Student Services

Publications: www.ywcasacramento.org

Address: 1122 - 17th Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Sarbjit Kaur
Contact's Position: Program Director
Phone: 9162648066
Email: ywca_encore@yahoo.com
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Sacramento provides a wide range of recreational and athletic activities/facilities for women and men, with an emphasis on the personal, professional, and physical development of women. They offer support groups, education, information, dance and fitness classes, clubs, etc. Other programs include: 1. YWCA Women's Residence for low-income women and senior citizens. 2. Women, Infant, Children's Nutrition Education and Supplemental feeding program (WIC) for low-income women and their families. 3. Teenage Pregnancy prevention, information, parenting, and referral program (TAPP). 4. Single parent displaced homemakers program (SOLO) for people trying to reenter the job market. 5. ENCORE, an exercise and support group for women recovering from breast cancer surgery. 6. Teen Father Program (TFP), with information, referrals, job searches, parenting and counseling for young fathers. Keywords: women, religious, education, mentor/tutor, counseling, elderly, youth

Address: 712 5th Street, Suite E
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Lacy Spangler
Hours: M-Th 9-4pm; F 9-12; by appointment

Descriptions: A pro-life Christian agency that offers individual and group support for women who have had an abortion and for men whose partners have had an abortion. Support is provided during 8-10 week Bible study/post-abortion education by a trained peer counselor. Ongoing support group by arrangement. Women need not feel alone in a crisis pregnancy, or feel that abortion is their only option. First contact is usually through a 24-hour helpline staffed by trained Crisis Pregnancy Center volunteers. Women can arrange to meet with a trained volunteer for confidential counseling, free self-administered pregnancy test, practical assistance concerning pregnancy, referrals for medical care and other services (excluding abortion), and alternatives to abortion. Maternity and baby clothes are available. Volunteers offer ongoing friendship and support. All services are free of charge. The Crisis Pregnancy Center is a Christian organization that extends a loving hand to women of any or no religion. Volunteers receive 20 hours of training plus follow-up training. Volunteering is an excellent experience for students interested in counseling field. There is a support group/Bible study for women seeking healing after an abortion and post-abortion counselors. There is a Sacramento Crisis Pregnancy Center which offers all services listed above in addition to classes in childbirth and childcare. Contact Carol M. Thomas at 2628 El Camino Ave. Suite B-1 Sacramento, CA 95825. 916-972-0220 or 972-0299. The office is open Monday-Thursday 9-3; Mondays and Fridays 6-9; Saturdays9-1 and an appointment is recommended. Keywords: women, counseling, health

Address: 433 Russel Boulevard
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Greg McGonigle
Contact's Position: Associate Campus Minister
Phone: 5307532000
Email: associate@cahouse.org
Hours: M-F 11-6

Descriptions: The Acorn Mentoring Project is an action/reflection community service project run by CA House that connects UC Davis students with young people ages 5-15 in under-resourced neighborhoods of Sacramento for mentoring relationships through an after-school program on Tuesday afternoons. The Project involves weekly Tuesday mentoring sessions (leaving CA House at 3:10 p.m. and returning at 6:00 p.m.) and six Thursday reflection and planning seminars (at CA House from 3:10-4:30 p.m.). All student mentors must attend all Tuesday and Thursday meetings, but they may choose to participate in the Project purely as community service or for academic credit as well. The Project is considered a group independent study project through the UCD Human and Community Development Department, and academic credit is conferred on the basis of satisfactorily completing a writing component. While the Project is motivated by CA House’s spiritual and ethical commitment to improving human lives and society through community service and social justice work, the Project is non-sectarian and its content is not faith-centered. Typical Tuesday mentoring sessions involve: set-up, ice breakers, an opening circle meeting, a snack and conversation time, a values-based thematic craft, activity, or game, sports, time assisting the young people with homework, a closing circle, and cleanup. Typical Thursday seminars involve reflection on the recent mentoring visit(s), a presentation on a relevant topic or an issue related to mentoring, and planning time for the next mentoring session(s). In addition, the mentors plan one field trip or other event for the young people each quarter. CA House is an inclusive, progressive campus ministry organization located at 433 Russell Blvd. at the intersection of Russell and California Ave. Keywords: Counseling, Education, Mentor/Tutor, Youth

Publications: www.adoptionconnection.org

Address: 2150 Post Street
City: San Francisco State: CA Zip: 94115

Contact Person: Kim Simon
Contact's Position: Communication and Outreach Manager
Phone: 4153592494
Email: families@adoptionconnection.org
Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Descriptions: Adoption Connection is a fully licensed, non-profit adoption agency that has served birth and adoptive families for over 20 years. We help birth families find loving homes for their babies through open, infant adoption. We help adoptive families grow their families through domestic as well as international adoption services. We are licensed to work with birthparents throughout the U.S. and adoptive parents in 19 counties in N. California. Since our inception, Adoption Connection has completed over 1,400 infant adoptions. Keywords: counseling, health, women, youth

Address: 5777 Madison Avenue, suite 240
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Joyce O'Brien
Contact's Position: CEO
Phone: 9163440249
Hours: M-Sat. 8:30am-6pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: Outpatient counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families. Comprehensive treatment programs for sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, alcohol abuse, chemical dependency, gay and lesbian issues, post-traumatic stress, couples issues, parent-child relationships, step-family issues and family communication. Supervised visitation services. Parenting education classes, child transition services and workshops for professionals are also available. Treats both offenders and victims. Keywords: youth, counseling, substance abuse, women

Publications: www.agencyforhearing.org

Address: 9910 Horn Road, Suite 3
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95827

Contact Person: Christine Winger
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9163627390
Email: agencyforhearing@hotmail.com
Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm

Descriptions: Hearing testing, preschool through adult. Used, reconditioned hearing aids for long-term loan; information and referral on all aspects of hearing-impairment and hearing-aid repairs. Mobile van hearing screening for schools, industrial worksites, health fairs and senior centers. Community presentations and in-service training. Screenings done at the agency and at local senior centers. Peer counseling, coping skills classes and support groups. Keywords: youth, elderly, disabled persons

Address: 5429 Palm Avenue, Suite A
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95841

Contact Person: Barbara Popp
Contact's Position: Office Manager
Phone: 9163342971
Email: barannp@juno.com
Hours: M-Thurs 9am-3pm

Descriptions: Al-Anon and Alateen support groups for those who have alcoholic relatives or friends. Based on 12-step program. Meeting schedules available; 24-hours telephone message for meeting information. Spanish-speaking, men only, or women only meetings available. Volunteers are required to be a member of Al-Anon. Keywords: substance abuse, mentor/tutor, counseling

Address: 1935 Wright Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95825

Contact Person: Leslie Finke
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9169729555
Email: lfinke@comcast.net
Hours: 24 hours

Descriptions: This agency, which is sponsored by the Jewish community, provides low-income housing for the elderly. Volunteers are needed to provide one on one support to seniors and/or develop health, educational or recreational programs. Group projects can also be set up to work with the elderly. Keywords: religious, housing, counseling, education, health, elderly

Address: 1640 East Eighth Street
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Judy Deceasare
Contact's Position: General Manager
Phone: 5307599648
Email: allthingsrightsandrelevant@yahoo.com
Hours: 10-6 PM T-Sat

Descriptions: All Things Right and Relevant is a nonprofit consignment shop that provides supplemental funding for twelve non-profit agencies serving the mental health needs of Yolo County. The store is staffed primarily by volunteers and help is needed in many areas, including: * Sales Associates * Accessory Specialists * Carpenters * Photographers * Wardrobe Consultants * Merchandisers * Seamstresses * Mentors for Cottage Industries * Computer Skills Donations are also accepted for the store by calling 759-9646. Secondary contact is Judy De Cesare, (530) 759-9648. Keywords: mentor/tutor, mental health, counseling

Address: P.O. Box 622
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95617

Contact Person: Diane Sommers
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 5307567542
Email: spyc@sbcglobal.net

Descriptions: Davis Crisis Line (530) 753-0797 Woodland Crisis Line (530) 668-8445 West Sacramento Crisis Line (916) 371-3779 The Crisis line is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Business hours are M-F 9-5. Allied Services for Kids 24-hour Crisis Line provides telephone counseling, crisis intervention, information, and referrals to teens and families in crisis. The ASK Crisis Line is staffed by volunteers who are trained in active listening skills, crisis resolution, problem solving, and a knowledge of community services. Crisis line volunteers work closely with ASK professional staff to promptly address high-risk situations. If deemed appropriate, crisis line volunteers will make referrals to a professional ASK counselor for further intervention either over the phone and/or in person. Collect calls accepted from within Yolo County. Volunteer opportunities; training in suicide prevention and crisis intervention techniques. Keywords: youth, mental health, couseling, mentor/tutor, outreach

Publications: www.alssac.org

Address: 2717 Cottage Way, Ste. 8
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95825

Contact Person: Beth Dissenyer
Phone: 9169799265
Email: lou@alssac.org
Hours: M-F 8:30am - 3:30pm

