California Mental Health Services

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Alameda County Network of Mental Health Clients
3238 Adeline
Berkeley, CA 94703-

Phone Number: (510) 652-5891
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (510) 652-4557
URL:

Consumer-run agency serving mental health clients.



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Alameda County Parental Stress Service
1727 Martin Luther King #109
Oakland, CA 94612

Phone Number: (800) 829-3777
Secondary Phone Number: (510) 893-5444

Fax: (510) 893-2074
URL: www.psshelps.org

Operates 24 hour family support hotline. Services include respite childcare, parenting classes, counseling program, families in transition program, and home-based services. Administrative number: (510) 893-9230


DMDA - San Diego County
Charter BHS/North 11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, CA 92128-

Phone Number: (760) 966-0611
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (619) 485-5418
URL:

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses



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DMDA - San Joaquin
PO Box 403
Lodi, CA 95241-

Phone Number: (209) 334-4642
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL:

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses



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DMDA - San Mateo County
2656 Belmont Canyon Road
Belmont, CA 94002-

Phone Number: (650) 595-5131
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL:

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses



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DMDA - Santa Barbara County
228 W. Alamar Ave. #8
Santa Barbara, CA 94109-

Phone Number: (805) 682-5000
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL:

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses



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Emotions Anonymous - L.A. County & Orange Counties
PO Box 8308
Long Beach, CA 90808-

Phone Number: (323) 589-3768
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL:

Support group for people with emotional problems. Based on the 12 step program of AA. Offers free weekly meetings.



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Emotions Anonymous - L.A. County and San Fernando Valley
PO Box 8156
Van Nuys, CA 91409-8156

Phone Number: (818) 377-4341
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.emotionsanonymous.org

Support group for persons with emotional problems. Follows 12 step program of AA.



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Emotions Anonymous - San Bernardino County & Inland Empires
PO Box 875
Rialto, CA 92377-

Phone Number: (909) 875-2894
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.emotionsanonymous.org

Free support group for people with emotional problems, including depression and anxiety. Based on the 12 step program from AA.



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Erasing the Stigma of Mental IllnessMental Health Association in San Diego County
2047 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104-

Phone Number: (619) 543-0412
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (619) 543-0748
URL: www.mhasd.org

Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness' mission is to increase the understanding of mental illness and encourage its early treatment through education. They provide educational services to the public, and work to increase public funding for research on mental illness.



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Family & Children Services
375 Cambridge Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306-

Phone Number: (650) 326-6576
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.fcservices.org

Provides psychotherapy counseling



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Family Violence Prevention Fund
383 Rhode Island St., Suite 304
San Francisco, CA 94103-5133

Phone Number: (415) 252-8900
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (415) 252-8991
URL: www.endabuse.org

The FVPF is a national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform. Projects include the Judicial Education Project, Battered Immigrant Women's Rights Project, and the San Francisco Family Violence Project. Extensive Health Care Provider Publications are available.



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Five Star Counseling & Educational Services
6205 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91606

Phone Number: (818) 763-6645
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (818) 506-5540
URL:

This service was created to serve the San Fernando Valley community. It provides counseling for children, adolescents and adults in individual, couple, family and group treatment modalities. Most services are offered in English, Spanish and Farsi. They offer free services for qualifying victims of crime and their loved ones, as well as for battered women. They also specialize in anger management programs and sex offenders' treatment programs.



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Foundation for Religious Freedom
680 N. Vine St., Suite 415
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Phone Number: (800) 556-3055
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: forf.org

The Foundation for Religious Freedom, an interfaith organization with a multi-faith Board, has operated a hotline since 1997. They have a new toll-free national hotline at 866-480-0989 called "LET'S TALK". They provide referrals to clergy and spiritually- based counselors, and advocate non-use of labels or coercive treatments. Callers may sometimes have to leave a message with their name and telephone number and someone from the hotline will return the call.



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Friends are Good Medicine
800 Scenic
Modesto, CA 95350-

Phone Number: (209) 525-6239
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (209) 525-6042
URL: www.co.stanislaus.ca.us

Support clearinghouse providing information on groups and training on group faciiltation skills. Provides consultation to groups and publishes a directory of groups annually. This directory is also available on the web.



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Friends for Survival, Inc.
P.O. Box 214463
Sacramento, CA 95821

Phone Number: (800) 646-7322
Secondary Phone Number: (916) 392-0664

Fax: (800) 646-7322
URL: www.friendsforsurvival.org

Friends for Survival is a national support organization for families after a suicide death. They offer phone support, support groups, education and awareness, speakers bureau, resource lists, conferences, and retreats. A monthly newsletter is available. This is not a suicide hotline.



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Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office
P.O. Box 17173
Los Angeles, CA 90017-

Phone Number: (213) 386-8789
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (213) 386-0030
URL: www.gamblersanonymous.org

Gamblers 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 a gambling problem. They can provide numbers to local branches.



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Gay & Lesbian National Hotline
2261 Market Street, PMB #296
San Francisco, CA 94114

Phone Number: (888) 843-4564
Secondary Phone Number: (888) 415-3022

Fax: (415) 552-5498
URL: www.glnh.org

Provides free and confidential peer counseling, information and resources concerning gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning issues.



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Grantsmanship Center
P.O. Box 17220
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Phone Number: (213) 482-9860
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (213) 482-9863
URL: www.tgci.com

The Grantsmanship Center is a grant writing training organization for the non-profit sector. They provide technical assistance regarding program planning and proposal writing.



