Mother Teresa Maternity Home

The Mother Teresa Maternity Home is a drug and alcohol free, non-denominational facility. In order to qualify for residency in the home the woman must be at least 18 years old or emancipated by a court of law.

Reasons for coming to the home are: being homeless or escaping a violent environment.

Other reasons could be … unable to get along with parents or maybe the parents have asked her to leave because they don’t approve of her pregnancy. Some parents give the ultimatum of having an abortion or leaving. Some of our residents have come from rehab and have no money and no place to go.

3122 Sacramento St.

Placerville, CA 95667

(530) 295-8006

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Next Move Homeless Services

Next Move has a variety of programs to help get families and individuals off the street and into a home of their own, including:

• Francis House provides direct services to help families and individuals access social services and public benefits.
• Next Move’s Family Shelter can provide housing for families with children for up to 30 days.
• Transitional and long-term housing offerings help make sure that our most vulnerable community members receive the housing, healthcare, and social services they need to achieve economic stability.

Main Office: (916) 454-2120

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The Gathering Inn and Mid Placer Emergency Housing

Mid Placer Emergency housing is a temporary homeless shelter. No children are accepted. Individuals in need of emergency shelter services please call Placer County Coordinated Entry toll-free 1-833-375-2237. The Gathering Inn is the current operator of the Auburn Shelter, called the Mid Placer Emergency Shelter. This change occurred on July 1, 2018 For job inquiries: Contact The Gathering Inn and ask for Marie. 916-791-9355. Or marie@thegatheringinn.com For please contact Michael at The Gathering Inn 916-791-9355 Or TGIresourcecenter@gmail.com

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Sacramento Loaves And Fishes

Providing food, warmth, and a path home
for homeless men, women, and children.

Phone: 916-446-0874
Fax: 916-446-0875

Email: info@sacloaves.org

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Sacramento Self Help Housing

Sacramento Self Help Housing assists persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to find and retain stable and affordable housing.

LGBTQIA+

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Sacramento LGBT Community Center

Creating a region where LGBTQ+ people thrive means supporting your health and wellness. If you are dealing with any issue that feels beyond your control, including depression, anxiety, victimization, homelessness, stress or relationships issues, we are here to listen without judgement and empower you with the coping strategies and culturally affirming mental health services and resources that provide relief. All services are free.

Offering drop-in respite, the Lambda Lounge provides a safe place to chill, access resources, or to just talk to someone. Respite is open for any person 25 years or older who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Drop-in is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A safe place to rest, clean restrooms, free WiFi, access to computers, and people who care are on hand to help you with any issues.

(916) 442-0185
✉ info@saccenter.org

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Sacramento LGBT Community Center – The Q Spot

Drop-In Center: 7-days a week, 12-6 p.m., the Q-Spot offers LGBTQ+ and allied youth a brave space to hang out amongst community peers, play video games, watch TV, enjoy snacks, do homework, get help with job applications, financial aid, or other resources. Youth receive social and emotional support through mental health respite and peer mentorship. Free services include:

• Computer Lab & WiFi
• LGBTQ Library
• Art Projects
• Life-Skills Workshop
• HIV/HCV Testing
• Crisis Intervention

(916) 442-0185
✉ info@saccenter.org

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Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline was founded in 2014 as a peer-support crisis hotline. The Hotline was, and still is, the only service in the country in which all operators are transgender. Because of the particularly vulnerable relationship transgender people have with police, it is also the only service in the country with a policy against non-consensual active rescue.

877-565-8860

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The Trevor Project

The only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people under 25, available at 1-866-488-7386.

Text and chat also available through the Trevor Project website.

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Other Crisis Resources

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California Poison Control

The California Poison Control System provides immediate, free, and expert treatment advice and referral over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous or toxic substances. Pharmacists, nurses, and poison information providers answer the calls to 1-800-222-1222 and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Language interpreters are always available, just say the language you need when you call.

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Northern California Trauma Recovery Network
We are committed to strengthen and support Northern California communities after a natural or man-made disaster by offering Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR Therapy), an empirically supported treatment for post-traumatic stress. Our highly skilled team of volunteer EMDR Therapy therapists will provide short-term therapy at no charge to affected community members, first responders, and healthcare workers in four Northern California regions.

