Community Resources and hotlines

The agencies listed are for information purposes only. No
endorsement of the quality of service is intended. Some of these
services have a low or sliding fee scale, which allows you to pay what
you are able; some may be covered by your insurance. Services
followed by an * have no charge.

Organization Description Address Phone Number
Children's Aid Assistance League of Santa Clarita*
Provides clothing, education, and educational support to families, the elderly, and the disabled as their needs dictate.
P.O. Box 220145, Santa Clarita, CA 91322 (661) 255-1991
Santa Clarita Valley Safe Ride* Provides education and assistance to youth to promote a "sober driving" society. Provides free, confidential rides home to teenagers toprevent drinking and driving. P.O. Box 3001, Santa Clarita, CA 91386 (661) 253-3593
Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA The Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA is an association of all ages, ethnic groups, and religious affiliations, united in a common effort to put Christian principles into practice, to enrich the quality of spiritual, mental, physical, and social life for families, our community and ourselves. Acceptance for everyone is the same without regard to race,
color, religion, or national origin.
26147 McBean Pkwy., Santa Clarita, CA
91355
(661) 259-6330

Big Brothers of Los Angeles*


Provides to fatherless boys (ages 6-12) an adult
male role model with whom he can develop a
relationship.
1486 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 258-3333
Big Sisters of Los Angeles*


Provides to girls an adult role model with
whom she can develop a one-to-one
relationship. Minimum meeting times are: 2-4
weekly/bi-weekly visits per month and 3-5
hours per week. Volunteers are pre-screened
and supervised by a registered healthcare
professional.
6022 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 202, L.A. (323) 933-5749
California Children's Services*

Financial assistance for children’s medical
services.
19420 W. Sierra Estates Dr., Santa Clarita,
CA
(661) 251-0464
Child Care Resource Center*


Referral service for special education and
daycare. Subsidized childcare for eligible
families. Toy and book lending library.
Licensed respite and daycare referral service.
Payment assistance program for low-income
families.
16650 Sherman Way, Ste. 200, Van Nuys, CA
91406
(661) 255-2474
(818) 756-3360 Van Nuys
Foundation for Children's Dental Health*
Non-profit organization to address children's
dental health needs, K-6 grade. No fee upon
eligibility and screening.
 
(661) 254-7048
(661) 254-0070
Poison Control Center

Emergency 24-hour hotline. Advises treatment
of poison.
  (800) 876-4766
Counseling & Support
9-Line*

24-hour information line. Gives numbers to
call in your area for help with your specific
questions or problems.
  (800) 999-9999
ACT Behavioral Center


Family crisis intervention, clinical assessment,
structured intensive program, educational
lectures and films, individual and peer group
therapy, twelve-step programs, referrals.
1005 Colorado Blvd., #207, Pasadena (626) 568-3360
Action, Parent/Teen Support*

Provides individual, family, and group
therapy on a sliding scale. Low cost drug
testing, crisis intervention, immediate
inpatient and outpatient referrals.
3959 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Suite L, Studio
City, CA 91604

(800) 367-8336
California Youth Crisis Line*
    (800) 843-5200
Charter Oak Hospital
Crisis Response Team *
    (800) 654-COPE (2673)
Family Services of Los Angeles
Dignity Center
Substance abuse prevention programs,
outpatient treatment, drug diversion program,
community services, diversion and de-tox
referrals, and first offense DUI program.
Programs are for adults only. Sliding fee scale.
501 S. Shaddo Place, #305, L.A. (213) 385-3752
Hit-Home Youth Crisis Hotline

Provides caring listeners to talk with youth
about their problems and help them in locating
assistance and referrals.
  (800) 448-4663
Moms Club of Saugus


Offering support for stay-at-home moms. 33610 Sunderland, Santa Clarita, CA 91354 (661) 297-3139
Parents Without Partners, Inc.

Provides support, education, and socializing of
single parents.
P.O. Box 800818, Santa Clarita, CA 91380
(661) 253-4785
Santa Clarita Child & Family
Development Center
Early intervention daycare for high-risk
children, counseling, pre-schoo/daycare,
parenting education/training. Spanishspeaking
services available.
21704 Golden Triangle Road, Suite 120, Santa
Clarita, CA 91350


(661) 259-9439
Santa Clarita Community Hotline*

Crisis referral hotline.   (661) 255-1800
Teen Age Grief, Inc. ("TAG")


Provides support to empower teens with the
skills essential for coping with the loss of a
loved one. Trains and supports facilitators
and leaders serving bereaved groups or
individuals in educational, social service,
healthcare, law enforcement, mortuary, and
spiritual settings.
P.O. Box 220034, Santa Clarita, 91322 (661) 253-1932
Teen Line*

Teen hotline to discuss problems and answer
questions. Lines open evenings, 6 p.m. to 10
p.m., except holidays.
  (310) 855-HOPE (4673)
Toughlove*
Parent/adolescent support groups, for extreme
situations, when parent and adolescent can no
longer cope. Crisis line.
 
