(all numbers are in the 916 area code unless otherwise stated)
Emergency #'s Crisis #'s Alcohol & Drug Recovery Animal Control & Welfare Bereavement Child & Youth Services Clothes Closets Disabled	Food & Shelter Health Home Ownership Housing Legal Services Misc Parenting Seniors	Tattoo Removal Transportation Utilities Veterans Victims of Crime Volunteer

EMERGENCY #'s                 
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Information and Referral Service	(916) 498-1000
24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline	(916) 875-KIDS
Crisis Nursery	(916) 394-2000
California Youth Crisis Line	(800) 843-5200
Child Protective Services	(916) 875-5437
National Runaway Switchboard	(800) 621-4000
Youth Crisis Hotline	(800) 843-5200
Adult Protective Services	(916) 874-9377
American Red Cross	(916) 368-3131
California Poison Control System	(800) 876-4766
California Dept. of Social Services Hotline	(800) 952-5253
National Domestic Violence Hotline	(800) 799-7233
Psychiatric Crisis Service	(916) 732-3637
Sacramento County Mental Health Center	(916) 875-1000
Suicide Prevention Crisis Line	(916) 368-3111

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CRISIS
CHILD/YOUTH

24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline 875-KIDS
http://www.sacdhhs.com/article.asp?ContentID=151
The Child Abuse Hotline takes confidential reports of suspected child abuse and/or neglect from mandated reporters and other citizens.

California Missing Children Hotline (800) 222-FIND
http://ag.ca.gov/missing/content/clearinghouse.htm

California Youth Crisis Line (800) 843-5200
www.calyouth.org/
Provides crisis intervention counseling on many issues including family problems, sexual assault, eating disorders, teen pregnancy and suicide. CCY offers support, encouragement, and referrals to youth needing assistance or in crisis situations.

Child and Family Institute 736-0828
http://child-familyinstitute.org/
4545 Ninth Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95820
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sacramento Child Sexual Abuse Treatment, Voluntary Treatment and Play Therapy, Abuse Reactive/Juvenile Offender Treatment, Child Neglect Treatment, Mental Health Outpatient Services to the Homeless, Child Abuse Treatment Specialists (CATS), Outreach/Home Based Services, Information and Referral Phone Line, Prevention and Education Programs.

Child Find Hotline (800) 426-5678
http://www.childfindofamerica.org/
Counseling, medical services, shelter, crisis centers, AIDS testing, transportation info.

Child Protective Services (CPS) 875-6590, 875-5437 24 hour reporting line
www.sacdhhs.com/article.asp?ContentID=151

Child Quest International (408) 287-4673; Sightings: (888) 818-HOPE, (888) 818-4673
www.childquest.org
Child Quest International is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and recovery of missing, abused and exploited children, and at-risk adults. Our services are offered free to all victims and their families: Parental/Non-Custodial Abductions; Stranger Abductions; International; Runaways and At-Risk Youths and Adults; Counseling and Legal Assistance; Education.

Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento 482-2370
www.crhkids.org

Diogenes Youth Services 363-9943, 24 hour (800) 339-7177
www.diogenesnet.com
9837 Folsom Blvd., Suite L, Sacramento, CA
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Two programs:
1. Transitional Living Program (supervised group home for older youths 16-18, pregnant females accepted, no waiting list)
2. Transitional Housing Program (2 bedroom subsidized apts for adults 18-21, single families welcome, waiting lists).

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (800) 843-5678, (800) THE-LOST
www.missingkids.com
This hotline is for those seeking assistance in locating, or wishing to report information regarding, missing or exploited children.

National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 4-A-CHILD
www.childhelp.org

National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY
www.nrscrisisline.org
Crisis intervention, counseling, message center for kids & adults, confidential.

Parental Child Abduction Unit, District Attorney 874-8750
www.sacda.org/
Locates and reunites custodial parents with their children who have been unlawfully taken and concealed by a non-custodial parent, relative or family friend.

Sacramento County Child Protective Services 875-5437 (KIDS)
http://www.sacdhhs.com/article.asp?ContentID=151

Sacramento County Sheriff's Child Abuse Bureau 874-5191
www.sacsheriff.com

Sacramento Crisis Nursery 394-2000
http://www.crisisnurseryonline.com
Services ranging from therapeutic treatment for abused, abandoned and troubled children, to preventative services to strengthen at-risk families.

CRISIS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
www.ncadv.org/programs/CosmeticandReconstructiveSupport_118.html
The Cosmetic and Reconstructive Support (CRS) Program is the only direct service program that the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) offers to survivors. The NCADV works closely in partnership with three medical associations to assist survivors of domestic violence who cannot afford the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and dentistry needed to repair the injuries they have received from a spouse or intimate partner. Facial plastic surgeons, cosmetic dentists and dermatological surgeons from across the country volunteer their services to assist survivors in removing the physical scars of abuse.

FACE TO FACE Program offers facial plastic and reconstructive surgery to domestic violence survivors to repair injuries on the face, head and neck caused by an intimate partner or spouse. The toll-free number for the FACE TO FACE Program is 1-800-842-4546.
www.facetofacesurgery.org/

GIVE BACK A SMILE (GBAS) offers cosmetic dentistry to domestic violence survivors to repair injuries to the front teeth in the “smile zone” caused by an intimate partner or spouse. The toll-free number for the GBAS Program is 1-800-773-GBAS (4227).
www.aacd.com/foundation/index.asp

The program sponsored by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) was formally known as the Skin Care Outreach Empowers Survivors or S.C.O.R.E.S. is no longer recognized by ASDS as of 2004 although they still provide volunteers from their membership that offer dermatologic surgery to domestic violence survivors to repair skin injuries (scars, burns, tattoos) on the body caused by an intimate partner or spouse. The toll-free number for the program formally known as S.C.O.R.E.S. is 1-888-892-6702.

National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233
www.ndvh.org/

My Sister's House 24 Hour Helpline 428-3271, Office 868-7820
www.my-sisters-house.org
My Sister's House exists to assist Asian/Pacific Islander women and children fleeing domestic violence through the provision of culturally appropriate and sensitive shelter and services. It's Safe Haven shelter offers shelter and support services for up to 90 days. Additionally, for domestic violence survivors of all ethnicities, a Women to Work Program helps provide the skills to secure jobs or better paying jobs and/or addresses other issues which may prevent women from being financially independent.

Strategies for Change 473-5764
www.strategies4change.org
This series meets CPS requirements for domestic violence education and is ideal for those working through grief, healing from trauma, and looking for support in developing assertiveness skills.

WEAVE Women Escaping A Violent Enviroment 920-2952
www.weaveinc.org
WEAVE is the primary provider of comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Sacramento County.

CRISIS
EMERGENCY & DISASTER

Governor's Office of Emergency Services 262-1621
www.oes.ca.gov/Operational/OESHome.nsf/1?OpenForm
Emergency public information, disaster preparedness & assistance, blackout notifications.

Red Cross 368-3147 or 1-800-696-3873 After Hours
http://sacsierraredcross.org/
8928 Volunteer Lane, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95826
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Focuses on meeting the immediate emergency needs of people affected by disaster. Provides shelter, food and health and mental health services to address basic human needs. Also provides relief activities that enables victims of disasters to resume living independently by providing the means to pay for what they need most, such as groceries, new clothes and medicines. All assistance given on an individual basis is based on verified disaster-caused needs. All Red Cross disaster relief is given free of charge as a gift from the American people.

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DRUG-REHABS.ORG 1-866-395-1680
www.drug-rehabs.org/
To Find Drug Rehab and Treatment Centers in Sacramento.

ALCOHOL / DRUG
OUT - PATIENT PROGRAMS

Sacramento Treatment Centers
http://alcoholism.about.com/od/tx_sacramento/Sacramento_California_Treatment_Centers.htm

Alcohol & Drug Prevention Treatment & Outreach 874-9754
www.sacdhhs.com/services.asp?CategoryID=1&UpLinkID=54/
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services.

Asian-Pacific Community Counseling Ctr 383-6783
www.apccounseling.org/
5330 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA
Bilingual Asian counseling, referral and educational services. No fee.

Bi-Valley Medical Clinic 442-3487
www.bi-valley.com
2100 Capitol Ave, #16, Sacramento, CA
Clinic: M-F, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Walk in
$311 for 21-Day Withdrawal; $370/month Methadone Maintenance; Spanish, Hmong,Mien, Lao.

Community Connection Resource Center 552-5980
www.community-connection.org/
1831 “I” Street, Sacramento, CA
Serves ex-offenders - employment development & placement, resources, substance abuse programs, & referrals for shelter, food, clothing.

