Only for emergency 911
Santa Clarita Sheriff 255 1121
Fire 259 2111
Dial A Ride 294 9327
Commuter Bus Information 294 1287
Poison Control 1 800 222 1222
Arson Hotline 1 800 633 2836
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) 1 800 800 3855
Coast Guard 1 310 521 3815
Environmental Health Dept . 24 hour hotline-888-700-9995 SCV-661-254-9560
FBI 1 661 948 9399 or 1 310 477 6565
Food Pantry 1 661 255-9078
Homeland Security 1 800 237 3239
National Response Center (toxic chemical and oil spills) 1 800 424 8802
U. S. Marshals 1 213 894 2485
U.S. Postal Inspection Services 1 877 876 2455
U.S. Secret Service 1 213 894 4830
Missing, Abused Children 1 888 818 4673
Elder Abuse Hotline 1 800 992 1660
Child Protection Hotline 1 800 540 4000
CA youth Crises Hotline 1 800 843 5200
CA Missing Children 1 800 222 3463
National Crisis Hotline 1 800 784 2433
Runaway Switchboard 1 800 786 2929
Suicide Prevention 1 800 273 7255
Vanished Children’s Alliance1800 826 4743
City of Santa Clarita Valley
City Hall 259 2489
Anonymous Crime reporting 284 2847
Anti Gang Force 255 4918
Santa Clarita Valley CHADD Support Group info call 661-259-3174.
Anxiety and Agoraphobia
Looking for participants to start a program. info call 732-940-9658.
Santa Clarita Gay and Lesbian AA info call 661-299-9008
Alcoholics Anonymous for Gay and Lesbian people. open to all 12-step groups..
Santa Clarita Alcoholics Anonymous info call 661-253-8989.
Santa Clarita ALA-Teen
A support group for teen alcoholics info call 661-250-1711
Santa Clarita Al-Anon Support Group info call 661-250-1711.
Santa Clarita One Day at A Time Al-Anon meets info call 661-250-1711.
Santa Clarita Stepping Stones Alano Club Alcoholics Anonymous info call 661-298-0371
Santa Clarita Autism Support Group info call 661-297-8381
Santa Clarita Brain Tumor Support Group info call 818-855-5351 x 2833.
Santa Clarita Circle of Hope, Inc. info call 1661- 254-5218
Santa Clarita Cancer Treatment Support Group: TLC groups are free professional supports services for children and spouses/partners of patients receiving treatment for cancer. info contact (661) 286-2550 ext. 4012, 4009 or 3081
Santa Clarita Breast Cancer Support Group
One on one volunteer visitor program for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Volunteers are breast cancer survivors specially trained to provide emotional support to other breast cancer patients. information contact Colleen at (661) 259-1041
Santa Clarita Cancer Survivors Support Group Discussion among survivors and caregivers. info contact (877) 333-4673 or (800) ACS-2345
Santa Clarita Breast Cancer Support Group: Support group for female cancer patients Contact American Cancer Society (661) 298-0886 ext. 3
Santa Clarita Bosom Buddies Support Group Support group for breast cancer patients.
Contact: American Cancer Society (661) 298-0886 ext. 3
Santa Clarita Cancer Support Group info call 661-288-2322.
Santa Clarita Cancer Support Group
For more information contact Jeff at 661-286-2550 x 4012 or Cari at 661-286-2550 x 4009.
To join a group call Mary at 661-259-9439 x3018.
Santa Clarita Caregivers Support Group. Info call 661-253-8977.
Dementia Support Group info call 818-872-3213.
Santa Clarita Mr. Mom and Mrs. Dad: Group for divorced or separated parents. 661-254-3348
Santa Clarita Domestic Violence info call 661-259-8175.
Santa Clarita Down Syndrome Support Group info call 661-296-0102
Santa Clarita PFLAG Support Group
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays info call 661-254-2177
Santa Clarita Gay and Lesbian AA Alcoholics Anonymous for Gay and Lesbian people.
open to all 12-step groups. info call 661-299-9008.
Santa Clarita Gay/Lesbian Support Group info call 661-288-2814.
Santa Clarita Grief Support Group For bereaved parents that have lost a child.
info call 661-252-4654
Santa Clarita Grief Support Group info contact (661) 252-3353
Santa Clarita Bereavement Support Group For adults who have lost a loved one. info call 818-375-3528.
Santa Clarita Grief Support Group Support for loss of a loved one. For info call 661-291-1694.
Santa Clarita Grief Support Group
Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer Hope Hereafter support group for families who have suffered the loss of a child. info call 661-250-4100
Santa Clarita PACE People With Arthritis Can Exercise info call 661-259-9444
Santa Clarita Incest Recovery Support Group info call 661-287-3813
Santa Clarita ALS Support Group:Support for people with Lou Gehrig’s disease or their friends and family. info call 818-865-8067 x 234
Santa Clarita Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group info call 661-297-3040.
