Private Therapy Practice in
Sonoma, California

Community Resources

Topics:
American Indian Support
Alcohol Abuse
Anxiety Support
Asexuality
Child Abuse & Sexual Abuse
Cyberaddiction
Depression Support
Disability Support
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Elder Abuse/Financial Elder Abuse
Grief Support and Hospice
Health & Wellness
Homelessness & Hunger
Infertility & Adoption Support
Internet Safety
Legal Services
LGBTQ
Low Fee Counseling/Sliding Scale & Free Hotlines
Mental Illness Support
Executive and Organizational Development
Other Addictions
Parenting Support
Rape/Sexual Assault
Senior/Elder Support
Sleep and Mood Research Clinics
Substance Abuse & Recovery
Suicide Prevention
Veterans
Vulnerability
Youth & Family Services

American Indian Support

American Indian Child Resource Center
522 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
510-208-1870
Assists Indian youth and their families by helping establish familial linkages. Referrals to culturally appropriate resources, support services and court advocacy.

American Indian Services
801-375-1777
Helping Native Americans to make a contribution to society without losing their cultural pride and connections.

Alcohol Abuse

Granite Recovery Centers:
Alcohol Abuse and Binge Drinking
Free Alcohol Addiction Helpline & Alcoholism Resources

Addiction Group
Addiction Group has a wealth of information on the topic of addiction treatment, including inpatient rehabilitation.
www.addictiongroup.org

How Different Cultures Deal with Alcoholism
Race Demographics Statistics on Alcoholism & Treatment
alcohol.org

Mental Health Disorders And Alcoholism: Dual Diagnosis
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/resources/dual-diagnosis/

Anxiety Support

NIMH Resource List
800-64-PANIC
Resources/treatment for Panic Disorders.

Boca Recovery Center
Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Asexuality

Asexuality.org
An organization that enables asexuals to connect with each other.
www.asexuality.org

Child Abuse & Sexual Abuse

Child Protection Hotline
800-870-7064

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA)
PO BOX 1447 San Francisco, CA 94114
415-928-4576
Victims of sexual abuse, offenders and all family members. Crisis intervention, short and long-term therapy.

Child Protective Services (CPS)
170 Otis St., San Francisco, CA 94120
415-238-7910
Services are provided to families to address their concerns and to keep families together.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous
410-893-3322
Spiritual self help group for survivors of incest.
http://www.siawso.org

Cyberaddiction

Free Guide

Depression Support

Prenatal and Postpartum Realities
376 Colusa Ave., Suite 1, Kensington, CA 94707
510-286-7599
Prenatal and postpartum individual, couple, and family counseling, stress support group and educational services available.

Disability Support

Albert Dytch, MA, MFCC
445 Bellevue Street, Suite 203, Oakland CA, 94610
510-452-6243
Disability Support Groups.

CA Council of the Blind
916-441-2100
www.ccbnet.org

CA Independent Living Centers
1234 H St., Suite 100, Sacramento CA 95814-1912
916-325-1690
CFILC works on civil rights for people with disabilities.
www.cfilc.org

Center for Independent Living
3075 Adeline St., Suite 110, Albany, CA 94703-2579
510-841-4776
Advocacy, assistive technology, deaf/blind services, employment and financial counseling, housing and personal assistance, peer support and youth services.
http://www.cilberkeley.org

Disability Rights Advocates
DRA is one of the leading non-profit disability rights legal centers in the nation.
www.dralegal.org

Hearing Loss Association of America
www.hearingloss.org

Divorce

Divorce With Dignity
1151 Harbor Parkway, Suite. 126B Alameda, CA 94502
510-522-2600
Divorce planning, legal documents, support and facilitation services.
dwdignity.com

Kids Turn
55 New Montgomery, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA, 94105
415-777-9977
Helps children when their parents separate or divorce.
info@kidsturn.org
www.kidsturn.org

Parents Without Partners
800-637-7974
Provides single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity towards others.
www.parentswithoutpartners.org

Resources and Support for Students of Single and Divorced Parents
https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/resources/students-of-single-or-divorced-parents/

Domestic Violence
(******Domestic Violence is NOT only physical violence; it can include emotional, financial, sexual and psychological abuse as well.)

