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911 — EMERGENCY
Police, fire, ambulance, or immediate danger.
211 — COMMUNITY RESOURCES
24/7 connection to shelter, food, housing, benefits, transportation, and other local services. Multilingual assistance available.
988 — SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
Call or text 988 for suicide, mental health, or emotional crisis support.
Not sure where to start? Call 211 for help finding the right local service.
Find Support by Category
Domestic Violence & Safety
NEXT DOOR SOLUTIONS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
​Domestic Violence Crisis Support
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Provides confidential support for individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Services include crisis intervention, safety planning, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, children's services, and assistance connecting survivors with additional community resources.
24-Hour Hotline: 408-279-2962
Services: Crisis intervention, safety planning, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, children's services, and referrals
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: nextdoorsolutions.org
YWCA GOLDEN GATE SILICON VALLEY
​Domestic Violence & Survivor Support
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Provides confidential crisis support and services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Services include crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling, legal advocacy, and connections to shelter and other supportive resources.
24-Hour Support Line: 800-572-2782
Services: Crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling, legal advocacy, survivor support, and referrals
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: yourywca.org
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
​Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Support
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Provides confidential crisis intervention and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Community Solutions also provides counseling, advocacy, housing-related assistance, and other survivor-centered services, with important coverage for South Santa Clara County communities.
24-Hour Crisis Line: 877-363-7238
Services: Crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling, advocacy, survivor services, housing support, and referrals
Service Area: Santa Clara County, including Morgan Hill and Gilroy
Online: communitysolutions.org
Shelter & Housing Support
LIFEMOVES — GEORGIA TRAVIS HOUSE
​Emergency Shelter for Women & Families
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Provides emergency interim housing and supportive services for women and families with children experiencing homelessness. Residents receive individualized support designed to help address immediate needs and work toward stable housing.
Phone: 408-271-1630
Services: Emergency shelter, case management, housing support, educational resources, workshops, and connections to community services
Location: San José
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: lifemoves.org
FAMILY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
​Family Shelter & Housing Support
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Provides temporary housing and supportive services for families with children experiencing homelessness. Programs focus on helping families achieve stability through shelter, individualized case management, education, childcare support, and assistance transitioning into permanent housing.
Phone: 408-926-8885
Services: Family shelter, case management, housing assistance, childcare support, workshops, tutoring, and supportive services
Location: San José
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: familysupportivehousing.org
HERE4YOU — SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHELTER HOTLINE
​Emergency Shelter & Housing Navigation
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Serves as a centralized access point for people seeking emergency shelter in Santa Clara County. Callers can receive information about available shelter options, housing problem-solving assistance, and connections to appropriate homelessness services based on their individual or family situation.
Hotline: 408-385-2400
Services: Emergency shelter referrals, shelter placement assistance, housing problem solving, and connections to homelessness services
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: billwilsoncenter.org
Food & Basic Needs
SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY
​Free Groceries & Food Assistance
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Connects Santa Clara County residents with free groceries through a network of food distribution sites and community partners. Food Connection specialists can help individuals and families locate nearby food resources and determine which programs may meet their needs.
Food Connection: 800-984-3663
Services: Free groceries, food distribution locations, food-resource referrals, and assistance finding local food programs
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: shfb.org/get-food
CALFRESH — SANTA CLARA COUNTY
​Food Benefits & Application Assistance
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CalFresh provides eligible individuals and families with monthly benefits to purchase groceries. Santa Clara County Social Services Agency provides eligibility information, application assistance, and support accessing food and other public benefits.
Phone: 408-758-3800
Toll-Free: 877-962-3633
Services: CalFresh applications, eligibility assistance, food benefits, and public-benefit support
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Apply Online: benefitscal.com
Online: https://ssa.santaclaracounty.gov/food-assistance/get-help-buying-groceries-calfresh-food
SANTA CLARA COUNTY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE NETWORK
​Emergency Food & Basic Needs
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A network of community organizations providing emergency assistance to Santa Clara County residents experiencing financial hardship. Participating agencies may provide food, rental and utility assistance, transportation support, case management, and other essential services based on location and availability.
