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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 ..............................................................................................................................11 Adults/Children with Special Needs and Children’s Early Intervention Services..........................................16 Adult Day Health Care ....................................................................................................................................22 Advocacy Groups ............................................................................................................................................25 Alcohol and Drug Services..............................................................................................................................35 Anger Management/Domestic Violence .........................................................................................................47 Batterer’s Treatment........................................................................................................................................52 CalFresh (Food Stamps Assistance)................................................................................................................54 Child Care........................................................................................................................................................57 Clothing, Food, Laundry, Showers, Utility Assistance, Etc,...........................................................................59 Counseling or Mental Health Assistance ........................................................................................................66 Cultural Diversity ............................................................................................................................................74 Drug Testing Centers.......................................................................................................................................80 Drinking Driver Programs PC1000 Drug Diversion.......................................................................................81 Educational Services .......................................................................................................................................83 Emergency Housing, Housing Assistances, & Section 8 Housing .................................................................87 Health Services................................................................................................................................................96 Law Enforcement ..........................................................................................................................................110 Native American Tribes in the Central Valley..............................................................................................113 Parenting Education.......................................................................................................................................115 Replacing Important Documents...................................................................................................................118 Supports Groups ............................................................................................................................................120 Transportation................................................................................................................................................132 Transportation for Medical Fragile and/or Wheel Chair...............................................................................137 Tutoring/After School ...................................................................................................................................142 Visitation Centers ..........................................................................................................................................144 Women, Infant and Children (WIC)..............................................................................................................145 Youth: Career, Training, Mentoring & Recreational Services......................................................................150 Services Approved by DSS, FCS, & Probation/Parole .................................................................................157 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 Services 2025 E. Dakota Fresno, Ca 93750 (559) 600-3383 1-800-418-1426 (24 hour hotline) 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 (559) 266-6752 Spanish 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 www.parenting.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. 5 Return to Table of Contents California Poison Control 9300 Valley Children’s Place MB15 Madera, CA 93638 1-800-222-1222 1-800-972-3323 TTY www.calpoison.org The California Poison Control System (CPCS) provides immediate, free and expert treatment advice and referral over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous or toxic substances. Pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and poison information providers answer the calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Language interpreters are always available. Return to Table of Contents Child Protective Services 1404 L Street Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 600-8320 www.co.fresno.ca.us The Children Protective (CPS) program provide emergency response to reports regarding allegations of any child(ren) who are being physical or emotional abused, neglected, exploited or have an absent parent. CPS goal is to keep the child(ren) in his/her own home when it is safe, and when the child is at risk, to develop an alternate plan as quickly as possible. Interpreters on call. Return to Table of Contents Children's Mental Health Crisis Services 3133 N. Millbrook Fresno, CA 93703 (559) 453-3860 http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/DepartmentPage.aspx?id=4198