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Red Rover Relief

Preserving the human-animal bond by providing financial assistance, resources and support to low-income individuals and survivors of domestic violence and their pets, so families can escape together and stay together.

(916) 429-2457
info@redrover.org

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The Ripple Effect Mental Health Respite Center

The Ripple Effect Crisis Center (founded by A Church For All) provides a safe place to retreat during a crisis or emotional …disturbance.

The Ripple Effect is peer run and understands what it takes to get back on your feet.
We will help you make the right connections, develop a plan to resolve the problem, and support you toward health & wellness.

You are not alone! We are LGBTQ friendly. Services are available in English and Spanish.

Phone:             916-891-0211
Email Us:   Therippleeffect@Achurchforall.Org

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Sacramento County MENTAL HEALTH URGENT CARE CLINIC (MHUCC)

A walk-in clinic for individuals with an urgent mental health need. The MHUCC is a client-centered program that focuses on providing immediate relief to individuals and families in distress.
The program intends to avert psychiatric emergency room visits and involuntary hospitalizations. The goal of MHUCC is to foster recovery for individuals and families through the promotion of hope and wellness.

As a walk-in clinic, the MHUCC welcomes anyone experiencing mental health-distress regardless of age and ability to pay. Individuals experiencing non-psychiatric emergencies are encouraged to visit their local emergency room or call 911.

Phone: (916) 520-2460

Address: 2130 Stockton Boulevard, Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817

Hours:
Weekdays, 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
(Last walk-in at 9:00 PM)

Weekends & Holidays, 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM
(Last walk-in at 5:00 PM)

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Sacramento County Mental Health Crisis Respite Center (CRC)

Staffed 24/7 and serves “any individual” in Sacramento County who is at least 18 years of age experiencing a mental health crisis but is not in immediate danger to self or others. There is no medical staff at the Crisis Respite Center and participation is completely voluntary.  All individuals utilizing the Crisis Respite Center may be eligible to stay for up to 23 hours and expect service based in compassion, understanding and knowledge. While at the Crisis Respite Center, the primary goal is to offer a stable and supportive environment so that the “guest” is better positioned to explore their crisis with a solution oriented mindset. Every guest will leave with an individualized resource plan.   If transportation to the CRC is an issue, the CRC staff may be able to help.

Please call 916-RESPITE    (916-737-7483)

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Sacramento County 24- Hour Crisis Line

(888) 881-4881.

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Victims Of Crime Resource Center

The Victims of Crime Resource Center is located on the Pacific McGeorge School of Law campus in Sacramento, California. The Center has operated the State of California’s confidential, toll-free 1-800-VICTIMS line since 1984. McGeorge students, under attorney supervision, provide information and referrals statewide to victims, their families, victim service providers, and victim advocates. Primarily through the hotline, Center staff provide resource and referral information to victims and their families, victim service providers, and other victim advocates. Callers receive information on such matters as victims compensation, victims’ rights in the Justice System, restitution, civil suits, right to speak at sentencing and parole board hearings, as well as information on specific rights of victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and abuse against disabled.

1-800-VICTIMS

1-800-842-8467

TTY: 916-739-7083

1800VICTIMS@pacific.edu

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Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis. With over 100 million messages processed to date, we’re growing quickly, but so is the need.

Text HOME to 741741 in US

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National Disaster Distress Helpline

The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a–year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

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Parenting and Pregnancy

Chicks In Crisis

Chicks in Crisis is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization based in Elk Grove, California offering pregnancy, parenting and adoption services.

Are you pregnant, scared and considering adoption? We can help! Our birth mother advisors are standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any questions you might have.

916-441-1243

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A Mother’s Heart Maternal Support Line

The mission of the Sacramento Regional Perinatal Mental Health Network’s program, “A Mother’s Heart,” is to serve women and their families in the Greater Sacramento area who are at risk for or are experiencing a pregnancy-related or postpartum mood or anxiety disorder. We promote screening of pregnant and postpartum women and provide support, education, and resources to families and healthcare professionals. Our goals are to increase awareness, to prevent perinatal mental health disorders, and to build community partnerships.