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HELPLINK Information and Referral Service - Northern California Council for the Community
50 California St., Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94111

Phone Number: (415) 772-4357
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (415) 391-8302
URL: www.helplink-sf.org

Provides a free, confidential and comprehensive, regional infomration and referral service to anyone needing information about nonprofit health and human services in the Bay Area. Information is availiable for issues such as foster care, employment, health care, legal assistance, mental health services, child care,substance abuse, services for individuals with AIDS/HIV, etc. La Linea (415) 772-4444 is available for Spanish-speaking individuals.



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Housing Trust Fund Project, Center for Community Change
113 Cougar Ct.
Frazier Park, CA 93225

Phone Number: (661) 245-0318
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (661) 245-2518
URL: www.communitychange.org/housing/trustfunds.htm

Compiles information about the development of housing trust funds throughout the US. Promotes involvement of neighborhood organizations, provides technical assistance to non-profits, and offers a quarterly newsletter.



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Jossey-Bass Publishers
350 Sansome St.
San Francisco, CA 94104-

Phone Number: (800) 956-7739
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (800) 605-2665
URL: www.josseybass.com

A publishing company that sells books and journals with practical, up-to-date, and useful tools for clinicians and administrators working in all aspects of today's health care delivery systems.



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Marin County Mental Health Patients' Rights Advocate
c/o Community Action Marin 29 Mary Street
San Rafael, CA 94901

Phone Number: (415) 456-7693
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (415) 457-9677
URL:

Advocates for persons with mental illness. Also provide referrals to local mental health professionals and treatment services.



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Medical Board of California
1426 Howe Ave Suite 54
Sacramento, CA 95825-3236

Phone Number: (916) 263-2382
Secondary Phone Number: (800) 633-2322

Fax:
URL: www.medbd.ca.gov

The State Office responsible for the licensing and accreditation of medical professionals.



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Medical Care ServicesCalifornia Department of Health Services
714 P Street, Room 1253
Sacramento, CA 95814-

Phone Number: (916) 654-0391
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (916) 657-1156
URL:

State Medicaid agency.



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Mental Health Association - Transitions
P.O. Box 15408
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406-

Phone Number: (805) 541-6751
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (805) 541-9480
URL: www.t-mha.org

Provides services to youth and adults with mental illness in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. They offer housing, support, residential, and vocational services. Services are available for deaf individuals and Spanish speakers.


Mental Health Association in Los Angeles County
1336 Wilshire Blvd, 2nd floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017-1705

Phone Number: (213) 413-1130
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (213) 413-1114
URL: www.mhala.org

Affiliate of the NMHA. Advocates for quality care for adults with mental illness and children with emotional disturbances, educates about mental illness to increase public awareness and improve access to care, and demonstrates service models that help individuals achieve self-reliant lives. They offer programs throughout LA county. Services include employment assistance, housing, education and transportation. They also offer client run programs that offer social activities and peer support.



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Mental Health Association of Alameda County
1801 Adeline St., Room 203 Room 203
Oakland, CA 94607-

Phone Number: (510) 835-5010
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (510) 835-9232
URL: www.mhaac.org

MHA of Alameda County is an independent non-profit that helps and advocates on behalf of people with mental illness and their families. Services free to the community.



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Mental Health Association of Orange County
822 Town & Country Rd
Orange, CA 92868-

Phone Number: (714) 547-7559
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (714) 543-4431
URL: www.mhaoc.org

Affiliate of the NMHA. Works to improve the lives of Orange County residents affected by mental illness through direct service, advocacy and information dissemination.



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Mental Health Association of Sacramento
9719 Lincoln Village Drive Suite 407
Sacramento, CA 95827-

Phone Number: (916) 366-4600
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (916) 855-5448
URL: www.mhasc.org

Provides training and technical assistance to people starting new groups (self-help), collects data on existing groups, conducts community education about self-help; and identifies the need for new groups.



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Mental Health Association of Santa Barbara
2017 Chapala St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-

Phone Number: (805) 569-1607
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (805) 898-1891
URL:

A NMHA affiliate providing services for adults with mental health issues and substance abuse problems and their families, free of charge. They have a drop-in center and offer rehabilitation services.



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Mental Health Association, San Diego
2047 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104-1091

Phone Number: (619) 543-0412
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (619) 543-0748
URL: www.mhasd.org

Information and referral to free and low cost local mental health support groups. Also provides assistance in starting and maintaining support groups. Publishes yearly directory.



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Mental Health Clients Rights Advocates
1095 Market St., Suite 610
San Francisco, CA 94103-

Phone Number: (800) 729-7727
Secondary Phone Number: (415) 552-8100

Fax: (415) 552-8109
URL:

Provides advocates for rights and protection of mental health clients in public or private facilities. Address will be changing in the next several months.



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Mental Health Consumer Concerns, Inc.
1420 Willow Pass Road, Suite 120
Concord, CA 94520-

Phone Number: (925) 646-5788
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (925) 646-5787
URL: www.sonic.net/~mhcc/

Mental Health Consumer Concerns is a non-profit organization run by and for former and present consumers of the mental health system. They advocate for the rights of clients in the system, promote the development of client-run alternatives to the traditional mental health system, educate the public, and enhance the self-esteem, dignity, and self-determination of mental health clients. They operate a patient rights program, the TLC Project (provides job opportunities and support services for consumers in Contra Costa County), and a recovery library/clearinghouse. They also administer the Office for Family Involvement and Consumer Empowerment (O.F.F.I.C.E.) and have programs to assist the homeless.