Diogenes 363-0063
www.diogenesnet.com
9099 Tuolumne Drive, Sacramento, CA
Youth and family crisis counseling and shelter for runaway or abused youth. 24-hour telephone counseling service. No fee.

La Familia Counseling Center 452-3601
http://lafcc.com
2111 28th Street, Sacramento
Spanish/English counseling available for youth ages 7-21 and families for problems including drugs and alcohol, child abuse and teenage pregnancy. No fee.

National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, Inc. 922-9217 (24 hrs)
http://addictiondata.org/home.html
650 Howe Ave., Suite 1055
Sacramento, CA 95825
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Office)
Substance abuse evaluations; individual and group counseling for alcohol and drug problem families and adolescent children. Sliding scale ($20 - $40 per visit). Some evening groups.

New Dawn Recovery Centers 723-1319
www.newdawnrecovery.com
7447 Antelope Road, Suite 103, Citrus Heights , CA 95621
New Dawn seeks to help those addicted to alcohol or drugs get and stay sober through a continuum of care—from medically monitored detox, through residential care, day treatment, and intensive outpatient, to aftercare. Programs: Residential Detox and Treatment Program, Day Treatment Program, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program.

New Directions 966-4523
www.newdirectionsprogram.com/
7996 Old Winding Way, #300, Fair Oaks, CA
Alcohol and drug abuse treatment program for adolescents.

Sacramento Black Alcoholism Center 454-4242
3307 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Alcohol and drug abuse treatment for adolescents and adults on an out-patient basis in an environment sensitive to minority and cultural needs. Sliding scale.

Sierra Family Service, Inc 783-5207
www.sierrafamily.org/
424 Vernon Street
Roseville, CA 95678
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Substance abuse counseling for families and individuals; sliding scale.

Strategies for Change 473-5764
www.strategies4change.org
Substance abuse treatment for individuals and families including: Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient and Youth Substance Abuse Treatment. Services are offered to men, women and youth on an outpatient basis and are ideal for those who require slightly less structure than a "live in" program. Clients attend programs based on their level of need and return home at the end of the day.

The Effort 325-5556
www.theeffort.org
1820 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Services to drug dependent persons; group and individual counseling and general medical clinic; well child care and immunization; sliding scale.

ALCOHOL / DRUG
RECOVERY

Alpha Oaks Associated Rehab Program for Women Inc 944-3920
8400 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608
Substance abuse treatment, detoxification and halfway house - residential short-term and long-term treatment for women

Gateway Recovery House for Women 451-9312
www.gatewayforwomen.org
4049 Miller Way, Sacramento, CA 95817
Women only.

Mi Casa Recovery Home 394-2328
www.maap.org/programs/programs.cfm?id=8/
Contact Person: Ray Martinez, Residential Services Manager
2515 48th Avenue
Sacramento, CA. 95822
remartinez.micasa@maap.org
The Mi Casa Residential Program is a 20 bed licensed and certified residential program offering 30, 60, and 90 day alcohol and drug treatment programs. The program is open to men age 18 years of age and older at the Mi Casa Recovery Home. The Mi Casa Outpatient Program offers the following 12 week outpatient counseling programs: 1) Individuals in early recovery; and 2) Family Counseling. Mi Casa Treatment Services also manages transitional recovery homes for individuals as well as families in recovery.

People Reaching Out 576-3300
http://peoplereachingout.org/
info@peoplereachingout.org
5299 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95841
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For youth and families to assist in identifying difficulties, and in preventing or deterring drug and alcohol problems by providing information and educational materials, referrals to treatment programs if needed. All services free.

River City Recovery Center 442-3979
500 22nd St, Sacramento, CA 95816
Mens South Campus.

Sacramento Recovery House 455-6258
www.sacramentorecoveryhouse.org/
1914 22nd St, Sacramento, CA
Men only.

ALCOHOL / DRUG
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS

BHC Heritage Oaks 489-3336
http://www.psysolutions.com/facilities/heritageoaks/index.html
4250 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95841
Treatment program for adults and youth 12 years and older. Dual counseling program for chemical dependency and emotional problems. Private insurance accepted.

Charter Hospital 969-3333
101 Cirby Way, Roseville, CA
Treatment program for youth 12 years and older for adults. Dual counseling program for chemical dependency and emotional programs. Private insurance accepted, MediCal-Medicare.

Gateway Recovery House for Women 451-9312 (24 hrs)
www.gatewayforwomen.org
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Office)
4049 Miller Way
Sacramento, CA 95817
Residential program for alcoholic and drug-abusing women.

People Reaching Out 576-3300
www.peoplereachingout.org/
email: info@peoplereachingout.org
For the names of additional agencies in Sacramento that may be able to assist you.

CPC Sierra Vista Hospital 423-2000
8001 Bruceville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95823
Treatment program for adults and youth 12 years and older. Dual counseling program for chemical dependency and emotional problems. Private insurance accepted.

Sutter Center for Psychiatry 386-3077
www.suttermedicalcenter.org/psychiatry/chemdepend.cfm
The Dual Diagnosis Program Track is designed for patients identified with chemically addictive behavior, in addition to a mental health diagnosis. The track is available to inpatient adults and adolescents, and provides daily groups, one-on-one consults when recommended by a physician, and referrals within the community, once the patient has been discharged from the acute care environment.

ALCOHOL / DRUG
SELF HELP/REFERRAL PROGRAMS

Adult Children of Alcoholics 482-4554
Self-help program for adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families.

Al-Anon & Alateen 334-2970
www.al-anon-alateen.org

Alcoholics Anonymous 454-1100 (24 hrs)
www.aa.org

Cocaine Anonymous 927-5740
www.norcalca.com/schedules/sacramento.asp
Self-help recovery program for cocaine users.

LifeRing
A secular alternative to the AA model
Thursdays 6-7pm, Strategies for Change 473-5764

Narcotics Anonymous 732-2299 (24 hrs)
http://na.org/

Phoenix House Hotline: (212) 595-5810, ext. 7543
www.phoenixhouse.org/California/
The hotline provides information and referral services regarding drug and alcohol addiction and treatment.

Toll-Fee Hotline (800) 600-4673 (24 hrs)
Self-help program for individuals who are attempting to recover from drug dependency and addiction.

Toughlove 485-3249
Self-help support program for parents troubled by children's behavior.

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City of Sacramento Animal Care & Control 808-7387
www.cityofsacramento.org/generalservices/animal_pages/index.cfm
& Shelter Dogs
www.shelterdogs.us
2127 Front Street

Sacramento County Animal Care & Regulation 875-5232
www.acr.saccounty.net 4290 Bradshaw Road

Sacramento SPCA 383-7387
www.sspca.org
6201 Florin-Perkins Road

ANIMAL CONTROL & WELFARE
LOW COST SPAY / NEUTER RESOURCES

All About Pets 722-0400
6104 San Juan Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Low cost spay and neutering for true FERALS.
Contact us for information.

All Pets Spay Neuter Clinic (North Highlands) 484-7729

Animal Birth Control & Health Clinic 344-8765
5910 Auburn Boulevard, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Low cost spay & neutering

Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode (530) 642-CATS
6200 Enterprise Drive, Suite D, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
Low cost spay/neutering, FELV/FIV testing and vaccines.

Animal Spay & Neuter Clinic 11458 C Street, Auburn, CA (530) 889-8800
They are a non-profit spay & neuter clinic offering very low rates.

Auburn Spay/Neuter Clinic (530) 889-8800
11458 C Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
*A non-profit spay & neuter clinic offering very low rates.

Franklin Animal Hospital 452-5443

Greenback Veterinary Hospital (Fair Oaks) 725-1541

Highland Veterinary Hospital (North Highlands) 332-2845

La Riviera Animal Medical Clinic 361-9274

Lakeside Pet Clinic (Folsom) 983-7387

Mack Road Animal Medical Center 391-6050

Natomas Animal Medical Center 925-6138

Northgate Pet Hospital 924-1329
3046 Northgate Blvd.
Low cost spaying & neutering.

Pet Care 791-9599
1014 Douglas Blvd., Roseville
“Affordable Veterinary Services”

Pets Vets of Folsom 983-8387

Placer County SPCA 487-4079
150 Corporation Yard Road, Roseville, CA 95661
This program is for Placer County residents owned pets only - while funds last. Our volunteers will call back and issue a voucher at a participating veterinarian's office. Neuter cat or dog: $5 Spay cat or dog: $10

Rancho Cordova Animal Medical Center 362-1863

Reagor Pet Hospital (Carmichael) 971-1551

Sacramento Area Animal Coalition
www.sacanimal.org/spay_neuter_new.html

Sacramento Pets In Need (S.P.I.N.) 487-4079 leave a message
We will pay one half of the spay/neuter fee for pets from low-income owners and direct others to contact low-cost clinics or veterinarians.