Descriptions: The Greater Sacramento Chapter of The ALS Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Sacramento, CA. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a fatal progressive neuromuscular disease that attacks the nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. Our organization serves ALS patients in 24 counties in Northern and Central California. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for ALS patients, families, and caregivers; to promote community awareness and education about ALS, and to support efforts to find a cure. Our patient services include a durable medical equipment loan program including communication devices, monthly support meetings, a respite care program, nutritional supplements, transportation assistance, and a resource library that includes books, pamphlets, and videos about ALS. Some of our main volunteer opportunities include event planning, Pals for PALS program where we match up ALS patients with volunteers who help with anything from visiting to light housework/yardwork to running errands to helping with a specific project such as addressing holiday cards, equipment delivery/pick-up, and advocacy efforts. For more information please call our office at (916) 979-9265 or visit our website at www.alssac.org. Keywords: Health, ALS, Lou Gehrig, Amyotrophic, Lateral, Sclerosis, ALSA, education, counseling, disabled persons

Publications: www.alznorcal.org

Address: 530 Bercut Dr. Suite A
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Mary Gillion, MPA
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9169309080
Email: Mary.Gillon@alznorcal.org
Hours: M-F 8:30 - 5:00

Descriptions: Telephone helpline for information and referral about Alzheimer's and related dementias, medical resources, adult-day care and in-home respite services, legal assistance, etc. Provides family consultation for patient management issues. Sponsors and coordinates ongoing support groups. Conducts community based workshops and educational programs. In-service training to staff members of residential care facilities and adult-day care centers. Largest private funder of reseach into causes and treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Annual Memory Walk each October to raise funds for local programs and services and research. Holds and annual Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and works on legislative issues throughout year. Relies on volunteers in all areas. Keywords: health, counseling, mentor/tutor

Publications: www.cancer.org

Address: 1765 Challenge Way Ste 115
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95815

Contact Person: Libby Delrosario
Contact's Position: Staff Assistant
Phone: 5306623464x3
Email: libertine.delrosario@cancer.org
Hours: M-F 9-5

Descriptions: The American Cancer Society is dedicated to conquering cancer and minimizing the burden of those who currently have cancer. The Society employs a three-level approach to meeting these goals: -support cancer research; -conduct education programs for early detection and prevention of cancer; and -provide services and rehabilitation programs to cancer patients and their families, including tangible items as well as counseling through support group functions. There are two support groups in Yolo County. For information on the Sacramento Branch, contact them at 350 Alhambra Boulevard, Sacramento, 95816. Their phone number is 446-7933. Support programs in Sacramento include: -HOPE: resources for the Crisis of Cancer, offering tools to deal with the educational and emotional aspects of cancer; and -I Can Cope, a series of eight classes with lectures, discussions, and study assignments to help participants regain a sense of self-control. Cancer patients, their families, and close friends are eligible to join these groups. Various volunteer opportunities are available including office assistance, health fairs, smoking cessation and breast self-exam teaching, and other educational seminars. A training period is required of volunteers and is provided by the agency. Keywords: Community Development Health, health, counseling, women, youth, education, elderly

Publications: www.calawyersforthearts.org

Address: 1127 Eleventh Street, Suite 214
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Ellen Taylor
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9164426210
Email: clasacto@aol.com
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm

Descriptions: Dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration to the arts and entertainment community. Art/law workshops. Volunteer and Internship program For more information, www.calawyersforthearts.org Keywords: legal, counseling

Publications: www.apccounseling.org

Address: 5330 Power Inn Road, Suite A
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95820

Contact Person: Judy Fong Heary
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9163836783
Email: apcc@ulink.net
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Descriptions: Asian Pacific Community Counseling utilizes a multicultural and multilingual framework in providing mental health counseling, youth diversion programs, tobacco and drug education, and community social services to the Asian Pacific Islander community in Sacramento County. Volunteers are needed to gather materials for workshops, fundraising events, youth activities and outreach programs. They will acquire knowledge of co-counseling and individual mental health counseling and will assist office administrative / clerical work. Bilingual students in the fields of psychology and sociology are preferred. Volunteers must show sensitivity to individuals from multi-ethnic communities and have the initiative to learn new tasks. Keywords: Mental Health, Counseling, Youth, outreach, health

Publications: www.griefhelpsacramento.com

Address: P.O. Box 660365
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 958660365

Contact Person: Marilyn Koenig
Contact's Position: President
Phone: 9165575882
Hours: Thurs 7:30-9:30pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: Information and referral source for community support groups serving those who are grieving; sponsors the Bereavement Outreach program, publishes bereavement resource brochure; speakers bureau. Bereavement Outreach meeting held every Thursday at Sutter Center for Psychiatry, 7700 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento. Educational meetings on grief related topics are held the first and third weeks of the month; open to professionals and the general public. Sharing meetings held two or three times a month for grieving persons and their support people only. For more information, www.griefhelpsacramento.com Keywords: health, counseling, outreach

Publications: www.necal.bbb.org

Address: 3075 Beacon Blvd
City: West Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95691

Contact Person: Megan Reid
Contact's Position: Director of Operations
Phone: 9164436843
Email: info@sacramento.bbb.org
Hours: M-F 8:30am-5pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: Complaint Services: Complaints between buyers and sellers can be submitted by letter, online, or on a Better Business Bureau (BBB) complaint from (provided free). Acts as an impartial third party to help resolve marketplace disputes. If the complaint remains unsettled after mediation efforts, it will be reviewed for submission to the arbitration program. If arbitration is not feasible, other avenues for redress will be suggested. Administers a state-certified arbitration program to resolve new car warranty problems for specific automobile manufacturers. Telephone for details regarding eligibility. Inquiry Services: Informational reports on the business practices of firms dealing with the public and of charities seeking public support is available. Inquirers are requested to have available the full name, address and nature of the business or charitable solicitation. Assists with everyday consumer-business questions and offers general information publications on various subjects. Single copies of these publications are free of charge. Volunteer opportunties not available Keywords: counseling

Publications: thebirthconnection.org

Address: 4421 A Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95819

Contact Person: Lois Baxter
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9164519868
Email: loistbc@sbcglobal.net
Hours: Tues-Fri 9-2, Other days by appt

Descriptions: Support and education for women with unplanned pregnancies. Assistance in basic decision making, goal setting, childbirth preparation, parenting, adoption planning and recovery for birth mother. Labor and hospital support; including access to prenatal care and accompaniment to hospital. Education for couples considering adopting a child. Information and referral on adoption. Monthly support group open for those exploring planning or recovering from an adoptive plan. Monthly support group open for adoptive adults. Keywords: women, counseling

Publications: www.birthingprojectusa.com/

Address: 1900 T Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Andrena Bryant
Phone: 9164422229

Descriptions: The Birthing Project is an organization dedicated to reducing the mortality and low birth weight of black babies. It has been established as "the community resource for black maternal women's health and child health in Sacramento". The goal of the Birthing Project is to keep more babies alive and healthy by providing direction, emotional support, and education to their mothers. This support continues for one year after the birth of the babies to make sure that their mothers understand and are able to provide both health care and financial support for their children. Volunteers are needed to act as a Sister-Friend to the program participants. Volunteers will work with their little sister during and after pregnancy. Duties may include: finding a doctor, learning how to get on AFDC and/or Medi-Cal, finding our about support programs, and being a friend and advocate. Volunteers are also needed to serve as Project Assistants. We welcome and rely upon services offered by student interns for a variety of duties. Keywords: women, youth, counseling, mentor/tutor, health

Publications: www.calyouth.org

City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95816

Contact's Position: Program Director, CA Youth Crisis Line
Phone: 9163400505
Hours: 24 hrs, 7 days a week

Descriptions: Services Provided: Confidential crisis intervention counseling, resource referrals and a neutral message center to youth and families in high risk situations including abuse, neglect, exposure to AIDS and STDs, gangs, substance abuse, runaway and homelessness. Keyword: mental health, youth, substance abuse

Publications: www.youthcrisisline.org

Address: 1220 H. Street, Suite 103
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95818

Contact Person: Lisa Mondiel
Contact's Position: Program Director
Phone: 9163400505_
Email: lisam@calyouth.org
Hours: 8-5 M-F

Descriptions: Crisis Line is a statewide line assisting runaway and homeless youth and youth in crisis. Volunteer counselors provide a non-judgmental, supportive atmosphere for young people to explore their problems. Callers to the Crisis Line range from 12-24 years of age. The issues they are dealing with are varied, such as depression, family problems, child abuse, sexual orientation, and pregnancy. Volunteers are provided extensive training through a 40-hour training program. Positions are open to people who can discuss sensitive issues in an open and non-judgmental way. Training takes place four times a year. A screening and fingerprinting process are mandatory. For more information on volunteering opportunities, visit: www.youthcrisisline.org Keywords: Mental, Counseling, Teens, youth

Address: 213 West Beamer
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Barbara Grigg
Contact's Position: Older Adult Outreach Program Coordinator
Phone: 5306668675
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: The Call for Care Line provides professional health care counseling and support to seniors, their families and health professionals. Consultation helps callers identify home care and social support service needs. Access to the following long-term care services can be coordinated through the Call for Care Line: in-home support programs, home care services, residential care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, caregiver information and support groups and preventative health screening services. Volunteers go into the home. Keywords: counseling, elderly

Address: 711 J Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Phone: 9164429014
Hours: M-F 7am-3pm

