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Community Resources for Minors
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Below is a list of government and non-profit organizations in Santa Clara County that help children, teenagers and families.

You may also want to check Community Resources for Adults and Elders in the Probate Resources/Referrals section of this website.

If you know of any other resources that should be included in this list, please let us know. Click here for the Contact page for this website or email Probate Court at ssprobinfo@scscourt.org.

Services for Children and Teens
Counseling for Children and Families
Domestic Violence Resources
Drug and Alcohol Resources for Adults and Youth
Grandparent Resources
Medical and Health Services
Parent Education
Special Needs Parenting Education
Parental Stress Hotline
Teen Parent Resources
Find additional community resources on the probate resource page and Family Court resource page

Services for Children and Teens

Almaden Valley Youth Counseling Service 6529 Crown Blvd., Suite D San Jose, CA 95120 Tel: (408) 997-0200	A support group for teens ages 13-17 that can help with issues like self-esteem and confidence building.
Bill Wilson Center 3490 The Alameda Santa Clara, CA 95050 Tel: (408) 243-0222 Click for website	Services include: runaway/homeless shelter for ages 11-17, counseling (school, family, individual, HIV/AIDS, gender identity), drug and alcohol education, training on how to live on your own, and help with housing for teen-parents. They accept private insurance.
Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center 938 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: (408) 293-2429 Click for website	The Center has a coming-out group, youth and young adult groups. They also have information on community events, physical and mental health and safety.
Community Solutions Mailing Address: P.O. Box 546 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 Street Address: 6980 Chestnut Gilroy, CA 95020 Tel: (408) 842-3118 Tel: (408) 683-4118 (Hotline) Click for website	Crisis unit can help teens and families in distress. They offer temporary placement for teens, drug intervention and diversion classes, and after-school recreational activities.
Family & Children Services 375 Cambridge Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: (65) 326-6576 950 W. Julian St. San Jose CA 95126 Tel: (408) 292-9353 Click for their website	Counseling services and referrals for young people having problems with family, peer and school pressure. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance. They have sliding scale fees. They also have an office in Campbell.
Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA) 130 North Jackson Avenue San Jose, CA 95116 Tel: (408) 928-1122 Click for website	MACSA is for Hispanics in Santa Clara County. Services include: Youth Opportunities Unlimited (recreational, educational and social activities) Latchkey Children's Program (licensed after school day care) Project Independence (job preparation) Project Crossroads (serves teen-parents) The Youth Center has a gym, game room and sports.
Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) 538 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Tel: (408) 956-8034 Tel: (650) 961-2622 (24 hr. Crisis-line)	Provides temporary shelter, food, counseling and casework for runaway and homeless youth ages 12-17. They try to reunite young people with their families or find other options.

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Counseling for Children and Families

Achieve 1212 McGinness Ave. San Jose, CA 95127 Tel: (408) 374-9050	Special education, mental health and counseling services for children and their families.
Alliance Community Counseling Center 1014 Lincoln Avenue San Jose, CA 95125 Tel: (408) 293-4489	Help and services for abused children and adults who were abused as children. Fees vary. They accept private insurance.
Alum Rock Counseling Center 1245 E. Santa Clara San Jose, CA 95116 Tel: (408) 294-0500 Click for their website	Programs include crisis counseling for youth, substance abuse prevention, education and assessment. Fees depend on your income. They accept private insurance.
Asian Americans for Community Involvement 2400 Moorpark Ave., #311 San Jose, CA 95128 Tel: (408) 975-2730 (408) 975-273924-hour crisis hotline Click for website	Counseling, health, and social services including a project to reduce child abuse and domestic violence. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance.
Catholic Charities 2625 Zanker Road # 200 San Jose, CA 95134 Tel: (408) 468-0100	Programs include Youth Empowered for Success (YES), and therapy for children with emotional problems or in danger of being abused or neglected. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance.
Center for Living with Dying 3490 The Alameda Santa Clara, CA 95050 Tel: (408) 243-0222 FAX: (408) 553-0110 Click for website	Help for dealing with grief. Special counseling and peer groups for HIV/AIDS, suicide, seniors, youth and more. Programs are free or low cost.
Eastfield Ming Quong 251 Llewellyn Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 Tel: (408) 379-9085 Click for website	Mental health services for children and teens. Fees vary. They accept private insurance.
Family & Children Services 375 Cambridge Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: (650) 326-6576 950 W. Julian St. San Jose CA 95126 Tel: (408) 292-9353 Click for their website	Counseling for children, teens, adults and families. Counseling and workshops to help families dealing with issues like eating disorders, substance abuse, or divorce. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance. They have sliding scale fees. They also have an office in Campbell.
Giaretto Institute 232 East Gish Rd., 1st Floor San Jose, CA 95112 Tel: (408) 453-7616	Group therapy for sexually abused children and their families.
Teen and Family Counseling Center (TFCC) 307 Orchard City Drive Suite #206 Campbell, CA 95008 Tel: (408) 370-9990 Click for website	Provides affordable counseling services and classes for teens and families, individuals and groups. Sliding scale fees based on income. Counseling at school or at the counseling center. Teen peer support groups and parenting seminars.

