Resources
SONOMA COUNTY, CA
Adult Protective Services
All adults have the right to live in a healthy, safe home. For individuals living at home.
24 Hour Hotline: (707) 565-5940 or
www.sonoma-county.org/human/aps.htm
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Promoting the collective voice of a diverse coalition of organizations and individuals, working to eliminate all forms of domestic violence.
Office: (800) 524-4765
Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sonoma County, CA
Dedicated resource to prevent and report child abuse.
Report Child Abuse: (707) 565-4304 or
www.preventchildabuse-sonomacounty.org
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Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women
Providing crisis intervention and support services to victims of intimate partner violence and their families in order to help survivors recover from trauma.
24 Hour Hotline: (888) 743-5754 or
www.law.lclark.edu/live/news/10210-domestic-abuse-helpline-for-men-and-women-dahmw
Family Justice Center of Sonoma County
Empowers family violence victims to live free from violence and abuse by providing comprehensive services, centered on and around the victim, at one location.
2755 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA
Office: (707) 565-8255
Guided to Safety.org
Educating teens against teen dating violence.
Marin Abused Women Services
The Emergency Shelter provides battered women and battered women with children with a confidential place to stay.
Hotline English: (415) 924-6616
Hotline Spanish: (415) 924-3456
www.shelterlistings.org/details/20008
Men Evolving Non-Violently (M.E.N.)
Staffed by collective members, the hotline offers confidential support to callers in crisis. It provides resource information to men and their family members.
Hotline: (707) 528-2636
Social Advocates for Youth (S.A.Y.)
Providing support, opportunities and hope to children, youth and families.
24 Hour Hotline: 888-729-0012
Office: (707) 544-3299
Sonoma County Victim Assistance Center
1000 Coddingtown Center, Suite 101, Santa Rosa, CA
Office: (707) 565-8250
Victim Compensation: (800) 777-9229
www.sonoma-county.org/crimecrushers/victimassistancecenter.htm
Sonoma County YWCA 24 Hour Hotline
Hotline: (707) 546-1234
Verity United Against Sexual Assault
strives to eliminate all forms of violence, with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse.
24 Hour Crisis Line: (707) 545-7273
Sexual Abuse
Helping Survivors
YWCA Therapy Program
Call for information on counseling, support group counseling, and family counseling.
24 Hour Hotline: (707) 546-1234
Office: (707) 546-9922
CHILDREN
California Parenting Institute
“Parenting” and “Parenting through Divorce” classes available.
Child Protective Services 24 Hour Hotline:
Office: (707) 544-0580
Provider-Parent Partnerships
Dedicated to helping providers and parents give better support to children as they grow.
www.extension.purdue.edu/providerparent
DRUG ABUSE
Drug Abuse Alternatives Center
Providing a safe place to create hope, health and healing from the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on both the individual and the entire family.
2403 Professional Drive, Santa Rosa, CA
Office: (707) 544-3295
Drug Rehabilitation
One confidential call could start a new life.
Addiction Specialists: (877) 752-6506
www.drugrehab.org/addiction-domestic-violence
ELDER CARE
Alzheimer’s Association
Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
North Bay Offices — 1450 Neotomas Ave.,
Suite 140, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Office: (800) 272-3900
www.alz.org
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente was founded on the radically simple idea that everyone deserves the chance to live a healthy life.
401 Bicentennial Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
www.kp.kaiserpermanente.org
Ocean View Cremations
Professionals that are dedicated to the funeral and cremation industry and have served the San Francisco Bay Area community for more that 35+ years.
23032 Avis Lane, Hayward, CA 94541-4433
Office: (510) 589-0366
www.oceanviewcremations.com
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
Offering support and assistance to caregivers of adults with brain impairments through education, research, services and advocacy.
1140 Sonoma Ave, Suite 1B, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Office: (707) 542-0282 or (800) 834-1636
www.redwoodcrc.org
Sutter VNA & Hospice
Fully equipped community-based home care providing comprehensive, compassionate aid to you and your family.
110 Stony Point Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Office: (800) 698-1273 or (707) 535-5600
www.suttercareathome.org
ELDER LAW
Council on Aging
To enhance the quality of life for our aging community by providing services that promote well-being and maintain independence.
Office: (707) 525-0143
Ombudsman Program
For individuals living in long-term care facilities.
24 Hour Hotline: (707) 526-4108 or
www.senioradvocacyservices.org
NATIONAL RESOURCES
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The nation's leading grassroots voice on domestic violence.
Hotline: 1 (800) 799-7233 (SAFE) or
1 (800) 787-3224 (TTY)
National Dating Abuse Helpline
Run by teenagers, their mission is to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships.
24 Hour Hotline: (866) 331-9474
National Domestic Violence
The only 24/7 center in the nation that has access to service providers and shelters across the U.S.
Hotline: (800) 799-7233 (SAFE)
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Dedicated to supporting survivors and advocates and holding offenders accountable.
Hotline: 1 (800) 799-7233 or
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (R.A.I.N.N.)
The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
Hotline: (800) 656-4673 (HOPE)
DIVERSE RESOURCES
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK)
Nonprofit, community organization serving Pan-Asian survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.
24-Hour Multi-Lingual Hotline: (617) 338-2355
Deaf Hope
Assisting deaf survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, education and services.
Hotline Email: hotline@deaf-hope.org
Domestic Violence Against Men
Domestic violence against men isn't always easy to identify, but it can be a serious threat. Know how to recognize if you're being abused — and how to get help.
GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project
Assisting and supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence, focusing on the GLBTQ community.
955 Massachusetts Ave., PMB 131
Cambridge, MA 02139
Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community
Raising community consciousness of the impact of violence in the African American community.
Phone: (651) 331-6555
Email: owms63@gmail.com
National Latino Alliance for Elimination of Domestic Violence
Latino men working to end domestic violence.
Email: info@calcasa.org
www.calcasa.org/tag/national-latino-alliance-for-the-elimination-of-domestic-violence
NorthWest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse
Working to end violence and abuse in our diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities by building loving and equitable relationships in our community.
Phone: (206) 568-7777
Email: info@nwnetwork.org
LEGAL ADVICE
American Bar Association (Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence)
Their mission is to increase access to justice for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking by mobilizing the legal profession.
www.americanbar.org/groups/domestic_violence
Family Law Facilitator Self-Help Center
The Family Law Facilitator office provides free legal assistance on a number of issues and is available to help both parties to a case.
www.sonoma.courts.ca.gov/self-help
Legal Aid of Sonoma County
This organization gives help with restraining orders.
1105 N. Dutton Ave., Suite B, Santa Rosa, CA
Office: (707) 542-1290
Women’s Law Initiative
Plain-language legal information for victims of abuse.
IMMIGRATION & LEGAL ASSISTANCE
California Human Development Corp.
Legal pathways to immigration and citizenship are available and within reach.
Office: (707) 566-3960
www.citizenshipworks.org/legalhelp
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities reaches out to those in need, offers hope through service, and builds better communities.
Office: (707) 578-6000 or (707) 528-8712
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Revenge Porn
https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/revenge-porn-guide/
From my friends Addie and Danny
https://www.criminalattorneycolumbus.com/blog/2020/01/a-guide-to-domestic-violence-and-getting-hel
Financial Abuse
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/financial-abuse/
Assaulted during rideshare? Information.
https://www.consumernotice.org/personal-injury/rideshare-assaults/ https://www.consumernotice.org/legal/rideshare-lawsuits/