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Emergency Numbers 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.) Individual
Crisis Adult Protective
Services (APS) After Hours
Emergency....................................... 800-575-HELP
(4357) 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. AIDS/HIV
Nightline Toll-Free CA.................................................................. 800-273-2437 TTY............................................................................. 415-781-2228 Free after-hours telephone support when other service
agencies are closed. Emotional support, crisis counseling and basic
information for anyone with HIV related concerns. See www.aidsnightline.org. American Indian
Women Domestic Violence Assistance Program Crisis Line........................................................................... 995-8777 Support for victims of domestic violence, including
transportation, court accompaniment, assistance with restraining orders,
referrals to counseling, etc.. Homeless intervention. Emergency motel vouchers and
referral services. See www.ukiahcommunitycenter.com. Crisis Line 24-hour telephone service administered by the Dorcas Society Distribution of free clothing, household linens, and
smaller house wares. Fort Bragg Food
Bank 910 N. Franklin St.,
PO Box 70, Fort Bragg............................... 964-9404 Institute on Counseling
(CESP) – Friendship Line........................... 800-971-0016 Bay Area based suicide prevention services for older adults
suffering from life-threatening depression.
Hosts 24-hour 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. Support for victims of violent crimes. Includes
information, referral, victim advocacy, emergency assistance, translation, and
transportation. Networks with county and community agencies. Appointments may be arranged at offices in Mental Health
Crisis Line Ukiah................................................................................. 463-4396 No. County.......................................................................... 456-3850 24 hour crisis line for mental health emergencies. Project Sanctuary 24-hour Crisis
Line............................................. 800-575-HELP
(4357) Services to prevent and
lessen the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault, including 24-hour
crisis hotline; emergency safe shelter for battered women and their children;
peer counseling, transitional housing program in Ukiah; individual and group
counseling; prevention and education programs; legal assistance; and a
volunteer program. See www.projectsanctuary.org. Salvation Army 714 S. State,
Ste. A, Ukiah.................................................... 468-9577 Various programs to assist those in need, including utilities,
clothes, limited food, gas, and bus vouchers. See www.tsatoday.org. St. Vincent de
Paul Society St. Mary of the
Angels Church, Limited emergency assistance, primarily food, Tue and Thu Coordinates referrals for clothing, food and shelter
through various local organizations. See www.ukiahcommunitycenter.com. Willits Community
Services (WCS) & Food Bank Emergency assistance with food, transportation, shelter,
blankets, utilities, prescriptions, cooking propane, formula, etc. 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 5297 Aero Dr., from Food and housing supports for disaster victims; health and
safety-disaster services training. See www.arcsm.org. 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 Stations for
Emergency News KUKI, Ukiah......................................................................... 103.3 FM KOZT, Coast............................................................... 95.3 or
95.9 FM KZYX&Z................................................................ 88.1,
90.7, 91.5 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. Note: Emergency
Response Systems 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." Air Ambulance
Memberships Protect
you from being billed for costly emergency medical air transport by these
providers above and beyond what your health insurance may pay. Membership
with one carrier does not cover transport by the other, and in most cases you
will not be able to choose which provider is dispatched to you, so membership
with both is recommended. (Note: not the same as insurance,
membership is not a guarantee that you will receive an air ambulance
transport.) ·
CALSTAR - Mail to: CALSTAR
Memberships, 4933 Bailey Loop, ·
REACH Air Medical
Services 451 Aviation Blvd., Ste. 201, Mail to: REACH
for Life Membership, File of Life Area Agency on
Aging........................................................... 463-7775 Emergency
information sheet that is kept on your refrigerator in a magnetic envelope
for easy reach by ambulance, fire or rescue people. Should you be unable to
respond, your information will be handy. Provided by the Area Agency on Aging
of Lake & Mendocino Counties. 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 + Alzheimer’s
Association 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 + Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return”
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