Services: Emergency food, rent and utility assistance, transportation support, case management, and basic-needs assistance
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: sacredheartcs.org/ean
Mental Health & Substance Use
SANTA CLARA COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
​Mental Health & Substance Use Services
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Connects Santa Clara County residents with mental health and substance use treatment services. The Behavioral Health Services Call Center can help individuals and families identify appropriate programs, obtain information, and connect with available county services and providers.
Behavioral Health Call Center: 800-704-0900
Services: Mental health and substance use screening, treatment referrals, service navigation, and behavioral health support
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: bhsd.santaclaracounty.gov
SANTA CLARA COUNTY MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
​Mental Health Crisis Support
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Provides community-based crisis intervention for people experiencing acute mental health or behavioral health crises. Crisis professionals can assess needs, help stabilize the situation, and connect individuals with appropriate behavioral health services when additional care is needed.
Crisis Access: Call 988 for immediate behavioral health crisis support
Services: Crisis assessment, crisis intervention, mobile crisis response, stabilization, and connections to behavioral health services
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: https://www.losgatosca.gov/2726/Santa-Clara-County-Mobile-Crisis-Respons
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
​24/7 Crisis & Emotional Support
Provides free and confidential support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental health concerns, or substance use crises. Trained crisis counselors are available by phone or text.
Call or Text: 988
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Suicide prevention, mental health crisis support, emotional support, substance use crisis support, and connections to additional resources
Online: 988lifeline.org
Child & Elder Support
SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
​Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting
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Receives reports of suspected child abuse or neglect involving children in Santa Clara County. The Child Abuse and Neglect Center evaluates reports involving concerns about a child's safety and may initiate protective services or connect children and families with appropriate support.
24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline: 833-722-5437
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Child abuse and neglect reporting, safety assessment, investigation, protective services, and connections to family support
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: https://ssa.santaclaracounty.gov/departments/department-family-and-childrens-services
SANTA CLARA COUNTY ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
​Elder & Dependent Adult Safety
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Receives reports concerning suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or financial exploitation involving older adults and dependent adults living in the community. Adult Protective Services investigates reports and helps reduce safety risks while connecting individuals with appropriate resources.
24-Hour Report Line: 800-414-2002
Local APS Line: 408-975-4900
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation reporting, investigation, safety support, information, and referrals
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: https://ssa.santaclaracounty.gov/departments/department-aging-and-adult-services/adult-protective-services
Sexual Assault & Legal Support
YWCA GOLDEN GATE SILICON VALLEY
​Sexual Assault & Survivor Support
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Provides confidential crisis support and services for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Services include crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, legal advocacy, and assistance connecting survivors with additional community resources.
24-Hour Support Line: 800-572-2782
Services: Sexual assault crisis support, survivor advocacy, counseling, legal advocacy, safety planning, and referrals
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: yourywca.org
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
​Sexual Assault Crisis Support & Advocacy
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Provides confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Services include crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, accompaniment, and connections to additional resources, with important coverage for South Santa Clara County.
24-Hour Crisis Line: 877-363-7238
Services: Sexual assault crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, survivor support, accompaniment, and referrals
Service Area: Santa Clara County, including Morgan Hill and Gilroy
Online: communitysolutions.org
PRO BONO PROJECT SILICON VALLEY
​Civil Legal Assistance & Advocacy
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Provides civil legal assistance to eligible individuals who cannot afford private legal representation. Services may include assistance with family law and domestic violence matters, helping individuals navigate legal issues affecting their safety, family, and stability.
Phone: 408-998-5298
Services: Civil legal assistance, family law, domestic violence matters, legal information, referrals, and representation for eligible clients
Service Area: Santa Clara County
Online: https://www.probonoproject.org/
A Note About These Resources
Rising Ember Foundation provides this resource guide as a community service to help individuals and families connect with organizations that may offer support.
Resource information was reviewed and verified in August 2026. Programs, hours, eligibility requirements, contact information, and availability may change. We encourage you to contact each organization directly or visit its website for the most current information.
Rising Ember Foundation is not affiliated with, responsible for, or a provider of the services listed on this page unless specifically stated. Inclusion in this guide does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services.
If you are unsure where to begin, call 211 for help connecting with local community resources.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Last reviewed: August 2026