Santa Clarita Narcotics Anonymous info call 661-299-5599.
Santa Clarita Narcotics Anonymous info call 661-299-5599.
Santa Clarita Cocaine Anonymous info call 661-253-8989. 818-988-1777
Santa Clarita Because I Love You Parents and teens 13 and up support group info call 310-659-5289 or 818-882-4881
Santa Clarita Postpartum Support Group info call 661-259-6100
Santa Clarita Prosopagnosia Support Group Also known as face blindness . 661-288-1909
Santa Clarita Single Moms Support Group info call 661-298-9593.
Santa Clarita Single Parents Support Group
Parents without Partners meets in Canyon Country. info call 661-253-1301
Santa Clarita Valley Support Group for Special Needs Kids info call 661-252-9256.
Santa Clarita Valley Tourette Syndrome
Support for parents of kids with tourette syndrome. info call 661-254-6946.
Santa Clarita Vision Impaired Support Group info call 661-259-9444 x125
Santa Clarita Overeaters Anonymous info call 818-881-4776
Commission on Disabilities 1 213 974 1053
DBTAC – Pacific ADA Center (510) 285-5600 (V/TTY)
E-mail: adatech@adapacific.org Web site: www.adapacific.org ![]()
Hotline 1800 949 4232
http://www.qualitymall.org/directory/
Quality Mall, a place where you can find lots of free information about person-centered supports for people with developmental disabilities. Each of the Mall stores has departments you can look through to learn about positive practices that help people with developmental disabilities live, work and participate in our communities and improve the quality of their supports.
Area Board X (10) ab10@scdd.ca.gov 1 818 543 4635
Protection and Advocacy www.pai-ca.org 1-213-427-8747
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council http://www.nmddpc.com/
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities http://www.aaidd.org/index.shtml
Arc of the United Stateshttp://www.thearc.org
TASH http://tash.org
American Association of People with Disabilities http://www.aapd-dc.org
Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) http://www.aucd.org
The Center for Development and Disability http://cdd.unm.edu
Disability Statistics Center http://www.dsc.ucsf.edu/main.php
DisabilityInfo.gov http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
Family Village http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
National Council on Disability http://www.ncd.gov/
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) - http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/NIDRR
National Organization on Disability http://http://www.nod.org/
Online Disabilities Dictionary http://www.brookespublishing.com/dictionary/index.htm
Through the Looking Glass (TLG) http://www.lookingglass.org
United Spinal Association Disability Etiquette Booklet
http://www.unitedspinal.org/pdf/DisabilityEtiquette.pdf
http://www.unitedspinal.org/pdf/etiqueta_disapacidad.pdf
National Center for Youth with Disability (800) 333-6293
National Easter Seal Society (800) 221-6827
Council for Exceptional Children http://www.cec.sped.org
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/default.htm
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) http://www.nichcy.org/Pages/Home.aspx
Parents Reaching Out http://www.parentsreachingout.org
Pediatrics. Special volume. National & state findings from the 2003 National Survey of Children's Health http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/vol119/Supplement_1/
State Policy Options to Improve Delivery of Child Development Services: Strategies from the Eight ABCD States http://www.commonwealthfund.org/usr_doc/State_Policy_Options_ABCD.pdf?section=4039
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities 1-800-695-0285 (V/TTY), (202) 884-8200 (V/TTY)
National Information Clearinghouse for Infants with Disabilities and Life-threatening Conditions (800) 922-1107, (800) 922-9234
Parents with Disabilities Online http://www.disabledparents.net/
Through the looking glass http://lookingglass.org/index.php
Disabled Parents Network ( UK) http://www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk/
California Telephone Access Program Voice 1 800 806 1191 TTY 1800 806 4474
HEALTH/ Consumer Health
211 LA County (Formerly INFO Line Los Angeles) Provides referrals to health and social services agencies throughout Los Angeles County. 24 hours English/Spanish 2-1-1 in Los Angeles County or
1 (800) 339-6993
Hearing Impaired TTY: (800) 660-4026
The People's Guide to Health, Welfare & Other Services gives practical information about how to get food, money, and other help from government programs and community services in Los Angeles County and the state of California. A Spanish edition is also online. The People's Guide is published by the Los Angeles Coalition to End Hunger & Homelessness. (213) 746-6511 E-mail: HN1674@handsnet.org
LA County Health Services Information 1 213 250 8055
High Desert Health System 1 661 948 8581
Rehabilitation Center
Acton 1 661 269 0062
Castaic 1 661 257-2342
American Association on Health and Disability http://aahd.us
Community Activated Living Well: A guide for implementing the Living Well with a Disability Health Promotion Workshop for Community members who have Disabilities http://mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/Publications/COALW.htm
Healthfinder http://www.healthfinder.gov
MedlinePlus http://www.medlineplus.gov
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health http://www.noah-health.org
Civitex1-800-223-6004 (day)
Info on a broad range of problems (alcoholism, homelessness, family problems).
