Sacramento Valley Community Resources
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Urgent Services
Suicide Prevention
From Sacramento, call (916) 368-3111 day or night. From Auburn, call (530) 885-2300 From Lincoln, call (916) 645-8866. From Roseville, call (916) 773-3111.
WEAVE
Women Escaping a Violent Environment (WEAVE) provides counseling for men and women and a safe house for women and children. Call their 24-hour crisis line at (916) 920-2952.
UCD Psychiatric Emergency
Call (916) 734-3696
Sacramento County Mental Health Center (Inpatient Hospital)
Their 24-hour crisis number is (916) 732-3637.
Placer County Women's Center
Placer County Women’s Center offers counseling for domestic violence and sexual assault. They provide both Spanish and English speaking staff.
Their 24-hour crisis line is (916) 652-6558.
Placer County Mental Health Services
Call (916) 784-6400. Their 24-hour crisis line is (916) 889-7240.
Center for Violence-Free Relationships
Center for Violence-Free Relationships at 344 Placerville Dr. Suite 11, Placerville, is a center for domestic violence and sexual assault. They provide both Spanish and English speaking staff.
Their 24-hour crisis lines are (916) 939-6616 and (530) 626-1131.
El Dorado County Mental Health
Their 24-hour crisis line is (530) 622-3345.
Nevada County Domestic Violence Crisis Line
A new shelter was opened in April, please call for information.
Their number is (530) 272-3467.
Nevada County Mental Health
Their 24-hour crisis line is (530) 265-5811.
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Counseling Agencies
Family Service Agency
Family Service Agency, located near Watt and Folsom Blvd provides counseling for children, adults and families. MediCal is accepted and a sliding fee is provided based on monthly income. MediCal clients please call (916) 875-1055, all others may call (916) 368-3080.
Yolo Family Service Agency (YFSA)
YFSA is committed to strengthening family life in Yolo County. YFSA has developed a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of families in Yolo County. Services are available to anyone who works or resides in Yolo County and are also offered in Spanish. For services call 530-662-2211, 530-753-8674 or 916-375-1254. Clinical services are available by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm. Fees are adjusted according to a family's ability to pay.
New Pathways (formerly Catholic Social Services)
Catholic Social Services provide counseling for children, adults and families of all denominations. Their standard fee is $70, but they also offer a sliding fee based on income. They are located on Newman court in Sacramento and can be reached at (916) 452-1218.
Family Study Center
The Family Study Center offers counseling for adults, children and families. They do offer a sliding fee based on income. They are located on X Street in Sacramento and can be reached at (916) 456-4412. You may also call their 24-hour crisis line at (916) 386-3077.
Jewish Family Services
Jewish Family Services provides counseling for children, adults and families of all denominations, with a sliding fee that goes as low as $25 based on income. They are located on Howe Avenue, and can be reached at (916) 921-1921.
Carmichael Presbyterian Counseling Center
Carmichael Presbyterian Counseling Center provides counseling for all ages and all denominations. They are located near Marconi and Fair Oaks and can be reached at (916) 483-2989.
La Familia Counseling Center
La Familia offers free short and long term counseling for all ethnicities.
Located on 34th Street. Call (916) 452-3601
Samaritan Counseling Center
Samaritan Counseling Center offers a $40 - $90 sliding scale based on income for ages eighteen and older. They are located at 1507 21st Street, Suite 201. You can reach them at (916) 456-4614.
White House Counseling Center
To use the services of White House, you must live in the San Juan Unified School District. They accept MediCal for children only. Standard fees are $30/hr for interns and $70/hr for licensed counselors, but a sliding fee is available based on need. They also provide individual parent skill training. They are located on Sutter Avenue in Carmichael and can be reached at (916) 971-7640.
Diogenes Youth Services
Diogenes provides short-term individual, group and family counseling. They offer drop in counseling for families/teens once a week. Services are free unless court mandated, in which case the fee ranges from $25-$45/hr. They also provide a Public Health van, which provides the Sacramento area with information on sex education as well as various tests on a daily basis. They are located at 9837, Ste. O, Folsom Boulevard. Call (916) 363-9943.