Descriptions: This is a unique day center for low-income elderly individuals age 50 and over. With an average of 240 participants per day, five days per week, it is a "home away from home" for all who participate. Residents of downtown hotels, senior residences and even elderly who find themselves homeless take advantage of Camellia's services: socialization, low-cost meals, information/referral, advocacy/counseling, health screening, recreational activities. In addition, In-Home Visiting Workers serve the needs of the frail homebound elderly. Training required for volunteering. Keywords: elderly, hunger, counseling, recreation

Address: 2110 Broadway
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95818

Contact Person: John Reisch
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9167330123
Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30pm

Descriptions: For Catholic parishes in 20 counties in Northern California. Trains teachers and cathedral workers for preschool through adult. Programs in: Youth Ministry: leadership formation of youth and adults retreats, special events, resources and consultation services for junior high and high school students. Cheryl Tholcke, Coordinator. Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry: leadership development, retreats and activities for Hispanic youth and young adults. Milagros Calvetti, Coordinator. Pendola Center: summer camp program for boys and girls ages 6-17 and a backpacking program for high school students. Family Camp on Labor Day Weekend. Outdoor School in the fall, grades 5, 6 and 7. Stephen Tholcke, Director. Camp Recreation: summer camp for adults and children with disabilities. John Donohoe, contact person. Ministry to Persons with Special Needs: responsible for accessibility, religious education and outreach to people with disabilities. Michelle Hendricks, Coordinator. Ministry to the Deaf: coordinates religious education, liturgy, accessibility and interpreters for deaf children and adults. Stanley Simonet and Debbie Vanderfold, contact persons. Keywords: religious, youth, disabled persons, counseling, mentor/tutor

Address: 5890 Newman Court, Second Floor
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95819

Contact Person: Elizabeth White
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9164527841
Email: ewhite@diocese-sacramento.org
Hours: M-F 8am-noon; 1-4:30pm

Descriptions: Services Provides: A multi-service social welfare program with outreach offices providing individual, group, couple, family and child counseling, Spanish language counseling, programs and services for the elderly, bilingual programs and services for the elderly, bilingual case advocacy and immigration services for low-income people, emergency assistance and homeless job-skills classes. Keywords: counseling, youth, emergency, mentor/tutor

Address: 730 S Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Adela Avila
Contact's Position: Program Director
Phone: 9164435367
Hours: M-F 8-noon, 1-4:30; Tues-Thurs by appointment

Descriptions: Immigration counseling, legal representation in Immigration Court and public education in immigration matters. Citizenship services. Legal representatives are accredited by the Federal Board of Immigration Appeals. Emphasis on Hispanic-Americans, but services not restricted. Keywords: counseling

Address: 6000 J Street, Eureka Hall 421
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 958196079

Contact Person: Lynn Filiatreaux
Contact's Position: Coordinator
Phone: 9162786252

Descriptions: Provides individual, couple, family, career and vocational counseling. Services provided by advanced graduate students in the Department of Counselor Education, and Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and School Psychology. Provides diagnostics and screening for gifted children and also those with learning problems. Keywords: counseling,

Address: 730 'S' Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Sylvia Villalobos
Phone: 9164435367

Descriptions: The Centro Guadeloupe Advocacy Program is a multi-service agency that serves primarily Hispanic families, women, and children in such areas as emergency food and shelter, counseling, translation, information and referral, and employment. Volunteers are needed to assist with the "Community Pals" youth project for 7th - 11th grades which targets students from high risk environments; make periodic contact in person and over the phone with students; and help plan and implement activities. This is a program that allows creative input. Volunteers should have a good rapport with young people and be understanding of problems facing students from high risk environments. The ability to speak Spanish is desirable. Volunteers work closely with a project coordinator. Internships may be available. Keywords: Hunger Homeless & Housing Cultural Youth Cmty Dev, women, emergency, counseling, mentor/tutor

Address: 175 West Court
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Gloria
Contact's Position: administrator
Phone: 5306614440

Descriptions: Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. (NVIH) has a host of professionals working to safeguard, maintain, or improve the emotional and physical well-being of Native American Indians living within our eight-county service area (Yolo, Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Plumas, Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa Counties). Proper documentation verifying that you are of Indian descent is required to be eligible for services. Please call the office for details. The program offers direct medical, dental, health education, nutrition, mental health, and alcoholism services. In addition to health stations and clinics, they have community health representatives who make home visits, arrange medical and dental care and transportation if needed, and provide extensive information on community social services. The public health nurses coordinate outreach services, offer classes and counseling, and monitor pregnant women and people with high blood pressure and diabetes. There is also an environmental health technician who samples water on reservations, identifies hazardous materials, and performs similar duties. Keywords: Environment Cultural Health Counseling

Publications: www.CFI4kids.org

Address: 4545 - 9th Avenue
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95820

Contact Person: Karen Bodden
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 9167360828
Email: kbodden@child-familyinstitute.org
Hours: 8:30-5 M-F

Descriptions: Child and Family Institute provides treatment, prevention, and counseling services to child victims of abuse and neglect and their families. Volunteers are needed to answer the information and referral phone line and to help supervise youth in the child care programs. Other duties vary depending on the volunteer's desires. Training is provided in the areas of crisis counseling, child abuse, and their effects. Provides a range of programs including: Intrefamilial Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program: diversion for the sexually abused child and the family including the intrafamilial adult sex offender. Clients referred by the Sacramento District Attorney's Office or Probation Department. Child Sexual Abuse Treatment and Play Therapy Program: therapy for child sexual abuse victims, ages 2-18, and the non-offending parents or caretakers. Juvenile Victim/Offender Treatment Program: serves male and female youth 12-18 who have a history of abuse victimization and are now abusing others. Information and referral phone line: provides professional, non-professionals, and those faced with child abuse in their own families with information about child abuse issues, where to get help for victims, and how to report the problem to authorities. Prevention and education Programs: increase general public awareness about the realities of child abuse and neglect, and teach parents how to reduce their children's vulnerability to physical and sexual abuse and other types of exploitation. Internships may be available. Keywords: Community Development Youth Counseling Mental health

Publications: www.sutterchildrens,org/childbereavement

Address: 2800 L Street, Suite 400
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 958165600

Contact Person: Peggy Gulshen
Contact's Position: Program Coordinator
Phone: 9164546555
Hours: M-F 9-5pm

Descriptions: Peer support groups and healthy griefwork through art therapy for children ages 4-16 grieving the death of a loved one who died during the past year. Children are placed in groups according to age, circumstances of the death and relationship to the deceased. Groups facilitated by a professional art therapist with assistance from trained volunteers. Other Sites Mercy Hospice 7919 Folsom Blvd, Suite 200 Sacramento 95826 Mary Ann Kirchner, Coordinator (916) 281-3900 Keywords: youth,counseling

Address: 633 Cordova Avenue
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Joanne English
Phone: 9167562365

Descriptions: Davis Auxiliary is the Davis chapter of the Children's Home Society of California (CHS), which is the largest children's advocacy group in California. CHS was founded in 1891 and is a non-profit, voluntary children's services agency helping families in California. They provide several in-home services such as adoption, expectant parent counseling, and counseling for pregnant mothers. Some out-of-home services are family day care homes, foster family care, and group home care. Children's Home Society has a strong public education program and has produced several films related to children and families. They have a new film called "Adoption: a loving choice" which can be shown to an interested group. The main objective for the volunteer auxiliaries is to raise funds for adoption, foster homes, and child care. Keywords: Youth Counseling Community Development, women

Address: 915 L Street, Suite C-282
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 958143700

Contact Person: Patricia Gehlen
Contact's Position: Calif State Coordinator
Phone: 9166352590
Email: crccalif@aol.com
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Descriptions: Promotes healthy development of children of separated parents. Encourages joint custody, shared financial responsibility, liberalized visitation, access to school and medical records, and making the present mediation/counseling system accountable. Discourages the use of the legal system as a tool of revenge. Legislative advocacy, community awareness, newsletter, and discount on resource materials. Monthly information and support meetings, and legal clinics. Keywords: youth

Address: 2051 John Jones Road
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Jessica Medina
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 5307533498
Email: jessicam@communicarehc.org

Descriptions: CommuniCare Health Centers is comprised of four Clinics -- The Davis Community Clinic, Salud Clinic in West Sacramento, John H. Jones Clinic in West Sacramento and Peterson Clinic in Woodland. Patients are from all income, ethnic, and age groups. Programs are offered in General Medicine, Pediatrics, Counseling, Dental, Women's Health, Prenatal, Drug Abuse and Alcohol de-tox, and anonymous HIV testing and counseling. All the programs emphasize health education, counseling, and preventative health care. To obtain more specific information about the programs, including time and days of service offered, contact the Davis Community Clinic Site or the Internship and Career Center. Human Corps has contacted this program, and volunteer opportunities are available in all areas mentioned above. Time commitment varies from 6 months to one year, base on position of interest. Each program provides its own training. Spanish speakers are preferred but not required. Spanish translators are utilized in all areas. There are opportunities available with the HIV program in addition to the anonymous HIV test sites. These include an HIV street outreach program, a "Buddy" program to provide emotional support to people with AIDS, and food delivery to people with AIDS. Students should use the Health Center Services except for HIV pre-post testing and TB screen tests. Spouses of students and their children not covered in the student's health plan are welcome. Keywords: Health Cultural, women, mentor/tutor

