🏡 Home isn't always the safest place for everyone and now, while it's important to #StayHomeSaveLives, some can be at risk. Our communities play an important role in protecting against violence, neglect, and depression. 🏳 You are not alone. If you or someone you know feels unsafe, go here for access to the resources you need. Partner abuse is never okay and there are people standing by to help, especially during this health crisis. If you can, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or text LOVEIS to 22522 for 24/7 help in English or Spanish. If you can’t call, visit TheHotline.org to learn how to create a safety plan or get immediate help with the 24/7 “Chat Now” feature. Call or text the Victims of Crime Resource Center at 1-800-VICTIMS line for information on victim services programs in California. There are additional resources available: California Partnership to End Domestic Violence: Call 1-916-444-7163 Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 5:30pm for assistance finding local programs. Safety planning guide: Use this guide to help with safety planning if you are a survivor of intimate partner violence. Domestic Violence Assistance and Housing First Programs: Find information about programs across the state. Helping others Protecting children from abuse & neglect Community members play an important role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. If you are worried about the health or safety of a child, call the local CPS hotline for the county where the child lives. You can call or text the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-4-A-CHILD to speak with a professional crisis counselor who can provide assistance in over 170 languages. You may also be able to help children and youth who have been abused or neglected by stepping up to serve as a foster caregiver. Please contact your local county’s Social Service or Human Service department, or call the toll-free line at 1-800-KIDS-4-US. Family Support If you are concerned about a family in need of food or assistance, or you need resources yourself, call 211, contact your local non-profit Family Resource Center, or apply for public benefits, which may include health care, cash aid, and food and nutrition assistance, through your county’s Social Services or Health and Human Services department. You can call the National Parent Helpline at 1-855-427-2736 Monday – Friday from 10:00am – 7pm to get emotional support from a trained Parent Advocate. NAMI California has resources for family members supporting loved ones with mental health conditions. You can call their HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI to get information, resource referrals and support from 7am – 3pm or email info@namica.org. County Adult Protective Services Adult Protective Services: Call 1-833-401-0832 24/7 for concerns about adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
