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AIDS Hotline | (800) 342-2437 |
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Alcohol & Drug Hotline | (800) 821-4357 |
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Domestic Abuse Hotline | (949) 854-3554 |
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Narcotics Anonymous | (714) 776-8581 |
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Rape & Sexual Abuse | (949) 831-9110 |
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Runaway Hotline | (800) 551-1300 |
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases | (800) 342-2437 |
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Suicide Prevention | (800) 273-TALK (8255) |
| SUICIDE INTERVENTION |
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Feeling pain is as much a part of life as feeling happy. The decision to commit suicide is a permanent solution to what may be a temporary problem. Comments and jokes about suicide should always be taken seriously. If you or someone you know is even thinking about suicide your phone call may save a life. |
| RAPE & ASSAULT |
| Rape is a crime of violence involving the use of threat of force. If you have been assaulted, go to a safe place, so not bathe or change clothes, contact a family member, close friend or any rape crisis agency to accompany you to the nearest hospital. Caring, sensitive professional help is available. RAPE CRISIS HOTLINE (949) 831-9110 - 24 hour hotline CSP SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS SERVICE (714) 957-2737 - 24 hour hotline 16842 Von Karman, Suite 425 Irivne, California 92606 CSP will call police and accompany to hospital. Counselor follows up within 72 hours. Mandated reporting (parents not called). Support groups after hours. Office counseling by appointment. Most services are free. RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest Network) 800-656-HOPE www.rainn.org Free service. Calls are confidential. Mandated reporting (parents not called). Referrals to local crisis centers. |
| ABUSE & FAMILY VIOLENCE |
| No one deserves to be a victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is any unwanted touching up to and including intercourse. There are safe places you can go and people you can trust. Local police departments can provide you with further information, resources and help. Female officers can or change clothes; contact a family be requested. WOMEN'S TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER (714) 992-1931 - 24 hour hotline Shelter for domestic violence. Educational programs for date rape and date violence. INTERVAL HOUSE (714) 891-8121 (562) 594-4555 (North Orange County) (562) 594-9492 (Business Office) Emergency shelter for domestic violence in the home and violence in dating. Individual and group counseling. Legal services HUMAN OPTIONS (949) 854-3554 - 24 hour hotline (949) 737-5242 (Business Office) (714) 435-9992 (Walk-in center) 1500 Adams Ave., Suite 200 Costa Mesa, California Shelter for abused women and children. Legal and personal counseling. |
| RUNAWAY |
| Running away often seems like the best way to resolve a problem, but usually it only creates new ones. Temporary shelters and 24 hour counseling are available. Designated safe places are located throughout Orange County. CSP YOUTH SHELTER (949) 484-4311 980 Catalina Laguna Beach, California 92651 www.cspinc.org Short term crisis shelter, local referrals, counseling, school, family reunification. CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT (800) 551-1300 www.childrenofthenight.org Crisis intervention, local referrals, ages 11-17 NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD (800) 621-4000 - 24 hour hotline Local referrals, message relay center, conflict mediation, family reunification. COVENANT HOUSE NINELINE (800)999-9999 - 24 hour hotline Local referrals, Catholic-based agency |
| SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE/AIDS |
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If you are sexually active and not taking appropriate precautions, you are at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted disease. In addition to AIDS, there are many contagious diseases that you need know about. Left untreated, they will result in serious and permanent health problems. ORANGE COUNTY HIV/STD CLINIC |
| GAY & LESBIAN ISSUES |
| People who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual should not be subjected to harassment or discrimination. These agencies will help with these problems or other issues about sexual orientation. THE TREVOR PROJECT (800) 850-8078 -24 hour hotline www.thetrevorproject.org Free helpline for gay youth and suicide prevention. Local referrals available. GLSEN ORANGE COUNTY (714) 543-0852 ext. 368 12832 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite A Garden Grove, California 92943 www.GLSEN.org Strives to assure that each and every member of every school community is valued & respected, regardless of sexual orientation. YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER (714) 590-3140 12800 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite F Garden Grove, California 92943 Safe, supportive environment for youth 12-24. Showers, meals, counseling, clothes, anonymous HIV testing, support groups, shelter and medical information, computer classes, safer sex material. |