Publications: www.city.davis.ca.us/pcs/socialservices

Address: 604 Second Street
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Phone: 5307575623
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: CMS provides mediation and facilitation services to help groups and individuals find solutions in conflict situations and prevent the escalation of conflict. CMS mediates many types of conflicts including: neighbor/neighbor (I.e., noise, pets, property damages and encroachment), tenant/landlord (I.e., security deposits, rent, lease terms, repairs), customer/merchant (I.e., payment for goods or services, quality of good/services), employment matters, small claims court matters, roommate and household disagreements. The service also provides educational materials related to conflict management and conducts training in conflict management and mediation skills. Keywords: counseling

Address: 3031 Franklin Blvd.
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95818

Contact Person: Gordon Oliver
Contact's Position: Program Director
Phone: 9167377100
Hours: M-F 8:30-4pm

Descriptions: A drop-in day program operated by mental health consumers for mental health consumers, structured with numerous self-help groups planned by the consumer membership. Peer counseling and peer advocacy, arts and crafts, social and recreational activities, community meals, math/reading/GED tutoring, occasional clothing, laundry services, showers, emergency food and other support. Other site: Consumer Self Help - North Center (916) 348-1428 4972 Date Avenue, Sacramento 95841 Mike Wheeler, Program Director Keywords: mental health, recreation, emergency, hunger

Address: 3480 Routier Road
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95827

Contact Person: Sal Arrigo
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9163663133
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: Referral and supportive service. Financial counseling, telephone reassurance, blood pressure testing, legal services, recreation/cultural services, bus trips, adult education classes and respite care. For more information, www.crpd.com Keywords: health, recreation

Address: 455 First Street
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Joseph
Contact's Position: administrator
Phone: 5307538674
Email: jbliss4@msn.com
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: Professional psychotherapy, counseling and educational services to community (children, adults, couples and families), based on ability to pay. This program includes clients dealing with marital difficulties, separation/divorce, blended families, couple communication, parenting issues, stress, anxiety/depression, alcohol/drugs as a collateral to specific treatment for addiction, parent-child conflict. There are no time limits on services, I.e., short-term treatment. This agency is committed to continuing to provide the best treatment available according to the needs of clients. Keywords: counseling, substance abuse

Publications: www.crossroadsdiversified.com

Address: 3823 V Street, Suite 1
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95817

Contact Person: Danny Marquez
Contact's Position: Program Director
Phone: 9165471900
Email: crossroads@osb.net
Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30

Descriptions: Provides vocational assessment and planning, job seeking skills, resume preparation, job development, job placement, job coaching, pot-placement support, employer consultations, Social Sec advocacy and planning services to people for whom competitive employment is an identifiable goal. Keywords: counseling

Address: 23 Russell Boulevard
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Vicki Crescitelli
Phone: 5307575623
Email: sschneider@ci.davis.ca.us

Descriptions: Administered by the City of Davis Parks & Recreation Department since 1987, the Davis Community Mediation Service has provided a free, confidential service to Davis parties with dispute, offering an alternative to the often difficult, costly, and painful traditional legal routes. Disputes which are not legal in nature can also be resolved. Participation is voluntary and are records are strictly confidential. The Service provides a forum for peaceful resolution of conflicts involving problems between tenants and landlords, customers and merchants, neighbors, friends, roommates, and other interpersonal relationships, before they result in court action or escalate into acts of violence. All parties involved with the conflict meet with a panel of two or three trained mediators where each party has the opportunity to air his/her grievance. No police reports or legal records are made or kept during the meeting(s). All mediation is conducted in an informal setting, and the panel does not decide who is right or wrong, but assists the parties involved to find their own solution. Meetings usually occur ten days after an initial call regarding the conflict. The resulting agreement can be legally binding or not, depending upon the participants' wishes. The Service also provides information and referral assistance in cases of discrimination in housing and employment. Volunteer mediators are trained and currently the Service operates with a mostly volunteer staff of 25 mediators. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer may attend the 32-hour training session. Information packets are mailed upon request. Keywords: Counseling

Publications: www.deloro.org/

Address: 5723-A Marconi Avenue
City: Carmichael State: CA Zip: 956084413

Contact Person: Michelle Nevins
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 8006350220
Email: crc@deloro.org
Hours: M-F 8:30-4pm

Descriptions: Part of the statewide system of Caregiver Resource Centers serving families and caregivers of brain-impaired adults (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, Huntington's disease, epilepsy, amyotropic lateral sclerosis and other degenerative diseases of the brain) through assistance to families, professionals and other caregivers. Information and referral. Contractual services for legal and financial advice, family counseling and consultation, respite care; referral for diagnostic assessment, referrals to assistance in development of support groups, educational training programs for caregivers and technical assistance. For more information, www.deloro.org Keywords: disabled persons, legal, counseling

Publications: www.diogenesnet.com/

Address: 9719 Lincoln Village Drive, Ste 502
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95827

Contact Person: Melissa Gallagher
Contact's Position: Services Director
Phone: 9163695447
Email: DYS9719@sbcglobal.net
Hours: M-F 8:30-6pm

Descriptions: Services for runaway, homeless, abandoned, abused and neglected youth. Crisis resolution; emergency shelter; transitional living programs; group and family counseling; support groups; skill-building workshops on a variety of issues including sexually transmitted infections, drugs and alcohol, and teen pregnancy prevention; HIV/AIDS education and prevention; after school activities; in-home supportive services; street-based outreach and counseling; Speakers and Tours Bureau; Project Safe Place; medical/outreach van, teen-care-a-van; and a peer (teen) and adult component. Human Corps has contacted this mental health program and volunteers are needed to handle crisis calls; assist staff caseworkers with adolescent group counseling, individual and family cases; and coordinate and/or assist in community outreach programs. Anyone who is interested in volunteering their time to help youth and families resolve differences and difficulties may apply. Training is provided in interpersonal communication skills, crisis intervention, family therapy, child abuse and neglect. For more information, www.diogenesnet.com Keywords: housing, women, mental health, counseling

Address: 155 North 2nd Street
City: Dixon State: CA Zip: 95620

Contact Person: Maria Hernandez
Contact's Position: Coordinator
Phone: 7076780442
Hours: M-Thur 9-12 and 1-4, Fri 9-1

Descriptions: Dixon Family Services is a non-profit social service organization providing drug, alcohol, and family counseling to individuals and families in the community. They also conduct "growth" groups in the school district and county. Volunteers are needed to contact agencies in the surrounding community and create a resource file for use by agency personnel. Spanish speaking volunteers are needed to work with clients. They would assist office staff by translating information and questions to non-English speaking clients. Transportation is needed for this program. In addition, volunteers are needed to provide at-risk youth with friendship and support in the "Special Friends" program. A new program has recently been added called "Just for Kids." Keywords: Mental Counseling Community Development

Address: 7250 A & B Auburn Blvd.
City: Citrus Heights State: CA Zip: 95610

Contact Person: Marlene Walker
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9167285613
Hours: M-F 10-4

Descriptions: The Domestic Violence Intervention Center provides support for victims of domestic violence. Volunteers are required to participate in 40 hours of training which is held twice a year. Upon completion of taining, volunteers will receive a certificate as an advocate. Advocates can volunteer in a variety of ways; clerical work and phone operator at the office, crisis line phone operator after hours, out reach and tabling at events, producer of grant proposals, mediator of women's support groups, as well as other opportunities to help. Volunteers are expected to maintain confidentiality, as it is a domestic violence center. Long term commitments are encouraged. Keywords: counseling, women

Address: Building B 2220 Watt Avenue
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95825

Contact Person: Lynn Place
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9164856500
Email: rlee@hrcrst.org
Hours: M-F 8-7pm

Descriptions: Outpatient psychiatric and medication support services; also social rehabilitation services such as housing financial services (I.e., SSI applications, payee for SSI clients), substance abuse, client advocacy, and family support. Use of service plans geared to each client's individual needs and goals. Limited peer counseling and substance abuse counseling for people with major mental health problems. Support in finding employment, housing, training and other basic services. Volunteers accepted depending on students' interests and background, as well as the clinic's needs. Internship opportunities available as well. Keywords: counseling, mental health

Address: 9670 Elk Grove-Florin Road
City: Elk Grove State: CA Zip: 95624

Contact Person: Jim Miller
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9166866942
Email: jmegtc@msn.com
Hours: M-F 3-5pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: Recreational and after-school activities in a drug free environment offering positive alternatives. Pool table, ping pong, video games, big screen TV and movies, computers for homework and other games. Tutor as needed. Youth/family counseling referrals. Keywords: rcreation, mentor/tutor, counseling, substance abuse

Address: 915 27th Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95816

Contact Person: Merry Geil
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9162645462
Hours: M-F 7:30-5pm

Descriptions: A multipurpose walk-in senior center providing supportive services: nutrition, Triple R Adult Day Program, SHARE (Self Help and Resource Exchange) food co-op, tax preparation, information and referral, health insurance counseling, support groups and job match. Creative arts: ceramics, crafts, oil painting, poetry, drama, drawing and water color. Education and wellness programs: SeniorNet Computer Learning Center, 55 Alive/Mature Driving, life history writing, country western dance and conversational Spanish; health promotion (vision, hearing, dental and blood pressure screenings, brown bag pharmacy), flu clinics, tai chi, stretch and tone exercises and yoga. Social opportunities: weekly tea dances, senior clubs and organizations, Friendship Café, cards, bingo, hearing impaired group, visually impaired group and volunteer program. Keywords: elderly, health, recreation, disabled persons