Adult Protective Services (For elder and dependent abuse)
415-355-6700

A Safe Place - Oakland
(Domestic Violence Shelter for Men, Women and Children)
24 HOUR HOTLINE
1-510-536-SAFE

Asian Women’s Shelter
3543 18th St., San Francisco CA 94110
415-751-7110

Center for Domestic Peace
Spanish Speaking 24-Hour HOTLINE
415-924-3456

Center for Non-Abusive Relationships: Albert Dytch, MFT
445 Bellevue Street, Suite 203. Oakland, CA 94610
510-452-6243
Anger management groups for men, support groups for their partners.
www.mensangermanagement.com

Community United Against Violence (CUAV)
427 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
415-333-HELP
If you are gay, bisexual, lesbian, or transgender (LGBTQQ) and have experienced domestic violence.

Dr. Lenore Walker
Author and expert on domestic violence. Advocate for survivors of domestic violence.
website

La Casa de Las Madres
1663 Mission St. Suite 225, San Francisco CA, 94103
415-777-9696
Provides comprehensive domestic and sexual violence services to victims, their families and friends.
http://www.lacasa.org

Men’s 24 Hour HOTLINE
1368 Lincoln Ave., Suite 203, San Rafael, CA
415-924-1070
Telephone line for abusive men who want help with anger management.
www.maws.org/mankind

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
800-799-7233

PARENTAL STRESS HOTLINE
1721 Martin Luther King Way, Oakland, CA 94612
800-829-3777 or 510-893-5444
Crisis intervention, short and long-term therapy to individuals, groups and families. Provides treatment for families of child abuse victims as well as offenders.
http://www.psshelps.org

Rosalie House/Emergency Shelter
415-255-0165
12 week emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence.

Shalom Bayit
866-742-5667
Bay Area Jewish Women Working to End Domestic Violence.
http://www.shalom-bayit.org/

Stop Abuse for Everyone
National non-profit that provides unique services for domestic violence victims and helps those who typically fall between the cracks of domestic violence services.
https://stopabuseforeveryone.org/

TALK LINE FAMILY SUPPORT
1757 Waller St., San Francisco, CA 94117
415-441-5437
Works to promote healthy families through programs such as 24-Hour CRISIS LINE, parenting classes, parent/child counseling and other family support services.

Victim Witness Assistance Division; Alameda County District Attorney’s Office
1225 Fallon, Rm. 900, Oakland, CA 94612
510-272-6180
Financial help for successful treatment of the victim of a crime. Referral to therapist available if needed, with financial assistance available.

Woman, INC
333 Valencia St., Suite 450, San Francisco, CA
415-864-4777
415-864-4722 (24 HOUR HOTLINE)
Women Organized To Make Abuse Nonexistent
www.womaninc.org

Women’s 24 Hour HOTLINE
734 A St., San Rafael, CA 94901-3923
415-924-6616 or 877-503-1850
Domestic Violence services in Marin

DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE FOR MEN AND WOMEN
888-743-5754

What Domestic Abuse Victims Need to Know About Leaving and Divorce

Eating Disorders

Overeaters Anonymous
505-891-2664
Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating.
www.oa.org

Elder Abuse/Financial Elder Abuse

Adult Protective Services (For elder and dependent abuse)
415-355-6700

Institute on Aging
415-750-4180

Legal Assistance for the Elderly
415-861-4444

FREE Adult Reading Program
Visit any Oakland Public Library
www.oaklandlibrary.org

Grief Support and Hospice

Hospice By The Bay
17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur, CA 94939
902 Van Ness Ave., 2nd floor, San Franciso, CA 94109
415-526-5541
Bereavement Counseling.