Sacramento SPCA 383-7387, ext. 9122
www.sspca.org
601 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA 95828
Offers low cost spays & neuters in their on-site clinic.

Southgate Veterinary Hospital 428-6298

Sunset Animal Medical Center (Fair Oaks) 967-7768

ANIMAL CONTROL & WELFARE
LOW COST VACCINATIONS

Animal Den 456-4720
Also check your local Petco Store for their onsite vaccination clinics!

Sacramento Area Animal Coalition - Spay/Neuter
www.sacanimal.org/vaccines.html

Sacramento City Animal Control 264-5623
www.cityofsacramento.org/generalservices/animal-care/
2127 Front Street

Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation 875-5232
www.acr.saccounty.net
4290 Bradshaw Road

Yolano Veterinary 487-3596

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Bereavement Network Resources of Sacramento 557-5883, 24 Hour Message Line 557-5882
Hours: Call for meeting times and locations Educational program / sharing group, and referrals concerning grief over the death of a loved one.

Children's Bereavement Art Group 454-6555
2800 L Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95816
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sessions: Monday to Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Creative outlets and peer support for healthy grief resolution. For children ages 4-16 grieving a significant death in the last year.

Compassionate Friends 457-4096
This is a free support group for parents who are grieving the death of a child.

Friends of Survival 392-0664
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Outreach programs; for families/friends after a suicide death; peer support and education for survivors; Spanish by arrangement.

Sharing Program of Sacramento 424-5150
Hours: Call for meeting times and places.
Support group for those who have lost babies from conception through early infancy.

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CHILD & YOUTH
CHILD SERVICES

Big Brothers and Big Sisters 482-9300

California Child Care Resource & Referral Network 800-543-7793
www.rrnetwork.org/

Child Action 369-0191
www.childaction.org/
9961 Horn Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
Hours: Mon to Thurs, 8am to 4pm; Fri 1pm - 4pm
Telephone and walk-in appointments for subsidies; full or partial child care payments for low-income families; free information and referral for child care; Japanese, Spanish, and Russian speaking.

Child Find Of America Hotlines (800) I-AM-LOST, (800) A-WAY-OUT
www.childfindofamerica.org
The (800) I-AM-LOST hotline is for parents who wish to report their children as missing. Child Find disseminates photos of missing children nationwide and works with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), local law enforcement agencies, and State missing children clearinghouses to attempt to locate children. The (800) A-WAY-OUT hotline is for parents who have thought about abducting their own child. Hotline staff offer them counseling about the consequences of, and alternatives to, parental abduction.

Childhelp USA Hotline: (800) 422-4453, Office: (480) 922-8212
www.childhelpusa.org
This hotline provides crisis counseling, information, and referral services to young people and adults regarding child abuse.

KidsPeace National Centers for Kids in Crisis
Hotline: (800) 334-4KID (4543), Office: (610) 799-8000
www.kidspeace.org
This helpline provides counseling and information and referral services to children and parents in crisis.

River Oak Center for Children (916) 609-5100
www.riveroak.org
5030 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
(please call or visit website for other program sites' addresses)
Provides innovative and effective early intervention and prevention, outpatient services and other mental health and social services to low-income children/youth and their families without a fee to the consumer. Services assist in developing social and emotional skills, dealing with behavioral challenges, parenting skills, healthy early childhood development, positive relationship building and family strengthening, overcoming anti-social behavioral tendencies in youth, anger management, foster parent training and support and family self-sufficiency.

Sacramento Crisis Nursery
24-Hour Parent Support Line 1-888-281-3000, Crisis Nursery North 679-3600, Crisis Nursery South 394-2000
www.crisisnurseryonline.com/
24 hr child care to children 0-6 yrs when their parents are experiencing some type of stressful situation which may put the child in an unsafe environment. Can stay anywhere from 24 hrs to 30 days.

San Juan Early Childhood Education 971-7375
5309 Kenneth Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Instruction and child care for children two years and nine months through sixth grade; priority given to low-income parents.

SETA Head Start 263-3804
925 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A Monday through Friday half day and full day classroom program that provides preschool children from low-income families the education, medical care and social services they need. Also provides nutritious meals and educational services for children with disabling conditions.

Sex Offender Registry
www.sexcriminals.com/registration-notification/

CHILD & YOUTH
YOUTH SERVICES

Another Choice, Another Chance 361-2089
Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Serves adolescents ages 12 - 25, sliding scale, service area - Sacramento County. Accessible and affordable drug and alcohol counseling, anger management, life-skills training, case management, pregnancy prevention, HIV prevention, and testing.

California Runaway Hotline (800) 231-6947
660 Chabolla Ave., Galt, CA 95632
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services include food, clothing, assistance with utilities and spanish speaking.

Focus Adolescent Services (800) 231-6947
www.focusas.com/
Comprehensive information and resources on teen and family issues!

Friday Night Live 228-2424
9738 Lincoln Village Dr., Sacramento, CA 95827
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sacramento County Office of Education. School-based program for Middle and High School students. Social service club for teens to encourage drug and alcohol free activities.

Grant Union High School District 263-6532
Offers after school tutoring M-Th. Services are offered at various school sites throughout the Grant District.

Jewish Family Service 921-1921
2239 Chase Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA
Operates the TRAX program at Cordova High School, at-risk students receive help with special school projects, homework, and receive school supplies.

La Familia Counseling Center 452-3601
5523 34th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820
Offers multi-cultural, multi-lingual counseling and support services to high risk youth; summer activity and lunch program also available.

Neighborhood Alternative Centers
Crisis intervention counseling program; services to families with youth exhibiting pre-delinquent behaviors.

• 3201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA 95826, 875-0560 24-hours
• 577 Las Palmas Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815, 263-4657
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 7100 Bowling Drive, #500, Sacramento, CA 95823, 875-4610
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., by appointment only.

Meadowview Community Action 399-9116
Job preparation; academic enrichment services including life skills, tutoring, computer skills and counseling.

Pacific Educational Services 800-346-5891
www.pesprograms.com/
Serves youth in Sacramento County with classes in the following subjects: lifeskills, drug-alcohol, theft awareness, alternatives to gang membership, HIV awareness, anger management.

Project SAVE 228-2204
(Safe Alternatives and Violence Education)
fmpro.scoe.net/programs/FMPro
Project SAVE is a program for adolescent first-time offenders, ages 10 to 17,who have been involved in violence or weapons possession on or near a school campus. Project SAVE offers alternatives for the less sophisticated offender who acts without thinking or in response to peer pressure, and who is not yet intimately involved in the juvenile justice system. Project SAVE requires parent participation. Youth and their parents or guardians attend a six-hour Saturday class that addresses issues of weapons and violence and provides information and skills related to effective anger management, refusal skills, choices and consequences and parenting skills.

River Oak Center for Children (916) 609-5100
www.riveroak.org
5030 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
(please call or visit website for other program sites' addresses)
Provides innovative and effective early intervention and prevention, outpatient services and other mental health and social services to low-income children/youth and their families without a fee to the consumer. Services assist in developing social and emotional skills, dealing with behavioral challenges, parenting skills, healthy early childhood development, positive relationship building and family strengthening, overcoming anti-social behavioral tendencies in youth, anger management, foster parent training and support and family self-sufficiency.

Save Our Youth, Inc (24 hrs) (800) 879-1231
8141 Fair Oaks Blvd #31, Carmichael, CA 95608
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (office)
In-home services, parenting, pre-employment and planning, social development, counseling and problem solving.

SBAC (Sobriety Brings A Change) 454-4242
2425 Alhambra, Suite F, Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Works with all adolescent chemical dependency; sliding scale.

Strategies for Change 473-5764
www.strategies4change.org
Accessible and affordable drug and alcohol counseling, anger management, life-skills training.

Sutter Teen Clinic 733-7000
5271 F Street, Bldg C
Sacramento, CA 95819
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fee for services, Medi-Cal, insurance; comprehensive adolescent health care; maternity care; counseling for pregnant teens.

Training Towards Self-Reliance 920-8877
Services to increase opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to lead more independent and self-reliant lives. Offers after school programs, job search, conflict resolution, sports and recreation.

Youth Intervention Services 875-0870
7220 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95822
Serves children who exhibit defiant, truant behavior, or substance abuse, victims, witnesses, or perpetrators of crime, and their families.