Publications: www.familiesfirstinc.org or www.helpkids.org

Address: 2100 5th Street
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Andrea Dow
Contact's Position: Administrative Assistant II
Phone: 5307473453
Email: adow@familiesfirstinc.org

Descriptions: Families First is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) agency that serves over 1200 high-risk children and their families annually through a variety of programs; including: professional foster care, Crisis residential and day treatment, psychiatric residential treatment, intensive family preservation especially designed wrap-around services. Our goals is to provide the most professional treatment service to children and their families and to assure that those services are at all times respectful, caring, innovative, and effective. Volunteer opportunities include: Working directly with Severely Emotionally Disturbed children, kitchen assistance, clerical help, facilities maintenance, running errands, deliveries. Special events: Foster Santa, Golf Tournament, various holiday events for children, field trips. All interns and volunteers must complete application, interview, criminal history clearance, physical and TB test, drug screening, and participate in mandatory trainings, if required. Employment opportunities are also available. For more information, www.familiesfirstinc.org Keywords: Mental health, Counseling, Youth,

Address: 6300 Ehrhardt Avenue
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95823

Contact Person: Charla M. Wistos
Contact's Position: Coordinator
Phone: 9166817577
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: School-based social services program for students (teens and children) and their families. Uses a multidisciplinary case management approach. Prevention services emphasize school-to-career, employment, youth development, teen pregnancy prevention, adult education, tutoring, mentors, service learning opportunities, and student counseling. Keywords: youth, women, mentor/tutor, counseling, education

Publications: www.sacramento.org/fsa

Address: 8912 Volunteer Lane, Suite 100
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95826

Contact Person: Donna Friesen
Contact's Position: Controller
Phone: 9163683080
Email: dfriesen@fsa-sac.org
Hours: M-Thurs 9-8:30pm; Fri 9-5pm

Descriptions: Professional Short-Term Counseling and Employee Assistance Program (EAP): brief therapy for children and their families. Specialized problem areas include child abuse, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, painful relationships, marital issues, parent-child struggles, children's school problems, parent-teen conflicts, working parent stress, divorce and remarriage, stepfamily issues, misuse of drugs and alcohol in the family, and family violence. Families and Schools Together (FAST): a nationally-proven prevention program that uses a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to reach isolated, at-risk families and children. Goals are to enhance family functioning, prevent school failure in the target child, prevent substance abuse by the child and family, and reduce the stress that parents and children experience from daily life situations (prevent child abuse). Multiple-family groups meet for 8 weeks with monthly support group meetings continuing for 2 years. FAST programs operate at thirteen local elementary schools. Other programs include: CALWorks (W2W), Sacramento County Birth and Beyond, Geographic Managed Care, Ryan White Title I HIV/AIDS Program and in home supportive services. Keywords: health, women

Address: 2400 Glendale Lane, Suite G
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95825

Contact Person: Jody De'Kovill
Contact's Position: Administrative Directors
Phone: 9169732838
Hours: M-F 8-9pm

Descriptions: Intensive outpatient counseling services for children and adults, including assessments, individual, group, marital/family counseling and art therapy. Specializing in issues such as post-traumatic stress, child abuse, sexual abuse, substance abuse, bonding issues and bereavement. Keywords: counseling, youth

Address: 1422 C Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Forrest Reed
Contact's Position: Program Director
Phone: 9164432646
Email: forrestreed@comcast.net
Hours: M-F 9:30-11:30, 1-3pm

Descriptions: Personal attention to the poor. Resource counseling, referrals, and emergency vouchers for shelter for families with children, 10% Greyhound bus discounts, gas vouchers, personal hygiene items, bus tokens and client advocacy. Helps clients to get necessary identification including Social Security card, California ID, California driver's license and birth certificates. Keywords: counseling

Publications: www.wjusd.org

Address: 126 North West Street
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Kathy Stewart
Phone: 5306621758
Hours: M-F 7:30am-4pm

Descriptions: Interim Freeman Elementary provides a rigorous academic core program in Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science for all students enrolled in K-6, with the opportunity to learn in a bilingual classroom (English/Spanish). We provide a safe learning environment be training students as conflict managers and conducting regular classroom meetings. Keywords: youth, academic, counseling

Address: PO Box 214463
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95821

Contact Person: Marilyn Koenig
Contact's Position: President
Phone: 9163920664
Hours: M-Sat 9-9pm

Descriptions: Outreach program for family and friends after a suicide death. Includes peer support and education for survivors by means of meetings, publications, monthly newsletter and lending library of books and tapes. Speakers bureau available for workshops and conferences. Information and referral for local resources. Volunteer opportunities and training. Community awareness program. For more information, www.friendsforsurvival.org Keywords: counseling

Publications: Newsletter

Address: 2324 L Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95816

Contact Person: Dorothy Montgomery
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9164463838
Email: friendsoutside@aol.com
Hours: M-F 9-5pm

Descriptions: Friends Outside is a volunteer organization which provides services to prison inmates and their families. See brochure for more information. The programs they offer are: **emergency relief **housing **clothing **food **transportation coordination **community outreach **speakers **public forum **jail services **support group Welcome House helps facilitate rides to the Folsom Prison, offers child care, and helps visitors prepare for the visit. Keywords: Community Development Counseling, hunger, housing, prison

Address: 4049 Miller Way
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95817

Contact Person: Susan Blacksher
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9164519312
Hours: M-F 7-5pm

Descriptions: Gateway Foundation is a recovery home for alcoholic women, providing a temporary haven with fourteen beds for women whose family life or work is threatened or has been destroyed by the disease of alcoholism . Women may self-register or may be referred. The program is structured during the day, outside nighttime Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The average stay is 3 months. Gateway, in continuous operation since 1967, offers aftercare, a family program, and traditional living (approximately $200/month). The staff includes one CADC and other qualified staff members. Internship credit may be available. Need help refurbishing backyard. Looking for landscaping persons. Keywords: Women Drugs Counseling, substance abuse

Address: 1760 Creekside Oaks Drive, Suite 220
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95833

Contact Person: Helen Nelson
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9165671600
Email: info@gsds.org
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: Coordinates organ donations. Educates professional and lay communities regarding organ donation. Bereavement counseling/support group for donor families. For more information, www.gsds.org Keywords: health

Address: 1507 21st Street, Suite 300
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: George Lobdell
Contact's Position: Program Director
Phone: 9164487444
Email: hccaids@aol.com

Descriptions: This non-profit, statewide organization is state funded to serve the hemophilia and blood transfusion recipient communities through free counseling and health education activities. Human Corps has contacted this agency. Assistance is needed in setting up the resource library, typing (word processor), communicating with clientele, assisting with support groups, seminars and conferences. Qualifications of volunteers include: independent worker, word-star word processor knowledge, good communication skills, a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Keywords: Health Counseling

Address: TB 16, University of California
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Naomi Sakai
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 5307522790
Hours: M-F 8-6pm

Descriptions: The House is a confidential peer counseling center, offering free services to UCD students. We provide a variety of services including drop in or telephone counseling, support groups and wellness workshops. The program is staffed by trained student volunteers, directed by professional counselors and falls under the UCD Counseling Center's umbrella. All volunteers are first required to participate in a full quarter of extensive training. Once students successfully complete training, they provide counseling and facilitate wellness programs for student groups for at least three quarters. The House's core training program emphasizes the development of basic communication and counseling skills, knowledge of campus and community referral resources and personal growth. Additionally, training addresses fundamental program development and program presentation skills. All House peers are required to successfully complete this training in order to be eligible to counsel. Following formal training, students may choose to participate in Facilitator Training. It emphasizes the development of group counseling skills, and once completed, peers may participate in training new peer counselors or facilitating support groups. Finally, peer counselors can become involved in organizational and administrative aspects of the program by applying for one of the student coordinator positions. All of these positions are volunteer and academic credit and/or transcript notation are available to most students. Selection of volunteers is based upon a person's genuine interest in and ability to help others. Each spring, The House advertises for student volunteers who are willing to contract to a four (consecutive) quarter commitment to The House. The first quarter is spent in training and the remaining three quarters are dedicated to applying the skills acquired in training to peer counseling responsibilities. Applications for student volunteers are accepted by The House following RSVP each quarter. Applicants must be registered UCD students, must have completed a minimum of one quarter of the college education and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Keywords: counseling

Publications: newsletter twice a year

Address: School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Dr. Rick Timmons
Contact's Position: Program Coordinator
Phone: 5307545251
Hours: Same as Vet School

Descriptions: The Human-Animal Program (HAP) is a non-profit organization which serves to further the appreciation and understanding of our attachment to animals. The program also serves to educate the public on subjects such as pet-facilitated therapy, pet loss and grieving, and the contributions of service animals for people with disabilities. An upper-division interdisciplinary course on the benefits and issues of human-animal interactions is offered in even-numbered years. In addition, the program spearheads data-based studies on subjects such as pets in federal or state housing for the elderly and pets as healers. Human Animal Program also provides pet-loss counseling and has a Pet Loss Crisis Line for pet owners, along with a comprehensive referral and information service for anyone interested in human-animal interaction. Human Animal Program sponsors lectures, and conferences. Pamphlets and newsletters and a bibliography of periodicals on human-animal relationships are available through Human Animal Program. There is also a Human-Animal Bond Club, a student organization on campus. Keywords: Animals Mental, counseling

