WHO WE ARE: The CCS Medical Therapy Program provides medically necessary physical and occupational therapy services to children and young adults with medically eligible physical disabilities at Medical Therapy Units located on public school campuses.
WHAT WE DO: The goal of medically necessary physical and occupational therapy services is to assist the child or young adult in the development of functional skills and independence and improve the quality of life for both the child and their family.
Medical Therapy Program Services Include:
- Evaluation of patient's physical condition and regular reassessment to track any changes and identify when treatment is needed.
- Individual and/or group therapy
- Collaboration with parents, caregivers, teachers, physicians, Regional Center, and specialized medical equipment vendors
- Home evaluation to determine equipment needs and help solve challenges in the home
- Coaching of family or caregivers to carry over skills gained in therapy into daily life
- Creation of custom splints and adaptive equipment
- Community visits to explore options for public transportation, education and life skills in the community
- Assessment for different types of equipment to help with mobility and life skills
- Other related case management activities related to the child’s needs
- Medical Therapy Conference with physician oversight of therapy programs
- Liaison to Children's Hospital of Orange County Specialty Clinics to coordinate care between the CCS Medical Therapy Program and CHOC medical specialists
Who Is Eligible for the Medical Therapy Program?
- Children and young adults from birth to 21 years of age with a qualifying medical diagnosis
- Resident of Orange County, California
What Conditions are Medically Eligible for the CCS Medical Therapy Program?
Physically disabling conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injuries, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, brachial plexus palsy, spinal cord injury, and other neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions.
How Do I Apply for the Orange County CCS Medical Therapy Program?
Submit the following documents to the CCS Office:
California Children’s Services
200 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
- A completed and signed CCS Program Application
- A completed Service Authorization Request requesting MTP therapy services or a prescription for physical and occupational therapy services
- A current medical report dated within the last 12 months from the child’s physician describing the child’s medical condition
Medical Therapy Units (MTU) Locations
| Anaheim MTU 600 W. La Palma Ave. Anaheim, Ca 92801 714-254-7100 714-254-7104 fax Map | Baden Powell MTU 2911 Stonybrook Dr. Anaheim, Ca 92804 714-761-0936 714-826-4725 fax Map | Carl Harvey MTU 1635 S Center St. Santa Ana, Ca 92704 714-479-4280 714-557-5656 fax Map |
| Dana MTU 24242 La Cresta Dr. Dana Point, Ca 92629 949-234-5595 949-489-3752 fax Map | Garden Grove MTU 6202 Cerulean Street Garden Grove CA 92845 714-896-7200 714-894-1674 fax Map | Irvine MTU 4771 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612 949-936-8600 949-856-4604 fax Map |
| Placentia MTU 710 Golden Ave Placentia, Ca 92870 714-993-2093 714-993-4870 fax Map | Reilly MTU 24171 Pavion Mission Viejo, Ca 92692 (949) 707-2190 (949) 951-7390 fax Map | Tustin MTU 13601 Browning Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 714-834-5356 714-573-4562 fax Map |
| Westminster MTU 7200 Trask Ave. Westminster, Ca 92683 714-889-4111 714-889-4112 fax Map | Woodcrest MTU 455 W. Baker Fullerton, Ca 92832 714-992-4292 714-773-4130 fax Map |