Midpeninsula Pathways Hospice
1199 Bush St., Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94109
7901 Oakport St., Suite 3500, Oakland, CA 94621
415-567-3973
888-755-7855
End of life care to residents of SF, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Managing Grief for Students

An online guide at Edubirdie.com

Health & Wellness

Overeaters Anonymous
505-891-2664
Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating.
www.oa.org

Selfcaring.info
Helpful tips on self care
Selfcaring.info

Weight Watchers
800-651-6000
In person and online support for healthy eating habits.
Check website for locations and meetings.
www.weightwatchers.com

Sonoma County Health Care

Sonoma Valley Hospital
Sonoma Valley Hospital is a 75-bed, full-service acute care district hospital located in Sonoma, California, providing residents of the Sonoma Valley with a broad range of health care services. SVH is known as a warm, comfortable place of healing with a compassionate professional staff dedicated to the needs of our community.
347 Andrieux Street, Sonoma, CA
707-935-5000
sonomavalleyhospital.org

SVH Foundation
The philanthropic arm of Sonoma Valley Hospital. It's a place where donors can connect their philanthropic interests with the needs of the hospital and our community. The Foundation raises funds for programs, technology and expansions that help the hospital better serve the Sonoma Valley community. 707-935-5000
svhfoundation.com

Sonoma Valley Community Health Center
Non-profit, federally qualified health center that opened in 1992 as a free-standing primary health care clinic. SVCHC began as a grass roots effort to address the lack of access and disparities of health care for the uninsured and underserved in Sonoma Valley. Since its inception, SVCHC has grown in capacity to serve Medi-Cal, insured, underinsured, private insurance, private pay patients and provides sliding scale fees for those in need. In addition to medical services, SVCHC offers behavioral health, an in-house laboratory, dental clinic, pharmacy services and certified bilingual enrollment professionals to help determine eligibility and enrollment options.
707-939-6070
svchc.org

Health Support in Sonoma County:

Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour hot line 707-938-8508
AIDS Face to Face 707-544-1581
Alzheimer's support group 800-272-3900
American Lung Association Santa Rosa, 707-527-5864
Becoming Independent 707-996-5988
Cancer Support Sonoma 707-509-3549
Hospice by the Bay 707-935-7504
La Luz Center 707-938-5131
Vintage House 707-996-0311
Narcotics Anonymous 24-hour hotline 707-575-7837
Overeaters Anonymous 707-538-9770
Risk Sonoma 707-501-7691
Sonoma County Mental Health Outreach Emergencies 707-576-8181

Homelessness & Hunger

Sonoma Overnight SupportNon-profit with the mission of sheltering the homeless and feeding the hungry in Sonoma and Sonoma Valley.
Sonoma Springs Community Hall
18627 CA-12 Sonoma, CA 95476
707-939-6777

https://www.sonomaovernightsupport.org/

Infertility & Adoption Support

Adoption Connection
1710 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
800-972-9225
Full-service, licensed adoption agency.
www.adoptionconnection.org

Motherhood is it for me? With Ann Davidman
445 Bellevue Ave., Suite 303, Oakland, CA 94601
510-595-4629
A 12 week program for those who are indecisive about being mothers.

Resolve of Northern California
312 Sutter St., Suite 405, San Francisco, CA 94108
415-788-3002
Resolve improves the lives of women and men living with infertility.
www.resolve.org

Internet Safety

https://www.internetadvisor.com/internet-safety-guide

Legal Services

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
415-567-6255

Bay Area Legal Aid
415-982-1300

Legal Assistance for the Elderly
415-861-4444

Legal Service Program (Bar Association)
415-989-1616

Rubicon Legal Services
101 Broadway Richmond, CA 94804
510-232-6611
Low fee legal support services for the mentally ill and the disabled.
website

Nihonmachi Legal Outreach
415-567-6255

LGBTQ

Jamie Moran LCSW (Gay Men’s Therapy Groups)
425 Gough St., San Francisco94102
415-552-9408
www.jamiemoran.com

LGBT Community Centers
www.lgbtcenters.org

Pacific Center
2712 Telegraph Ave., Albany, CA 94705
510-548-8283
LGBTQ mental health and wellness.
www.pacificcenter.org

Our Path (formerly Straight Spouse Network)
201-825-7763
We serve straight spouses, post disclosure couples, families and the community by reaching out, healing and building bridges.
https://ourpath.org/

LGBTQ Substance Abuse Resources

Why Substance Abuse is Worse in the LGBTQ Community

The LGBTQ Guide to Online Safety
VPNmentor.com

Low Fee Counseling/Sliding Scale & Free Hotlines

A Safe Place Oakland
(Domestic Violence Shelter for Men, Women and Children)
1-510-536-SAFE (24 HOUR HOTLINE)

Albany Free Clinic
2339 Durant Ave., Albany, CA 94704
510-548-2570
Drop in counseling.