Wind Youth Center 483-8333, Hotline (800) 443-TEEN
www.windyouth.org/
300 Ahern Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.;
Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Fri 8:30 to 3 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Outreach to homeless and runaway teenagers living on the streets, in abandoned buildings, in camps, etc. Provides hot meals, shower, laundry facilities and emergency clothing. Counseling and referral services. On-site case manager for assessment, independent study and preparation for GED or school referral and placement. Preparation for employment. Referral for medical and dental care. Opportunity for recreation and socialization.

CHILD & YOUTH
TEEN PREGNANCY / PARENTING

Birthing Project Clinic 447-5154
1900 T Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Mon-Fri. 8-5
Comprehensive Peri-natal and women's health care, case management, assistance with completing Medi-Cal applications, substance abuse prevention counseling and intervention services, parenting instruction and support, teen pregnancy prevention, and family planning. One-on-one support to mothers and fathers through Sister Friend and Brother Friend volunteer programs.

Early Head Start 971-7375
San Juan Unified School District
5309 Kenneth Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Independent Adoption Center 723-6962
391 Taylor Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening and Saturdays by appointment.

Laurel Ruff Teen Parenting Program 971-7375
Juan Unified School District
5309 Kenneth Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Off-Campus Alternative School 277-6394
Sacramento City Unified School District
4701 Joaquin Way, Room 12, Sacramento, CA 95822
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Pregnant and parenting program for students under age 16.

Pacific Educational Services 800-346-5891
www.pesprograms.com/
Parenting skills weekend workshops, sliding scale, court ordered 52 week child abuse treatment

Planned Parenthood (800) 230-7526
address: call for outlying areas/addresses
Hours: 9am - 5pm
Provides STD/HIV testing and treatment; pap smear and breast exams; pregnancy testing; birth control; abortion services; sterilization; family planning. Low cost or free services.

Sacramento Life Center 451-4357, 451-2273 (24 hr)
Crisis pregnancy clinic. Provides free pregnancy testing, medical exams, and pregnancy verification by ultrasound. Crisis pregnancy and post abortion counseling provided by professionally supervised counselors. Supportive and non-pressured environment for women seeking information on the positive and negative sides of every option.

School Age Parenting & Infant Development Centers:

Encino High School (916) 971-7375
1400 Bell Street, Sacramento, CA 95825
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pacific High School (916) 263-6500
3800 Bolivar, North Highlands, CA 95660
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

San Juan High School (916) 725-6125
7551 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sutter Women's & Children's Services 285-4600
Sutter operates two comprehensive case management programs for teens who are pregnant or parenting in Sacramento County: The Adolescent Family Life Program and the Cal Learn Program. Services are provided without charge.

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Children's Clothes Closet 264-4338
2718 G Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
By appointment only; serves children enrolled in Sacramento City School District only; must be referred by school attendance office; children's clothing and shoes, may apply every semester.

Clothes Closet 971-7643
San Juan Unified School District
7200 Fair Oaks Blvd, Suite 100
Carmichael, CA 95608
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Call for referral form.

Freemont Presbyterian Church Clothes Closet 452-7132
5570 Carlson, Sacramento, CA
Hours: Thursday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
By appointment only; serves children enrolled in Sacramento City School District only; must be referred by school attendance office; children's clothing and shoes, may apply every semester.

Galt Community Concilio (209) 745-9174
2718 G Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Online guide to thrift stores in Sacramento.

Sacramento Clothing Closet 456-1980
3333 Third Ave., Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Serves City of Sacramento; walk-in; bring identification; clothing and shoes for men, women and children; Spanish and Italian speaking.

Union Gospel Mission 447-3268 (24 Hrs)
www.onecaringperson.org/
400 Bannon Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Clothing for men only.

WEAVEWORKS 554-2412
www.weaveinc.org/
919 20th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Saturday

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Crossroads Diversified Services - Employment Services 457-1900
www.crossroadsdiversified.com/rehabservices.html
3823 V Street, Suite 1, Sacramento, CA 95817
Vocational assessment and planning, job seeking skills, resume preparation, job development, job placement, job coaching, post-placement support, employer consultations, Social Security Advocacy.

Department of Rehabilitation 322-8500; 322-8643 (TTY)
www.dor.ca.gov
2225 19th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818-1690
The department offers a variety of services for both individuals with disabilities and employers looking to hire qualified candidates. Services include: career education and training, job search, career assessment, transportation, independent living skills, assistive technology. There are four offices serving Sacramento County:

• 2000 Evergreen Street, Sacramento, CA 95815, 324-3193
• 7840 Madison Avenue, Suite 160, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, 537-2640
• 9370 Studio Court, Suite 140, Elk Grove, CA 95758, 691-1762
• 7000 Franklin Boulevard, Suite 625, Sacramento, CA 95823, 262-1575

Head Trauma Support Project 568-6660
Information and referral to community resources.

NorCal Center on Deafness 921-1045 - Voice/TTY
www.norcalcenter.org
1820 Tribute Road, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95815
Provides communication services, including assistive listening devices, realtimecaptioning and interpreting services. Counseling for individuals and families as well as community education to consumers and service providers is also available.

Protection and Advocacy Inc. 488-9950 - Legal, (800) 776-5746 Business hours only
www.pai-ca.org/
Advocacy services for people with disabilities. Technical support and training for people with disabilities, their families and advocates. Information/referral and community outreach is also provided.

Resources for Independent Living 446-3074 - Voice & TDD
www.ril-sacramento.org/
420 “I” Street, Basement:Suite 3, Sacramento, CA 95814
Provides services to persons with all forms of disability. Core services include Advocacy and Legislative Monitoring, Housing, Personal Assistant Services, Information,and Referral, Peer Counseling, Independent Living Skills Training and Assistive Technology.

Society for the Blind 452-8271
www.societyfortheblind.org/
2750 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
Provides rehabilitation, low vision clinic, information and referral, public education, and products for independence for visually impaired and blind individuals, their families and friends.

Strategies for Change South Site 395-2552
www.strategies4change.org
Substance abuse treatment for cognitively impaired people.

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Services
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) services provides accurate and individualized benefits planning services to SSDI and SSI beneficiaries. Services include explanations of applicable work incentives, developing individualized benefits analysis and ongoing work incentives management to maximize self sufficiency. To schedule an appointment: please contact Crossroads Employment Services at 1-866-936-4237.

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FOOD / SHELTER
FOOD CLOSETS

Carmichael Presbyterian Church 483-9232
5645 Marconi Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to Noon Food Pick-up: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Please telephone first; bring identification and agency referral; zip codes served 95608, 95610, 95621, 95660, 95821, 95825, 95841, 95842

Central Downtown Food Basket 441-4002
1212 17th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Tues-Fri 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., or until food runs out.
Groceries & USDA (814&816) on Thu only 1-3pm, at Goethe Hall, St Johns Lutheran Church, 1pm for disabled persons (must have proof of dis) available 4X per month.

Centro Guadalupe Food Locker 443-5367
730 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Area served: City of Sacramento, Hispanic, all zip codes;
walk-in; bring identification.

Del Paso Heights Food Locker 927-6981
411 Hayes Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Serves Northeast area of Sacramento; walk-in; bring identification; one to four day supply of food.

Galt Community Concilio (209) 745-9174
660 Chabolla Ave., Galt, CA 95632
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services include food, clothing and assistance with utilities; Spanish speaking.

Meadowview Food Locker 395-4909
7724 24th St - St Anne's Rectory
Hours: T, W, Th 11:00 a.m. - 2:00p.m.
SS card & proof of address required for each person.

Mother Baby Program 456-1980
3333 Third Ave., Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Parents/caregivers with children age birth to 2 years; walk-in with verification of child's age (Medi-Cal card); provides baby formula; baby food and diapers.

Mother Baby Program of Del Paso Heights 456-1980
411 Hayes Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838
Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Parents/caregivers with children age birth to 2 years; walk-in with verification of child's age (Medi-Cal card); serves North area; provides baby formula, baby food and diapers.

Oak Park Food Locker 456-1980
3333 Third Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Walk-in; bring identification;
zip codes served: 95817, 95818, 95819, 95820, 95824, 95826;
1 to 4 day supply of food.

Rancho Cordova Community Food Locker 364-8973
10497 Coloma Rd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Hours: M, W, F 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (St. John Vianny Church)
Serves 95670, 742, 655, 683, 826, 827, 830,
once every 30 days, SS ID required.

River City Emergency Services 446-2627
1322 27th St; Sacramento, CA 95816
Hours: M-F 11:30-3 p.m.
once every 30 days, ID req., Medi-Cal cards best

Sacramento Food Bank Services 456-1980
http://www.sfbs.org/contactuspg.htm
3333 Third Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Walk-in or call for information and referral.