NIS 1-800-922-9234Illnesses; support groups, education, treatments, community services, financial aid, advocacy, adoption services.
National Health Info. Center1-800-336-4797
Info & Referral to support groups, professional societies, government agencies, publications.
California Department of Health Services (916) 445-4171
Los Angeles County Health LineProvides general information and referrals for STD clinics, nursing homes, immunization, family planning, and prenatal care in Los Angeles County.
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m-5 p.m. (PST) English/Spanish: (800) 427-8700
Santa Clarita Mental Health Center 288-4800
Jewish Family Services of Greater Los Angeles www.jfsla.org 1 818 464-3300
LA County Access Center 1 800 854 7771
National Clearinghouse Family Support/Children's Mental Health(24 hrs) 1-800-654-1247
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 1-800-950-6264.
National Mental Health Association (800) 969-6642
SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) Alternative Information Line 1 800-DONT-CUT
PsychINFO 1 800 336-4980
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) California AMI (916)567-0163
American Self-Help Clearinghouse 1-201/625-7101
National Self-Help Clearinghouse City University :N.Y. Graduate Center 1-212/354-8525
National Mental Health Consumer's Self-Help Clearinghouse 1-800/553-4539
For help in finding or forming a member-run Mutual Aid Self-Help group for any type of illness, disability, addiction, bereavement situation, mental health, parenting or other stressful life problem, there are self-help clearinghouses and information help lines in the U.S. and around the world
California
NAMI San Gabriel Valley Peer-to-Peer Educational Program Telephone #: 626.577.6697
Pasadena, CA Email: sgvnami@pacificclinics.org Website: www.sgv.nami.org
Advocates for Human Potential, Inc.
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Technical Assistance Center 1 800-795-5486
Project Return: The Next Step 1 213-250-1500 ex 22 or 28
Email: prtns@aol.com Website: www.prtns.org
The Friendship Line 1 213-250-1500 ex17
Email: lperaza@mhla.org Website: www.prtns.org/warm_line.htm
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry http://www.aacap.org
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law http://www.bazelon.org
Mental Health Americahttp://www.nmha.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org
MEDI-CAL http://www.medi-cal.ca.gov/contact.asp 1-800-541-5555
Medicare (800) 638-6833
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid http://cms.hhs.gov
Low Income Subsidy (Extra Help)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/limitedincomeandresources/
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/States/03_lowincomesubsidy.asp
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder
http://www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/Public/Include/DataSection/Questions/MPDPFIntro.asp
Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Directory Line 1 800-762-4636. Provides a directory of various pharmaceutical assistance programs for persons who cannot afford prescriptions on their own.
National Information Center for Orphan Drugs & Rare Diseases
Referrals to support groups, health centers; services for orphan drugs. 1-800-456-3503
Office of Orphan Products Development
Answers questions about drugs used for illnesses affecting fewer than 200,000 Americans.
Also provides referrals to pharmaceutical companies supplying orphan drugs. 1 800-300-7469
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information 1 800-729-6686, 301-230-2687
Poison Help 1-800-222-1222
Call this number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to a poison expert. Call right away if you have a poison emergency. Also call if you have a question about a poison or about poison prevention
Los Angeles County Prenatal Care 1 800 4 baby n u 1 800 4222968
Planned Parenthood 1 800-230-7526
National Adoption Center 1 800-862-367
American Pregnancy Helpline 1 866 942 6466
Teen Pregnancy 1-800-833-4642
CSAP National Resource Center for the Prevention of Perinatal Abuse of Alcohol and other Drugs 1800-354-8824, 703-218-5600
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. (800) 356-9996
Alcoholism and Drug Treatment Addiction Center (800) 383-4357
American Council on Alcoholism (800) 527-5344
800 Cocaine (800) 262-2463
"Just Say No" International (800) 258-2766
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (800) 729-6686
National Drug Treatment Referral and Information Hotline (800) 662-4357
American Council on Alcoholism 800-527-5344, (410)889-0100
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information 800-729-6686, (301)468-2600
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence 800-622-2255
National Council on Alcohol and Drugs 800-475-HOPE
National Drug & Alcohol Treatment Hotline 800-662-HELP
1-888-4-AL-ANON M-F 8 am-6 pm ET
Offers hope and help to family and friends of alcoholics. Provides information about
Al- Anon/Alateen and referrals for local meetings.