Albany Mental Health *
2460 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Albany CA 94704
510-644-8712
510-644-8562 (Clinic)
Provides adult outpatient clinic services to residents of Albany.

Center for Domestic Peace
Spanish Speaking
415-924-3456 (24 HOUR HOTLINE)

CHILD CRISIS SERVICES
415-970-3800

Children’s Hospital Medical Center
747 52nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609
510-428-3000
Crisis intervention and short-term therapy; Public education and day care center.

Eden Children’s Center
2045 Fairmont Dr., San Leandro, CA 94578
510-667-7540
Crisis intervention, short and long-term therapy with individuals, groups and families.

Family Services
445 30th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
510-268-2422
General agency. Provides short and long-term therapy to individuals, groups and families. Low fee.

Sonoma County Family Youth and Family Services
Santa Rosa, CA
sonomacounty.ca.gov

Jewish Family Services of the Oakland
2484 Shattuck Ave., Suite 210, Albany, CA 94704
510-839-2900
Crisis intervention, short and long-term therapy with individuals, groups and families. Serves the Jewish community of all ages.

JFK Community Center
2702 Clayton Blvd, Concord, CA 94520
925-798-9240
JFK University provides affordable counseling services to the general public.

John F. Kennedy University Counseling
2501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612
510-444-3344
Counseling center and clinics, Oakland Center for Holistic Counseling.

La Casa de Las Madres
1663 Mission St. Suite 225, San Francisco CA, 94103
415-777-9696
877-923-0700 – TEEN HOTLINE
Provides comprehensive domestic and sexual violence services to victims, their families and friends.
http://www.lacasa.org

La Familia Counseling Service
26081 Mocine Ave., Hayward, CA, 94544
510-881-5921
Organization committed to strengthening the emotional wellness of individuals and the preservation of families.
www.lafamiliacounselingservice.com/

Men’s 24 Hour HOTLINE
1368 Lincoln Ave., Suite 203, San Rafael, CA
415-924-1070
Telephone line for abusive men who want help with anger management.
www.maws.org/mankind

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you are having thoughts of suicide or just need some support, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
24/7, free and confidential
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Pacific Center
2712 Telegraph Ave., Albany, CA 94705
510-548-8283
LGBTQ mental health and wellness
www.pacificcenter.org

Rubicon Programs
2500 Bissel Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
510-235-1516
1410 Danzig Plaza
Concord, CA 94520
510-235-1516
Individual counseling, wellness groups and classes, medication services.
website

San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group
9 Funston Ave., San Francisco, CA 94129
415-561-6771
Offers low-fee clinic for those who cannot afford regular fee therapy.
Www.sfprg.org

San Francisco Suicide Prevention (Services in Cantonese and Mandarin available)
415-781-0500
CRISIS HOTLINE
www.sfsuicide.org

SUICIDE HOTLINE
510-849-2212 or 800-833-2900

Woman, INC
333 Valencia St., Suite 450, San Francisco, CA
415-864-4777
415-864-4722 (24 HOUR HOTLINE)
Women Organized To Make Abuse Nonexistent.
www.womaninc.org

Women’s Therapy Center
2105 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Albany, CA 94704
510-527-3562
Provides therapy for a wide range of concerns.

Women’s 24 Hour HOTLINE
734 A St., San Rafael, CA 94901-3923
415-924-6616 or 877-503-1850
Domestic Violence services in Marin.

Wright Institute Clinic
2728 Durant Ave., Albany, CA 94704
510-548-9716
Psychotherapy for adults, couples and adolescents.

Marriage Support

Straight Spouse Network
201-825-7763
We serve straight spouses, post disclosure couples, families and the community by reaching out, healing and building bridges.
http://www.straightspouse.org/

Mental Illness Support

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
800-950-6264
Support for family.
www.nami.org

988
People experiencing emotional distress of felling suicidal can now call or text a mental health crisis hotline at 988.