| BIRTH CONTROL & PREGNANCY |
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If you choose to be sexually active you need to be aware of available birth control methods to make responsible decisions. If you are pregnant and confused the agencies listed below can assist you in sorting out your alternatives. Planned Parenthood |
| ALCOHOL & DRUGS |
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If you have reached the decision that it is time to seek help the following agencies can work with you to solve your problems. If someone you know needs treatment, encourage them to call for help. A long journey begins with a single step. COUNTY OF ORANGE - ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE CLINIC North Region |
| COUNSELING |
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The problems you deal with every day, such as independence, family stress, drugs and alcohol, peer pressure, relationships, and/or eating disorders may be more than you can handle alone. If you can't talk to a parent teacher, coach, school counselor, clergy or friend, trained counselors are available to give objective advice or just to listen. LATINO HEALTH ACCESS |
| HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS |
| HOSPITALS For all hospitals below, emergency rooms are open 24 hrs/day. However, in case of a medical emergency, you should call 911 CHOC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY) (714) 997-3000 1120 W. La Veta Ave. Orange, California 92868 www.choc.org CHOC CHILDREN'S AT MISSION HOSPITAL (CCMH) (949) 347-8400 27700 Medical Center Pkwy Mission Viejo, California 92691 www.choc.org HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (949) 645-8600 One Hoag Drive Newport Beach, California 92663 www.hoaghospital.org SADDLEBACK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER (949) 837-4500 24451 Health Center Drive Laguna Hills, California 92653 www.memorialcare.org WESTERN MEDICAL CENTER -SANTA ANA (714) 953-3500 1001 North Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 (714) 953-DOCS (3627) for physician referral and health education classes. www.tenethealth.com WESTERN MEDICAL CENTER -ANAHEIM (714) 533-6220 1025 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, California 92805 www.tenethealth.com MEDICAL CLINICS Most of the community clinics listed below offer a variety of services including primary health care, immunizations, OB/GYN and prenatal care, and community education programs. PLANNED PARENTHOOD (Refer to section on birth control above for clinic sites and hours. Call for an appointment.) Birth control, family planning, pregnancy testing, prenatal care and OB/GYN services. Fees based on sliding scale. HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMUNITY CLINIC (714) 847-4222 8041 Newman Avenue Huntington Beach, California 92647 Hours: M-Th 9-6, Fr 9-5, Sat 8-4 Appointments preferred. Fees based on sliding scale. SIERRA HEALTH CENTER (714) 870-0717 501 South Brookhurst Fullerton, California 92833 Hours: M-F 8:30 - 5:30 Fees based on sliding scale. UCI-FAMILY HEALTH CENTER ANAHEIM (714) 456-5100 (appointments) (714) 774-9804 (administration) 300 W. Carl Karcher Way Anaheim , California 92805 Hours: M-F 8-8 Appointments preferred. Fees based on sliding scale. UCI-FAMILY HEALTH CENTER SANTA ANA (714) 456-7002 (appointments) (714) 480-2443 (administration) 800 N. Main Street Santa Ana, California 92701 Hours: M-F 8-6 Appointments preferred. Fees based on sliding scale. LAGUNA BEACH COMMUNITY CLINIC (949) 494-0761 362 Third Street Laguna Beach, California 92651 Hours: M-Th 8-5, Fr 8- Noon, Evening and Saturday appointments available. Fees based on sliding scale. |
| LEGAL |
| Many day to day problems require legal assistance. you can find this help from the agencies below. PUBLIC LAW CENTER (714) 541-1010 FAX (714) 541-5157 601 Civic Center Dr W Santa Ana , California 92701-4002 www.publiclawcenter.org Private attorney/public interest law firm. Provides free legal services to the poor and needy through placement of clients with attorneys willing to donate their time. Family law, consumer issues, education, employment health care. Southeast Asian Outreach Project. LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY (714) 571-5200 902 N. Main Street Santa Ana , California 92701 www.legal-aid.com Assists individuals with family law, housing, health, education, consumer, and government benefit problems. |
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