SHARE - California (800) 773-SHARE
Every month, SHARE offers food packages valued at $30-$35 for only $15 to anyone willing to do any kind of volunteering for just 2 hours a month; no income restrictions.

Sierra Arden Food Closet 483-1942
890 Morris Ave
Located at Sierra Arden United Church of Christ at Morse and Northrop Avenues.
Hours: T-F 10-11:45 a.m.
Provides food and clothing to needy families; zips 95825 & 95864.

W.I.C. (Women, Infants & Children) 427-5500
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Clinic sites throughout the County of Sacramento. Serves low income women, breast feeding or pregnant, and children ages 0 to 4 at nutritional risk; most languages; supplemental food vouchers.

FOOD / SHELTER
MEALS

Glory Bound Ministries 452-7078
4527 Parker Street, Sacramento, CA
Church service 6 p.m. Tues, Fri, Sun 11a.m. & 5 p.m. w/dinner following;
Spanish services Sat 4 p.m. & Sun 12 p.m.

Loaves and Fishes Dining Room 446-0874
http://sacloaves.org
1321 North C Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Walk-in with lunch ticket obtained at Friendship Park; free hot lunch.
Hours: Mon - Fri, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.;
Sat, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.;
Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Salvation Army Food Boxes 442-0303
www.tsatoday.org/www_sacramento.nsf
241 North 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Food boxes are given out Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. People in need of emergency assistance can receive help with food up to six times a year, and not more than once in the same month. There is a list of items that people need to bring in order to quickly process their request.

St. Lawrence Church 332-4777
4325 Don Julio Blvd, North Highlands, CA
Hours: Thurs 6-7 p.m.

St. Philomenes 481-6757
2428 Bell St (at El Camino)
Meals are served at Hall at 2320 El Camino; all welcome.
Hours: Tue 6-7p.m.

St. Vincent De Paul 781-3303
www.svdp.org
141 Riverside, Roseville, CA
Hot meals Tu-Th & Sat 12-1:30 &
Sun 2-4 p.m., clothes vouchers T &
Th only 10-3 p.m., showers T, W, Th & Sat 9-11 a.m.

Union Gospel Mission 447-3268
www.onecaringperson.org
400 Bannon Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Meals for everyone who attends spiritual service; service is daily at 7:30 p.m. and dinner at 8:30 p.m.; Sunday lunch after 11:00 a.m. service. Shelter, clothing, showers, referrals, detox.

FOOD / SHELTER
SHELTERS

California Indian Manpower Consortium
Community Services Block Grant 564-4053
4221 Northgate Boulevard, #1, Sacramento, CA 95834
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No fee; emergency services for low-income Native Americans.

Centro Guadalupe - Catholic Social Services 443-5367
730 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sliding scale fee; counseling services; limited emergency shelter for low-income (emphasis on Spanish speaking).

Francis House 443-2646
1422 C Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Housing & employment assistance, assistance with emergency shelter (motel vouchers for families, children), toiletries, short and long term goal planning, employment counseling and referrals, referrals to substance abuse programs and placements, advocacy with landlords and all public and private agencies, free books and reading materials, christmas presents for children, resource information (“Street Sheet”, etc.), referrals for clothing, furniture and food, direct voucher aid for (shelter, greyhound discounts, bus tokens, gasoline, identification, drivers license, birth certificates, haircuts).

Loaves and Fishes Housing Resources 444-8216
sacloaves.org/
1321 North C Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Provides in-depth assistance to find housing for homeless; walk-in or telephone.

Maryhouse Loaves & Fishes 446-4961
1321 North C Street, Suite 32, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Homeless women and families; day time drop-in hospitality center; includes breakfast, laundry, showers, diapers, formula; counseling and self-help; Spanish speaking.

Meadowview Community Action, Inc. 399-9116
2251 Florin Road, #106, Sacramento, CA 95822
No fee; emergency housing; referral.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center Family Shelter 455-2160
4516 Parker Ave., Sacramento, CA 95820
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 p.m.
Temporary emergency shelter, meals, transportation, health services and clothing for those housed at SAEHC, within the limit of available resources. Length of stay determined by need and ability to function within shelter rules, up to 60 days. Counseling and case work services, assistance in locating permanent housing and leased transitional housing program for families needing to reestablish credit. Medical referral and medical care for children provided. Information and referral. Workshops in parenting and money management for residents. Homeless Education services offered at Parker Avenue School, Sacramento City Unified School District Homeless Education services for grades 1 through 12, Head Start for ages 3 through kindergarten. Spanish speaking.

Salvation Army Shelter Services 442-0331 (24 hrs)
www.tsatoday.org/www_sacramento.nsf
1200 North B Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Emergency Shelter Program: lodging and meals for homeless single men and women for 30 to 120 days with a support system of multiple resources and specialized programs. Job development, employment counseling, mental health services, recreational activities and social service counseling; substance abuse counseling, Alcoholics Anonymous, and alternative housing. Spiritual counseling, Chapel Service and Bible studies are offered. Some job training offered.

Shelter Plus Care 875-3581
www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/homeless/programs/splusc/index.cfm
Subsidized housing program for those with Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, HIV+ Aids; Case Managers must contact.

St. John's Shelter for Women & Children 448-0701
www.stjohnsshelter.org/
1321 North C Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Sunday to Saturday, after 3:00 p.m.
St. John's Shelter for Women provides a 14-to-30-day shelter stay. We also have an emergency shelter and support services including housing, advocacy, information, referrals, counseling, discussion groups, classes, and children's program nightly.

Travelers Aid Emergency Assistance 929-1975
450 West El Camino Ave., Sacramento, CA 95833
Hours: M-F 8-12 & 1-5;
attendants on duty after 5:30PM
Emergency services (which includes casework intervention and direct assistance for emergency shelter); transitional housing emergencies; emergency shelter vouchers for homeless families; may pay part of the rent in an emergency. Information and referral service after hours.

Union Gospel Mission 447-3268 (24 hrs)
www.onecaringperson.org
400 Bannon Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Spiritual help and beds, clothing, food and counseling service for men. Check-in time for overnight (6:30 p.m. - 6:30 am) guests is from 6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on a first-come/first-served basis. Attendance at Gospel service each day at 7:30 p.m. is mandatory. Dinner at 8:30 p.m. Lunch is served Sundays after the 11 am service. Meals are open to everyone who attends the service-men, women and children. Clothing for men Monday through Saturday 9 - 11 am and 1 - 2:45 p.m.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM: apply Monday or Thursday 8 am - 3 p.m. to be screened and fill out an application. 12-Step program requires minimum 45 week commitment; no maximum. Participants are expected to do in-kind chores as needed. Clothing and housewares for women and children on Wednesdays by telephone referral appointments only.

Volunteers of America 442-3691 (24 hrs)
530 Bercut Drive, Suite L, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Office
Support services for families, children and seniors; outreach and referral for the homeless mentally ill; re-entry programs for offenders; recovery programs for alcoholics and drug abusers; shelter for the homeless; job placement. Accepts donated cars, running or not, with or without registration. Donor must have clear title. Will arrange certificate of title, all DMV paperwork and towing.

WEAVE 920-2952 hotline, 448-2321 office
www.weaveinc.org/
Shelter Program offers temporary shelter and support services to battered women and their children who are in crisis and in need of a safe place to stay. Shelter services include counseling, social service advocacy and referrals, emergency transportation, food and clothing; child abuse identification and intervention, and legal information and referral.

Wellspring Women's Center 454-9688
www.wellspringwomen.org/
3414 4th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95817
Hospitality center for mothers & children, breakfast served, women's shelter.
M-F, 7:30-11:30 a.m.

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YOUTH SHELTERS

Diogenes Youth Services 363-0063 hotline, 363-9943 office
www.diogenesnet.com
9837 Folsom Blvd., Suite L, Sacramento, CA 95827
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 6 p.m.; after hours 24-hours hotline.
Provides services for runaway, homeless, abandoned, abused and neglected youth. Crisis resolution; emergency shelter; transitional living programs; group and family counseling; support groups; skills-building workshops on a variety of issues including sexually transmitted infections, drugs and alcohol, and teen pregnancy prevention; HIV/AIDS education and prevention; after school activities; in-home supportive services; street-based outreach and counseling; Speakers and Tours Bureau; Project Safe Place; and a peer (teen) and adult volunteer component.

St. John's Shelter for Women & Children Shelter 448-0701, Office 448-1016
www.stjohnsshelter.org/
1321 North C Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.,
Saturday and Sunday, after 3:00 p.m.