Executive and Organizational Development

Ruben Consulting Group (Marcia Ruben, PhD)
625 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
415-564-7135
Executive leadership and team development.
www.rubenconsulting.com

Other Addictions

Gambler’s Anonymous
(626) 960-3500
Organization's purpose is to stop gambling and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same.
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/

National Association for Shoplifting Prevention
(800) 848-9595
(NASP) is the nationwide leader in shoplifting prevention efforts.
www.shopliftingprevention.org

Addiction Resource
Addiction Resource provides a wealth of information to help better educate people about substance abuse and motivate the ones who may be suffering to seek the support they need.
https://addictionresource.com

More Addiction Resources
Alltreatment.com is a community- based public-benefit website connecting people to the addiction resources they need. The resource is free to the public.
https://www.alltreatment.com/

Parenting Support

Baby Book Club
College Avenue Presbyterian Church, 5591 College Ave., Oakland
510-658-3665
For children 0-12 months and their caregiver.

Betty Tharpe
510-549-2092
Counseling for children who have social and academic problems.

Child Protective Services (CPS)
170 Otis St., San Francisco, CA 94120
415-238-7910
Services are provided to families to address their concerns and to keep families together.

Divorce Anonymous
Provides resources to those contemplating divorce.
http://www.divorceanonymous.com

Divorce With Dignity
1151 Harbor Parkway, Suite. 126B Alameda, CA 94502
510-522-2600
Divorce planning, legal documents, support and facilitation services
dwdignity.com

Eden Children’s Center
2045 Fairmont Dr., San Leandro, CA 94578
510-667-7540
Crisis intervention, short and long-term therapy with individuals, groups and families.

Fathers’ Forum (Dr. Bruce Linton)
1521-A Shattuck Ave., Suite 201, Albany, CA 94709
510-644-0300
Classes, presentations, workshops, and seminars for new and expectant fathers.
www.fathersforum.com

Foster Pals
1727 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA, 94612
888-580-3725
510-893-9266
Support for the unique needs of foster and kinship parents.

Free Summer Lunch for Kids and Teens
www.SFkids.org

Golden Gate Mother’s Group (GGMG)
Mothers can find understanding peers, emotional support and even material help.
www.ggmg.org

Growing Child
800-927-7289
Monthly newsletter that helps you understand your child.
www.growingchild.com

Kids Turn
55 New Montgomery, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA, 94105
415-777-9977
Helps children when their parents separate or divorce.
www.safeandsound.org

Lisa Beritzoff
Albany
415-255-3276
Counseling for children who have social and academic problems.

Motherhood: is it for me? With Ann Davidman
445 Bellevue Ave., Suite 303, Oakland, CA 94601
510-595-4629
A 12 week program for those who are indecisive about being mothers.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
800-950-6264
Support for family.
www.nami.org

Parents Place
1710 Scott St., San Francisco, CA 94115
415-359-2454
Provides a place for parents to get education and counseling about parenting, for children of all ages to find peer support, social networks and guidance.

Parents’ Press
Good resource for parents (Oakland and San Francisco)
www.parentspress.com

Planned Parenthood
San Francisco Health Center
1650 Valencia St., Sonoma, CA

Positive Discipline
800-456-7770
Creating respectful relationships in homes and schools.
www.positivediscipline.com

Resolve of Northern California
312 Sutter St., Suite 405, San Francisco, CA 94108
415-788-3002
Resolve improves the lives of women and men living with infertility.
www.resolve.org

SAND of the Oakland (Support After Neonatal Death)
Parent Support Group
3030 Telegraph Ave.
Albany, CA 94795
510-204-1571

Single Mothers by Choice
212-988-0993
Provides resources and information to single mothers.
www.singlemothersbychoice.org

TALK LINE Family Support
1757 Waller St., San Francisco, CA 94117
415-441-5437
Works to promote healthy families through programs such as 24-Hour CRISIS LINE, parenting classes, parent/child counseling and other family support services.

Rape/Sexual Assault
(*****Sexual assault by a person known or unknown to you INCLUDING your spouse or partner is a crime.)