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Domestic Violence Resources

For information on restraining orders and domestic violence, see the restraining order page at this website.

Asian Americans for Community Involvement 2400 Moorpark Avenue #311 San Jose, CA 95128 Tel: (408) 975-2730 (408) 975-273924-hour crisis hotline Click for website	Emergency shelter, hotline, information and referral.
Domestic Violence Solutions (Next Door) 1181 North 4th Street, #A San Jose, CA 95112 Tel: (408) 279-2962	Crisis intervention, counseling, legal help and emergency shelter.
Support Network for Battered Women 1975 W. El Camino, #205 Mountain View CA 94040 Tel: (650) 940-3850 Tel: (650) 940-7855 (24 hr. Helpline) (800) 57-BASTA (24 hr. Spanish Helpline)	Emergency shelter and help for women and children who are threatened with violence. Also, clinics for temporary restraining orders and divorce, help for victims and community education.

Drug and Alcohol Resources for Adults and Youth

Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups/ Intergroup 1 West Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 Tel: (408) 379-1051 (80) 344-2666 (Hotline)	Local meetings for youth ages 7-19 affected by someone else's drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous 274 E. Hamilton Ave. Campbell, CA 95008 Tel: (408) 374-8511 Click for website	Meetings and support groups throughout the county.
Alcohólicos Anónimos Español 1349 Taylor Street San Jose, CA 95133 Tel: (408) 295-0920	Llame para más información.
Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 967 Lenzen Avenue San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: (408) 792-5680	Programs include: STEPS: Sobriety Through Education and Peer Support STRIDE: early sobriety for alcohol and drug abusers Also women's services and school programs.
Social Advocates for Youth 538 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Tel: (408) 956-8034 Tel: (650) 961-2622 (24 hr. Crisis-line)	Drug and alcohol prevention and treatment for teenagers including family counseling and a short-term place to live.

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Grandparent Resources

AARP Grandparent Information Center 601 E. Street NW Washington DC 20049 OR 3200 East Carson Street Lakewood, CA 90712 Tel: (202) 434-2296 Click for website	National resources for seniors, including grandparents.
Friends Outside 551 Stockton Avenue San Jose, CA 95125 Tel: (408) 295-6033 Click for website	Grandmothers & Caregivers Support Group. Friends Outside is an organization that provides support and resources to families with a family member in jail.
Kinship Resource Center 1908 Senter Road, Suite 50 San Jose, California 95112 Tel: (408) 200-0980 Click for website	Resource center and support group run by Catholic Charities.
Parents Helping Parents 3041 Olcott Street San Jose, CA 94054 Tel: (408) 727-5775 Click for website	Information and resources for grandparents and other caregivers who have questions about children's development or learning, or who have children in their care with special needs.

