Information and Referral

Community Therapies – Baby Steps 19040 Soledad Canyon Road, Suite 210 Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (661) 945-7878 www.communitytherapies.com

Early Start Program for infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years of age with special needs and their families receiving Regional Center services. Center or home-based speech, physical and occupational therapy, caregiving training, transition, inclusion opportunities, feeding, swallowing therapy, sensory, motor therapy, nutrition, counseling, touch communication, family support group, behavior management, bilingual staff.

Santa Clarita Valley Special Olympics www.sosc.org

The mission of the Special Olympics is to provide sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with mental retardation, providing them with opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and share their gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 978-3600 http://dvcouncil.lacounty.gov/

The District Attorney’s Bureau of Victim Services is available in courthouses and police stations throughout Los Angeles County. Victim services representatives provide assistance and resources to help keep victims and their children safe and counseling referrals to address the trauma of domestic violence

Covenant House California (800) 999-9999 www.covenanthouseca.org

24-hour crisis hotline, which provides crisis intervention and referral and information services to homeless, runaway and other youth and their families.

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center (323) 860-5806 www.laglc.org

Services are provided by domestic violence specialists. Services include: survivor’s groups, intervention program, youth groups, crisis counseling, prevention groups, referrals to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) sensitive shelters, legal services, and advocacy.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1(800) 273-TALK (8225) 1(888) 628-9454 (Spanish Line) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

24-hour toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in a suicidal crisis. If you need help, please call and you will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. The call is free and confidential.

Girls and Boys Town National Hotline (800) 448-3000 www.girlsandboystown.org

The Girls and Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour crisis, resource and referral line. Trained counselors are available to respond to your questions

TEEN LINE (818) 432-2266 or (800) 852-8336 www.teenlineonline.org

TEEN LINE is a confidential telephone helpline for teenaged callers. It is a place to talk things out with another teen in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Hours of operation: 6:00pm-10:00pm

National Runaway Switchboard (800) 621-4000 www.1800runaway.org

24-hour hotline provides services for parents and youth. Offers crisis intervention, message service, educational information, referrals, and runaway searches.

Gay and Lesbian Association of Santa Clarita (GLASC) www.glasc.com

GLASC is a social organization in the Santa Clarita Valley for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) people. GLASC is an organization that strives to promote entertainment and friendship, community goodwill, and otherwise advance the education and interests of the GLBT community.

weSPARK Cancer Support Center www.wespark.org

weSpark is a special place dedicated to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients and their families and friends. weSPARK provides, free of charge, a center where one can join with others to share their experience, strength, and hope. weSpark offers multiple services designed to heal the mind, body and spirit of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Trevor Project (800) 850-8078 www.thetrevorhelpline.org

24-hour suicide and crisis prevention helpline for LGBT youth (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender /transsexual people).

Grandparents As Parents (GAP) www.grandparentsasparents.org

GAP provides programs and services to meet the urgent and ongoing needs of grandparents and other relative caregivers raising at-risk children. Whether you are a caregiver in need of help, or a potential supporter of our cause, you will find what you’re looking for here.

City of Santa Clarita Youth Advisory Committee www.santa-clarita.com/index.aspx?page=453

The focus of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is to advise the City and community on activities, issues, and decisions relating to teens in the Santa Clarita Valley.

The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.

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