(800) 606-TEEN
(800) 606-4673
United Mothers


Community service bilingual volunteer group
providing outreach to Hispanic community.
P.O. Box 221384, Newhall, CA 91322 (661) 296-6775
Family Violence


In case of emergency, dial 9-1-1
Association to Aid
Victims of Domestic Violence
To promote and preserve non-violent and nonabusive
family systems.
P.O. Box 220037, Santa Clarita (661) 259-8175
Haven House


Specialized help for families troubled by
domestic violence. Provides emergency
housing and intensive short-term counseling to
abuse women and their children. Outreach
counseling.
P.O. Box 50007, Pasadena (323) 681-2626 (24-hour hotline)
Child Abuse Hotline* (Los Angeles)
    (800) 540-4000
Los Angeles County
Dept. of Children & Family Services*

  23502 Lyons Ave., #303, Santa Clarita, CA
91321
(661) 288-2700
National Child Abuse Hotline
    (800) 442-4453
National Council on Child
Abuse & Family Violence
    (800) 222-2000
Wings Helpline*
24-hour hotline, shelter, and counseling for
battered women.
 
(626) 967-0658
Gang intervention programs.
    (661) 255-1121
Graffiti Abatement*
    (661) 252-5326
Victory Outreach*


Gang intervention programs, Christian-based
intervention.
927 Village Oaks Dr., #100, Covina (626) 858-8330
Law Enforcement
CA Highway Patrol/ Newhall

  28648 The Old Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 294-5540
SCV Sheriff's Station/Santa Clarita

  23740 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Santa Clarita,
CA 91355
(661) 255-1121
We Tip Crime Hotline (Report Crimes)


Takes information anonymously about all
major crimes, arson, drugs, fraud, murder,
rape, and may pay rewards up to $1,000.
P.O. Box 1296, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 (800) 782-7463
Legal Assistance
Bureau of Family Support

Assist parents with enforcement of child
support and filing for child support.

5770 S. Eastern Ave., Commerce, CA 90040
(800) 615-8858
Association to Aid
Victims of Domestic Violence*

Promote and preserve non-violent and nonabusive
family systems.

P.O. Box 220037, Santa Clarita, CA 91322
(661) 259-4357 Hotline
(661) 259-8175
California HIV/AIDS Hotline


Information, referral, and peer counseling in
three languages: English, Spanish, Filipino.
10 United Nations Plaza, #400, San Francisco
CA 94102
(800) 367-2437
(888) 225-2437 TDD Service
California Youth Crisis Line
    (800) 843-5200
CDC National AIDS Hotline* (Spanish)

Information, nationwide referrals and free
literature.
  (800) 344-SIDA
(800) 344-7432
CDC National STD Hotline*

Free written information.   (800) 227-8922
Child Abuse Hotline*(Los Angeles)

Accepts reports of child abuse, offers crisis
counseling, and refers callers to local agencies.
  (800) 540-4000
Family Planning Associates*
.
Free pregnancy testing and medical referrals 960 E. Green St., Pasadena
(626) 793-5184
Gay & Lesbian Community Center


Youth outreach, counseling services for
individuals, couples, and groups; crisis
intervention and referrals. Sliding fee scale.
1625 N. Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 993-7640

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital


  23845 McBean Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA91355 (661) 253-8051
(661) 253-8989 Hotline
Living Well Medical Clinic*


Pregnancy testing and medical referrals, 24-
hour access.
445 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena (626) 440-9400
National Domestic Violence Hotline
    (800) 799-7233
National Sexually
Transmitted Diseases Hotline*

Information and referrals.   (800) 227-8922
Planned Parenthood Locator*

This number automatically connects the caller
with the Planned Parenthood office in their
area.
  (800) 230-7526
Pregnancy Help Clinic*


Free pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling
and referrals. 24-hour access.
1911 W. Glenoaks Blvd., #A, Glendale (818) 843-0424
Rape, Abuse and Incest Hotline
    (800) 656-4073
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc.