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MHONA International
PO Box 22162
San Francisco, CA 94122

Phone Number: (415) 665-1178
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (415) 759-0958
URL:

A client run organization for consumers and survivors of violent trauma with cross-disabilities.



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NAMI California
1111 Howe Avenue Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95825-8541

Phone Number: (916) 567-0163
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (916) 567-1757
URL: www.namicalifornia.org

NAMI California is a support and advocacy organization. They sponsor local support groups and offer education and information about community services for people with mental illness and their families.



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NAMI Marin County
710 C Street, Suite 215
San Rafael, CA 94901-3854

Phone Number: (415) 456-9419
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.namimarin.org

Offers information and referrals as well as support services. NAMI Marin hours are 1-3 pm Monday through Thursday.



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NAMI San Diego
4480 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92116

Phone Number: (619) 584-5564
Secondary Phone Number: (800) 523-5933

Fax: (619) 584-5569
URL: www.namisandiego.org

Self-help advocacy group for consumers, families and friends of persons with severe mental illness. Offers information, referrals and meetings.



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NAMI Solano County
PO Box 3334
Fairfield, CA 94533

Phone Number: (707) 422-7792
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL:

Provides advocacy, education, and support groups for individuals with psychiatric disabiities, their families and friends.



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NAMI Sonoma County
4000 Montgomery Dr, Suite D2
Santa Rosa, CA 95405-

Phone Number: (707) 527-6655
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.namisonomacounty.org

Affiliate of CAMI and NAMI. Provides support for families with loved ones who have a mental illness, education to fight mental illness stigma and advocacy.



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NAMI-San Francisco
5214-F Diamond Heights Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94131

Phone Number:
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.namisf.org/index.html

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses



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Narcotics Anonymous World Service Office
PO Box 9999
Van Nuys, CA 91409-

Phone Number: (818) 773-9999
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (818) 700-0700
URL: www.na.org

The NA World Service Office provides referrals to NA groups across the country and around the world. Local helpline numbers and meeting information can be found on NA's web site.





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American Association of Grant Professionals
249 W Jackson, Suite 176
Hayward, CA 94544-

Phone Number: (510) 786-0396
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (775) 542-7198
URL: www.grantprofessionals.org

Independent, non-profit, national organization for grant professionals. Offers professional certification.



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American College of Forensic Psychiatry
PO Box 5870
Balboa Island, CA 92662-

Phone Number: (949) 673-7773
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (949) 673-7710
URL: www.forensicpsychonline.com

The American College of Forensic Psychiatry is a private educational association composed of psychiatrists from the United States, Canada and abroad, who serve the civil and criminal courts in the capacity of expert witnesses and medical consultants to attorneys in areas of litigation involving mental health disability issues. Associate membership is also open to attorneys.



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American Society on Aging
833 Market Street, Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103-1824

Phone Number: (415) 974-9600
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (415) 974-0300
URL: www.asaging.org/

Membership organization which works to enhance the effectiveness of mental health programs and services for older persons by utilizing a multidisciplinary perspective. Programs and publications.



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Asian Community Mental Health Services
310 8th St., Suite 201
Oakland, CA 94607-

Phone Number: (510) 451-6729
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (510) 268-0202
URL: www.acmhs.org

The Asian Community Mental Health Services is a non-profit, mental health center with a multilingual and multicultural program serving the East Bay Asian community. The goal of the organization is to provide a comprehensive community-based mental health service that is responsive to the mental health needs of the Asian Communities. The Center provides the following services: licensed outpatient clinic, preventive interventions, developmental disabilities programs, drug abuse prevention programs, parents support groups, and a refugee mental health program. Publications available in Cambodian, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Japanese, Lao, and Chinese.



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Association for the Study of Dreams
PO Box 1166
Orinda, CA 94563-

Phone Number: (925) 258-1822
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (925) 258-1821
URL: www.asdreams.org

The Association for the Study of Dreams is a non-profit, international, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the pure and applied investigation of dreams and dreaming. Its purposes are to promote an awareness and appreciation of dreams in both professional and public arenas; to encourage research into the nature, function, and significance of dreaming; to advance the application of the study of dreams; and to provide a forum for the eclectic and interdisciplinary exchange of ideas and information.



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Autism Research Institute
4182 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116-

Phone Number: (619) 281-7165
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (619) 563-6840
URL: www.autismresearchinstitute.com

ARI is the hub of a worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism. They conduct and foster scientific research designed to improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention of autism. They offer a data bank with over 30,000 detailed case histories of autistic children in 60 countries.



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Because I Love You Parent Support Group
PO Box 2062
Winnetka, CA 91396-2062

Phone Number: (310) 659-5289
Secondary Phone Number: (818) 882-4881

Fax: (805) 493-2714
URL: www.becauseiloveyou.org

Free support group for parents of children with any type of behavioral or emotional problem. Offered in 21 states.



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Behavioral Health and Recovery Services - Stanislaus County
800 Scenic Drive
Modesto, CA 95350

Phone Number: (888) 376-6246
Secondary Phone Number: (209) 525-6225

Fax: (209) 525-6291
URL: www.co.stanislaus.ca.us/BHRS/main.htm

A mental health, alcohol and drug service organization that offer assessment and referral services for individuals living in Stanislaus County with an alcohol and/or drug issues. Outside of Modesto assessments are provided through the Adult Regional Teams. Bilingual services are available to Spanish speaking individuals. Qualified translator services are available for other languages.