The Alcohol Hotline1-800-ALCOHOL
Nationwide help and referral hotline for alcohol and drug problems. The phones are answered by individuals trained to assist callers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
▪ CSAP National Resource Center for the Prevention of Perinatal Abuse of Alcohol and other drugs 1800-354-8824 or 1 703-218-5600
National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependency 800-622-2255
National Council on Alcohol and Drugs 800-475-HOPE
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information 800-487-4889 or (301)230-2867
888-MARIJUANA 888-627-4582
800-COCAINE 800-262-2463
CSAP National Resource Center for the Prevention of Perinatal Abuse of Alcohol and other Drugs 1 800-354-8824, 703-218-5600
Cocaine Anonymous Los Angeles (310) 216-4444 (Hotline)
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Provides information about drug and alcohol abuse and referrals to treatment centers nationwide. 24 Hours English/Spanish: (800) 662-4357
Crystal Meth Hotline (888) 9NO-METH
Needle Exchange
Minority AIDS Project ( Los Angeles) Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.(323) 936-4949
Tarzana Treatment Center (Reseda,) Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (800) 996-1051
Bienestar Human Services ( Los Angeles,) Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (323) 727-7896
Clean Needles Now Needle exchange site schedule line. (323) 857-5366
Grace Sq. Hosp. Eating Disorder Hotline 1-800-382-2832 (24 hrs)
California HIV / AIDS Hotline: (800) 367-AIDS (2437)TTY: (888) 225-2437
National Association of People with AIDS 202-898-0414.
CDC National AIDS Hotline 800-342-2437, 800-458-5231, 800-344-7432 (Spanish)
CDC-INFO 1-800-CDC-INFO 1-800-232-4636 1-888-232-6348 TTY
Anonymous, confidential HIV/AIDS information in English and Spanish. Referrals to appropriate services, including clinics, hospitals, local hotlines, counseling and testing sites, legal services, health departments, support groups, educational organizations, and service agencies throughout the United States.
National AIDS Hotline 1-800-342-AIDS 24-hour hotline provides information, education, and answers questions regarding AIDS, testing facilities, and medications used for treatment
National AIDS Information Clearinghouse 800-458-5231
AIDS Clinical Trials Info Service 800-874-2572
HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service 800-448-0440
Teen AIDS Line 800-234-TEEN (Mon-Fri) or 800-440-TEEN (weekends)
Project Inform HIV/AIDS Treatment Hotline 800-822-7422
AIDS/STD/Hep C Nightline
Provides AIDS/STD/Hepatitis information and referrals to testing sites or support organizations in California. Mon-Sun, 24 hours English/Spanish: (800) 628-9240
STD Sexual Transmitted Disease
Los Angeles County Public Health 1 800-227 8922
National STD Hotline 1-800-227-8922 1-800-342-2437
1-800-344-7432 En Español
Provides information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as Chlamydia, gonorrhea,
HPV/genital warts, herpes, and HIV/AIDS, and referrals to local clinics.
California AIDS/STD/Hepatitis Hotline
Provides AIDS/STD/Hepatitis information and referrals to testing sites or support organizations in California. English, Spanish: (800) 367-2437
Hearing Impaired TDD: (888) 225-2437
Los Angeles County STD Program Hotline
Provides STD information and referrals to STD clinics and HIV test sites in Los Angeles County. Automated, 24 hours; Health educators available Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (PST)
English/Spanish: (800) 758-0880
AIDS/STD/Hep C Nightline
Provides AIDS/STD/Hepatitis information and referrals to testing sites or support organizations in California. English/Spanish: (800) 628-9240
American Social Health Association (ASHA) Hotline
Provides STD information. Automated, 24 hours English/Spanish: (800) 227-8922
National Adolescent Suicide Hotline 1 800-621-4000
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK 1-800-273-8255
Connects individuals in suicidal crisis by to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider
National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-784-2433
If you are in crisis or having thoughts about suicide, please call the National Hopeline immediately. Your call will be connected to a certified 24-hour crisis center closest to your calling location.
