Access To Independence | Imperial Valley Branch

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  • 321 Wake Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
  • Adult Independent Living
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Best for: frequent check-ins via messaging
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About Access To Independence | Imperial Valley Branch

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About Access To Independence | Imperial Valley Branch

Access To Independence of San Diego, Inc. is an independent living center that serves the counties of San Diego, Imperial, and Honolulu. Our core services include transition, diversion, peer support, personal assistance, advocacy, and information and referral. We strive to provide unique programs based on the local needs of the communities we serve, and all of our services are free of charge to all people with disabilities, regardless of type or age. At Access to Independence, we are committed to community integration and advocacy on systemic issues to create barrier-free communities.

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Online therapy is ideal if you:
  • have a busy or changing schedule,
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Services

Working hours

Closed

Closed all day

  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday

    Closed all day
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    02/14/2026 6:40 am

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

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Contact Phone number is (760) 768-2044.
http://accesstoindependence.org

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