Hotlines and Help-lines

Numbers and Web Sites to Keep Handy

 

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

Crisis Intervention Agencies

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

Support Groups of Santa Clarita

Americans with Disabilities

Developmental Disabilities

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

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities http://www.aaidd.org/index.shtml

Disabilities (General)

Children with Disabilities

Parents with Disabilities

Communication

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

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

Mental Health/Counseling

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

Medi-Cal

Medicare

Prescription Drugs

Poison

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

Pregnancy/Prenatal Care

Interventions

Alcohol/Drugs

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

Drug Abuse

Cocaine Anonymous Los Angeles (310) 216-4444 (Hotline)

Needle Exchange

Eating Disorders

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

STD Sexual Transmitted Disease

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.

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

SUICIDE

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

MEDICAL

ARTHRITIS

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

AUTISM/ASPERGERS

BLIND/VISUAL Impairments

BRAIN INJURY

CANCER

HOSPICE CARE

CEREBRAL PALSY

CHRONIC PAIN

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

DEAF/Hard of Hearing

DEAF-BLIND

DEPRESSION

DIABETES

 DOWN'S SYNDROME

DYSLEXIA

EPILEPSY

 HEAD INJURY

HEADACHES

HEART DISEASE

HERPES

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

LIVER DISEASE

LUPUS

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

PAIN

PANIC DISORDERS

PARKINSON'S DISEASE

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

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

ADOPTION

CIVIL RIGHTS

CRIME

Criminal Justice

Crime Victims

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

CHILD ABUSE

Report any information regarding a missing child.  If you know about a child who is in immediate risk

or danger, call local law enforcement .

 CHILDREN: YOUTH

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).

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

ELDER ABUSE

Elder Abuse Hotline: 1 (800) 510-2020

SEXUAL ABUSE

 SEXUAL ASSAULT

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

EDUCATION/ ADULT EDUCATION/ TRAINING SUPPORTS

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

EMPLOYMENT

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

HOMELESS SHELTER

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.

  1. Direct emergency services and transportation

  2. Emergency services and shelter referrals to homeless families and unaccompanied adults and youth

  3. Emergency assistance and referrals to social service agencies

  4. Outreach services to homeless encampment dwellers

● Year Round Shelter Program Daily after 5pm

Homeless and Housing Help

HOUSING

http://www.pacer.org/housing/resourcesnational.asp

Housing and Civil Rights http://www.civilrights.org/resources/civilrights101/housing.html

INCLUSION

FAMILY PLANNING

English/Spanish: (800) 230-7526

GAY & LESBIANS/Homosexuals HOMOSEXUALITY

GRIEF & LOSS

 CAREGIVERS

Native American

NURSES

NURSING HOMES

ORGANIZATIONS

RECREATION

REHABILITATION

REGIONAL CENTER

VETERANS and Military

 WOMEN AND CHILDREN


TECHNOLOGY/ ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

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

CONSUMER/CREDIT COUNSELING

Tele-Consumer Hotline (800) 332-1124

Consumer Credit Counseling Services 800-388-2227

SOCIAL SECURITY

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Understanding Supplemental Security Income, Home Page http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-understanding-ssi.htm

Travel & Recreation

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/  

Santa Clarita City Services

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

AND BEYOND

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