Address: 1333 Howe Avenue, Suite 100
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95825

Contact Person: Judy Turtletaub
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9164844400
Email: jturtletaub@jfssac.org
Hours: M-F 8:30-5pm

Descriptions: Counseling for individuals, couples, children and families; social services to frail elderly; information and referral services; refugee resettlement. Senior Support Program offers friendly visiting, telephone reassurance, referrals, crisis assistance, assessments and on-going support services. Tutoring is provided for refugees in language, math and general living skills. Emergency assistance. Passover and Purim Tzedakah. Evening hours by appointment. For more information, www.jfssacramento.org Keywords: counseling, eldering, mentor/tutor, cultural

Publications: lafcc.com

Address: 5523 34th St.
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95820

Contact Person: Vidal Gonzalez
Phone: 9164523601
Email: gonzalez_vidal@hotmail.com
Hours: M,W,F 8am-6pm; T,Th 8am-7pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: Multilingual, comprehensive, multi-cultural professional counseling; outreach and supportive services for at-risk youth and families. One-to-one counseling, crisis intervention and supportive services. Year round recreational tutorial program and youth activities. La Familia is recruiting volunteers to be matched with youth involved in the various La Familia program components, such as counseling, supportive services, neighborhood special projects, recreational programs, tutoring or mentoring. Qualifications: Make a commitment of 4 hours a month for the course of a year, fill out an application, get fingerprinted and take a TB test. Keywords: cultural, counseling, mentor/tutor, youth,

Publications: www.LSNC.net

Address: 517 12th Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Bill Kennedy
Contact's Position: Attorney
Phone: 9165512150
Hours: M-F 9am-5pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: Free legal services to low-income eligible clients in civil law matters such as housing, health, welfare, employment, unemployment, Social Security, discrimination, and education. Administrative office for 23 Northern California counties. Keywords: housing, counseling

Publications: www.mhasc.org

Address: 9719 Lincoln Village Drive, Suite 503
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95827

Contact Person: Lorrine Bell
Contact's Position: Senior Service Coordinator
Phone: 9163664600
Email: lbell@mhasc.org
Hours: M-F 9-4pm

Descriptions: A volunteer action organization that promotes mental well-being for everyone through education, advocacy and program development. Advocates on legislation affecting mentally ill people and the promotion of anti-stigma campaign; information and referral on community resources for mental health issues and counseling workshops. Child Mental Health Advocacy Consumer Liaison Depression Awareness, Recognition and Treatment Information and Referral Professional Education Self Help Senior Peer Counseling Speakers Bureau Voices Vs. Violence Volunteers opportunities include administrative internships in advocacy, senior services, depression awareness, information and referrals, children's prevention in violence, self-help directory production, and non-profit management. Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis. All programs offer specialized training. A background in community service, social work or psychology is helpful. For more information, www.mhasc.org Keywords: counseling, mental health, youth

Publications: www.mercyeducation.org

Address: 6007 Folsom Blvd., Suite 200
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95819

Contact Person: Therese Gurra
Contact's Position: Administrative Assistant
Phone: 9167376026
Email: therese@mercyeducation.com
Hours: M-F 8:30-6pm

Descriptions: Integrated approach to their family and individual educational and emotional difficulties. An educational psychologist, counselors and educational therapists offer psycho-educational assessment, individual and couple (family) counseling and prescriptive teaching for children with learning disabilities. For more information, www.mercyeducation.org Keywords: youth, counseling

Address: 7917 Folsom Blvd., Suite 200
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95826

Contact Person: Debra Fujito
Phone: 9162813955
Email: debra.fujito@chw.edu
Hours: M-F 8:30-5pm

Descriptions: In-home support including weekly visits to the home by a nurse; emotional support to help the patient and family with impending death; spiritual support; companionship; respite care. On-going bereavement support for 13 months after patient has died. Children's bereavement are group and animal-assisted therapy program. For more information, www.mercysacramento.org Additional contact: Jeanne Gerber jeanne.gerber@chw.edu 916-281-3900 Keywords: counseling, youth

Address: 4241 Florin Rd. Suite 110
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95823

Contact Person: George de la Mora
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9163942320
Hours: M-F 8:00am-8:00pm

Descriptions: The Mexican American Alcoholism program provides bilingual counseling for men and women who have problems with alcohol and/or drug addiction. The organization also provides group sessions for children ages 4-15 whose parents have a chemical dependency. The children's group sessions focus on self-esteem and the importance of staying in school. Volunteers are needed to assist staff counselors during children's educational games. Bi-lingual, bi-cultural skills are desired and knowledge of children and behavior problems is helpful. Hispanic AIDS Community Resources (HACER) was established in 1990 and is the AIDS prevention component of the Mexican American Alcoholism Program. Targeting Sacramento County's Hispanic/Latino communities, HACER's goal is to reduce the risk of HIV infection in the community by providing awareness and education. Spanish-speaking volunteers with an understanding of Mexican culture are needed. Keywords: Ethnic/International Cultural Drugs Counseling Youth, AIDS, alcoholism, substance abuse, youth, cultural, health

Publications: www.mad.org/sacramentocalifornia

Address: 1325 Howe Ave., Suite 100
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95825

Contact Person: Becky Wood
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9169216233
Email: greatersacmad@sbcglobal.net
Hours: M-F 9am-4:30pm

Descriptions: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), assists victims of drunk driving and educates the public with awareness programs. Human Corps has contacted this agency. Volunteers are needed to staff public events (rallies, booths), provide office help, assist with the newsletter, Designated Driver program, Red Ribbon Project and KISS Campaign. The only qualifications are a willingness to participate and a commitment to end drunk driving. Volunteers especially needed for registration of court ordered DUI defendants taking our class. Times are from 4:30 - 7:30 on the first, second and third Fridays and second Tuesdays of the month. Keywords: Community Development Drugs Counseling, substance abuse

Publications: www.misconnection.org

Address: 4225 Northgate Blvd, Suite 4, Sacramento, CA 95834
Contact Person: Shannon Gorman
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 5102679669
Email: shannon.gorman@nmss.org
Hours: M-F 9am-5pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: Quarterly newsletter; information and referral; support groups; client advocacy; peer support program; loan library of books, videos and cassettes; short-term professional counseling; social events; annual seminar; workshops; equipment loan program; government relations committee; literature and speakers available on request; contributions research Keywords: counseling, health

Address: 2150 Butano Drive
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95825

Contact Person: Ja'Neen Gilbreath
Contact's Position: Associate Director
Phone: 9164827702
Email: janeengilbreath@sbcglobal.net.
Hours: M-F 8:30am-5pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: An eight-week drug and gang prevention program in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms at elementary schools in low-income, high-risk areas. Small group counseling available with referral for high-risk students from these schools. Keywords: Substance Abuse, youth

Publications: informational brochure

Address: School of Veterinary Medicine
City: UC Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Bonnie Mader
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 5307523602
Hours: M-F 8-5; 6pm-9pm for hotline

Descriptions: UC Davis' Pet Loss Support group and hotline was established in February of 1989 and was the first of its kind in the U.S. Veterinary medicine students volunteer their time and listen to people talk about the death or approaching death of a pet. Each caller is sent a handwritten personal letter in response to the call. Along with the letter, volunteers include listings of support groups in the caller's area and specifically chosen reading material. Keywords: Counseling Animals

Address: 2800 L Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95816

Contact Person: Bea Bird
Contact's Position: Program Coordinator
Phone: 9167338629

Descriptions: Phone Friends is a free community telephone "help-line" for latchkey kids sponsored by Sutter Community Hospitals and KXTV-Channel 10. Volunteers provide services to children in Sacramento and 15 surrounding counties from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, 12 months a year (except on major holidays). Services include: easing fears or loneliness, instruction in the use of emergency resources, building self-esteem and confidence, homework assistance/tutoring, coaching callers to think independently, practice safe self-care, be responsible and accountable, communicate effectively, problem solve, and be good citizens. PhoneFriends is a good experience for students interested in pediatric medicine, psychiatric or social work, communications, etc. Training is provided. Keywords: mentor/tutor, health, counseling

Publications: http://www.saclife.org/index.html

Address: C/O Sacramento Life Center 930 Alhambra Blvd, Suite 210
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95816

Phone: 9164514357
Email: info@saclife.org

Descriptions: "We are a local, nonprofit medical clinic with locations in midtown Sacramento & Roseville. We provide information, support and resources to enable women to choose life for their unborn children; we also counsel men and women who have experienced an abortion." 24-hour hotline. We offer pregnancy tests, counseling, limited ultrasounds, community referrals & support. We are not affiliated with a religious organization and we do no political lobbying. All services are free & confidential. Roseville location: 151 N. Sunrise Avenue, Suite 1302, Roseville, CA 95661 Roseville clinic: 916-773-4357 Keywords: women