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Berkeley Drop-In Center
3234 Adeline Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703-

Phone Number: (510) 653-3808
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (510) 653-2031
URL:

Drop-in center providing social activities, peer and group support, and help with basic life needs (mail/message service, snacks and clothing). Open 9-4 Monday through Thursday and 9-2 on Friday.



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Bridge to Wellness Partial Hospitalization Program
1460 Pine Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-

Phone Number: (415) 202-0580
Secondary Phone Number: (800) 529-2761

Fax: (415) 202-0584
URL: www.serve.com/Wellness/

Bridge to Wellness is a non-profit Partial Hospitalization Program for adults with serious and persistent mentall illness. It is a program of the San Francisco General Hospital and the Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc.



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California Black Women's Health Project
101 North LaBrea Street Suite 610
Inglewood, CA 90301

Phone Number: (330) 412-1828
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (310) 412-0923
URL: www.cabwhp.org

The California Black Women's Health Project was formed in 1994 to improve the health status of black women in California and to promote a broad black women's health agenda through self-empowerment, community-based research, education, advocacy and policy development.



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California Board of Behavioral Sciences
400 R Street, Suite 3150
Sacramento, CA 95814-

Phone Number: (916) 445-4933
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.bbs.ca.gov

Regulates Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEP), MFT interns and LCSW associates in California.



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California Board of Psychology
1422 Howe Avenue, Suite 22
Sacramento, CA 95825-3200

Phone Number: (916) 263-2699
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.psychboard.ca.gov/

Professional licensing board for psychologists.



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California Council of Community Mental Health Agencies
1127 11th Street, Suite 925
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone Number: (916) 557-1166
Secondary Phone Number: mher@cccmha.org

Fax: (916) 447-2350
URL: www.cccmha.org

State legislative body for mental health agencies.



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California Department of Insurance - Consumer Services Division
Consumer Communications Bureau 300 S Spring Street, South Tower, 9th floor
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Phone Number: (800) 927-4357
Secondary Phone Number: (213) 897-8921

Fax:
URL: www.insurance.ca.gov

Consumer contact within the State of California Department of Insurance.



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California Department of Mental Health
1600 9th St. Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95814-

Phone Number: (800) 896-4042
Secondary Phone Number: (916) 654-3565

Fax: (916) 654-3198
URL: www.dmh.cahwnet.gov

State mental health agency.



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California Department of Rehabilitation
PO Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244-2220

Phone Number: (916) 263-7365
Secondary Phone Number: TTY: 916-263-7477

Fax: (916-263-7474
URL: www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/

The Department assists people with disabilities. They provide training, schooling and help with job placement skills to help reintroduce clients into the workforce. They help clients make informed choices regarding education, vocational training, career opportunities, and independent living.



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California Network of Mental Health Clients
1722 J Street Suite 324
Sacramento, CA 95814-

Phone Number: (800) 626-7447
Secondary Phone Number: (916) 443-3232

Fax: (916) 443-4089
URL: www.cnmhc.org

The Network is an advocacy and referral agency that works to change misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding mental illness. They lobby for improved mental health systems and network with self-help groups around the state and the nation.



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Campion Counseling Center
1453 16th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404-

Phone Number: (310) 264-6646
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.opcc.net/campion/index.html

Provides individual and group psychotherapy, support groups, parenting classes, client advocacy, assistance with filing claims, crisis intervention, information and referrals to battered women and their children. Services recently expanded to women and children traumatized by events other than domestic violence. English, Spanish and Farsi spoken.



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Center For Elderly Suicide Prevention
3626 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118-

Phone Number: 415-752-3778
Secondary Phone Number: 415-750-5348

Fax: 415-750-4196
URL: www.growthhouse.org/cesp.html

The Center For Elderly Suicide Prevention (CESP) provides a 24-hour friendship line, individual counseling, friendly home visits, and psychotherapy home visits for seniors aged 60 and over. Individual therapy is provided on a sliding scale.



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Center for Healthy Aging
2125 Arizona Avenue
Santa Monica , CA 90404

Phone Number: (310) 576-2550
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (310) 576-2499
URL: www.centerforhealthyaging.org

Center for Healthy Aging provides mental health, health and other psychosocial services to older adults and their families through a variety of services, including peer counseling and professional mental health services, health screening and education, daily money management, friendly visiting, services for family caregivers, and training and supervision for volunteers. Mental health services include psychotherapy, medication assessment, day rehabilitation, support groups etc.



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Center for Mental Health in Schools Training and Technical Assistance Center
UCLA Dept. of Psychology 1285 Franz Hall PO Box 951563
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563

Phone Number: (310) 825-3634
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (310) 206-8716
URL: smhp.psych.ucla.edu

The School Mental Health Program's mission is to improve outcomes for young people by enhancing policies, programs, and practices related to mental health in schools. The Center assists localities in developing school based mental health programs through trainings, support, technical assistance, and continuing education. The Center has a Clearinghouse of resource materials on school based mental health systems and has listings of consultants who provide assistance across the country. Publications are available.



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Central California Psychiatric Society
PO Box 1071
Fresno, CA 93714-1071

Phone Number: (888) 234-1613
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (559) 227-1463
URL: www.cencalpsych.org

District branch of the American Psychiatric Association.



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CHADD Mid-Peninsula (San Mateo County)
PO Box 116
Redwood City, CA 94064-

Phone Number: (650) 949-5472
Secondary Phone Number: (800) 233-4050

Fax:
URL: www.chaddnorcal.org

Support group for parents of children with ADD and adults with ADD.



