow up and make sure that their loved one is going to be given what they need. At the same time, the center should be better than losing paperwork and referrals. However, they do the best they can. Resources and processes for autism and other developmental disorders are in need of change! My family has been with the regional center for about seven years, and they have been very helpful. We appreciate our case worker and all of his hard work for our son. We do use outside (private pay) services more than the center offered services because they are the bare minimum. The bottom line is- do not rely on places like these to do everything the way it is supposed to be done. Mistakes happen. Get active in your child or loved one's needs. read more

They help provide resources for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The people there are friendly and do their best to help others and their families with the challenges in life. read more

Unfortunately, They don't have funding to HELP everyone ON THE spectrum. Its so sad those that are HIGH FUNCTIONING fall into the cracks and can't get services. A changed should BE DONE .. NO CHILD SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND.. regardless in how low or high they are in the spectrum.. Children with High functioning Autism also should qualify. For me this is wrong in so many levels read more