Provides healthcare. MediCare/MediCal, sliding
scale.
30257 San Martinez Road, Val Verde, CA 91384 (661) 257-4008
Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center


Provides information, counseling, and assistance
to pregnant women in crisis. Free and
confidential.
24359 Walnut Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (661) 255-0084
Santa Clarita Valley Service Center


Strives to be a central resource for persons
overwhelmed by difficulties of a temporary
nature.
24271 San Fernando Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 254-0070
Valley Trauma Center
  24359 San Fernando Road, Santa Clarita, CA
91321

(661) 253-0258
Victims of Crime Resource Center*

Legal information and community referrals.   (800) 842-8467
YWCA Rape Hotline*
    (626) 793-3385
Runaway
California Youth Crisis
Hotline for Runaways*

Confidential assistance for runaway children
or for those considering running away.
  (800) 843-5200
Missing Children Hotline*


    (800) THE LOST (843-5678)
National Runaway Hotline     (800) 231-6946

 

 

 

Substance Abuse







Provides referrals for alcohol and drug
treatment programs.
 

1-800 Alcohol

1-800 Cocaine

1-800 Marijuana


1-800 9Heroin

1 800 Relapse


Al-Anon and Alateen*

Group support for family members of an alcoholdependent
person.
  (818) 760-7122 (English)
(310) 948-2190 (Spanish)
Alcohol 24 Hour Helpline

Provides information, referrals, and crisis
intervention.
  (800) 252-6465
Alcohol and Drug Helpline

Provides information, AA groups, and treatment
program referrals for drug and alcohol issues.
  (800) 821-4357
Alcoholics Anonymous*

Referrals and group support for the alcoholdependent
child, teen, or adult.
  (626) 914-1861
Alcoholism Center for Women

Caters to women with alcohol-related problems
and women at high risk for alcoholism;
prevention and recovery workshops for women;
group meetings; residential facilities with
childcare. Sliding fee scale.
1147 S. Alvarado St., Los Angeles
(213) 381-8500
Asian American Drug Abuse Program
Residential and out-patient services, weekly early
intervention programs. Must be over 11 years of
age. Sliding fee scale.

5318 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles

(323) 293-6284
Cocaine Anonymous*
    (800) 357-1488
Drug Abuse Info and Referral Line
    (800) 662-4357
East Los Angeles Veterans Center*

Chemical dependency group for all veterans
and their significant others, couples
counseling, and individual counseling. Must
be a veteran or significant other/family
member of a veteran.

5400 E. Olympic Blvd., #140, Commerce
(323) 728-9966
IMPACT Drug and Alcohol
Treatment Center

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation, counseling
services for individuals and groups, in-patient
services. Must be 18 years or older. Sliding fee
scale. County-funded facility.

1680 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena
(626) 798-0884
Las Encinas Hospital

Inpatient and outpatient chemical dependency
treatment. Adolescent and children’s
programs. Free assessment.

2900 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena
(626) 795-9901
(800) 792-2345 (24-hour crisis line)
L.A. County Alcohol/Drug Helpline

Referral to alcohol and drug programs and
services. Spanish and most other languages
available through interpreters.
  (800) 564-6600
Marijuana Anonymous
24 hour hotline, 12-step program.  
(800) 766-6779
National Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Dependence

Crisis intervention, assessments, counseling
for adolescents and adults, referrals, sliding
scale, adolescent programs.

24416 Walnut Street, Santa Clarita, CA
91321
(661) 254-0700
National Institute on Drug Abuse*

Informative pamphlets and referrals for
treatment of alcoholism and other drug
dependency.
  (800) 662-4357
Santa Clarita Al-Anon*

17746 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA
91351
  (661) 251-9811

Suicide Prevention Hotline*

Suicide Prevention Center

   

(213) 381-5111

(877) 727-4747

Teen Suicide/Crisis Hotline*     (800) 843-5200
Teen’s Positive Programs
Boys & Girls Club (Santa Clarita)

Building based programs for 7-17 year olds in
education, career development, the arts, health
and life skills, sports, fitness and recreation,
character and leadership development.
Bilingual staff.

24909 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 254-2582
Girl Scouts – Joshua Tree Council


Provides opportunities to youth to develop their
potential and have fun with their peers in a
supportive setting.
25030 West Avenue Stanford, #100, Santa
Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 257-2722
Homework Hotline
Closed in summer.
    (800) 527-8839
Juvenile Diversion Project

One-to-one counseling, family counseling,
summer employment program for youth (14-21
years) from low-income families. 18-year olds
must be enrolled in high school. Sliding fee
scale.

9631 E. Las Tunas, #A, Temple City
(626) 285-9777
Newhall Community Center


Recreational, education and wellness
programs.
24406 San Fernando Road, Santa Clarita, CA
91321
(661) 284-1476
Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Department
.

Various programs 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA
91355
(661) 255-4910
Santa Clarita Toy Library
and Parent Resource Center*

Check-out library for toys, books, audio, video,
and educational software. Parent resource
library available. No cost.

24406 San Fernando Road, Santa Clarita, CA
91321
(661) 253-1179