Below you will find resources for many different shelters, community groups, and hotlines. You may share the list with others and print it for future reference.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Alternative to Domestic Violence (800) 339-7233
Emergency shelter for battered women. Outreach counseling, advocacy and community education.
Domestic Violence Hotline Chicano Service Action Center (800) 339-3940
DRUG/ALCOHOL ADDICTION
1-800-9HEROIN
Info/referral to support groups and treatment for all types of drug and alcohol abuse; including heroin.
1-800-COCAINE
24-hour hotline for information and referral to cocaine and any other drug or alcohol treatment programs throughout the U.S.A.
1-888-MARIJUANA
Info and referral for support groups and treatment for marijuana and any other drug or alcohol abuse.
Ala-Non & Ala-Teen (760) 242-9292
National Association/Children/Alcoholics (888) 554-2627
Provide prevention and reduction of alcoholism and related problems in children of alcoholics.
HOMELESS SUPPORT/SHELTERS
Casa Youth Shelter (800) 914-2272
Emergency shelter for runaway youth in crisis.
East L.A. Hotline/Shelter Chicana Service/Action Center (800) 548-2722
24-hour hotline and shelter for women and children.
Free Spirit Shelter Chicana Service Action Center (323) 937-1312
Shelter for battered women and children.
LEGAL AID
Inland Empire Latino Lawyers (909) 369-3009
One on one consultation with attorneys, preparation of court documents. Assist low-income families on such issues as minor custody, divorces, civil summons, restraining orders, etc.
Legal Protection for Women (323) 721-9882
Paralegal services, preparation of family law forms for divorce, legal separation, nullity, temporary restraining orders, support, civil harassment, modification of child custody, etc.
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education (213) 629-2512
Promotes and protects the civil rights of Latinos in the U.S. in employment, education, immigration, political access and language.
MENTAL HEALTH
Bilingual Family Counseling (909) 986-7111
Provides a range of drug and alcohol abuse prevention and treatment programs. Outpatient drug and alcohol treatment and child abuse treatment.
Caritas Counseling (909) 370-1293
Individual, family, group counseling, parent education, anger mgmt and substance abuse groups.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (602) 277-7991
International organization created for spiritual and emotional assistance in dysfunctional personal relationships through the application of the 12 Steps.
Depression Awareness (800) 421-4211
Call to request up to three free brochures about the general symptoms of depression.
National Alliance for Mentally Ill (800) 950-6264
Provides info about mental illness and referrals to community resources.
Nueva Vida Counseling Center (909) 825-6188
County Mental Health Services: individual, group, marital, crisis intervention, family.
Turning Point Counseling (800) 998-6329
Christian outpatient counseling for individuals, marital & pre-marital couples and children.
RAPE/SEXUAL ABUSE
Incest Survivors Anonymous (562) 428-5599
Literature for survivors of incest as well as info on groups meeting in area.
Rape/Sexual Abuse Hotline (800) 842-8467
Info and referral service for crime victims.
Rape/Sexual Abuse Project Sister (909) 626-4357
24-hour sexual assault crisis hotline. Support groups for rape and incest survivors.
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (562) 806-7270
Self-help group of women and men age 18 years and older who are survivors of incest.
SAFE SEX PRACTICES
AIDS Project Inform (800) 822-7422
National info & referral for AIDS resources.
Birth Control Info Line (800) 722-4777
One stop family planning health services for men and women 21 and under.
CDC National STD Hotline (800) 227-8922
Information and referral to clinics. Crisis intervention regarding sexually transmitted diseases.
California Family Planning (800) 942-1054
Recorded info and referral to local birth control and family planning services.
Choices/Teen Awareness, Inc. (714) 525-5997
Abstinence and resource education targeted for youth, parents and families. Promote support needed to make healthy, wise decisions for future success.
Planned Parenthood (800) 230-7526
This number automatically connects the caller with the Planned Parenthood office in their area. These offices offer reproductive health services, WIC Program & educational services. Birth control, STI, GYN, Colposcopy, prenatal care, cancer screening, pregnancy testing.
Teens Teaching AIDS Prevention (800) 234-8336
National information and referral hotline. Answers any questions regarding AIDS or any STD's. Referrals to testing sites, support groups in your area.
SUICIDE HOTLINES
Suicide Hotline
(800) 843-5200
(800) 914-2272
(800) 570-4673
WOMEN SUPPORT
La Leche League International (800) 525-3243
Worldwide organization provides support too pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Pregnancy Hotline National (800) 843-5683
24-hour hotline with lives response everyday for women in crisis pregnancy. Resources for pregnancy tests, clothing, housing.
Project Cuddle (888) 628-3353
24 hr hotline for pregnant women or women who are contemplating abandoning their children.
Women Helping Women Services (877) 655-3807
Provides free phone talk line counseling, emotional support and practical information on any issue.
YOUTH SUPPORT
California Youth Crisis Line (800) 843-5200
24-hour crisis line, intervention-counseling youth to parent message services.
Hit Home Youth Crisis Hotline (800) 448-4663
24 hour hotline for kids age 18 years and younger to call when in crisis. Provides caring listeners to talk with youth about their problems.
National Runaway Switchboard (800) 621-4000
24 hour hotline for runaway and homeless youth and their families, providing crisis intervention.
Teen Line (800) 852-8336
Teen to teen hotline. Referrals given to community agencies as needed. |