Crisis Services

Whether you are a single parent, divorced or widowed, married, a step-parent, foster parent or adoptive parent, chances are there are days you are tired, stressed-out or at your wits end. You may need relief, advice, special support, or an understanding ear. The following programs offer a wide range of intervention and support services.

211

Website: 211.org
Telephone: 211

211 provides callers with information about and referrals to human services for everyday needs and in times of crisis. This easy to remember telephone number connects callers to critical health and human services available in their communities. For example, 211 can offer access to the following types of services: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, health insurance programs, Medicaid, and Medicare, support groups, counseling, education programs, and more.

Bay Area Crisis Nursery

Website: bayareacrisisnursery.org
Telephone: (925) 685-6633

The Bay Area Crisis Nursery provides free emergency childcare services daily from 7AM – 7PM. Parents can enroll for full day or hourly care. The Nursery also provides short-term emergency shelter services for up to 30 days and respite services allowing parents a 1-2 day stay monthly.

Contra Costa Crisis Center

Website: crisis-center.org
Main Number: (925) 939-1916
Crisis Hotline: (800) 833-2900

Answers crisis calls and local calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline including the Spanish-speaking suicide hotline. Supplies 211 information and referrals and manages the countywide online resource database. Provides individual and group grief support and counseling to adults and children mourning the death of a loved one. Language line available for over 140 languages. All services are free and available 24/7.

Lutheran Social Services

Website: lssnorcal.org
San Francisco: (415) 581-0891
Concord: (925) 825-1060

Mi Casa Program

Website: lssnorcal.org/what_we_do/concord_redding_stockton_sacramento/mi-casa-concord.htm

Support services for individuals, families and youth emerging from foster care.

Safe Refuge for Children and Families

Website: SafeRefugeCF.org
Office/Crisis Line: (925) 566-8050

Provides temporary screened, safe, and loving homes where parents may voluntarily have their children cared for during a family crisis. Crisis situations may include homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, drug addiction, sickness, hospitalization, or any other crisis circumstance that makes it difficult for the parents to care for their children. This is a voluntary program and the families in crisis always retain all of their parental rights and custody. We partner with families to provide respite, support, and encouragement while they navigate crisis situations. Services provided in English and Spanish. Services are free.

TALK Line Family Support Center

Telephone: (415) 441-KIDS

24-hour parental stress line for parents having problems with their feelings and in dealing with their children.

Safe and Sound

Telephone: (415) 668-0494

Drop-in center, counseling and therapy, support groups, respite childcare and job assistance. Free or low fee.