Wind Youth Center 443-8333, Hotline (800) 443-TEEN
www.windyouth.org/
300 Ahern Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.;
Fri 8:30 to 3 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No fee; day center for homeless or at-risk teens; serves breakfast and lunch; offers clothing and case management.

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HEALTH
AIDS

AIDS Hotline (800) 367-2437 (24 hrs)
Answers questions related to AIDS, information and services available in your area, including anonymous testing sites, treatment centers, and supportive resources.

Cares 443-3299
www.caresclinic.org
1500 21st Street, Sacramento, CA
Provides individuals with HIV and AIDS state of the art, compassionate, respectful healthcare and social services in a supportive, caring, and safe environment, free from discrimination of any kind.

HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention Program 875-6012
http://www.sacdhhs.com/article.asp?ContentID=99
By Appointment Only; Anonymous HIV Testing, list of HIV testing sites: HIV/AIDS Information and Referral

National AIDS Hotline Hotline: (800) 342-AIDS (2437)
www.ashastd.org
This hotline provides information on HIV/AIDS prevention, transmission, testing, treatments, and counseling and referral to services.

Sacramento AIDS Foundation 448-2437
1330 21st Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Accepts donations; information; case management; home health and support services; counseling services; telephone for appointment.

AIDS Drug Assistance Program 874-9238
Sacramento County Dept. of Human Assistance
4611 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Helps HIV positive and AIDS patients purchase medication; may have share of cost; call for appointment.

HEALTH
DENTAL CARE

California Health Dental Referral (800) 322-6384

California Kids (818) 461-1400
16830 Ventura Blvd., #342, Encino, CA 91436
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services provided through Med-Clinic; children 2-18 years whose parents earn 100-200% of federal poverty level; call for application; provides primary and preventative health care, vision and dental care.

Community College Hygiene Program 558-2303

Donated Dental Services Program 498-6176
P.O. Box 13749, Sacramento, CA 95853-4749
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact program for an application; free dental care for disabled elderly and medically compromised individuals who are unable to afford dental care.

Sacramento City College - Dental Hygiene Program 558-2303
3835 Freeport Blvd., Rodda Building - South 13
Hours: Monday to Friday, call for hours
Fee for service; accepts Medi-Cal; ages 16 to adult all year; ages 5 to 15 in February; teeth cleaning, fluoride, and x-rays.

Sacramento County Dental Clinic 874-8300
1500 C Street, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:40 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Serves medically indigent adults and non Medi-Cal CHDP children; telephone or walk-in; provides only emergency or essential services such as extractions, surgery for acute infections/trauma and fillings; Spanish speaking.

Sacramento Health Care for the Homeless 875-6180
3701 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sliding scale; anyone without permanent housing; need referral from shelter; medical, dental and mental health services for homeless; services provided at County clinics.

Sacramento Urban Indian Health Project Dental Services 441-0960
2020 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814

HEALTH
IMMUNIZATIONS

Dept. of Health & Human Services
http://www.sacdhhs.com/article.asp?content=61
For information call: 875-SHOT

Oak Park Clinic 875-2995
3415 Martin Luther King Blvd., Sacramento, CA
Hours: 8-5 p.m, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Medi-Cal for public health; & child clinic for 95816, 17, 18, 20.

One Stop for Shots
After hour immunizations for children without insurance.
Located in the Susie Gaines Mitchell Building, at 24th and Florin in the south Sacramento area,
One Stop for Shots is available Mondays through Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m.

HEALTH
MEDICAL SERVICES

Bi-Valley Medical Clinic, Inc. 442-4985
www.bi-valley.com/
2100 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, CA 95816
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Narcotic detoxification, psychiatric assessment, urine drug screening; individual, group and family medical services.

Healthy Families (888) 747-1222
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a program of health, dental and vision care for families whose income is up to 200% of the Federal poverty line; call for application.

Make-A-Wish Foundation 372-2995
1400 Harbor Blvd., Suite F, Sacramento, CA 95691
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Grants wishes to children ages 2-18 who are facing life-threatening illnesses.

Medi-Cal (800) 880-5305

Mercy Clinic 446-3345
1321 North C St, Sacramento, CA
Hours: M-F 8-12 & 1-4:30 p.m.
Sign-ups in Friendship Park, 7:30 a.m. & 12:30 Adults, children; general health care; no ID required; for people without SSI/Medical who are homeless.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders Hotline Hotline: (847) 831-3438
www.altrue.net/site/anadweb
This hotline provides people with anorexia or bulimia and their families with counseling and information on eating disorders. It also provides information to health professionals serving these individuals.

Norcal Center on Deafness 921-1045
1820 Tribute Road, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95815
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Free to deaf community and hard of hearing; counseling, referrals and interpreting; literacy and drug/alcohol programs; peer counseling advocacy unit.

Sacramento County Health Care for the Homeless 875-6180
3701 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sliding scale; anyone without permanent housing; need referral from shelter; medical, dental and mental health services for the homeless; services provided at County Clinics.

HEALTH
COUNTY CLINICS

Capital Health Center 874-5302
1500 C Street, Sacramento, CA
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Del Paso Health Center 648-0970
3950 Research Dr., Sacramento, CA 95838
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Northeast Health Center 726-1804
7805 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Primary Care Center 874-9670
2921 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

South City Health Center 875-0802
7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95823
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Access (for Medi-Cal recipients)
General 875-9980, Adults 875-1150, Children 875-1180
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Access team provides information and referral services for all. Children's mental health services.

A.F.T.E.R. Counseling Agency (Associated Family Therapy for Effective Recovery) 344-0249
5777 Madison Avenue, Suite 240, Sacramento, CA
Non-profit organization that provides counseling for individuals and families who are dealing with molest/physical abuse, chemical dependency, domestic violence, or other issues.

Asian Pacific Community 383-6783
5330 Power Inn Road, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95820
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No fee; appointment preferred, telephone or walk-in; short-term counseling and referral; most Asian languages.

BHC Heritage Oaks 489-3336
4250 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95841
Hours: Sunday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Free assessment; acute care hospital program for students who are in crisis.

California Suicide & Crisis Hotlines
http://suicidehotlines.com/california.html

Carmichael Presbyterian Church 483-2989
5645 Marconi Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Individuals, couples, families.

Catholic Social Services 452-7481
5890 Newman Court, 2nd floor, Sacramento, CA 95819
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Couple, family and group counseling; sliding scale.

Centro Guadalupe 443-5367
730 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sliding scale fees; telephone or walk-in; individual, couple, family counseling; Spanish speaking.

Child and Family Institute 736-0828
child-familyinstitute.org
4545 Ninth Ave., Sacramento, CA 95820
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Treatment for victims and perpetrators of sexual assault and molest. Prefer parents to accompany children for treatment, but will assess children with no family support on a case-by-case basis.

Children's Mental Health Services 875-1180

County Mental Health Treatment Center
875-1000 - Program, 732-3637 - crisis line
2150 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817
Office Hours: 24-hours; Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Provides 24 hour phone and walk in crisis intervention for children, adolescents, and adults, and adult inpatient care.

Diogenes Youth Services 363-9943 24 hrs, 363-0063
www.diogenesnet.com
9837 Folsom Blvd., Suite L, Sacramento, CA 95827
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (office)
Crisis - individual, group, family; telephone or walk-in.

El Hogar, INC 441-2933
608 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Counseling through a bilingual/bi-cultural staff; sliding scale; Spanish speaking.

Family Service Agency 368-3080
8912 Volunteer Lane, #100, Sacramento, CA 95826
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.;
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Provides short or long-term counseling services to families and individuals who are experiencing difficulty in their family.

Galt Community Concilio (209) 745-9174
660 Chabolla Ave., Galt, CA 95632
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services include food, clothing and assistance with utilities, counseling and social services, Spanish speaking.

Guest House 440-1500
1400 North A Street, Bldg A, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: M-F
Provides full-range professional outpatient services, including psychiatric medication evaluation and treatment, mental health nursing, service coordination and linkage/referrals for housing and ongoing services. Saturday clinic hours are available.

HOPE Counseling Center 780-1059
www.hope-counselingcenter.org/
Non-profit low-cost counseling agency. Also accepts victims witness insurance and offers a support group for women who have been abused, as well as, a parenting support group.
Two locations: 720 Sunrise Ave, Suite 202C, Roseville and 132 E Street, Suite 320, Davis.

Jewish Family Service
1333 Howe Ave., #103, Sacramento, CA 95825
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Counseling to individuals, couples, children and families; family life education workshops; information and referral services; sliding scale ($20-$80).