Publications: www.sacramento.org/ril

Address: 420 I Street, Level B: Suite 3
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Anson Houghton
Contact's Position: Program Director
Phone: 9164463074
Email: rilofficemanager@ril-sacramento.org
Hours: M-F 8:30am-5pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: Referral to accessible, affordable housing; peer counseling and peer support groups; personal advocacy and legislative monitoring; peer counseling and advocacy; personal assistant screening and referral; information and referral; independent living skills training, assistive technology services, transitional housing prgoram, Shelter Plus Care case management. Keywords: housing, counseling

Address: 4640 Marconi Ave., Suite 1
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95821

Contact Person: Helen Santos
Phone: 9169797300
Email: helen@rx-staffing.com
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: The AIDS Project provides case management to symptomatic HIV+ and AIDS clients. The client is assigned a registered nurse case manager and a social work case manager to ensure that the client's complex needs will be addressed by professionals with the necessary specialized knowledge and expertise. Medical case management services include comprehensive health assessment and monitoring of medical needs, nutritional counseling, medication teaching, information diagnosis, and physician referral. Psychological case, management services include in-home assessment and service planning, referral to community resources and other programs providing HIV/AIDS services, advocacy with social security, disability and social services, assistance with food and transportation vouchers (clients with sufficient financial resources may not be eligible for some services), and assistance with legal issues and benefits counseling. Provides assistance with personal care and hygiene, assistance with light housekeeping, and relief for caretakers. Keywords: health, disabled persons, hunger, legal, counseling

Publications: www.saehc.org

Address: 2411 Alhambra Blvd., Suite 10
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95817

Contact Person: Natalie Kuffel
Contact's Position: Community Partnerships Coordinator
Phone: 9164542120 ext 302
Email: nkuffel@saehc.org
Hours: M-F 8am-10pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: Temporary emergency shelter, meals, transportation, health services and clothing for those housed at SSAEHC, within the limit of available resources. Length of stay determined by need and ability to function within shelter rules, up to 60 days. Counseling and case work services, assistance in locating permanent housing and transitional housing programs. Workshops in parenting and money management for residents. Children's services. Uses Volunteers. Keywords: hunger, health, emergency, housing, counseling, youth

Publications: www.kidshome.org

Address: 2750 Sutterville Road
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95820

Contact Person: Judy Schefer
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 9164523981
Email: judy.schefer@kidshome.org
Hours: M-F 7:30am-4pm

Descriptions: Founded in 1867, The Sacramento Children's Home grew out of a community's need to care for orphans and homeless children. Today, the Home is organized to provide a range of programs for children and their families when a child is unable to be is in his/her own home due to neglect, abuse, abandonment, sexual molestation or serious family conflict. A staff of skilled professionals, volunteers and private donors keep the doors open and help provide treatment service to children in need. Keywords: Youth Counseling Housing

Address: 901 G Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Charles Gonzales
Contact's Position: District Attorney
Phone: 9168746218
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: Divisions that use volunteers Victim and Witness Assistance Program (916) 874-5701 Victim services: crisis and short-term counseling; referral to private/public service agencies; liaison between victim and court system; assistance in filing claim with State Board of Control Victim of Crime Compensation Program; generally assists the victims of crime to recover from physical, emotional, and financial impact of crime. Keywords: counseling, legal

Publications: www.sacdhhs.com

Address: 7001 East Parkway
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95823

Contact Person: Tammy Liu
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 9168752027
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: Responsible for overall organization and administration of health and human services in Sacramento County delivered through the division of Public Health Promotion and Education, Child Protective Services, Services for Seniors and Adults, Primary Health Services, and Mental Health Promotion, Treatment and Outreach. Programs that use volunteers: Oak Park Health Center (916) 875-2995 Acute episodic care for common childhood illnesses, well child exams, and pediatric immunizations. Primary Care Center (916) 874-9670 Primary care services including treatment for illnesses such as colds, ear infections, hypertension and minor injuries for eligible medically indigent adults. Chest Clinic (916) 874-9823 Screening, preventative therapy and treatment for tuberculosis. AIDS Education and Prevention Unit (916) 875-6022 Community outreach, education and coordination for AIDS prevention. Vital Record (916) 875-5345 Registration and provision of certified copies of birth and death certificates in Sacramento County. Women, Infants and Children Nutrition (916) 427-5500 Supplemental food vouchers for low-income pregnant or breastfeeding mothers and for children older than age 5 who are at nutritional risk. Public Administrator (916) 874-9627 Probates a deceased person's estate under given circumstances. In Home Supportive Services (916) 874-9377 Responsible for the eligibility determination and assessment of need for supportive services for people who need assistance with the activities of daily living, and who cannot remain in their homes without such assistance. Out of Home Care (Adults) (916) 874-9377 Helps individuals who cannot live in their own homes and need help with placement in a licensed board and care home or skilled nursing facility; serves people who do not have a family member or other agency to provide assistance. Adult Protective Services (916) 874-9377 Responsible for the receipt, investigation, and assessment of reports pertaining to abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of elderly and dependent adults. County Mental Health Treatment Center (916) 875-1000 24-hours phone and walk-ins crisis intervention for children, adolescents and adults, and adult inpatient care. Public Health Nursing Services (916) 648-0982 Service provided in the home. Counseling services to individuals and families regarding health-related problems. Out of Home Care Services for Children (916) 875-5696 Arranges temporary or long-term 24-hours care in a licensed foster home or facility for children unable to remain in their own homes under court order. Senior and Adult Services Division (916) 874-9598 Programs focused on preventing or correcting conditions which cause elderly and dependent adults to be abused, neglected or financially exploited by others. Immunization Program (916) 875-7468 Information resource for public school personnel on implementation of the School Immunization Law Tobacco Education Program (916) 875-5869 Community coordination of tobacco use prevention and education Health Care for the Homeless (916) 875-6180 Service provided at county clinics. Medical, dental and mental health services for homeless people in Sacramento County. Smile Keepers (916) 875-5471 School-based dental health education and prevention program. Childhood Illness & Injury Prevention Program (916) 875-5869 Education for parents and general community on importance of infant and toddler immunizations, home safety, car seat safety and other topics promoting the health of young children through community outreach activities. Care-A-Van (916) 875-0848 Mobile health promotion services including health education, counseling, community outreach, HIV antibody testing, STD testing and treatment, family planning, immunizations and referrals. Keywords: youth, health, elderly, mental health, substance abuse, women

Publications: www.sacprob.com

Address: 3201 Florin-Perkins Road
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95826

Contact Person: Dan Daniely
Contact's Position: Chief Probation Officer
Phone: 9168750300
Email: danielyd@saccounty.net
Hours: M-F 8-6pm

Descriptions: Supervision of juvenile and adult probationers in Sacramento County. Prepares pre-sentence reports and makes recommendations regarding sentencing in the criminal court disposition recommendations in juvenile court. Programs that use volunteers: Juvenile Chaplaincy Program (916) 875-5050 Religious services for juveniles detained in Sacramento's four probation institutions. Sacramento County Boys Ranch (916) 985-4429 A 100-acre ranch housing 100 wards of the court for rehabilitation treatment program. Field Services Division (916) 875-0300 Supervises probationers and county jail parolees; assists in the rehabilitation of adult and juvenile law violators; child placement; crisis intervention and short-term counseling. Juvenile Hall (916) 875-5182 Juvenile Detention facility houses minors pending court, serving time, or awaiting placement. Keywords: youth

Publications: Quarterly Newsletter

Address: 1418 20TH Street Suite 201
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95811

Contact Person: Nancy Cornelius
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 9164417979x105
Email: ncornelius@sacmediation.org
Hours: M-F 9-5pm

Descriptions: The Sacramento Mediation Center is a non profit organization that provides community mediation services and mediation skills training to the greater Sacramento area. The Center was established in 1987. The Sacramento Mediation Center assists people by helping them resolve disputes in a convenient, cost effective, confidential manner. A panel of trained mediators listens to all sides of a dispute and then assists the parties involved in finding their own solution. The types of disputes the Center handles include: neighborhood disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, consumer/business disputes, workplace disputes, and family disputes. Volunteer opportunities at the Center include volunteer case developers and volunteer mediators. What they do is Answer incoming phone calls; help callers define their conflicts; help diffuse callers' strong emotions by using active listening techniques; explain SMC mediation procedures; refer callers to other agencies when appropriate. An inter manages pending cases; corresponds with parties; helps develop parties' willingness to participate in mediation sessions; schedule mediations; locate mediators for each scheduled mediation. Qualifications: College or Graduate level coursework in law, communication, human resources management, social work, counseling, or a related field, AND/OR experience in an above named or related field. Proven oral and written skills; ability to work independently, good organizational skills, willingness to follow agency policy and procedures; basic computer knowledge; completion of 6 hour Case Development training program. Time commitment is a minimum of six hours per week per semester or (equivalent time period- approximately 16 weeks) during office hours M, T, W, R, F 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Keywords: Legal communication dispute resolution conflict resolution

Publications: www.y3c.org

Address: 584 Kentucky Avenue
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Deborah Ralston
Contact's Position: Program Director
Phone: 5306613213
Email: safe@y3c.org

Descriptions: Safe Harbor Crisis House is a 24-hour, 7 days per week, short-term residential facility (2-14 days) in the Yolo Community Care Continuum. Crisis intervention is provided in a supportive, group living environment for adults who are experiencing acute emotional distress. Clients are referred by the YCCC Mobile Crisis team, county psychiatrists, county case managers or private therapists. Admissions are strictly voluntary. The maximum number of residents is fourteen. Possible volunteer opportunities include landscaping, conducting leisure activities, maintenance, or one-on-one with clients. Keywords: counseling