Suicide Prevention Center: Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center 1 (877) 727-4747
ARTHRITIS
Arthritis Foundation 800-283-7800
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
CHADD 1818 773 4068
AUTISM/ASPERGERS
Autism Speaks. ASD Video Glossary
http://www.autismspeaks.org/video/glossary.php
Autism Society of America http://www.autism-society.org
Center for Study of Autism http://www.autism.org
Free Autism Documentary from Model Me Kids and the Kennedy Krieger Institute
http://modelmekids.com/autism-documentary.html
Southwest Autism Network. Now called The Autism Programs http://cdd.unm.edu/swan
Project DISCUSS -Resource Guide: Possible intervention techniques for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) A Guide to Information on the Internet http://cdd.unm.edu/discuss/resources/index.htm
National Autism Hotline (304) 525-8014
BLIND/VISUAL Impairments
American Council for the Blind http://www.acb.org
Lighthouse International http://www.lighthouse.org
National Federation of the Blind http://www.nfb.org
VISION Foundation, Inc. (800) 852-3029
American Council of the Blind (800) 424-8666
Blind Children's Center (800) 222-3566
Blinded Veterans Association (800) 669-7079
National Alliance of Blind Students (800) 424-8666
National Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired (800) 562-6265
National Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation (800) 638-2300
National Society to Prevent Blindness (800) 221-3004
RP Foundation Fighting Blindness (800) 638-2300
Braille Institute www.brailleinstitue.org Phone: 1 (323) 663-1111
Fax: (323) 663-0867 E-mail: la@brailleinstitute.org
BRAIN INJURY
Brain Injury Association of America http://www.biausa.org
International Brain Injury Association http://www.internationalbrain.org
National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury http://www.neuro.pmr.vcu.edu
CANCER
American Cancer Society 800-227-2345
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO) 1-212-719-0154
Y-Me Breast Cancer Support Program 800-221-2141
Candle lighters Childhood Cancer Foundation 800-366-2223
Cancer Information Service (800) 422-6237
The Wellness Community 301-314-2555
American Institute for Cancer Research Nutrition Hotline 800-843-8114
National Hospice Organization (800) 658-8898
Cancer Information Service: 800-422-6237
Look Good/Feel Better: a free public service program for women undergoing cancer experiencing appearance side effects 1 800 332 2832
HOSPICE CARE
Hospice Education Institute Information and referral service. 800-331-1620
Children's Hospice International 800-242-4453
CEREBRAL PALSY
United Cerebral Palsy Association 1800-872-5827 1818 782 2211
CHRONIC PAIN
American Chronic Pain Association 1-916/632-0922.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1 800-344-4823
DEAF/Hard of Hearing
Better Hearing Institute 800-327-9355
Captioned Films/Video for the Deaf Program (800) 237-6213
Hearing Information Center (800) 622-3277
The Deafness Research Foundation (800) 535-3323
"Dial A Hearing Screening Test" (800) 222-3277, (800) 345-3277, (800) 334-2564
The EAR Foundation (800) 545-4327
National Hearing Aid Society (800) 521-5247
National Association for Hearing and Speech Action (800) 638-8255
TRIPOD GRAPEVINE (800) 352-8888, (800) 287-4763
American Society for Deaf Children http://www.deafchildren.org
National Association of the Deaf http://www.nad.org
DEAF-BLIND
American Association of the Deaf-Blind http://www.aadb.org
The National Consortium on Deaf-Blindnesshttp://nationaldb.org
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf/Blind Youths & Adultshttp://www.hknc.org
DEPRESSION
National Foundation for Depressive Illness
Recorded announcement of the symptoms of depression and how to obtain help
800-239-1295 (24 hrs), 800-248-4344
National Depressive & Manic-Depressive Association 1-800-826-3632.
Depression Awareness 1 800-421-4211
DIABETES
American Diabetes Association 1-800-342-2383.
American Diabetes Association, Inc. (800) 232-3472
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation 800-223-1138
DOWN'S SYNDROME
National Down's Syndrome Society 1 800-221-4602
National Down's Syndrome Congress 1 800-232-6372
Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles www.dsala.org 1 800 464 8995
DYSLEXIA
DYSLEXIA Adult Support Group IDA office: 818-506-8866 or email us dyslexiala@sbcglobal.net
EPILEPSY
Epilepsy Foundation of America 1-800-332-1000 1 800 332-4050
Epilepsy Foundation of Los Angeles 1 800 564 0445
HEAD INJURY
National Head Injury Foundation, Inc. (800) 444-6443
HEADACHES
National Headache Foundation (800) 843-2256, (800) 523-8858
HEART DISEASE
Mended Hearts 1-800-242-8721, Ext. 1442.
American Heart Association Stroke Connection 1 800-553-6321
HERPES
National Herpes Hotline919-361-8488 M-F 9 am-6 pm ET
Trained Health Communication Specialists are available to address questions related to transmission, prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) and provides support for emotional issues surrounding herpes such as self-esteem and partner communication
KIDNEY DISEASE / HEMODIALYSIS
American Association of Kidney Patients 1- 800- 749-2257
American Kidney Fund, Inc. 1- 800- 638-8299
LIVER DISEASE
The American Liver Foundation (800) 223-0179
LUPUS
The American Lupus Society 1-800-331-1802
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America 1-800-532-7667
National Multiple Sclerosis Society 1(800) 624-8236
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Inc. 1(800) 441-7055
email: support@msfacts.org web site: www.msfacts.org
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Muscular Dystrophy Association 1 800) 572-1717
email: mda@mdausa.org web site: www.mdausa.org
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
National OCD Information Hotline 800-NEWS-4-OCD
PAIN
National Chronic Pain Outreach Association 301-652-4948
PANIC DISORDERS
INFORMATION AND HOTLINE 1 800 64 PANIC 1800 647 2642
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
American Parkinson Disease Association (800) 223-2732
National Parkinson Foundation (800) 327-4545, (800) 433-7022
Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc. 1 800 457-6676
Parkinson's Educational Program (800) 344-7872
SPINAL CORD INJURY
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
(301) 588-6959 General Information (800) 962-9629 Toll Free Helpline
email: nscia2@aol.com web site: www.spinalcord.org
● Project Support for Spinal Cord Injury, LOS ANGELES 1 310 553-3411
● Support Group for Caregivers of Amputees and Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries
Northridge , CA (818) 892-7174 OR (818) 885-8500 ext. 3610
●When You Need Group Support (WYNGS) 1 818 888-3209
Canoga Park , CA 91304 web site: www.wyngs.org
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association of Americahttp://www.biausa.org
International Brain Injury Association http://www.internationalbrain.org
National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury http://www.neuro.pmr.vcu.edu
RARE DISORDERS
National Organization for Rare Disorders [NORD] 1-800-999-6673 (day)
Info. & networking for persons with rare disorders; literature.