California State University Counseling Center
CSUS provides services to students and non-students. The Education Department offers services for the cost of $50 per semester, which equals about 14 visits. The Psychology Department offers free services. They are located at 6000 J Street and can be reached at (916) 278-6252 or (916) 278-6254 (Psychology Counseling Dept.) Counseling is provided by graduate students.
Asian Pacific Community Counseling
Free services provided to the Asian/Pacific Islander community.
Located on Power Inn Road, call (916) 383-6783.
Sacramento Urban Indian Mental Health Program
Free services for all ages to members of the American Indian community.
Call (916) 441-1095.
Victim Assistance Program
If you or a family member have been the victim of a violent crime, (examples include rape, assault, domestic violence, stalking, armed robbery, victim of a drunk driver, molest or sexual abuse), and a police report has been filed, you may qualify for funds for counseling. They will refer you to several therapists convenient to your location. You can phone them at (916) 874-5701. (If our office is convenient for you, we do accept payment directly from this program.)
WEAVE
Women Escaping a Violent Environment (WEAVE) provides counseling for men and women and a safe house for women and children. Call their 24-hour crisis line at (916) 920-2952.
After
After offers short and long-term sexual abuse counseling and general counseling. There is a $45 intake fee, then a sliding scale fee of $40 - $90 based on income. They can be contacted at (916) 344-0249.
Indochinese Assistance Center
Located on 24th Street in Sacramento. Call (916) 421-1036.
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Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 24-hour hotlines: (916) 454-1100 Sacramento; (916) 781-2763 Roseville; (530) 272-6287 Nevada County. AA provides free meetings, call for times and locations.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon Counterpart to AA. This group is for friends or family members of someone with a drinking problem. Free. In Sacramento, call (916) 334-2970. In Auburn, call (530) 888-3645.
Al-Anon Adult Children
Al-Anon Adult Children Free meetings for adults raised in alcoholic homes. In Sacramento, call (916) 334-2970
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous Sacramento hotline: (916) 732-2299
Recovery
Recovery, Inc. (916) 483-5616 Weekly meetings for anyone over 18. Support and coping skills to handle anxiety and depression. Meetings in Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, Modesto and Woodland. Free /donation only.
Options for Recovery
This program provides free parenting classes, help in finding recovery programs and some short-term counseling for women only. They are located at 4875 Broadway, Ste. 129. Call (916) 874-9890.
Sacramento Alcoholism Center
Located on Broadway in Sacramento, call (916) 874-9754.
The Effort
The Effort offers outpatient counseling and is located at 1820 J Street in Sacramento. There is a $25 intake fee then a sliding scale fee based on income. Call (916) 325-5556.
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Mental Health Support Groups
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
A national organization with a Sacramento Chapter that meets at Sutter Center for Psychiatry the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Contact Marilyn or Andrea for more information at (916) 684-1358.
Overcoming Depression
A free support group that meets weekly at the First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks. They are not open during the summer months. Call the church office for more information. (916) 966-2295.
Toughlove Parent Support Groups
Toughlove is a free support group for parents who want guidance and support in handling out of control children, teens, or adult children. Meetings are held in several locations. Adults only. No childcare is provided. Call (916) 483-8508.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Support Group
OCD Support Group holds free meetings twice a month at Sutter Center for Psychiatry on Monday evenings. Contact person is Jim at (916) 223-6541 or Steve at (916) 456-8239.
TOPS (Take Off Weight Sensibly)
TOPS: Helping people reach and maintain doctor-prescribed weight goals. Meetings at many locations. Free. (530) 527-7541. or www.tops.org
Compulsive Eater’s Anonymous
Compulsive Eater's Anonymous follows a 12-step approach. This is a free service. (916) 733-2149. Overeater’s Anonymous (OA): (916) 349-7144.
Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia, CFS, Chronic Pain and Arthritis Support Group meets at the Maidu Center in Roseville. (916) 966-1287.
Placer County Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Meets the first Monday of each month in Beecher Room of Auburn-Placer County Library. (530) 885-3238.