BAWAR (Bay Area Women Against Rape)
470 27th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
510-845-7273
Counseling for women who have been raped or sexually abused.

Sexual Assault Unit- SF Police Department
850 Bryant Street, Room 436, San Francisco, CA 94103
415-553-1361

SF Women Against Rape
415-647-7273

Rape Abuse and Incest National Network - RAINN
800-656-4673

Senior/Elder Support

Paying for Senior Care
Understanding Your Financial Options For Long Term Care
payingforseniorcare.com

Institute on Aging
415-750-4180

Stepping Stone Adult Day Health
415-359-9210
Provide help to seniors and adults with disabilities improve their health and quality of life, and maintain their independence in the community.
www.steppingstonehealth.org

Grants for Seniors
Help for seniors. (Financial help, health care, food assistance, etc.)
https://grantsforseniors.org/

In Sonoma County:

Council on Aging of Sonoma County
coucilonaging.com
707-525-0143
Meals on Wheels 707-525-0383
Care Navigator 707-525-0143
Elder Advocate 707-565-8265
Family Justice Center 707-565-8255
Elder Protection Unit, Elder Abuse 707-565-5940

Catholic Charities Senior Services
Provides vulnerable seniors and their families with programs and services to help ease issues of aging.
987 Airway Court, Santa Rosa CA
707-528-8712
https://www.srcharities.org/what-we-do/senior-programs.html

I'm Home Alone
Sponsored by Catholic Charities. Volunteers make daily "check in" calls to those who have requested them. To sign up to receive the service, call 707-528-8712, ext. 185.
srcharities.org

Vintage House Senior Center
Provides volunteer opportunities, events, and activities each month, including classes, speakers, support groups, social services and entertainment bus trips.
264 1st St. East Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-0311
vintagehouse.org

Vintage House Local Independent Mobility Options program (LIMO)
Provides free door-to-door rides for non-medical purposes for those over 60 who don't have a vehicle or who no longer drive. Appointments necessary five days in advance. Call LIMO to reserve your ride at 707-996-0311 X308.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
If you want to give back to your community, you can volunteer with RSVP. People over 55 can serve as a tutor or a mentor at a local school, help low income families with their taxes, or coach seniors in fall prevention. Just contact Joan Reynolds at jreynolds@ncoinc.org or call 707-528-4485 x 123 for more information.

Sleep and Mood Research Clinics

Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Clinic
UC Albany
Department of Psychology
3210 Tolman Hall Albany #1650, CA 94720
510-643-3797
Mental Health Research, Insomnia, Sleep Problems

UCSF Medical Center
Sleep Disorders Center
2330 Post St., Suite 420
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 885-7886

SLEEP HYGIENE

(https://www.sleep.org/sleep-hygiene/all-nighters-and-health/)

Substance Abuse & Recovery

Alcoholics Anonymous
27th St. Oakland, CA 94612
510-839-8900
Alcohol, drug abuse and addiction information and treatment, self help groups, 24 Hour Hotline and clinics and medical groups.
www.aa.org

Addiction Guide
A non-profit organization with lots of info on specific drugs, warning signs, and resources for users, family and friends to help anyone suffering from addiction.
www.AddictionGuide.com

Al-Anon (families and friends of alcoholics)
888-4-AL-ANON
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.
http://www.al-anonsf.org/index.html
www.al-anon.alateen.org

National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Info
800-729-6686
Information on how to help someone with a drug or alcohol abuse problem.

SOS (Secular Organizations for Sobriety)
(323) 666-4295
Provides a successful and increasingly popular non-religious alternative to "Twelve Step" recovery programs.
http://www.cfiwest.org

Women For Sobriety
215-536-8026
Non-Profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions.
www.womenforsobriety.org

Pills Anonymous
A fellowship for recovering pill addicts throughout the world.
www.pillsanonymous.org

Resource for Various Recovery Programs
www.recovery.org

AlcoholHelp
AlcoholHelp.com

Substance use disorder resources in California
StartYourRecovery.org

Start Your Recovery
Hear stories from people who have dealt with addiction.
StartYourRecovery.org

LGBTQ Substance Abuse Resources

How Substance Use Disorders Differently Affect Men and Women - Makes important conclusions about substance use disorders in men vs. women.

