Humboldt Community Access and Resource Center (HCAR)

Organization Description

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.

Program Information

Approved sites in Eureka for students from Service Learning and Academic Internship courses under this agency include:

  1. Main Administrative Office at 1707 E Street, Suite 2
  2. The Studio & Cheri Blackerby Gallery at 139 3rd St. Street
  3. Community Care Licensing Program, located at The Bay Center, 1001 Searless Street
Health & Safety
  • Optional: As serving with this site might involve higher risk activity, if Humboldt students are interested in purchasing supplemental professional liability insurance for $25.00 for the semester, please contact risk management at risk-management@humboldt.edu. This supplemental insurance can protect students from clients that raise legal issues, etc.
Address 
1707 E Street, Suite 2
Eureka, CA 95501
United States
General Phone 
(707) 443-7077
Website:
http://www.hcar.us/
Program(s) 
Academic Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
People Experiencing Disability
Focus Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Recreation
Additional site tags 
Art, art therapy