Yolo Family Service Agency (YFSA)
YFSA is committed to strengthening family life in Yolo County. YFSA has developed a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of families in Yolo County. Services are available to anyone who works or resides in Yolo County and are also offered in Spanish. For services call 530-662-2211, 530-753-8674 or 916-375-1254. Clinical services are available by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm. Fees are adjusted according to a family's ability to pay.
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Grief Support
Bereavement Network Resources of Sacramento
Bereavement Resources provides information and referrals to groups and services related to grief in the greater Sacramento area. They have free weekly meetings, sometimes with speakers, other times specifically "sharing" groups. Call (916) 557-5882.
Compassionate Friends
This is a free support group for parents who are grieving the death of a child. Call (916) 457-4096.
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Social Services
Adult Protective Services
After investigating cases of physical, sexual and financial abuse, Adult Protective Services provides referrals. You may reach them at (916) 874-9377.
Child Protective Services
(916) 875-5437
A.I.D.S. Foundation
(916) 448-2437
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Elder Care
Senior Connection
Senior Care offers help with care giving decision-making, referrals for services. Some services are free and others are on a fee for service basis. Call (916) 334-1072.
Community Information Center
Community Information Center is a comprehensive information and referral service for the Sacramento area. You can reach them at (800) 510-2020.
Area 4 Agency for the Aging
This state funded organization is a very helpful informational agency for finding serves for care giving. Call (916) 486-1876.
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Personal Finances Advise
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
CCCS offers free credit counseling and classes. This is a non-profit community service organization. Call (916) 379-3600 or (800) 736-2227.
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Psychiatric Facilities
Sacramento County Mental Health Center (Inpatient Hospital)
Sacramento County Mental Health Center offers short term, inpatient care. Their 24-hour crisis number is (916) 732-3637.
Heritage Oaks CPC Hospital
Heritage Oaks offers care for adolescents, adults and geriatrics. They are a short-term care facility. They also have an acute crisis inpatient unit. Located on Auburn Blvd in North Sacramento, their number is (916) 489-3336.
Sierra Vista CPC Hospital
Sierra Vista offers a partial hospital inpatient program from 8am – 3pm, a program for alcohol and drug dependency (CDIOP) and intensive inpatient treatment for both adults and adolescents (13-18). Located on Bruceville Road in South Sacramento, their number is (916) 423-2000.
Sutter Center for Psychiatry
Sutter Center for Psychiatry offers acute inpatient mental health care.
Located on Folsom Boulevard in Sacramento, their number is (916) 386-3000. You can also call (800) 801-3077 24 hours/day
Kaiser Hospital Department of Psychiatry
Kaiser Hospital Department of Psychiatry offers short and long term care. They offer such classes as yoga, tai chi and pain management. They also provide one on one adult and child psychiatry as well as neurological testing. Their 24-hour number is (916) 973-5300.
State and County Mental Health Clinics:
Sacramento County Mental Health Center (Inpatient Hospital)
Their 24-hour crisis number is (916) 732-3637.
Sacramento County Mental Health -Adult Services
This is a number to get authorization for mental health services for persons living in Sacramento County on MediCal. They contract with several agencies. Services are generally short-term and there may be a waiting list. Call (916) 875-1055 for adult services. For children's services, call (916) 875-1180.
Nevada County Mental Health
Their 24-hour crisis line is (530) 265-5811.
El Dorado County Mental Health
Their 24-hour crisis line is (530) 622-3345.
Yuba-Sutter County Mental Health
Their 24-hour crisis line is (916) 673-8255.
Visions Unlimited
Visions Unlimited provides counseling for all ages as well as medication management. They accept MediCal and provide sliding fees based on income. They are located in Galt (916) 745-3101 and also on Franklin Blvd in South Sacramento (916) 393-2203.
Terkensha Associates North Area Mental Health Clinic
Terkensha Associates is located on Grand Avenue and provides counseling and medication management. They accept MediCal and provide sliding fees based on income. You can reach them at (916) 922-9868.
Other Health and Mental Health Agencies/Clinics:
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood offers information on STD’s and birth control as well as pregnancy testing. Downtown Sacramento: (916) 444-7966; South Area: (916) 452-7305; North Highlands (916) 332-5715; Roseville (916) 781-3310.