Medical and Health Services

Asian Americans for Community Involvement 2400 Moorpark Avenue #311 San Jose, CA 95128 Tel: (408) 975-2730 Click for website	Counseling, health and social services including a project to reduce child abuse and domestic violence. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance.
Mayfield Community Medical Clinic 270 Grant Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: (650) 327-1223	Services include general medicine, gynecology, pre-natal care, pediatrics and confidential HIV testing and counseling.
Medi-Cal Offices 1919 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95112 Tel: (408) 271-5500	Help with applications, AFDC, and Social Security
Mountain View Community Health Center 100 N. Moffett, Suite 101 Mountain View, CA 94043 Tel: (650) 965-3323 (Appointments)	Medical care, well baby exams and immunizations for low-income families.
Planned Parenthood 1691 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: (408) 287-7532 OR 3131 Alum Rock Avenue San Jose, CA 95127 Tel: (408) 729-7600	Birth control, pre-natal care and counseling. Tests for pregnancy, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.

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Parent Education

Almaden Valley Youth Counseling Service 6529 Crown Blvd., Suite D San Jose, CA 95120 Tel: (408) 997-0200	7-week classes throughout the year for parents of preschool, school age and teenage children based on the Systemic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) program. Fees depend on your income.
Alum Rock Counseling Center 1245 East Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95116 Tel: (408) -294-0500 Click for their website	Program to help parents.
Family & Children Services 375 Cambridge Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: (650) 326-6576 Palo Alto Or 950 W. Julian St. San Jose CA 95126 Tel: (408) 292-9353 San Jose Click for their website	Counseling and workshops on parenting, problem solving and trauma intervention for parents, children and teens. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance. They have sliding scale fees. There is also an office in Campbell.
Family and Children’s Services 950 W. Julian Street San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: (408) 292-9353	Parenting classes and counseling.
Indian Health Center 1333 Meridian Avenue San Jose, CA 95125 Tel: (408) 445-3430	Contact the agency regarding services.
Rebekah Children's Services 290 I.O.O.F. Avenue Gilroy, CA 95020 Tel: (408) 846-2123 (877) 310-1359 (Toll-free after hours emergency services) Click for website	Parenting classes in Spanish.
YWCA 375 S. Third Street San Jose, CA 95112 Tel: (408) 295-4011 x 214 Click for website	Parenting classes for the needs of children at different developmental stages. Groups for parents of kids ages 1-17. Also classes for Spanish-speaking, single or divorced parents, and families with children who have special needs. Sliding scale fees.

Special Needs Parenting Education

Nuestra Casa Family Resource 591 North King Road, Suite # 3 San Jose, CA 95133 (408) 928-3760	Serves Hispanic families.
Parents Helping Parents 3041 Olcott Street Santa Clara, CA 95054 Tel: (408) 727-5775 Click for website	Helps parents with children who have learning disabilities or other special needs.
Ujirani Family Resource 591 North King Road, Suite # 3 San Jose, CA 95133 (408) 928-3760	Serves African-American families.

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Parental Stress Hotline

Parental Stress Hotline (CONTACT) 39155 Liberty St., Ste. F600 Fremont, CA 94536 Tel: (510) 790-3803 (800) 829-3777 (toll-free)
Suicide/Crisis Hotlines Santa Clara County Suicide/Crisis Line 871 Enborg Ct. San Jose, CA 95128 Tel: (408) 279-3312 Tel: (408) 683-2482 Tel: (650) 494-9420

Teen Parent Resources

Choices for Children 111 N. Market Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113 Tel: (408) 297-3295 Click for website	Subsidized child care for low-income parents, including teen parents.
Community Pregnancy Center 1150 Hillsdale Ave. #104 San Jose, CA 91118 Tel: (408) 978-9310 Tel: (408) 315-1940 (24 hr. crisis line)	Support group, clothing donations, referrals.
Social Advocates for Youth 538 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Tel: (408) 956-8031 Tel: (650) 961-2622 (24 hr. Crisis line)	Teens with Tots in-school program, and support group.
TeenParents.org www.teenparents.org	Fact sheets for teen parents on Adoption Child custody Child support Emancipation Grandparents' rights Immigration Legal Guardianships Marriage License for Minors Parental Rights and Responsibilities Welfare for Pregnant and Parenting Teens

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