Clausen House
Creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
A diocesan institution, Clausen House has been providing advocacy and assistance for developmentally disabled adults in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay area since 1967. Our clients are adults challenged by autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other intellectually and developmentally disabling conditions.
We currently support 200 adults with developmental disabilities and provide indirect support to their families in Oakland and throughout Alameda County. We deliver a life-enhancing array of services that enable our clients to live, work, socialize, and thrive to their fullest potential. Our dedicated staff delivers services that include housing, independent and supported living, supported employment, adult education, and social recreation.
Our clients benefit from the warm and supportive environment in our four residential buildings, where they build life skills through art, nutrition, health, money management, and information technology classes.
Clausen House is an ardent advocate fighting to increase awareness about intellectual and developmental disabilities and eliminate stigma.
