To empower individuals with IDD, neurodiverse communities, and those facing mental health or life challenges through compassionate, innovative and tailored person-centered care that strengthens independence, builds life skills, and promotes emotional, behavioral, and social well-being.
Kayak Collection goes beyond traditional
healthcare. Our model integrates:
We collaborate with local governments, nonprofits, healthcare systems, and businesses to build sustainable, person-centered systems of care that foster:
Kayak Collection is a California-based healthcare and wellness organization dedicated to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), neurodiverse communities, and those facing mental health or life challenges.
We operate at the intersection of:
Our work is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves dignity, opportunity, and the support needed to live a meaningful, independent life.
We empower individuals by embracing their unique abilities and fostering growth through personalized, community-driven care. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by delivering a broad spectrum of services tailored to the unique needs of each individual, whether through mental health support, behavioral health training, home services, or specialized care for the populations we serve.
We believe:
Our care model is grounded in compassion, innovation, and community connection, ensuring that each person receives support tailored to their individual journey.
At Kayak Collection, we deliver compassionate, person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), neurodiverse communities, and those navigating mental health or life challenges. We proudly partner with Regional Centers across California and work directly with individuals, families, community organizations, and government systems to ensure essential services are accessible, coordinated, and impactful.
Through a trauma-informed and holistic approach, we provide mental health and emotional wellness support, behavioral health services and training, autism and neurodivergent care, crisis response and stabilization, respite and caregiver support, home and community-based services, and re-entry and life transition programs. Our continuum of care is designed to meet individuals where they are and guide them toward greater independence and stability.
Every service we offer reflects our core belief: with the right support, guidance, and direction, people can move forward.
Like a kayak navigating changing waters, we help individuals build strength, confidence, and resilience, empowering them to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Our services include:
Every service is designed to be inclusive, compassionate, and empowering, helping individuals move toward greater independence and stability.
We proudly serve a diverse population including:
Our clients may face complex life circumstances, and we meet them with respect, patience, and personalized support.
Our approach goes beyond traditional healthcare; we deliver comprehensive care that integrates mental, behavioral, social, and community well-being. Through strategic partnerships with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, we design transformative, person-centered solutions that foster long-term healing, independence, and measurable community impact.
We serve Regional Center clients and communities across California using a trauma-informed, holistic approach that integrates:
Our goal is not just to provide services, but to help individuals transform their lives and thrive.
Kayak Collection is dedicated to enhancing quality of life through services that are:
✔ Person-centered
✔ Trauma-informed
✔ Community-based
✔ Strength-focused
✔ Designed for long-term success
We are here not only to support individuals in the present, but to help build a future where they can live fuller, more empowered lives.
Our comprehensive (blend of traditional and innovative) programs include adaptive skills training, crisis intervention and prevention, cognitive and behavioral health services, respite care, specialized therapies, and wellness-based interventions. Every service is tailored to empower individuals, enhance independence, and support personal growth, helping each person build essential life skills, promote lasting wellness, and thrive within their community.
Our goal is to reshape behavioral mental health care by providing accessible, transformative solutions that foster resilience, independence, and long-term well-being through our programs. Through strategic partnerships with California Regional Centers and other entities and organizations, we are committed to reshaping mental health and behavioral health care and supporting individuals in achieving lasting well-being.
Our programs are divided into two divisions:
1) Behavioral Health Programs and Services (division 1)
(IDD focused programs and services tailored around community based supportive services for individuals with developmental disabilities)
&
2) Mental Health Services (division 2)
(services that focus on specific treatments and programs that elevate the mental health and overall mind and wellbeing of the individuals we serve)
In addition to English, our team includes service providers per program who are fluent in various languages, including Spanish, Farsi, Arabic, Tagalog, Hebrew, Chinese, and Korean, ensuring diverse and multilingual support tailored to our individual client’s needs.

Samir Zakir
Chief Executive Officer

Allain Constantino
Chief Operating Officer

Bob Burke
Chief Public Affairs Officer

Dr. Victor Tamashiro
Medical Director

Alex Dakhl
Director of Programs
Mailing
7190 W. Sunset Boulevard
Suite 1084
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Headquarters
1140 Alta Loma Road
Suite 301
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Kayak Collection is contracted with the Regional Centers of California as a vendor to provide our programs and services.
Department of Developmental Services web site page:
https://www.dds.ca.gov/general/appeals-complaints-comments/early-start-complaint-process/
Department of Developmental Services contact phone number:
(916) 654-1987
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