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers for Women - Looks at women-only rehab centers in detail, such as what is treated, female treatment considerations and what happens after treatment.

Mental health and substance use resources for people of color. They have guides for black, Latinx, Asian, and Native Americans.
Live Another Day

Suicide Prevention

Sonoma Suicide Hotline
24x7
855-587-6373
CRISIS HOTLINE

Suicide Hotline
510-849-2212 or 800-833-2900

Victim Witness Assistance

Veterans

Sonoma County Vet Connect
707-755-1417
vet-connect.org

Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Hall
126 First St. West
707-938-4105

Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Park Association
707-996-8548

Veterans Service Office of Sonoma County
707-565-5960
scvets.org

American Legion Jack London Post 489
707-364-3995

VFW Bear Flag Post 1943
707-509-3609
vfwpost1943.org
sonomavfwpost1943@gmail.com

VFW Bear Flag Auxiliary
707-492-5858

Wine Country Marines
707-938-8000
winecountrymarines.org

Preventing Substance Use Among Veterans
https://www.addicted.org/supe/preventing-substance-use-among-veterans/

Free by the Sea
PTSD and Veterans Support

Westwind Recovery
Substance Abuse and Veterans

Vulnerability

The Power of Vulnerability
Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. See video at ted.com.

Youth & Family Services

Alternative Family Services:
Since 1978, Alternative Family Services has been caring for thousands of Northern California foster youth and families through four accredited areas of service: Foster Care, Foster to Adopt, Mental Health and Transitioned Youth Programs. The Mission of Alternative Family Services is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and wellbeing in communities.
800-300-1022
afs4kids.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley
Provides recreation and youth- development programs for kids ages 6 to 18 including cultural arts, health and fitness, sports, leadership, tutorial and homework assistance and programs that support families.
707-938-8544
bgcsonoma.org

Hanna Boys Center
For decades Hanna Boys Center has helped troubled young men, ages 12 to 18, turn their lives around for a brighter future. Hanna operates Archbishop Hanna High School. Scholarships are offered for families unable to pay. P.O. Box 100, 17000, Arnold Dr., Sonoma.
707-996-6767
hannacenter.org

International Institute of the Bay Area
Helps immigrants, refugees, and their families join and contribute to the community. Provides high-quality immigration legal services, education, and civic engagement opportunities.
707-932-7000
sonoma@iibayarea.org

LGBTQ Connection Napa / Sonoma LGBTQ Connection
Foster a healthy, diverse, and inclusive community driven by emerging leaders in the rural and suburban north SF Bay Area.
707-595-8961
lgbtqconnection.org/sonoma-county

Social Advocates for Youth (SAY)
Provides support for children, youth, and their families in times of crisis offering educational, counseling and psychotherapy services, and employment training. It also offers a shelter for runaways and a crisis hotline 888-729-0012.
707-544-3299
saysc.org.

Sonoma 4C's Community Child Care Council:
Their mission is inspiring our community to support the well-being of every child and to improve the quality and availability of Child Care in Sonoma County.
707-544-3077
sonoma4cs.org

Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance
Nonprofit organization matching adult volunteers with local youth for one-on-one mentoring providing social and academic support while creating friendships.
707-938-1990
sonomamentoring.org

Teen Services Sonoma
The purpose of TSS is to empower teens to develop into happy, healthy, contributing members of their community. In collaboration with schools, local businesses, and other youth serving agencies, TSS provides employment and career resources and life skills support. Programs include the operation of micro businesses, work readiness training, internships, and job placement services. 17440 Sonoma Highway, in Boyes Hot Springs.
707-939-1454
teenservicessonoma.org

The Valley of the Moon Children's Home
Nonprofit organization supported by the Valley of the Moon Children's Foundation that provides a shelter for abused or neglected children.
707-565-8380
vomcf.org

Sonoma Therapist Diane DuBois

Therapy Options:

30 minute — 3 hour psychotherapy sessions
In-Person, Phone, FaceTime and Zoom Sessions