La Familia Counseling Center 452-3601
5523 34th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Families and children; Spanish speaking.

River Oak Center for Children (916) 609-5100
www.riveroak.org
5030 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
(please call or visit website for other program sites' addresses)
Provides innovative and effective early intervention and prevention, outpatient services and other mental health and social services to low-income children/youth and their families without a fee to the consumer. Services assist in developing social and emotional skills, dealing with behavioral challenges, parenting skills, healthy early childhood development, positive relationship building and family strengthening, overcoming anti-social behavioral tendencies in youth, anger management, foster parent training and support and family self-sufficiency.

Roseville Crisis Line 773-3111

Sacramento Crisis Line 368-3111

Sacramento Chinese Community Center 442-2523
915 T Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No fees; counseling programs for at risk youth; languages: Chinese and Vietnamese.

Sascramento State Counseling Resources
www.csus.edu/psysrv/resources.htm

Sacramento Lao Family Community 424-0864
5840 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95824
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Self-help for refugees from Laos.

Sacramento Mental Health Treatment Center 875-1000
2150 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817
Will evaluate anyone for voluntary psychiatric care in-patient care facility, drop-in, 24 hr.

School Based Mental Health Services 875-9867
9616 Micron Ave., Sacramento, CA 95827
Mental health workers are out-stationed in various schools to serve students with serious emotional problems.

Southeast Asian Assistance Center (SAAC) 421-1036
5625 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95822
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No fees; counseling and referral; most Southeast Asian languages, Russian and Ukrainian.

Strategies for Change 473-5764
www.strategies4change.org
Counseling to individuals, couples, children and families; specializing in chemical dependency, anger, domestic violence, parenting.

Suicide Prevention 368-3118

Supported Housing & Entitlement Program (SHEP) 440-1500 ext. 2
1400 North A Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Office Hours: M-F
SHEP is the outreach office for homeless mentally ill adults. Emergency assistance and advocacy for homeless mentally ill persons related to housing, entitlements, food, mental health and related medical services. SHEP Advocates assist clients to secure General Assistance, food stamps, and Social Security Disability benefits.

Sutter Counseling Center 929-0808
855 Howe Ave. #1, Sacramento, CA 95825
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evaluation and treatment for adolescents, children, and their families with concerns about possible emotional and behavioral problems; sliding scale.

Terkensha Associates North Area Mental Health Clinic 922-9868
811-D Grand Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat, Noon - 8 p.m.
Sliding scale; medical area served: Rio Linda, North Highlands, Del Paso Heights.

WEAVE 920-2952 (24 hrs hotline)
Counseling 448-2321 24-hours shelter and crisis line.
Counseling hours Monday through Thursday 9-9, Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-2.
Counseling Center offers individual and group counseling to abusers, victims and children. Emphasizes stopping the violence. A.L.I.V.E., a 32-week class for abusers, is scheduled periodically. Both group counseling for women and A.L.I.V.E. require attendance at three drop-in groups and an intake appointment before acceptance into an on-going group or class; in addition, women may receive individual counseling sessions. Also offers community education focused on prevention of domestic violence, graduate student intern training and supervision and free attorney consultation for domestic violence matters. Offers counseling to children traumatized by witnessing domestic violence. Prevention and awareness activities are offered at designated elementary, middle and high schools within the county.

White House Counseling 971-7640
San Juan Unified School District
6147 Sutter Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608
Hours: Mon-Thur 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fri by appointment.
Provides individual and family counseling to families in the San Juan Unified School District.

Youth Crisis Line (800) 843-5200, (800) 621-4000

HEALTH
ANGER CONTROL PROGRAMS

Changing Courses 962-0981

Pacific Educational Services (800) 346-5891

P.E.A.C.E. (Placer Extends a Caring Environment) for Families 773-0432 or 773-7273

River Oak Center for Children (916) 609-5100
www.riveroak.org
5030 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
(please call or visit website for other program sites' addresses)
Provides innovative and effective early intervention and prevention, outpatient services and other mental health and social services to low-income children/youth and their families without a fee to the consumer. Services assist in developing social and emotional skills, dealing with behavioral challenges, parenting skills, healthy early childhood development, positive relationship building and family strengthening, overcoming anti-social behavioral tendencies in youth, anger management, foster parent training and support and family self-sufficiency.

Sacramento Counseling Associates 962-7101 or 964-7102

Sobriety Brings a Change 454-4242

Strategies for Change 473-5764
www.strategies4change.org

WEAVE 920-2952

Western Institute of Therapeutic Studies 424-0125

HEALTH
COURT APPROVED COUNSELING SERVICES FOR BATTERERS

Changing Courses	332-5056
Evergreen Counseling	487-0657
MANALIVE	(530) 478-8085
Pacific Educational Services, Inc	346-5891
Sacramento Black Alcoholism Center (SBAC)	454-4242
Sacramento Counseling Associates	962-7101
Sacramento County Mental Health	(877) 366-8955
Sierra Education and Counseling Service	(877) 525-8550
Stress Treatment and Resource Center	978-0390
Western Institute of Therapeutic Studies	428-9759

HEALTH
MISC

Agency for Hearing 362-7390
agencyforhearing.org
9910 Horn Road, Suite 3, Sacramento, CA 95827
Hours: M-F, 8:00-12:00, 1:00-4:30
Identification of hearing loss and providing services to low-income individuals and families. We loan hearing aids to people who cannot afford them. We do hearing tests in-house. Sliding scale.

American Dietetic Association Hotline: (800) 877-1600, ext. 5000
www.eatright.org/Public/
This hotline assists callers in locating registered dietitians who provide nutrition counseling in their area. In addition, the hotline provides recorded food and nutrition messages.

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HOME OWNERSHIP
COUNSELING & EDUCATION

Home Loan Counseling Center of Sacramento 646-2002
www.hlcc.net
2003 Howe Avenue, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95825
Provides seminars that teach you about the steps to and the benefits of homeownership.

Infoline list of home buying programs
www.communitycouncil.org/level-4/InfoLine-Sacramento/lists/home_buyer.pdf

NID - HCA (Housing Counseling Agency) 456-4495
www.nidonline.org
3525 Broadway, Sacramento , CA 95817
Sandy Redmond sandy.l.redmond@att.net
NID, a HUD approved counseling agency, offers many educational services to the public, free of charge. Services include credit and debt counseling, pre and post homebuyer education seminars and consultations (including information on the home buying process, how to qualify for mortgages, proactively avoid foreclosure, etc.), renting assistance, and housing placement. The NID branch also works with faith-based and non-profit organizations in their home buying fairs and seminars. All services are free, and clients are under no obligation to use any particular agency once the counseling issues have been resolved.

By Design Financial Solutions
www.bydesignsolutions.org
Prepurchase Counseling, Default/Foreclosure
A non-profit organization doing business as Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Sacramento Valley.
www.cccssacto.org/housing/

Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services 452-5361
www.sacnhs.org
3447 5th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817
Home buying seminars designed to assist potential buyers determine if homeownership is right for them.

ACORN Housing Corp 451-9659
www.acornhousing.org/TEXT/loancnsl.html
4921 San Francisco Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95820
Prepurchase Counseling, Default/Foreclosure Counseling

HOME OWNERSHIP
SWEAT EQUITY

California Self-Help Housing Program 445-9581
www.hcd.ca.gov/fa/cshhp
Department of Housing and Community Development program designed to assist low and moderate income families to build and rehabilitate their own homes with their own labor. For an application call Dee Franklin at 445-9581, or email her at dfrankli@hcd.ca.gov.

Sacramento Habitat for Humanity 440-1215
http://shfh.org/hfh/
426 N. 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Sacramento Habitat for Humanity RESTORE 447-2234
http://shfh.org/
Discounted and recycled building materials for your home
THE ReSTORE IS NOW OPEN AT OUR NEW LOCATION AT 8351 UMBRIA AVE, BLDG 5, BAY 1 AT FLORIN-PERKINS RD IN THE OLD ARMY DEPOT. PLEASE CALL 440-1215 ext. 1109 TO ASK A QUESTION OR LEAVE A MESSAGE. 8351 Umbria Avenue, Building 5 Sacramento, California 95828-0956 County: Sacramento Phone: (916) 440-1215 www.shfh.org It's your chance to save a lot on quality building materials including: paint, doors, windows, hardware, cabinets, appliances, ceramic tile, lighting, carpet, plumbing, flooring, electrical.

