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In all areas, call
Poison Control Nationwide................................................................... 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. Personal
Phone Numbers Physician:
______________________________________________________ Hospital:
_______________________________________________________ Veterinarian: ____________________________________________________ Emergency Contact:
______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Other:
_________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Adult Protective Services (APS) Night/weekend ER................................................................ 995-4680 Responds to reports of elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect. Intervenes to resolve the problems that place the adult at-risk, links to needed services, and, if necessary, secures out-of-home placement for protection. See www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/DepartmentDirectory/Social_Services.htm. AIDS/HIV/Hep C Nightline Mail to: TTY............................................................................. 415-781-2228 Spanish Free after-hours telephone support
when other service agencies are closed. Emotional support, crisis counseling,
and basic information for anyone with HIV or Hepatitis C related concerns.
See www.aidsnightline.org. Alternatives to
Violence – (ATV) 52-week program
for men and women referred by Courts or Probation for domestic violence
offenses to help maintain a nonviolent way of life. Meetings held in Lakeport
and Clearlake. Catholic Charities
of the Diocese of Emergency and
monthly food for any
Domestic Violence
Education Program – HARC Enterprises Certified 52-week
batterers treatment program, anger management, mediation, consulting, and
other services related to domestic violence. Dorcas Community
Services Assists with clothing
and linens for those in need, including fire victims. Tues. Food closet and
clothes closet Mon., Wed., Thur., and Fri., Institute on 3330 Geary Blvd., Friendship Line............................................................ 800-971-0016 Bay Area based
suicide prevention services for older adults suffering from life-threatening
depression. Hosts 24/7 toll-free
Friendship Line available to persons age 60+ nationwide. Eligibility: Age 60+ can call when depressed, isolated,
grieving, suicidal, going through a difficult time, in an abusive situation,
or are lonely and want to talk to someone. See www.ioaging.org. Inter-Tribal
Council of California, Inc. Lake County
Community Action Agency – (LCCAA) Toll-Free...................................................................... 888-388-2920 Provides
directly, or coordinates, an array of services for persons of all ages addressing
critical hunger and shelter needs, as well as, enhancing quality of life.
Food banks, clothing distribution, transitional shelter. Primary pantries
located at LCCAA's offices in Clearlake and Lakeport. Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-900-2075 See www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/DepartmentDirectory/Mental_Health.htm. 24/7 crisis line.............................................................. 888-485-7333 Provides services
to victims and families. Advocacy, peer counseling and restraining orders are
available. Therapy and counseling services. Shelter for women and children
through the Freedom House. See www.lakefrc.org. Society of St.
Vincent de Paul – Lower Lake ......................................................................................... 995-1724 Food available
when thrift shop open (Wed. and Sat. Food closet and
thrift shop Tue., Wed., Thu. Victim / Witness
Program of 420 Support for
victims of violent crimes. Crisis intervention, counseling referrals, court
assistance, transportation for court and support, orientation to criminal
justice system, property returns, referrals for mental health counseling,
victim-of-crime claims, case dispositions/status, family/friend notification,
and employer and creditor intervention. 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:
Your “evacuation
bag” should be packed with the following:
American Red Cross
- Yolo/Lake Counties Help with
immediate needs for 72 hours after a disaster. On a case-by-case basis this
can include: food, clothing, hotel stay, prescription medication, replacement
eyeglasses, mental health services. See www.yc-arc.org. 24/7 Dispatch...................................................................... 263-2690 Works to ensure
the County is ready and able to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to,
and recover from, the effects of emergencies that threaten lives, property,
and the environment. Radio Station for
Emergency News See www.kuki.com. Road
Closures/Conditions CalTrans...................................................................... 800-427-7623 Also check the
CHP Traffic Incident Information page. See http://cad.chp.ca.gov
and choose "Ukiah" for the area. Listed here are
bracelet/necklace programs that alert others to wearer's specific medical or
prescription issues. For home telephone-connected systems that allow users to
push a button to access emergency services in times of crisis, see phone book
yellow pages under “Medical Alarms.” MedicAlert Bracelet, watch,
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 + Safe
Return............................................. 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 “MedicAlert + Safe Return” link at www.alz.org. |
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