San Francisco Bay Area and California
Child Abuse Prevention Council
- Contra Costa County: 925-946-9961
- Alameda County: 510-780-8989
- Marin County: 415-507-0181)
These community organizations offer resources for abused children and their families.
Kid’s Turn
415-437-0700
Counseling programs for divorcing families, including groups for children and for parents.
California Youth Crisis Line
800-843-5200
Helpline for children and adolescents in crisis. Confidential and toll-free.
National Resources
Helplink
800-273-6222
General information line for mental health, legal and other services
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
General information line for victims of domestic violence, including referrals to nearby shelters.
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men
888-743-5754
Provide resources for male victims, and female perpetrators, throughout the United States.
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE)
www.Safe4all.org
Resources for all victims of domestic violence, with an emphasis on underserved populations (men, gays and lesbians)
Elder Abuse Hotline
202-898-2586
www.elderabusecenter.org
Child Help U.S.A.
800-422-4453
Crisis counseling for parents and children. Also provides resources and information.
Prevent Child Abuse America
www.preventchildabuse.org
Information and resources on family violence.
ACFLS
www.acfls.org/dv_links.htm
This family law organization’s website has an extensive list of other DV-related websites