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Agency Phone Number Website Description
Anti-Hate Hotline 408-279-0111   http://www.sccgov.org   Provides a centralized source for reporting and collecting data on hate incidets and hate crimes in Santa Clara County; makes referrals to mental health, law enforcement, Victim Witness Services, mediation and dispute resolution services for victims (Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations program)  
Billy DeFrank Gay & Lesbian Center 408-293-4525   http://www.defrank.org  

938 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

Weekly social activity/discussion group; youth counseling; HIV testing; workshops

Bill Wilson Center (24hr Crisis)   408-243-0222   http://www.billwilsoncenter.org  

3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Crisis & short term housing (30 days); individual & family counseling; alternative school; educational groups for ages 11-17 (open 24 hours); counseling center - outpatient: individual; couples & family counseling; transitional housing program - housing & support services for homeless teen parents and homeless youth, ages 16-22

CONTACT Cares of Silicon Valley   888-247-7717   http://www.contactcares.org  

PO Box 8021, San Jose, CA 95155

Immediate, live telephone response; 24 hours listening, counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral (teen patched directly to service needed.); also provides an extensive telephone counselor training for teen volunteers

Casa SAY/Safe Place (Call Collect if Necessary)   650-961-2622   http://www.sayscc.org  

1072 S. De Ana Boulevard, Suite A-208, San Jose, CA 95129

Casa SAY – Homeless Youth Runaway Shelter in Mountain View; Youth Family Counseling Center – individual and family counseling; Truancy Abatement – truancy counseling for youth; Independent Living Skills – foster care youth living skill training  

Community Heath Awareness Council (CHAC)   650-965-2020   http://www.chacmv.org  

info@chacmv.org  

711 Church Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Mental health counseling; suicide assessment; crisis/grief counseling; drug & alcohol assessment and treatment; family/couples counseling; Lesbian/Gay/Bi/Transgender counseling, support & outreach; psychological testing services; mediation and conflict resolution services; consult CHAC website for specific programs including: A Place for Kids (for children ages 6-9 affected by drug & alcohol issues); A Place for Girls (for girls grades 5-8 addressing teen health issues); New Outlooks (after-school program for adolescents wanting to lead sober and productive lives); Healthy Adolescent Project (middle school program to address health and safe behaviors)  

KARA   650-321-5272   http://www.kara-grief.org

457 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Compassionate peer support and education to individuals and organizations coping with death and dying; special programs for youth