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Consumer's Self-Help Center
3031 Franklin Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818-

Phone Number: (916) 737-7100
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (916) 737-7107
URL:

CSHC develops and implements consumer-driven self-help programs to empower people with psychiatric disabilities in Sacramento community. Staff are consumer/survivors. Three programs are available: 1) The Office of Patient Rights provides education, advocacy, and monitoring of mental health facilities for compliance with the law; 2) Consumer's Self-Help South and 3) Consumer's Self-Help North provide daytime group activities, peer counseling, peer advocacy, meals, recreational and social activities. Participation is free of charge.



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CONTACT Cares
PO Box 8021
San Jose, CA 95155-

Phone Number: (408) 279-0303
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (408) 279-0342
URL: www.contactcares.org

CONTACT Cares has been listening to Silicon Valley for the past 30 years as a 24-hour multi-purpose helpline staffed by professionally trained volunteers who come to a central location to provide listening/counseling, crisis intervention, and referral to other community resources.



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Creative Therapy Store - Western Psychological Services
12031 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1251

Phone Number: (800) 648-8857
Secondary Phone Number: (310) 478-2061

Fax: (310) 478-7838
URL: www.wpspublish.com

A catalog of publications, toys, and games for therapeutic use by mental health professionals who work with children and families.



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Cult Awareness Network-Foundation for Religious Freedom
1680 N Vine St., Suite 415
Los Angeles, CA 90028-

Phone Number: (800) 556-3055
Secondary Phone Number: (323) 468-0567

Fax: (323) 408-0562
URL: www.cultawarenessnetwork.org

For individuals who are concerned that their friends or loved ones may be in a questionable religious group, the CAN hot line offers information and referrals to qualified experts. Callers reporting any type of illegal activity are immediately referred to the appropriate law enforcement officials.



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Data Archive on Adolescent Pregnancy and Pregnancy Prevention
Sociometrics Corporation 170 State Street, Suite 260
Los Altos, CA 94022-2812

Phone Number: (800) 846-3475
Secondary Phone Number: (650) 949-3282

Fax: (650) 949-3299
URL: www.socio.com

The Data Archive provides large scale data on adolescent pregnancy, prevention, and family planning. Publications and a quarterly newsletter are available. They also provide technical assistance.



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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) of Riverside, California
16280 Whispering Spur
Riverside, CA 92504

Phone Number: (909) 780-3366
Secondary Phone Number: (909) 780-5758

Fax:
URL: www.geocities.com/mddariv

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses



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Depression Support - Visalia
11002 Ave. #352
Visalia, CA 93291-

Phone Number: (209) 733-7362
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (209) 733-7362
URL:

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses



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Disability Rights Education Defense Fund
2212 6th St.
Berkeley, CA 94710-

Phone Number: (510) 644-2555
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (510) 841-8645
URL: www.dredf.org

A National law and policy center dedicated to advancing and protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.



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Disability Statistics Center
University of California-San Francisco 3333 California Street, Suite 340 Campus Mail Box 0646
San Francisco, CA 94118-

Phone Number: (415) 502-5210
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (415) 502-5208
URL: dsc.ucsf.edu/main.php

The Disability Statistics Center is a national center of research and training in disability statistics. It has ongoing research projects on the cost of disability, employment and earnings, access to health and long-term care services, housing, mortality and national statistical indicators on the status of people with disabilities in America.



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DMDA - Berkeley Bipolar
2018 Shattuck Box 116
Berkeley, CA 94704-

Phone Number: (510) 594-4030
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.geocities.com/berkbipolar

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses



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DMDA - Humboldt County
PO Box 4975
Humboldt, CA 95518-

Phone Number: (707) 839-4353
Secondary Phone Number: (707) 442-2768

Fax:
URL:

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses



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DMDA - Inland Valley

Loma Linda, CA 92354-2027

Phone Number: (909) 796-0615
Secondary Phone Number: (909) 947-4081

Fax:
URL:

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses



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DMDA - Riverside
16280 Whispering Spur
Riverside, CA 92504-

Phone Number: (909) 780-3366
Secondary Phone Number: (909) 780-5047

Fax: (909) 780-5758
URL:

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses



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DMDA - Sacramento
2521 Key West Way
Sacramento, CA 95826-

Phone Number: (916) 363-8613
Secondary Phone Number: (916) 422-9056

Fax:
URL:

Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses

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National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse, Inc.
340 East 2nd Street, Suite 409
Los Angeles, CA 90012-

Phone Number: (213) 625-5795
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (213) 625-5796
URL: www.napafasa.org/

NAPAFASA is a membership organization dedicated to addressing the alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) populations on the continental U.S., Hawaii, the six Pacific Island jurisdictions and elsewhere. They provide free information and referrals to the general public.



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National Asian Women's Health Organization
250 Montgomery Street, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone Number: 415-989-9747
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: 415-989-9758
URL: www.nawho.org

The National Asian Women's Health Organization was founded in 1993 to achieve health equity for Asian Americans. NAWHO's goals are: To raise awareness about the health needs of Asian Americans through research and education. To support Asian Americans as decision-makers through leadership development and advocacy. To strengthen systems serving Asian Americans through partnerships and capacity building. Through its innovative programs, NAWHO is increasing knowledge of breast and cervical cancers, training violence prevention advocates, expanding access to immunizations, changing attitudes about reproductive health care, and breaking the stigma around depression and mental health.



