Humboldt Community Access and Resource Center
HCAR is a private non-profit 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 disabilities by promoting person-centered planning, community inclusion and family unity through an array of services and supports.
Mission
HCAR supports people within our communities who have disabilities by connecting them to opportunities, fostering inclusion, and creating programs for learning, living, and employment.
Vision
HCAR envisions a future which we have one community of strong, healthy, individuals, and families. A place where people with disabilities actively create their futures, have supportive networks, and are safe and thrive in all aspects of their lives. HCAR advocates for a future that provides culturally competent organizations in which disability diagnosis, geographic area, economic status, race & ethnicity, and family configuration are not barriers to service access.
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Help Support Bill Spenceley
Our former director, Bill Spenceley, is needing help with his healing journey.
You can learn more and support his family at his GoFundMe.
What's New at HCAR?
Now open: HCAR's food and supplies pantry
Humboldt Community Access & Resource Center is now providing food and supplies to help support people through the winter. To learn more, to request a food bag, or to help support this project, please see our food pantry page.
Eric Lee, an artist at our HCAR Studio site, broadening his art portfolio by using the 'En plein air' method. This term is French for 'outdoors' and is the act of painting outdoors to help an artist learn how to better capture the changing details of weather and light.
Upcoming Events
Dune Restoration Work Days
Sun, Aug 16 at 10:00 AM
Join our Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team (DERT) in removing non-native, invasive plants from our coastal dunes environments in order to make room for natural diversity. To learn more about common invasive plants in the dunes, visit our Science & Nature page. Please bring water and wear layers & closed-toed shoes. Plant identification lessons will be provided.
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Timber Expo
Sun, Aug 16 at 10:00 AM
A fundraiser event for the Timber Heritage Association. Help us preserve, restore, and exhibit Humboldt’s rich logging and rail history! Log trucks, fire trucks, tractors, loaders, hit-n-miss engines! Everything and anything logging, rail, or of historical relevance is welcomed! This is a family friendly all ages event, with free access to all of our museum exhibits and on site demonstrations
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Humboldt County Fair
Sun, Aug 16 at 12:00 PM
The 130th Annual Humboldt County Fair Home of the historic Humboldt County Fair, the Association strives to serve the community by providing the annual community fair as well as event center rentals and camping for tourists and travelers who come to see the Victorian village of Ferndale Ticket prices vary, HCAR clients may be eligible for free tickets, please contact
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Become a Member
As a non-profit, we rely on donations to help with costs that aren't subsidized by regional center funding. Help make an impact in your community and support the many people served through HCAR by becoming a member.
Member Benefits:
- Support the oldest service provider for community members with disabilities in Humboldt County.
- Help provide equipment, supplies, and representation for our community.
- Exclusive annual events to celebrate our members.
- The right to vote for HCAR board members.
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Programs
Bay Center Day Services
Bay Center Day Services provide life skills to help consumers be successful and independent in their communities.
Canvas & Clay Studio
CANVAS + CLAY provides an inclusive studio environment for artists of varying abilities to foster an authentic art practice and professional growth within an inviting art community.
Clinical Services
Fulfilling the emotional support needs of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, their families, and the general community.
Comprehensive Career Services
CCS sets employees up for success by assisting them in job development, interviewing skills and resume writing, cultivating positive workplace behavior and habits, as well as building upon and enhancing job skills and social skills.
Respite Services
Respite Services support family unity by providing temporary relief from the 24/7 responsibility of caring for a loved one with disabilities.
Summit Support Services
HCAR‘s Support Services assists consumers in reaching and maintaining their individual potential in all areas of their lives, their homes, and their communities.