Batten Disease Support 800-448-4570
Hide and Seek Foundation for Lysosomal Storage Disease Research
info@hideandseek.orghttp://www.hideandseek.org 1 818-762-8621
Children's Brain Disease Foundation [A Batten Disease Resource]
jrider6022@aol.com 1 415-665-3003
Batten Disease Support and Research Association
bdsra1@bdsra.orghttp://www.bdsra.org 1 800-448-4570
Cooley's Anemia Foundation 800-522-7222 (800) 221-3571
Histiocytosis Association 800-548-2758
Fragile X Association www.fraxsocal 1818 754 4227
The National Foundation for Illeitis and Colitis (800) 343-3637
American Leprosy Missions 800-543-3135
United Leukodystrophy Foundation 800) 728-5483
National Lymphedemia Network 800-541-3259
National Neurofibromatosis Foundation 800-323-7938
American Paralysis Association 800-225-0292
Prader-Willi California Foundation 1 319 316 3339
National Reye's Syndrome Foundation 800-233-7393
United Scleroderma Foundation 800-722-4673
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America 800-421-8453
SIDS Alliance 800-221-7437
American SIDS Institute 800-232-7437
Spina Bifida Association of America 800-621-3141
Sturge-Weber Foundation 800-627-5482
Tourette's Syndrome Foundation 800-237-0717
Southern California Chapter www.tourettes syndrome-socaal.org 866 478 1935
National Tuberous Sclerosis Association 800-225-6872
LA County Adoption Information 1 888 811 1121
AASK America/Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (800) 232-2751
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 1 800- 368-1019
Criminal Justice
Arc's Justice Advocacy Guide: an Advocate's Guide on Assisting Victims and Suspects/Defendants with Intellectual Disabilities http://www.arcofkingcounty.org/guide/library/arccj.pdf
National Disability Rights Network: http://www.napas.org/issues/cj/
National Institute of Justice: ADA and Criminal Justice http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/amdisact.pdf
National Organization for Victim Assistance
http://trynova.org/victiminfo/ovc-disabilities/recagencies.html
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Provides information on violent offenders. 800-851-3420
Crime Victims
Victims of Crime Help Line 1-800-FYI-CALL 1-800-394-2255
Through its national database, the National Center for Victims of Crime refers callers to an
array of critical services including crisis intervention, research information, assistance
with the criminal justice process, counseling and support group
In California Hotline1-800-540-4000
Child Abuse Hotline: 1 800 344-6000
National Child Abuse Hotline 1 800-4-A-CHILD
Childhelp USA 1-800-4-A-CHILD 1-800-422-4453 National child abuse hotline for victims, offenders, and parents.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678
Report any information regarding a missing child. If you know about a child who is in immediate risk
or danger, call local law enforcement .
National Youth Crisis Hotline 1 800-HIT-HOME
National Runaway Hotline 1 800-621-4000
CyberTipline 1-800-843-5678
For reporting the exploitation of children, such as child pornography. Parents and others concerned with child safety can call this number to report suspicious or illegal Internet activity online. Operated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Stop Partner Abuse/Domestic Violence Project
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center
Provides support, counseling, education, and referrals for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender victims of partner abuse. English/Spanish: (323) 860-5806 TTY/TDD: (323) 860-7377
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799- 7233 SAFE (24 hrs) 1-800-787-3224 TTY 24 hours, Mon-Sun All Languages Info & Referrals for women who are abused verbally, mentally or physically. Crisis intervention, information about domestic violence, referrals to local service providers to victims of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf, assistance in both English and Spanish.
