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Home > Table of Contents > Emergencies In all areas, call 9-1-1 for life or death emergencies. Emergency Numbers – Lake County
Emergency
Numbers – In all areas, call 9-1-1 for life or death emergencies.
Poison Control 800-222-1222 TTY/TDD 800-972-3323 24 hr help with accidental poisoning, medication missteps
or overdoses, drug interactions. (Note: if person has collapsed or stopped
breathing call 911.) See www.calpoison.org. Individual Crisis Also see the Food section of this directory
for additional food-specific supports (Food Banks/Pantries, Congregate/Social Dining
Sites, and
Home-Delivered Meals). Adult Protective Services (APS) Investigates reports of elder and
dependent adult abuse
and
neglect. Intervenes to
resolve
the
problems that place the adult at
risk, and refers him/her to needed services that
allow the individual to stay safely in his/her home if possible. Lake County 16170 Main St., Unit C,
PO Box 9000, Lower Lake 888-221-2204 or 995-4680 Night/weekend emergency 995-4680 See www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/SocialServices Mendocino County 764 S. Franklin St., PO Box 1306,
Fort Bragg 962-1102 877-327-1799 or 463-7900 472 E. Valley St., Willits 456-3700 24-Hour
emergency line 877-327-1799 See www.mendocinocounty.org/government/health-human-services-agency Crisis Lines, Warm Lines, Call Centers ·
AIDS/HIV
Nightline HIV textline 415-200-2920 ·
Institute on
Aging’s Friendship Line ·
Mendocino County Community Information/HELP Line ·
Mental Health
Crisis Lines · National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 · North Bay Suicide Prevention Hotline 855-587-6373 See www.buckelew.org/programs/north-bay-suicide-prevention. ·
Veterans Crisis Line Dorcas Society 151 Cherry St., Ukiah 462-1388 Free clothing, household linens, and smaller
housewares, Wed
9:00 – 11:30am. First Baptist Church of
Clearlake On Robinson St. in back of sanctuary at 14550 Pearl Ave., PO Box 547, Clearlake 994-5148 Emergency food
and
clothes closets, Tue,
Wed, Thu 9:00 –
11:00am. Food
assistance
is limited to once per month; clothes available as needed. Must provide
ID.
Lake Family Resource
Center ~
Rape & Domestic Violence Crisis Center 5350 Main St., Kelseyville (707)279-0563 24/7 crisis line 888-485-7733 Provides services to victims and
families. Advocacy, peer
counseling, and
restraining
orders are available.
Therapy and counseling services. Shelter for women, men, and children through
the
Freedom House. See
www.lakefrc.org. Mendocino Coast Hospitality
Center 101 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg 961-0172 Acts as resource center for homeless
people, providing information, referrals and case management. See www.mendocinochc.org. Native American Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault Program 77826 Covelo Rd., Covelo 983-9333 Provides support for victims of domestic violence, including
transportation, court accompaniment, assistance with
restraining
orders, referrals to counseling, etc.
See www.rvit.org. Project Sanctuary 461 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg 961-1507 @RCMS Dental
Clinic, 175 Main St., Point Arena 882-3457 564 S. Dora St., PO Box 450, Ukiah 462-9196 24-hour Crisis Line 800-575-HELP
(4357) Services to prevent and lessen the effects
of
domestic violence
and
sexual assault
including emergency safe shelter for battered women and their children. Also,
a transitional housing program available in Ukiah. Contact Ukiah office for
schedule at other Inland locations. See www.projectsanctuary.org. Salvation Army Lake County 14420 Lakeshore Dr., Ste. A, PO Box 2189, Clearlake 995-1128 Various programs to assist those in need,
including emergency food, clothing, personal hygiene kits, possible one-time
limited rental assistance for those pending eviction. Assistance by
appointment only. Mendocino County 419 Talmage Rd., Ste. F, Ukiah 510-1103 Various programs to assist those in
need, including utilities, clothes,
limited
food, and
local bus tickets. St. John's Episcopal
Church Food Closet/Thrift 1190 N. Forbes St., Lakeport 263-7564 Food closet and thrift shop
Thu 11:00am – 3:00pm. Bring
ID for food assistance. St. Vincent de Paul 367-4771 Emergency food
assistance, by prior arrangement, third
Sat/month 10:00am – 12:00pm at Queen
of Peace Catholic Church
in Clearlake. Call ahead to
apply. Low-cost or free
clothing/household items Mon, Wed, Sat 10:00am – 3:00pm at thrift store in
Lower Lake. Other assistance may be
available
on a case-by-case basis upon
approval of board. Victim /
Witness Program Offers comprehensive support for victims
of violent crime. Includes crisis intervention, emergency assistance,
resource referral and follow-up –
including for counseling/therapy. Assists in applying to the State Victims
Compensation Program. Provides orientation to the Criminal Justice System,
supplies court escort and support, case status and disposition. Assists with
restitution recovery, employer and creditor intervention, and more. Networks
with county and community agencies. Lake County 420 Second St., Lakeport 262-4282 Mendocino County County Courthouse Rm. 501 100 N. State St., PO Box 144,
Ukiah 800-785-3332 or 463-4218 Appointments may be
arranged
at
offices in Fort Bragg. See https://victims.ca.gov/victims/counties/mendocino.aspx, Willits Community Services (WCS) &
Food Bank 229 E.
