DIRECTORY OF SOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES Department of Social Services Last Revised on 5/20/2021 The Family Resource Center, an affiliation to the Department of Social Services, is intended to supply a general community resource guide to the public. All hyperlinks leading off of this site should not be construed as an endorsement of any person or company. Any informational texts posted here are not intended to provide any advice or an opinion. These informational texts are provided as a service to all that visit this website and are general in nature. We make no guarantees for the performance or result of use of the information or services found in the following community resource guide. Under no circumstance will the Department of Social Services be held liable to any person or persons who may choose to rely on the information placed in this resource guide. All links are placed as a public service for the convenience of the internet user and may be withdrawn for any reason at any time without notification. This guide is also updated quarterly and the web address is provided on the last page. Please note: If there needs to be any changes or additions to the information in this guide you may contact Monica Mason at (559) 600-3577 or by email at [email protected]. 2 Tips on Navigating this Document using Adobe Reader Please note: If the document is opening in your web browser instead of Adobe Reader, these menus will not show. You can still navigate by using the table of contents below. Type in a zip code or word and press Enter to search and jump to that term. Click here to view table of contents To view a list of search results, click the arrow to pull down the drop-down menu and click “Open Full Reader Search”. 3 Table of Contents 24 Hour Hotlines ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Adoptions and Foster Care .............................................................................................................................. 12 Adults/Children with Special Needs and Children’s Early Intervention Services .......................................... 17 Adult Day Health Care .................................................................................................................................... 24 Advocacy Groups ............................................................................................................................................ 28 Alcohol and Drug Services .............................................................................................................................. 38 Anger Management/Domestic Violence ......................................................................................................... 50 Batterer’s Treatment ........................................................................................................................................ 55 CalFresh (Food Stamps Assistance) ................................................................................................................ 57 Child Care ........................................................................................................................................................ 61 Clothing, Food, Laundry, Showers, Utility Assistance, Etc,. .......................................................................... 63 Counseling or Mental Health Assistance ........................................................................................................ 70 Cultural Diversity ............................................................................................................................................ 78 Drug Testing Centers ....................................................................................................................................... 84 Drinking Driver Programs PC1000 Drug Diversion ....................................................................................... 85 Educational Services ....................................................................................................................................... 87 Emergency Housing, Housing Assistances, & Section 8 Housing ................................................................. 91 Financial Management .................................................................................................................................... 99 Health Services .............................................................................................................................................. 100 Law Enforcement .......................................................................................................................................... 114 Native American Tribes in the Central Valley .............................................................................................. 118 Parenting Education ....................................................................................................................................... 121 Replacing Important Documents ................................................................................................................... 124 Supports Groups ............................................................................................................................................ 126 Transportation ................................................................................................................................................ 139 Transportation for Medical Fragile and/or Wheel Chair ............................................................................... 145 Tutoring/After School ................................................................................................................................... 150 Visitation Centers .......................................................................................................................................... 152 Women, Infant and Children (WIC) .............................................................................................................. 153 Youth: Career, Training, Mentoring & Recreational Services ...................................................................... 158 Services Approved by DSS, FCS, & Probation/Parole ................................................................................. 165 4 24 Hour Hotlines 2-1-1 United Way of Fresno County of Fresno www.unitedwayfresno.org Get Connected. Get Answers. Simply dial 2-1-1 find Health and Human services such as information on Fresno County Social Services, Homeless Prevention Programs, Food & Shelter Assistance, Help with Landlord-Tenant Issues, Employment Resources, Assistance with Medi-Cal & Food Stamps, Help with Care for Aging Parents, Youth & Parenting Resources, Health & Mental Health Services and Legal Services Referral. Return to Table of Contents Adult Protective Systems 2025 E. Dakota Fresno, Ca 93726 (559) 600-3383 http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/DepartmentPage.aspx?id=4532 The Adult Protective Services (APS) program provide emergency response and case management services aimed at preventing or correcting physical or emotional abuse, neglect, exploitation, or financial abuse of elders or dependent adults. Elder adults are defined as age 65 or older; dependent adults are defined as persons between the age of 18 and 64 who have physical or mental limitations which restrict their ability to carry out normal daily activities, or prohibit them from protecting themselves from abuse. Interpreters on call. Mailing address is P.O. Box 1912 Fresno, CA 93718. Return to Table of Contents Alcoholics Anonymous 2812 N. Blackstone Fresno, CA 93703 (559) 221-6907 English (24-Hour Hotline) www.fresnoaa.org Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Return to Table of Contents ARC Central Valley American Red Cross 1300 W. Shaw Ave #4B Fresno, CA 93711 (559) 455-1000 http://www.redcross.org/ In addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs. Return to Table of Contents Boys Town National Hotline Parent Intervention 1-800-448-3000 http://www.boystown.org/ The Boys Town National Hotline’s specially trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to offer parenting advice and assistance. These dedicated professionals receive ongoing training on how to deal with situations ranging from suicide to challenges parents encounter every day with their teens. Return to Table of Contents 5 Boys Town California 2223 E. Wellington Avenue, Suite 350 Santa Ana, CA 93701 (714) 558-0303 http://www.boystown.org/locations/california Boys Town developed its Integrated Continuum of Care as part of an ambitious, ongoing effort to expand the life-changing care we provide to children and families across the United States. The Continuum is unique to Boys Town and enables us to deliver the right care at the right time to troubled children and families who are edging toward crisis. Return to Table of Contents California Poison Control