Domestic Violence Hotline : (888) 385-4657
ELDER ABUSE
Elder Abuse Hotline: 1 (800) 510-2020
SEXUAL ABUSE
The National Resource Center on Sexual Abuse 1800-543-7006
SEXUAL ASSAULT
National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE 1-800 656-4673
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) operates the free and confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline and is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN also educates the public about sexual assault and leads national efforts to improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice
When a caller dials 1.800.656.HOPE, a computer notes the area code and first three digits of the caller's phone number. The call is then instantaneously connected to the nearest RAINN member center. If all counselors at that center are busy, the call is sent to the next closest center. The caller's phone number is not retained, so the call is anonymous and confidential unless the caller chooses to share personally-identifying information. http://www.rainn.org/get-help
CSUN: Student Disabilities Resources www.csun.edu/cod 1818 677 2684
College of the Canyons : DSPS 1 661 259-7800
Golden Oak Adult School 1 661 253 0583
Los Angeles Valley College : DSPS www.lavc.edu 1 818 947 2681
Pierce College : DSPS www.pierce.edu 1 818 719 6430
ROP (Regional Occupational Center) 1 661 259 0033
West Valley Occupational Center 1 818 346 3540
North Valley Occupational Center 1818 365 9645
National Center for Research in Vocational Education (800) 762-4093
California Conservation Corps 1 323 231 8248
Department of Rehabilitation 1 661 799 1020
Employment Best Practice http://cdd.unm.edu/csa/employ.htm
Job Access http://www.jobaccess.org
Office of Disability Employment Policy http://www.dol.gov/odep/welcome
Ticket To Work http://www.yourtickettowork.com
Higher Education & Adult Training for People with Handicaps Resource Center 1(800) 544-3284
Job Accommodation Network (800) 526-7245, (800) 526-4698
National Center for Research in Vocational Education (800) 762-4093
CAL WORKS 1 661-298-3402
EDD: Unemployment Insurance 1-800-300-5616
EDD: Disability Insurance 1800 480-3287
CA State Fair Employment and Housing 1-800-884-1684
Workers Compensation 1-818-901-5374
Shelter First Email: shelter1st@earthlink.net 1 213-622-4972 Shelter First serves 5 locations, providing short term and transitional shelter to homeless men, women and children. All facility managers are formerly homeless and provide peer counseling; other staff provide housing, medical care, financial assistance, and job opportunities.
Union Rescue Mission Email: lmooradian@urmusa.com 1(213) 347-6300
Union Rescue Mission is the nation's largest and Los Angeles' oldest rescue mission. Services include emergency food and shelter, residential recovery programs for men, women, and families, health care, job training, computerized learning centers, clothing, and hygiene provisions.
● LAHSA Emergency Response Teams
Monday through Friday8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LAHSA Hotline 1(213) 225-6571 LAHSA ERT's offer the following services for people in the City and County of Los Angeles who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Direct emergency services and transportation
Emergency services and shelter referrals to homeless families and unaccompanied adults and youth
Emergency assistance and referrals to social service agencies
Outreach services to homeless encampment dwellers
● Year Round Shelter Program Daily after 5pm
Shelter Hotline Phone: 1-(800)-548-6047 TDD: 1-(800)-660-4026
Homeless and Housing Help
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 1 (213) 683-3328
Homeowners and Renters Assistance for Senior Citizens and Disabled 1-800-868-4171
Advocates for Human Potential, Inc.
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Technical Assistance Center 1 800-795-5486
Weingart Center Association 566 South San Pedro St L A, CA 90013 1 213 627-9000
http://www.pacer.org/housing/resourcesnational.asp
Housing and Civil Rights http://www.civilrights.org/resources/civilrights101/housing.html
National Low Income Housing Coalition http://www.nlihc.org/template/index.cfm
Apartments http://www.apartments.com/California/GreaterLosAngeles
Housing Organizations http://www.tacinc.org/Pubs/Links.htm
Open Doors http://www.tacinc.org/Pubs/ODpubs.htm
HUD User (800) 245-2691
CA State Fair Employment and Housing 1-800-884-1684
Public Housing 1-213-894-8043
Center for Community Inclusion http://www.umaine.edu/cci/
Inclusion.com http://www.inclusion.com
National Resource Center http://thechp.syr.edu/nrc.html
TASH http://tash.org
Directory of Independent Living Centers http://www.virtualcil.net/cils
Institute on Independent Living http://www.independentliving.org
National Council on Independent Living http://www.ncil.org
Independent Living Center of Southern California www.ilcsc.org 1-818- 785- 6934
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Appointment/Information Line
Provides family planning, prenatal care, and STD/HIV testing services in Los Angeles County. Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (PST)
English/Spanish: (800) 230-7526
California Office of Family Planning Information and Referral Service
Provides automated referrals to family planning and STD/HIV testing clinics throughout California. Automated, 24 hours English/Spanish: (800) 942-1054
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 888-843-4564 or (212)633-7492
National Gay & Lesbian Hotline
Support & counseling for gay & lesbian teenagers. (Thurs.-Sun., 7 pm-11:45 pm ET) 1-800-347-TEEN
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 888-843-4564 or (212)633-7492
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center
Provides comprehensive health, mental health, and social services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender communities of greater Los Angeles. Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. English/Spanish: (323) 993-7400 or (888) 295-2429
Hearing Impaired TDD: (323) 993-7698
Grief Recovery Institute 1 800-445-4808
Family Caregiver Alliancehttp://www.caregiver.org
Family-Professionals Partners Institute. Structure & Spark! Building family-professional partnerships to improve care for children with special health needs.