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National Health Law Program
2639 South La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034-

Phone Number: (310) 204-6010
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (310) 204-0891
URL: www.healthlaw.org

National public interest law firm. Seeks to improve health care for the poor, elderly, people with disabilities and minorities. Assists legal services programs, community-based organizations, the private bar, providers and others working to help uninsured or underinsured low-income people. Please note they do not provide legal advice to individuals.



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National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Family Violence Prevention Fund 383 Rhode Island Street Suite 304
San Francisco, CA 94103

Phone Number: 888-792-2873
Secondary Phone Number: 415-252-8900

Fax: 415-252-8991
URL: www.endabuse.org/programs/healthcare

Center on Domestic Violence (HRC), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, focuses on strengthening the health care response to domestic violence. The HRC serves as the nation’s clearinghouse for information on the health care response to domestic violence, distributing materials and resources to health care professionals, institutions, domestic violence service providers, government agencies, researchers and policy makers interested in developing a comprehensive response to domestic violence through its four main areas: model programs, practical tools, technical assistance and public policy. The hotline enables health care providers to request free information, talk to an expert on domestic violence, and be connected to a national network of specialists who can provide training or consultation on abuse.



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National Housing Law Project
614 Grand Avenue, Suite 320
Oakland, CA 94610-

Phone Number: (510) 251-9400
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (510) 451-2300
URL: www.nhlp.org

National housing law and advocacy center working to advance housing justice for the poor by increasing and preserving the supply of affordable housing, improving existing housing conditions, expanding and enforcing low-income tenants' and homeowners' rights and increasing opportunities for minorities. They provide legal assistance, advocacy advice and housing expertise to legal services and other attorneys, low-income housing advocacy groups and others. Please note that they do not serve individuals.



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National School Safety Center
141 Duesenberg Drive, Suite 11
Westlake Village, CA 91362

Phone Number: (805) 373-9977
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (805) 373-9277
URL: www.nssc1.org

The National School Safety Center was created by Presidential Directive in 1984. It has grown to become an internationally recognized resource for school safety information, training, and violence prevention. They offer resources for educators and parents.



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New Harbinger Self-Help Publications
5674 Shattuck Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609-

Phone Number: (800) 748-6273
Secondary Phone Number: (510) 652-0215

Fax: (510) 652-5472
URL: www.newharbinger.com

New Harbinger publishes self-help texts and materials for a variety of issues and disorders.



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Northern California Psychiatric Society
1631 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112-

Phone Number: (415) 334-2418
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (415) 239-2533
URL: www.ncps.org

District branch of the American Psychiatric Association.



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Oakland Independence Support Center, Inc.
580 18th Street
Oakland, CA 94612-

Phone Number: (510) 281-7710
Secondary Phone Number: (510) 281-7700

Fax: (510) 281-7725
URL:

A self-help, client run organization run by and for psychiatrically disabled homeless individuals. Offers peer advocacy counseling, substance abuse counseling, housing couseling, emergency services counseling, job and psychological counseling, literacy to jobs program, and computer classes. Also provides meals, bathrooms and showers, storage lockers, clothing, transportation, mail room and money management. Center Address: 580 18th St., Oakland, CA 94612.



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Oasis Treatment Center
222 West Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92805-

Phone Number: (800) 550-0467
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (714) 991-4404
URL: www.oasistreatment.org

Dual-diagnosis treatment center; hotline set up to assist people seeking help for psychiatric and/or chemical dependency problems.



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Office of Consumer and Community RelationsCalifornia Dept. of Mental Health
1600 9th St. Room 151
Sacramento, CA 95814-

Phone Number: (916) 654-2309
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (916) 654-3198
URL: www.dmh.cahwnet.gov

State Consumer Affairs Department. Contracts with consumer groups including the California Network of Mental Health Clients, NAMI California and the California Association for Local Mental Health Boards.



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Orange County Psychiatric Society
300 S. Flower St.
Orange, CA 92868-

Phone Number: (714) 978-3016
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (714) 978-6039
URL: www.ocps.org

Membership organization for Orange County psychiatrists. Provides speakers, education, and legislative advocacy. Handles ethics complaints against members and provides screenings and referral services to the public.



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Para Los Ninos
845 East 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021

Phone Number: (213) 623-8446
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (213) 623-8716
URL: www.paralosninos.org

Counseling, child abuse services, and parent support in the Los Angeles area.



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Parent Education and Resource Link Services (PEARLS)
2695 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128

Phone Number: (408) 794-1222
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (408) 278-1812
URL: www.ci.san-jose.ca.us/prns/yspearls.htm

Information and referral line for families looking for treatment or support services. They offer information and referrals on a wide variety of topics, including abuse, child care, crisis, substance abuse, legal issues, domestic violence, housing and paternal rights.



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Parents Anonymous ® Inc.
675 W Foothill Blvd., Suite 220
Claremont, CA 91711-3475

Phone Number: (909) 621-6184
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (909) 625-6304
URL: www.parentsanonymous.org

Parents Anonymous ® Inc. is the nation's oldest child abuse prevention organization dedicated to strengthening families through fee weekly, on going community-based Parents Anonymous ® adult and children's support groups.



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Parents Helping Parents
3041 Olcott Street
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Phone Number: (408) 727-5775
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (408) 727-0182
URL: www.php.com

Education, training, and information center for parents of children with special needs, provided free of charge.



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Peninsula Network of Mental Health Clients
19 West 41st Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403-

Phone Number: (650) 571-0616
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (650) 571-1398
URL:

A consumer advocacy organization that also offers socialization activities for consumers such as classes for special interests and other groups.



