In offering the support resources detailed below, it is my goal to assist you in locating basic information quickly; the listing is not intended to be exclusionary or exhaustive. Many services listed in the section entitled “Sonoma County Resources” are most readily available to those in the Sonoma County area. Additional nationwide resources are listed separately under the heading “National Resources.”
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Sonoma County Resources
Community Support Services, General Mental Health
County of Sonoma Health Services, Mental Health Division: Information on general mental health services in Sonoma County.
View website at: WWW.SONOMA-COUNTY.ORG/HEALTH/MH/INDEX.HTM
For general information and referrals call (707) 565-6900 or (800) 870-8786
24-hour Emergency Mental Health Hotline: (800) 746-8181
Sonoma County “211” Community Resources Directory: General resources and information for Sonoma County residents. Call “211” or view website at: WWW.211WC.ORG
24-hour Emergency Mental Health Hotline: (800) 746-8181
Anger Management
Sonoma County Men Evolving Non-violently (MEN): For men in danger of abusing someone and wanting to reduce abusive behavior.
Call (707) 528-2636
Domestic Violence
YWCA Domestic Violence Services & Women’s Emergency Shelter.
24-hour Hotline
Call: (707) 546-1234
Drug/Substance Abuse
Drug Abuse Alternatives Center
Call (707) 544-3295
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Outreach
Call (707) 778-7849
Family Services
Family Service Agency: Affordable mental health services and referrals (English and Spanish) for adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children.
Call (707) 545-4551
Suicide Prevention
Sonoma County Mental Health, Psychiatric Emergency Services
Call (707) 576-8181 or
(800) 576-8181
Sexual Assault/Rape
Verity (United Against Sexual Assault): Rape and sexual assault services and crisis center (English and Spanish).
24-hour Hotline
Call (707) 545-7270
Victim Assistance
Sonoma County Victim Assistance Center: Resources for victims of crimes.
Call (707) 565-8250
California Victim Compensation and Government Claims.
Call (800) 777-9229
or view website at: WWW.VCGCB.CA.GOV
Grief/Hospice
Hospice by the Bay: Call (707) 935-7504 or view website at: WWW.HOSPICEBYTHEBAY.ORG
St. Joseph Health System: Call (707) 568-1094 or view website at: WWW.STJOSEPHHEALTH.ORG/SERVICES/HOSPICE
Sutter VNA & Hospice: Call (707) 535-5700 or view website at: WWW.SUTTERVNAANDHOSPICE.ORG
Teen/Adolescent Assistance
Social Advocates for Youth (SAY): SAY offers a wide range of counseling, prevention, crisis intervention, and diversion programs in Sonoma County to at-risk and high-needs children and youth through age 25 with family counseling available. Many services are available in English and Spanish.
View website at: WWW.SAYSC.ORG
Call (707) 544-3299 or
24-hour Crisis Hotline at
(800) 544-3299
National Resources
Alcohol Abuse, Support Services
Al-Anon and Alateen: Support for family members and friends of problem drinkers.
For general information call (757) 563-1600 or visit website at:
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): For general information call (212) 870-3400 or view website at:
WWW.AA.ORG
Cancer – Informational Resources
American Childhood Cancer Society: National organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with cancer and offering support for their families.
Child Abuse
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Crisis intervention and professional counseling on child abuse. Multilingual services.
24-hour Hotline:
(800) 422-4453
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: Information, support, treatment options and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem.
24-hour Hotline:
(800) 662-4357
Crisis Intervention/Suicide
Boys Town National Suicide and Crisis Line: Provides crisis intervention and referrals to local community resources. Short-term counseling for parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. 24-hour Hotline: (800) 448-3000
Covenant House Hotline: Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Provides help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays. Gives callers locally based referrals throughout the United States.
24-hour Hotline
(800) 448-3000 or
(800) 999-9999
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Sexual Abuse Assistance: Provides emergency crisis intervention and referrals to local services and shelters for victims of partner or spousal abuse. Assistance on a variety of other non-emergency issues is also available. Trained volunteers connect callers with emergency help in their own communities, including emergency services and shelters. English and Spanish speaking advocates.
24-hour Hotline
(800) 799-7233 or
(800) 787-3224 (TDD)
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: Information, support, treatment options and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem.
24-hour Hotline
(800) 662-4357
Eating Disorders
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD): Information and resources for those affected by eating disorders.
Call (630) 577-1330
Elder Abuse
National Center on Elder Abuse: Information and referral services available. Call (302) 831-3525 or view website: WWW.NCEA.ACL.GOV.
Referrals and information are also available from the national Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. Call (800) 677-1116
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (except U.S. federal holidays) or view website at: WWW.ELDERCARE.GOV
EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA): For further information
call (866) 451-5200 or view the website: WWW.EMDRIA.ORG
Call (866) 451-5200
HIV/AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) National Prevention Information Network: Offers information on new medicines, treatment trials, HIV & AIDS, with information specialists available to answer questions.
Call (800) 458-5231, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. or view website at WWW.CDC.GOV/STD/
National CDC Information: (800) 232-4636
Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health: Information and services relating to mental health issues including education and resources. Call (866) 615-6464 (toll-free) or website: WWW.NIMH.NIH.GOV
Call (866) 615-6464
Runaway, Missing, or Exploited Children
National Hotline for Missing and Exploited Children: For information and assistance, call (800) 843-5678
National Runaway Switchboard: Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance to runaways. Provides information and local referrals to adolescents and families. Referrals are given for shelters nationwide. This service also relays messages to or sets up conference calls with, parents at the request of the child.
Call (800) 843-5678 or
Runaway Switchboard 24-hour hotline: (800) 621-4000
Rape, Abuse, and Incest
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN): Information and resources for those affected by rape, abuse, and incest.
Call (800) 656-4673
PTSD
(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
National Center for PTSD: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
Suicide Crisis and Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Call (800) 273-8255