http://www.neserve.org/neserve/wwd_institute.htm
Family Village http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
Parents Reaching Out http://www.parentsreachingout.org
Sibling Support Project http://www.siblingsupport.org
The Family Survival Project 1 800 445-8106
American Indian Health http://americanindianhealth.nlm.nih.gov
Indian Children's Program http://www.icpservices.org/icproot/index.php
Three Feathers Associates http://www.threefeathersassoc.com/
Tribal Health Connections http://www.tribehealth.org
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) http://www.doi.gov/bia/l
Visiting Nurse Association of America 1-800-426-2547
NHIRS: Information and Referral Service 1-800 427-8700
LET ME SAIL 1 661 702 8555
CLEAR email: admin@clearscv.org 1 661 297-4033
Special Olympics 1 661 253 2121
National Rehabilitation Information Center 1 800 346-2742
North Los Angeles County Regional Center www.nlacrc.com 1818 778 1900
NLACRC: Santa Clarita 1 661 775 8450
Military Family Resource Center , Military Family Clearinghouse 1 800-336-4592, 703-696-5806
National Information System for Vietnam Veterans and their Children 1(800) 922-1107,
(800) 922-9234
California WIC Program, Dept. of Public Health 1-800-852-5770 or 1-888-942-9675
Work & Family Clearinghouse- Women's Bureau 800-827-5335, 202-219-4486
PMS Access Recorded info line on premenstrual syndrome 1-800-992-3636
Endometriosis Association Recorded info line. 1 800-992-3636
Center for Research on Women with Disabilities http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/crowd
National Women's Health Information Center http://www.womenshealth.gov/
Computer Access Center www.cac.org 1 310 338-1597
San Diego Assistive Technology Center www. ucpsd.org/new/assistive 1 858 278 5420
Alliance for Technology Access Centers: Center for Accessible Technology
National Office www.ataccess.com 1 707 778 3011
State Office www.csorat.org 1 510 841 3224
ABLEDATA http://www.abledata.com 1-800-227-0216. provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, they can help you locate the companies that do.
Assistivetech.net http://www.assistivetech.net
AT&T National Special Needs Center (800) 233-1222
AT&T National Special Needs Center (800) 833-3232 (TDD)
Center for Rehabilitation Technology (800) 726-9119
Center for Special Education Technology (800) 873-8255
IBM National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities (800) 426-2133
National Audiovisual Center (800) 638-1300
Technical Aids and Assistance for the Disabled Center (800) 346-2939
Tele-Consumer Hotline (800) 332-1124
Consumer Credit Counseling Services 800-388-2227
Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213, (800) 234-5772
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Understanding Supplemental Security Income, Home Page http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-understanding-ssi.htm
Access Able Travel Source http://www.access-able.com
AdaptAbility http://www.adaptabilityca.com/disabled.html
Disabled Traveler's Guide to the World http://www.disabledtravelersguide.com/index.htm
Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality (SATH) http://www.sath.org
Sunset Cruises http://www.sunset-cruises.com/
Animal Care and Control Office/Emergencies 661-257-3191
Spay/Neuter Clinic 661-940-4193
Castaic Lake Water Agency 661-297-1600
Los Angeles County Assessor 661-254-9550
CHP 661-294-5540
Child Care Resource Center 661-259-9439
Children and Family Services 661-702-6262
Code Enforcement Dial 211 from any phone
Consumer Affairs 661-253-7328
District Attorney/Court 661-253-7426
Environmental Health Dept. 24 hour hotline-888-700-9995
SCV-661-254-9560
Fire Dept.- Emergency call 911
Newhall-254-9661 Valencia-257-4144 Castaic-257-3020
Santa Clarita-255-0509; 753-9710 Canyon Country-252-2414; 2521235
Saugus-296-5758 Stevenson Ranch-254-4404
Graffiti Reporting Hotline (24 hour) 800-675-4357
Henry Mayo Hospital 661-253-8000
Household Hazardous Waste 800-238-0173
Libraries
Canyon Country-661-251-2720 Newhall-661-259-0750 Valencia-661-259-8942
Newhall County Water District 661-259-3610
Registrar-Recorder/Counry Clerks Office
Birth/Marriage/Death certificates- 818-374-7176
Sidewalk/Curb Repairs 661-947-7173
Street Sweeping 661-947-7173
Valencia Water Company 661-294-0828
Waste Management/Blue Barrel 661-259-2398
Resources Unlimited David Lichtenstein, Owner (818) 606-4912
http://www.sandplum.com/resource/default.htmL P.O. Box 950216 Mission Hills, CA 91395-0216 Fax: (818) 920-1537 e-mail: dlichtenst@aol.com