While many women feel some mild mood changes during pregnancy or after the birth of a child, fifteen to twenty percent of women feel worse symptoms of depression or anxiety. Please know that with help, you can feel better. This is not your fault—there is no reason not to ask for support. You are not alone.

(916) 681-2907

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National Parent Helpline

Being a parent is a critically important job, 24 hours a day. It’s not always easy. Call the National Parent Helpline_® to get emotional support from a trained Advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent.

1-855- 4A PARENT
(1-855-427-2736)

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday through Friday
10:00 AM PST to 7:00 PM PST

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Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery

The Sacramento Children’s Home operates Sacramento County’s only Crisis Nursery. Our mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing support to families at times of crisis. The Sacramento Crisis Nursery is a family-strengthening program where parents can bring their children, ages 0-5 for emergency childcare or overnight care during stressful or difficult times.

North Crisis Nursery

4533 Pasadena Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95821

(916) 679-3600

South Crisis Nursery

6699 South Land Park Drive

Sacramento, CA 95831

(916) 394-2000

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Sacramento County Safely Surrender Baby Program

The Safely Surrendered Baby law (California Health and Safety Code, section 1255.7) provides a safe alternative for the surrender of a newborn baby in specified circumstances. Under the Safely Surrendered Baby law, a parent or person with lawful custody can safely surrender a baby confidentially, and without fear of prosecution, within 72 hours of birth.

The Safely Surrendered Baby law requires the baby be taken to a public or private hospital, designated fire station or other safe surrender site, as determined by the local County Board of Supervisors. No questions will be asked and California Penal Code Section 271.5 protects surrendering individuals from prosecution of abandonment.

1.877.BABY.SAF (1-877-222-9723)

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Police

Mental Health First Sacramento

MH First Sacramento, a project of Anti Police-Terror Project, is a cutting-edge new model for non-police response to mental health crisis. The goal of MH First is to respond to mental health crises including, but not limited to, psychiatric emergencies, substance use support, and domestic violence situations that require victim extraction.

Our purpose is to interrupt and eliminate the need for law enforcement in mental health crisis first response by providing mobile peer support, de-escalation assistance, and non-punitive and life-affirming interventions, therefore decriminalizing emotional and psychological crises and decreasing the stigma around mental health, substance use, and domestic violence, while also addressing their root causes: white supremacy, capitalism, and colonialism.

• Auburn Police – (530) 823-4237
• Citrus Heights Police – (916) 727-5500
• Davis Police – (530) 747-5400
• El Dorado County Sheriff – (530) 573-3000
• Elk Grove Police Department – (916) 714-5115
• Folsom Police Department – (916) 355-7231
• Galt Police Department – (209) 366-7000
• Lincoln Police – (916) 645-4040
• Rancho Cordova Police – (916) 362-5115
• Rocklin Police – (916) 625-5400
• Roseville Police – (916) 774-5000
• Sacramento county Sheriff – (style=”color: #3366ff;”916) 874-5115
• Sacramento City Police – (916) 264-5151
• Sacramento City Police (non-emergency) – 916-264-5471
• Sacramento Fire Department/Ambulance – (916) 808-1300
• West Sacramento Police – (916) 372-3375
• Woodland Police – (530) 666-2411

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Psychiatric Hospitals

Heritage Oaks Hospital

Built in 1988, Heritage Oaks Hospital has long been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and northern California mental health system. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital. We offer a full range of individualized treatment services to teens, adults and senior adults—including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks accepts Medicare, as well as most commercial health insurance plans. We are dedicated to providing service excellence to all, and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care.

If you or a loved one may be in need of behavioral health treatment, call Heritage Oaks Hospital at 916-489-3336. Free assessments are available 24/7.

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Sierra Vista Hospital

The admissions department at Sierra Vista Hospital is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist referral sources, patients, and family members, schedule free and confidential assessments and answer questions about our treatment programs.

