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Local Community ResourcesAlcohol/Substance UseAlcoholics Anonymous of Santa Clara County The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in the Silicon Valley Childcare Resources Choices for Children—Santa Clara County Disability Referrals ACT for Mental Health, Inc.—provides affordable mental health services in the Downtown Counseling Center to help people deal with emotional distress, court orders for assessment or therapy. Silicon Valley Independent Living Center, Vocational Services—includes computer training, job preparation and placement, on the job support, interpreters for American Sign Language, and worksite evaluation. TransAccess, Inc.—provides persons with disabilities access to adaptive technology and career transition services.
Domestic Violence Links The Domestic Violence Project of Silicon Valley Support Network for Battered Women
Eating DisordersEating Disorders Resource CenterFinancial AssistanceSocial Security Administration—Provides information on disability, retirement, and survivor protection, and local offices. You may arrange to bring an interpreter for appointments to the location.Santa Clara County financial assistance programs—click on “Financial Assistance” in the left navigation column (includes programs for refugees and immigrants)Grief & Life-Threatening IllnessThe Center for Living with DyingHIV/AIDS ResourcesAIDS Services Community Resource Guide
Immigrant Services Immigration Relations and Integration Services (IRIS)—citizenship info, bimonthly forums highlighting immigrants, community education, etc. SIREN (Services, Immigrant Rights, and Educational Network) —immigrant services including citizenship application assistance.
Other Referral Resources Santa Clara County online help
Cultural Community Resources
African American community information African American Community Services Agency Asian American, Pacific Islander community information Asian American Mental Health Directory Asian American, Pacific Islander Community Resources Latino/a/Chicano/a community information Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Latino Community Foundation of Santa Clara County Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Gay Library—including welcoming churches in the area Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) API Family PrideBilly DeFrank GLBT Community CenterOur Family Coalition
Crisis/Suicide Hotline Phone #: (408) 279-3312 (All Santa Clara County)
Santa Clara County Mental Health Department
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