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Postpartum Support International
927 North Kellogg Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Phone Number: (805) 967-7636
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (805) 967-0608
URL: www.postpartum.net

A Social support network, information center and research guide concerning postpartum mood disorders and depression.



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Prison Activist Resource Center
PO Box 339
Berkeley, CA 94701-

Phone Number: (510) 893-4648
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (510) 893-4607
URL: www.prisonactivist.org

PARC is an information clearinghouse on areas including: women in prison, AIDS/medical neglect in prison.



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Project Inform
205 13th Street Suite 2001
San Francisco, CA 94103-

Phone Number: (800) 822-7422 hotline
Secondary Phone Number: (415) 558-8669

Fax: (415) 558-0684
URL: www.projectinform.org

Project Inform provides HIV/AIDS care, treatment and policy information and advocacy for people living with HIV, their families friends and care providers through Project Inform publications, community meetings, trainings and Project Inform’s national HIV/AIDS hotline.



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Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
100 Howe Ave, Suite 185 North
Sacramento, CA 95825-

Phone Number: (800) 776-5746
Secondary Phone Number: (916) 488-9955

Fax: (916) 488-2635
URL: www.pai-ca.org

State Protection and Advocacy Agency



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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Consultants
P.O. Box 2867
Camarillo, CA 93011-2867

Phone Number: (805) 484-5663
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (805) 484-0735
URL: www.psychrehab.com

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Consultants offers clinical practice materials based on research in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation. They offer modules for training social and independent living skills, videos for professional training and continuing education, assessment tools, clinical manuals, training workshops, and technical assistance. They provide some Spanish materials also.



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San Diego Psychiatric Society
3702 Ruffin Rd., #202
San Diego, CA 92123-

Phone Number: (858) 279-4586
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (858) 279-4587
URL: www.psychsd.org

District branch of the American Psychiatric Association and the California Psychiatric Association. Provides referrals to local psychiatrists.



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San Diego Psychological Association
2535 Camino del Rio South, Suite 220
San Diego, CA 92108-

Phone Number: (619) 297-4825
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (619) 297-5428
URL: www.sdpsych.org

A chapter of the California Psychological Association.



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San Francisco Child Abuse Council
1757 Walter Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Phone Number: (415) 668-0494
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (415) 386-0959
URL: www.sfcapc.org

Info and referral, educational services, and advocacy in the San Fran area.



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San Francisco Suicide Prevention, Inc.
PO Box 191350
San Francisco, CA 94119

Phone Number: (415) 781-0500
Secondary Phone Number: (415) 984-1900

Fax: (415) 984-1921
URL: www.sfsuicide.org

24 hour crisis hotline providing telephone intervention services for people experiencing suicidal crises in the San Francisco area. Their volunteers also offer more general counseling services.



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San Gabriel Valley Intergroup of Emotional Health Anonymous
P.O. Box 2081
San Gabriel, CA 91778

Phone Number: (626) 287-6260
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: home.flash.net/~sgveha/

Support group for persons with emotional problems not related to substance abuse. Follows the 12-step program of AA.



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Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project
P.O. Box 801982
Santa Clarity, CA 91380-1982

Phone Number: 661-257-YOUTH
Secondary Phone Number: (800) 843-5200

Fax: 661-250-9022
URL: www.helpnothassle.org/

The Project is a community based non-profit venture that encourages youth to successfully deal with the concerns they face daily and to avoid high-risk activities such as drug use, unsafe sex, violence, criminal activity and running away. It offers youth and those who care about them, confidential, non-judgmental and non-threatening access to the services they need with absolutely no strings attached. Toll-free crisis hotline is (800) 920-YOUTH. All services are available in spanish.



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SHARE (The Self-Help and Recovery Exchange) - Los Angeles
5521 Grosvenor Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066-

Phone Number: (310) 305-8878
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (310) 305-2671
URL:

Provides information and referrals to self-help groups in Los Angeles County.



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Solano Network of Mental Health Clients Consumer Self-Help Center
1014 Broadway Street
Vallejo, CA 94590-

Phone Number: (707) 553-5089
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (707) 553-5495
URL:

Drop-in center for adults with psychiatric disabilities. Offers support and advocacy for members.



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Southern California Psychiatric Society
2999 Overland Ave. #116
Los Angeles, CA 90064-

Phone Number: (310) 815-3650
Secondary Phone Number: (800) 794-4664

Fax: (310) 815-3653
URL: www.socalpsych.org

Local branch of the American Psychiatric Association. Provides referrals to local member psychiatrists.



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Stamp Out Stigma (SOS)
1572 Winding Way, Suite A
Belmont, CA 94002

Phone Number: (650) 592-2345
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL:

Stamp Out Stigma is a consumer-run community advocacy and educational outreach program designed to positively change the public perception of mental illness and inform the community about the personal, social, economic and political challenges faced by people living with mental illness. The organization has developed a Training Manual that groups can use to provide instruction and inspiration. They also provide training and consultation to employers in defining "reasonable accommodations" under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.



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Suicide and Crisis Center (SACS) - North Santa Clara County
2220 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128-

Phone Number: (650) 494-8420
Secondary Phone Number: (800) 704-0900 -MH services

Fax: (408) 885-3630
URL:

24 hour, 7 day a week, hotline for Santa Clara County. Trained volunteers will assist people who are in crisis or suicidal. They also listen to anyone who just needs someone to talk to. Spanish speaking counselors are available. *Please note that the above address is just administrative.