This is also where you can discuss insurance coverage. We have contracts with most commercial health plans and Medicare HMOs. If you do not have insurance, we can help determine the financial resources available to you for treatment costs.

Call Sierra Vista Hospital at 916-288-0300 . to learn more about our treatment programs, schedule a free and confidential assessment or refer a patient. We are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Sutter Center For Psychiatry

Sutter Center for Psychiatry is the only not-for-profit psychiatric hospital in the Sacramento region. Providing high quality hospital-based inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to adults, children and adolescents.

To make an appointment for Sutter Center for Psychiatry’s services or for more information, please call (916) 386-3620.

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Seniors

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El Dorado County Adult Protective Services

The Adult Protective Services (APS) program is supervised by the California Department of Social Services and administered locally by the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. APS provides assistance to elderly and dependent adults who are functionally impaired, unable to meet their own needs or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

(530) 642-4800

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Placer County Adult Protective Services

APS is a 24-hour service program that investigates all situations involving Placer County residents (age 65 and older) and dependent adults (age 18 to 64 and physically or mentally impaired) who are reported to be endangered by physical, sexual, financial abuse, isolation, neglect or self-neglect.

916-787-8860 or 1-888-886-5401

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Sacramento County Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services (APS) is a state mandated program dedicated to helping elder adults (65 years and older) and dependent adults (18-64 who are disabled) when these adults are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation. APS investigates reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels or hospitals. More Information

To report elder abuse, dependent adult abuse, or to get help related to these issues call 916-874-9377

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Yolo County Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services (APS) is a state-mandated program that provides limited intervention in the form of information and referral, assessment, and case management services to elderly (65 and older) and dependent adults (18-64) who are at suffering from or at risk of abuse, exploitation, or neglect, including self-neglect. APS also provides services to prevent and remedy the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elders and dependent adults who are unable to protect their own interests or care for themselves, and, whenever possible, seeks to keep the individual safely in his or her normal environment by strengthening his/her capacity for self-maintenance. This may be accomplished through direct provision of APS or by linking the individual with appropriate community resources.

(530) 661-2727 or 1-888-675-1115.

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Institute On Aging 24-Hour Toll-Free Friendship Line

The only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. We also make on-going outreach calls to lonely older adults.

1-800-971-0016

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Suicide Prevention

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Suicide Prevention Of Yolo County (SPYC)

24-Hour Crisis Lines
Confidential, anonymous telephone counseling and referral information is provided any time of day or night by trained crisis volunteers. Immediate crisis intervention over the phone can decrease the need for more intensive counseling services.

From Davis, call (530) 756-5000
From Woodland, call (530) 666-7778
From West Sacramento, call (916) 372-6565

Toll-Free, (888) 233-0228

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Wellspace Health Suicide Prevention Prevention Crisis Line

WellSpace Health operates the region’s Suicide Prevention Crisis Line. The hotline, which is nationally accredited and a vital member of the National Lifeline network, serves Sacramento and Placer counties and many other counties in Northern California. We answer calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, call us at:

Sacramento (916) 368-3111

Auburn (530) 885-2300

Roseville (916) 773-3111

Lincoln (916) 645-8866

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Now 988

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 150 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.

Chat also available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website.

To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline dial 988

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Veterans

Department of Defense Safe Helpline

Safe Helpline is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) sole hotline for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Safe Helpline is completely anonymous, confidential, 24/7, specialized service—providing help and information anytime, anywhere.  A Safe Helpline user can access one-on-one support, peer-to-peer support, information, resources and self-care exercises 24/7 to aid in their recovery.  Since 2011, Safe Helpline has provided support and resources to thousands of members of the DoD community.

877-995-5247

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National Call Center For Homeless Veterans

Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends and supporters—can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838)

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Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. The caring, qualified responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances.

Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1

Text 838255

Chat also available through Veterans Crisis Line website

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Wounded Warrior Project

WWP Talk is a free mental health support line where you’ll be connected to a person who will listen, and help.

We know that having reliable support makes your journey easier. So in these weekly calls, you’ll be heard without judgment. Together, we’ll find a way to help, developing coping skills and a practical plan to work toward your goals, big or small.