HOME OWNERSHIP
VETERANS LOANS

California Veterans Affairs Dept.
Cal-Vet Loans
Farm & Home Purchases
1227 O St. #200
Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 952-5626

U.S. Veterans Affairs Dept.
Regional Loan Center
3225 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(888) 869-0194

HOME OWNERSHIP
RESALE OF HUD HOMES

U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept, Sacramento Office
925 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
498-5220 (Foreclosures)

HOME OWNERSHIP
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/LOANS

California Housing Finance Agency
1121 L St., 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
322-3991

Home Loan Counseling Center of Sacramento 646-2002
www.hlcc.net
2003 Howe Avenue, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95825
There are a number of Home Purchase programs and First-time Home Buyers Assistance programs. These programs offer specialized financing for low income home buyers. For a complete listing of available programs, call: Infoline 498-1000 TDD 446-1434.

Nehemiah Program (877) 634-NEHEMIAH, (877) 634-3642
www.getdownpayment.com
The Nehemiah Program provides a gift of 1% to 6% of the contract sales price towards down payment and closing costs on your new home. This money is a gift, and never has to be repaid.

Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency

First-Time Home Buyer Program 264-1500

Mortgage Credit Certificate Program 264-1500

Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services 452-5356
3453 5th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817

U.S. Agriculture Dept. Rural Development 714-1104, Ext 4
9701 Dino Dr. #170, Elk Grove, CA 95624

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HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Infoline Sacramento 498-1000

Affordable Rental Housing
www.communitycouncil.org/

Handicapped Accessible Housing
www.communitycouncil.org

Sacramento Housing Alliance
www.sachousingalliance.org
List of affordable housing properties in Sacramento and surrounding areas.

Sacramento Self Help Housing
www.sacselfhelp.org/housing_options.htm
Housing Options

HOUSING
SUBSIDIZED HOUSING

The subsidized housing is at capacity and waiting lists are often full. Some programs may not be accepting new applications or names for the waiting lists. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers independent living apartments to low income senior citizens, people with disabilities, and families. The federal government subsidizes these units which means that the rent is usually based on approximately 30% of a person's adjusted monthly income. To apply for these units you need to contact each apartment complex directly and have your name placed on a waiting list. For a complete list of HUD subsidized developments, call: Infoline 498-1000 TDD 446-1434

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA)
Offers subsidized housing to low income seniors, people with disabilities, and families through the Conventional Housing Program and various Section 8 programs: Conventional Housing is SHRA owned apartments and single-family homes. Rent is approximately 30% of a person's gross monthly income. There are also various Section 8 programs where renters lease privately owned housing in Sacramento City or County. The renters pay the property owner approximately 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent while SHRA pays the difference. For more information on these programs call: Central Tenant Selection Office 277-1300 TDD 277-1309

Capitol Area Development Authority - CADA 322-2114
Offers housing in the downtown area to low income people who are families with minor children, senior citizens, and people with disabilities.

HOUSING
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Adelante Transitional Home - Mexican American Alcoholism Prog 394-2320
4241 Florin Road, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95823
Hours: Monday through Friday 8: 30 am - 5 p.m.
Screening a total of four Sacramento area transitional residence homes for men and women coming out of recovery or treatment program for alcohol and/or drug dependency. Maximum stay of six months enables recovering individuals time to get a job and save money in a clean and sober environment. Residents responsible for buying their own food and doing their own cooking. One live-in staff member.

AIDS Action League 449-2999
1025 Front Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 p.m.
Transitional housing for people with AIDS or HIV positive. Targeted to women with AIDS and their children. Referrals and community awareness/education.

Havens Transitional Program 456-1980
3333 Third Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817
Referral though a social service agency. Transitional living program for homeless and at-risk families with children. SFBS is dedicated to helping families achieve long-term stability and economic independence. In order to accomplish this goal we provide a structured program of mentoring, education, and community service, along with safe and affordable housing.

Independent Living Readiness Program (ILRP) 442-1003
530 Bercut Dr, Suite L, Sacramento, CA
A social model transitional housing program for homeless single adults focusing on independent living skills. Intensive case management services, 24-hour a day support services, substance abuse services. Provides preparation for the transition from homelessness to independent living status. Three sites available: two for males, one for females. Addresses will be given when applying for services.

Lutheran Social Services 453-2900
Transitional housing, teen school-based peer counseling, individual counseling, services for people with AIDS/HIV, disaster relief, drug and child abuse prevention programs - targeted to the Asian community.

Kornerstone Apts 979-0897
For individuals who are homeless and HIV+, clean & sober; rent is 30% of income and max stay of 2 yrs; applications by HIV/AIDS agency referrals.

Mather Community Campus 228-3100
10626 Schirra Ave, Mather, CA 95655
Single & family site housing; no waiting list.

Options for Recovery Transitional Housing 874-9890 (24 hrs)
A full continuum of services is available to pregnant and parenting women through collaboration among Division staff and community based organizations. Services include case management, outpatient treatment, intensive day treatment, residential treatment and transitional housing.

Outreach 443-2996
www.namisacramento.org
470 Bannon St (trailer at No. B), Sacramento, CA 95814
Information and referral, outreach services, independent living skills training, housing and community support services for mentally ill and homeless mentally ill adults.

Quinn Cottages 492-9065
1500 North A St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Serves homeless with an income of 30% of area median or less; clean & sober community of 60 cottages; max stay 2 years; agency referral.

Shasta Hotel 448-7510
1017 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Low-income permanent housing; single room occupancy for individuals with an income at 30% or below the area median; up to 1 month for move-in approval.

Volunteers of America - Community Corrections Center 441-7800
404 U Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
Hours: 24-hours; Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 p.m. Office
A residential program. The Center's goal is to assist federal ex-offenders, both men and women, to prepare for a smooth transition from prison to community living, to rebuild relationships, acquire steady employment, accumulate funds and re-discover dignity and respect. The Center provides living quarters, food, work adjustment, supervised living, referral to community resources and medical and dental services, transportation, group and individual counseling and personal-social adjustment assistance and evaluation. Referral from Federal Bureau of Prisons only.

Volunteers of America - Independent Living Readiness Program 442-0877
530 Bercut Drive, Suite L, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 p.m.
Transitional housing in a supervised setting for homeless single adults. Both drug and alcohol treatment available on site. Focuses on independent living skills. Participants must complete an in-depth screening interview to determine eligibility for the program.

Volunteers of America - Residence Program 443-4688 (24 hrs)
470 Bannon Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
A multi-service center providing lodging for men and women. Breakfast, lunch and dinner for all residents. Clothing, health, employment and housing referrals. Recreational activities available for residents. Laundry services. Maximum length of stay 120 days. Referral from Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance General Assistance Program.

YWCA 264-8080
1122 17th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 p.m.
Women only transitional housing. $271 a month

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Employment Law Clinic 551-2150
517 12th Street, Sacramento (between E & F)
Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call to sign up.
Free legal advice about employment-related problems, including: wage & hour claims, unemployment benefits, job discrimination, wrongful termination, injuries on the job, your legal rights at work. Telephone consultations available for the elderly, disabled, and others unable to attend in person due to work or transportation problems. Call 551-2166.

Family Court Services 875-3400
800 9th Street, Main Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evaluate applications by minors (under age 18) to marry; mediate child custody and visitation disputes; all conferences held in strictest confidence.

FindLaw
http://public.findlaw.com/
Online legal directory

Judicial Council Forms
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/
Print out forms for court.

Lawyer Referral Service 444-2333
901 H Street, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Requires 1/2 hour consultation. Fee.

Legal Services of N. California 551-2150
www.lsnc.net
515 12th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Free legal service to low-income clients in civil law issues.

McGeorge School of Law
Community Legal Services 340-6080
3130 Fifth Ave., Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Provides civil legal services in domestic, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, and family law proceedings.

Sacramento County Public Law Library
www.saclaw.lib.ca.us/

Self-Help Center
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/
To help you find legal assistance, learn about California law, work better with an attorney, and represent yourself in some legal matters; this site does not provide legal advice.

Superior Court of California
www.saccourt.com/

WEAVE Counseling Center 448-2321
www.weaveinc.org/
Various free workshops: Court Preparation Workshop - process for permanent restraining order; Dissolution (Divorce) Workshop - help to complete divorce and legal separation documents; UPS Workshop - custody for Unmarried Parties; Victim Witness Program - help to apply for temporary restraining orders. Call for times and locations of workshops.

Voluntary Legal Services Program of Northern California 551-2102
www.vlsp.org/services.asp
Inquiries: vlsp@vlsp.org
Provides legal services to eligible low income clients who live in the counties of Sacramento, Yolo, San Joaquin, El Dorado and Placer. VLSP's legal services range from referrals to volunteer attorneys for direct representation to assistance of self-represented parties at our legal clinics. Criminal Records Expungemen