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Suicide and Crisis Center (SACS) - South Santa Clara County
2220 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128-

Phone Number: (408) 279-3312
Secondary Phone Number: (408) 683-2482

Fax:
URL:

24 hour, 7 day a week, hotline for Santa Clara County. Trained volunteers will assist people who are in crisis or suicidal. They also listen to anyone who just needs someone to talk to. Spanish speaking counselors are available. *Please note that the above address is just administrative.



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Support Network for Battered Women
444 Castro St., Suite 305
Mountain View, CA 94041-

Phone Number: (800) 572-2782
Secondary Phone Number: (650) 940-7850

Fax: (650) 940-1037
URL: www.snbw.org

Offers 24-hour crisis line (English and Spanish), support groups, counseling, legal assistance, residential shelter, children's program, and information and referrals for battered women and children in the Santa Clara County area. TDD: 650-940-7857



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Teen Age Grief (TAG), Inc.
P.O. Box 220034
Newhall, CA 91322-0034

Phone Number: (661) 253-1932
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (661) 245-2536
URL:

TAG creates and distributes bereavement guidance curricula and activity resources designed to assist children and teens in coping with grief.



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The Alternative Family Project
425 Divisadero, Suite 203 B
San Francisco, CA 94117-

Phone Number: (415) 436-9000
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (415) 431-6404
URL:

Non-profit organization that provides information and advocacy, counseling, and supportive activites to families with lesbian, gay, or transgender members.



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The American Society on Aging
833 Market Street Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103-1824

Phone Number: (415) 974-9600
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (415) 974-0300
URL: www.asaging.org

The American Society on Aging sponsors the Mental Health and Aging Network. The mission of the network is to enhance the effectiveness of programs and services for older persons by bringing together multiple disciplines from a variety of settings, including gerontologists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, professional counselors, program developers, administrators, academicians, and all others concerned with the mental health of older adults.



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The Centre for Living with Dying
554 Mansion Park Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054-

Phone Number: (408) 980-9801
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (408) 980-9838
URL: www.thecentre.org

The Centre for Living with Dying provides emotional support to persons facing life-threatening illness or the death of a loved one, including HIV/AIDS support services and post-disaster support for consumers and emergency workers. Individual counseling, peer support groups, and a crisis intervention team are available. Educational programs, training, brochures.



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The Los Angeles Metropolitan Medical Center
2231 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90018

Phone Number: (323) 730-7300
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.lammc.net

Provides inpatient psychiatric services for adults, geriatric and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Also has a 24 hour crisis line.







The Rader Programs
Pacific Shores Hospital 2130 Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93030-

Phone Number: (800) 841-1515
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax: (818) 880-3750
URL: www.raderprograms.com

The Rader Program Eating Disorder Treatment Center provides a toll-free consultation and information line on various aspects of eating disorders.



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Through the Looking Glass
2198 Sixth Street Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710

Phone Number: (510) 848-1112 ext. 103
Secondary Phone Number: (800) 644-2666 ext. 103

Fax: (510) 848-4445
URL: www.lookingglass.org

Through the Looking Glass (TLG) is a nationally recognized non-profit agency and first National Resource Center for Parents with Disabilities. They provide direct services, training, materials and research concerning families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or a medical issue.



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United Advocates for Children of California
1401 El Camino Ave., Ste 340
Sacramento, CA 95815

Phone Number: (916) 643-1530
Secondary Phone Number: (916) 643-1532

Fax: (916) 643-1592
URL: www.uacc4families.org

Advocacy Group.



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United Parents
PO Box 1839
Moorpark, CA 93020-1839

Phone Number: (805) 523-8558 - respite and help line
Secondary Phone Number:

Fax:
URL: www.unitedparents.org

United Parents helps families and children in crisis by providing support, assistance, education, and resources. Services include respite care programs for children with behavioral disorders residing in Ventura County and a program which brings trained workers into the home to prevent the hospitalization of children with mental health needs.



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Workaholics Anonymous- World Service Organization
PO Box 289
Menlo Park, CA 94026-0289

Phone Number: (510) 273-9253
Secondary Phone Number: (914) 235-6026

Fax:
URL: www.workaholics-anonymous.org

A 12-Step recovery program for workaholics.



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YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula, Rape Crisis 24 Hour Hotline
4161 Alma Street
Palo Alto, CA 94306-

Phone Number: (650) 494-0993
Secondary Phone Number: (650) 494-0972 administratitve

Fax: (650) 494-8307
URL: www.ywcamid.org

Rape crisis hotline.



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Youth Crisis Hotline
c/o Youth Development International PO Box 178408
San Diego, CA 92177-8408

Phone Number: (800) 448-4663
Secondary Phone Number: (858) 292-5683

Fax: (858) 292-9197
URL: www.1800hithome.com

A hotline for people under the age of 18 who are struggling with drugs, alcohol, running away, physical abuse, rape, suicide, pregnancy, homosexuality or sexual pressure.

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I'm gonna submit a recommendation: opencaremedicalcenter.com which is based in Santa Ana.

No upfront fee. Only pay if you get a prescription.

$140 for a ADD/ADHD perscription. ($20 off if you mention their website.)

$95 for subsequent months. (You will have to go in every month for prescription renewals on schedule 2 controlled substances like Adderall and Vyvanse.)

Pretty easy to get prescriptions from them. They are very liberal with them, given their business model.

Quick service. Walk-ins.

Bring evidence of prior prescriptions if you have them. (I did.) I don't know how much more difficult the process would be if you don't bring evidence of a prior prescription, but they SEEMED like they might still give you a prescription pretty easily. And it's risk free anyways. Don't get a script? Don't pay. It's free.

Highly recommended.