For more information or to sign up for the program, call our Resource Center at 888.WWP.ALUM (997.2586) or 904.405.1213 from 9am-9pm EST, Monday-Friday.

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Youth

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Child Protective Services (CPS)

• El Dorado County (844) 756-3699
• Placer County 916-872-6549 or toll free at 866-293-1940
• Sacramento County (916) 875-5437 (875-KIDS)
• Yolo County 530-669-2345

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ASK Teen Crisis Lines

The Allied Services for Kids (ASK) teen line began in December 1994 to provide 24-hour availability to teens and families in crisis. Whatever the problem, teens are welcome to call this confidential and anonymous crisis line for support.

From Davis, call (530) 753-0797
From Woodland, call (530) 668-8445
From West Sacramento, call (916) 371-3779

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Suicide Prevention of Yolo County School Safety Tip Lines

This 24-hour confidential tip line is where students in Davis and Woodland can report concerns about school safety, including information about possible violence or incidents of harassment. Since the school shooting tragedy at Columbine, such student reports have saved hundreds of lives.

Regarding Davis schools, call (530) 758-SAFE or (530) 758-7233
Regarding Woodland schools, call (530) 668-HELP or (530) 668-4357

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The Source 

The Source is a foster youth and resource family urgent response program, administered by the Sacramento Children’s Home. The Source aims to provide support to resource families and current or former foster youth during times of crisis and struggle. The program features urgent crisis support, which includes a free hotline for youth and families, available 24-hours per day, seven days a week. The Source is also available via text message, live online chat, and through social media. In addition to robust phone support, The Source also provides in person urgent response in the community as well as follow up community support to help youth and caregivers during crises. Resource families are provided with case management, mental health services, referrals, and respite activities when applicable.

Phone: 916-SUPPORT (916-787-7678)
Website: www.thesourcesacramento.com
Email: thesource@kidshome.org

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California Youth Crisis Line

The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Professionally trained staff and volunteer counselors respond to 20,000 calls annually with crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller’s local community. We have access to more than 5,500 free or low-cost resources for youth and families across California.

1-800-843-5200

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Wind Youth Services

provides a safe, non-judgmental space for homeless and runaway youth away from the dangers of the street. At our drop-in center, we provide:

• Access to shelter
• Warm meals
• Peer support
• California IDs & birth certificates
• Laundry services
• Employment assistance
• Educational assistance
• Case management services
• Creative workshops
• Therapeutic groups
• Showers
• Crisis intervention
• Drop-in counseling
• Mental health respite

Youth Help Network

The Youth Help Network provides outreach and crisis support to transition-age youth (TAY), ages 16 through 25 years old, in areas where TAY are known to congregate. Site-based staff and street teams provide on demand crisis support, reduce geographic barriers, improve timeliness to services via a “fast pass” linkage approach, and provide outreach and information via a secured website and targeted social media.

Sacramento – Downtown Center
401 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (833) 333-2YHN or California Relay Service: 711
www.starsyouth.net

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Boys Town National Hotline

A 24/7 crisis, resource and referral number for KIDS and PARENTS

text, chat, and email are also available through Your Life Your Voice from Boystown

1-800-448-3000

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Love Is Respect .org

Highly-trained advocates offer support, information and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships. We also provide information and support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, service providers and members of law enforcement. Free and confidential phone, live chat and texting services are available 24/7/365.

Chat at http://www.loveisrespect.org
Text LOVEIS to 22522*
Call 1-866-331-9474

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National Center For Missing And Exploited Children

24-hour call center: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

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National Runaway Safeline

NRS serves as the national communication system for runaway and homeless youth.

1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929

Chat and Email Services also available through the NRS website.

About the author

Joe Borders is a marriage and family therapist located in Roseville and Sacramento. He is primarily a sex positive gender therapist, but also specializes in working with couples, teens, addiction, and the LGBTQ community. Joe is also the owner and founder of SacWellness. You can find out more about him by visiting his sacwellness listing or by visiting his website: therapy and counseling in Roseville and Sacramento

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