San Francisco Ave., Willits 459-3333 Food bank and emergency assistance
with food, transportation, blankets, utilities, personal items, baby
formula, etc. Disaster
Preparation To plan for a
major disaster, assume you would be
without power and would
not
be able to
go out for food
or
water. Your “stay at home” household emergency supplies should
include: · Enough water to
last
three to
six days (recommended: one gallon
per
person per day) · Enough food to
last
three to
six days (nonperishable
items that don’t require
cooking) · Flashlight · Portable radio with spare batteries · First aid kit · Hand-operated can opener · Waterproof matches · A three to six day supply of prescription medications and
a current list of your
medications · Cell phone, if you have one · Cash or traveler’s checks · Names and phone numbers you
would want to have
or
give to others in an
emergency Your “evacuation bag” should be
packed with
the
following: · Basic hygiene items like toilet paper, alcohol wipes, and
hand
sanitizer · Extra
pair of prescription
glasses · Change
of
clothing · Compact rain
slicker · Good pair of walking
shoes · Blanket or sleeping
bag · Energy bars,
one or two bottles of water, some
hard
candy · Disposable
dust masks · Copies of your emergency names and
phone numbers and your medication list American Red Cross 5297 Aero Dr., Santa Rosa 577-7600 Helps the community to
prevent, prepare
for, and respond to
disasters in
Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma
Counties. See
www.redcross.org. Office of Emergency Services Lake County PO Box 489, Lakeport Information on
breaking developments is available via Facebook and local media. See www.Lakesheriff.com to learn more and
to sign up for the NIXLE and LakeCoAlerts system. Residents
must sign up to receive alerts on their cell phones or home internet based
phones. Mendocino County 951 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah 467-6497 Information on breaking developments is available
via Twitter, Facebook, and the Mendocino County Emergency Alert System. Visit
www.Mendocinosheriff.com to
learn more and to sign up for the alert system. Residents must sign up to
receive alerts on their cell phone or home internet based phones. Radio Stations for Emergency
News KUKI, Ukiah 103.3 FM and 1400 AM KOZT,
Mendocino Coast 95.3, 95.9 FM KZYX&Z,
Mendocino County Public Broadcasting 88.1, 90.7, 91.5 FM KPFZ, Lake County Community Radio 88.1 FM Road Closures/Conditions CalTrans 800-427-7623 Also check the CHP Traffic Incident
Information Page at http://cad.chp.ca.gov and
choose “Ukiah” for the
Area. Preparing for
Health Emergencies Emergency Response Systems For home telephone-connected systems
that allow users to push
a pendant or wrist band button to
access emergency services in
times of crisis, see phone
book yellow pages under "Medical
Alarms." Advance Health Care
Directive or
by contacting our local Legal Services of Northern California office. AirMedCare Network 239-2505 Membership organization for both REACH and CALSTAR air ambulance
services. One membership now covers both providers. Protects you from being
billed for costly emergency medical air transport beyond what your health
insurance may pay should either service be dispatched to you. (Note: not the
same as insurance; membership is not a guarantee that you will receive an air
ambulance transport. See www.airmedcarenetwork.com. File of Life Area Agency on Aging 16170 Main St.,
Unit F, PO Box 9000, Lower Lake 995-3744 Emergency information sheet that is kept on your refrigerator in
a magnetic envelope
for
easy reach by ambulance, fire, or rescue personnel. Should you be
unable to
respond, your information will be handy. Provided by the Area
Agency on
Aging
of Lake & Mendocino
Counties. MedCure 866-560-2525 National whole
body
donation program serving as a link between donors and medical
researchers and
educators.
Arranges services at no cost, including transportation, cremation, and return
of cremated remains
to family or
a scattering at sea.
See www.medcure.org. MedicAlert 101 Lander Ave., Turlock 800-432-5378 Bracelet or necklace allows ER responders
to call a 24-hour response
center for information on
your conditions, medications,
and allergies so you can receive faster, safer treatment. Call, or visit website. See
www.medicalert.org. MedicAlert + Alzheimer’s
Association Safe Return
PO Box 21009, Lansing, MI 888-572-8566 ID bracelet and
support system to help find
someone
who
wanders, plus provides
emergency responders access to vital medical information in the time
of
need. When a person
with dementia
wanders or becomes lost, one call immediately activates a community support network to
help
reunite
the lost person
with his or her caregiver. When a person is found, a
citizen
or
law official calls the
toll-free
24-hour emergency response
number on
the
identification
product, and
the
individual's family or
caregivers are
contacted. The
nearest
Alzheimer's Association office provides support during
search and rescue
efforts. Call, or download
application
at
www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/medicalert-safe-return
or www.medicalert.org/safereturn. POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) POLST is a
form that states what type of
medical treatment patients want toward the end
of
their lives. Printed on
bright pink
paper, and
signed
by
both a doctor and
patient, POLST helps give
seriously ill patients more control over their end-of-life care. To learn
more, see https://capolst.org/ or contact the Coalition for Compassionate Care
of
California at 916-489-2222. |
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