Publications: www.salvationarmysacramento.org

Address: 1200 North B Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Cruz Gusman
Contact's Position: Shelter Services Director
Phone: 9164529388
Email: larry_dayton@usw.salvationarmy.org
Hours: M-F 8-4:30pm

Descriptions: Shelter Services: Lodging and meals provided to homeless single men and women for 30 to 120 days, including a support system of multiple resources and specialize programs. Job development, computer training, employment counseling, mental health services, recreational activities and substance abuse counseling. Alcoholics Anonymous, alternative housing, spiritual counseling, chapel services, and bible studies also offered. Casework, counseling, and referral services provided to address other areas of need. Other programs under the Salvation Army that use volunteers, Adult Rehabilitation Center (916) 441-5267 Six-month residential social model treatment program for men with treatable handicap (I.e., alcoholism, drug abuse, anger of other abuse issues). Sacramento Citadel Corps Center (916) 452-9388 Religious programs, fellowship, and recreation for all ages. Child Development Center (916) 451-4230 Strives to meet the needs of individual children and encourage emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth. Ray Robinson Oak Park Community Center (916) 452-9388 Educational, recreational, social and spiritual programs for all persons in a safe and secure environment regardless of age, race, religion, creed, color or gender. Keywords: housing, recreaton, youth, substance abuse, hunger

Publications: www.save-ourselves.org

Address: 2795 E. Bidwell Street Suite #100-306
City: Folsom State: CA Zip: 95630

Contact Person: Kelly Plag
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9169849379
Email: saveourselves@sbcglobal.net
Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours

Descriptions: Breast Cancer education, support and survivorship services. All services are provided at no charge. Monthly breast cancer support groups in English and Spanish. Support groups on-going and available day or night in various locations throughout Sacramento Valley. Call the 24 hour breast cancer hotline 1-800-422-9747 to talk with trained peer counselors who are breast cancer survivors. Breast cancer post surgery exercise program, open door meetings, monthly newsletters and many educational and outreach programs. Keywords: health, women, counseling

Publications: www.sadvc.org

Address: 933 Court Street
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Celina Alvarez
Contact's Position: Director of Community Outreach
Phone: 5306616336
Email: celina.alvarez@sadvc.org
Hours: M-F 9-5pm

Descriptions: Last year, SADVC volunteers assisted over 3,000 people on the 24-hour crisis hotline, served countless hours in our business office, confidential shelter, and supported our mission every day in their work and lives. Our outreach to the community would be impossible without the support and hard work of our volunteers and interns. We have numerous internship and volunteer opportunities, such as: ~Children's Program at the shelter ~Community Group Projects ~Crisis Line Counselor ~Domestic Violence Response Team Volunteer ~Events Committee ~Graphic Designer ~Legal Advocacy Volunteer ~Maintenance/Handyperson ~Men of Strength Program ~Movers ~Program Assistants ~Sexual Assault Emergency Responder Team ~Speaker's Bureau ~Translator Volunteers and staff are required to go thought our 65-hour Peer Counseling Training program before they can work directly with clients. The 65-hour program is California state mandated training. Please review the volunteer job descriptions, training agenda, and call me to schedule an informal interview. I am looking forward to meeting you. The Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center provides assistance to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Yolo County. Please call the Center's business line for information on our volunteer programs. Keywords: Community Development Counseling Mental Heath Women

Publications: www.saacenter.org

Address: 5625 24th Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95822

Contact Person: Laura Leonelli
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9164211036
Email: seacenter@sbcglobal.net
Hours: M-F 8:30-noon, 12:30-5pm

Descriptions: Mental Health Program assists the Russian, Southeast Asian and Ukranian populations in obtaining and utilizing mental health services. Community organization, community training and community client contact services. Assists other agencies in case conferences, problem solving and consultation on Southeast Asian, Russian and Ukranian population and cultures. Language translation, cultural interpretation, crisis intervention, pre-assessment of client needs, supportive informal counseling, information and referral, case consultation/problem solving, facilitation to direct services, home visits and office visits. Drug abuse prevention and education program for minority youth and adults includes workshops, home visits, and access to substance abuse treatment programs. Keywords: mental health, couseling, cultural

Publications: www.stanfordsettlement.org

Address: 450 West El Camino Avenue
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 958332299

Contact Person: Pat Pennisi
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 9169271303
Email: p.pennisi@sbcglobal.net
Hours: M-F 8:30-5pm

Descriptions: Programs for the elderly (socialization, nutrition and counseling); children and youth programs (ages 3-18) providing social adjustment and delinquency prevention activities for at risk children and youth, supportive services to their families, and local schools, emergency assistance, crisis intervention, information and referral, client advocacy, Christmas baskets for individuals, free income tax preparation, neighborhood and community development activities including representation on community advisory groups. Programs that use volunteers: Children and Youth Program (916) 927-1303 Social group work methods are used to promote social adjustment, self-esteem, school attendance, and delinquency prevention. Dinners at Robertson Community Center (916) 566-6419 Prepared meals on Monday evening for area families and single people. Senior Center (916) 927-1303 Drop-in center which is a focal point for senior services in the north area of Sacramento. Keywords: elderly, youth,

Publications: www.strategies4change.org

Address: 4330 Auburn Blvd. Suite 220
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95841

Contact Person: Melissa
Phone: 9164735764
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: Strategies for Change provides fully integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment for individuals and families in North and South Sacramento. Expertise in addiction/trauma, parenting coaching, mental health counseling and medication management. For a complete listing of programs and services, please visit www.strategies4change.org. Address: North Site: 4330 Auburn Blvd. Suite 220 Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 473-5764 South Site 7000 Franklin Blvd. Suite 110 Sacramento, CA 95823 ****NOTICE**** We will be moving to our new location in late June 2007. The new South Site location will be: 4343 Williamsborough Drive, Sacramento, CA 95823 Keywords: women, counseling, mental health

Address: P.O. Box 622
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Diane Sommers
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 5307567542
Email: spyc@sbcglobal.net
Hours: M-F 9-5pm

Descriptions: Suicide Prevention of Yolo County provides help, support, and counseling to those in suicidal, psychiatric and emotional crises, including the following: - crisis Hotline for crisis intervention, someone to listen; - teen crisis line; - Mobile Crisis Unit; - a speakers bureau; and - Secondary School Program. - Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines: 756-5000 (Davis) 666-7778 (Woodland) 372-6565 (West Sacramento) ASK Teen Hotline: 753-0797 (Davis) 668-8445 (Woodland) 371-3779 (West Sacramento) The Mobile Crisis Unit is available for after-hour psychiatric evaluations on an emergency basis after 5:00 PM on weekdays and weekends when the Yolo County Mental Health Office is closed. Medi-cal, Medicare, insurance or individuals without insurance will be billed. To contact Mobile Crisis, the after-hour number is 666-8515. Volunteers are needed to help staff the both the suicide and teen crisis lines. Keywords: Counseling Mental Health Youth

Address: 25 North Cottonwood Street
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Cindy Martin
Contact's Position: Program Supervisor
Phone: 5306612750
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: Provides cash, Medi-Cal and Food Stamp assistance and employment counseling to eligible families. Makes referrals to other agencies for services not covered. Languages spoken include Cambodian, Hmong, Lao, Russian and Spanish. Keywords: hunger, counseling

Publications: www.va.gov

Address: 1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 390
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95825

Contact Person: Mike Miracle
Contact's Position: Team Leader
Phone: 9165667430
Hours: M-F 8-4:30pm

Descriptions: Outreach and individual, group, marriage, family, child, job and education counseling; coordination with other agencies (both VA and non-VA); information, referral and follow-up services. Readjustment counseling to veterans. Treatment of post traumatic stress disorder and related symptoms. Case management, employment support and information assistance. Alcohol and substance abuse counseling and referral. Evening hours for support groups. Keywords: health

Publications: http://www.victimassistance.us/home.php

Address: 8912 Volunteer Lane, Suite 110A
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95826

Contact Person: Carole McDonald
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9163688482
Email: viva7018@sbcglobal.net
Hours: M-F 9-4:30pm

Descriptions: Volunteers In Victim Assistance, VIVA, is a nonprofit community service organization established in 1983 to provide counseling and assistance to victims of serious injury and violent crime and their family members. VIVA provides 24-hour crisis counseling and long term individual and family counseling, including assistance with the criminal justice system. VIVA also has an expressive arts therapy program, "Project Hands On," for children and adolescent victims of trauma. This program provides ongoing art, play, and sandplay therapy. Volunteers are needed in several areas. Hotline Advocates staff VIVA's hotline from their homes. Counselors/facilitators co-facilitate weekly support groups and provide individual counseling to children, adolescent, and/or adult victims of trauma. Volunteers/Interns are also needed for community crisis response, assisting with the volunteer program, office assistance, speaking engagements, computer applications, fundraising, publicity, and the VIVA newsletter. Keywords: Counseling, Volunteer groups

Publications: www.weaveinc.org

Address: 1900 K Street 2nd Floor
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Phone: 9164482321
Hours: 24 hour availability

Descriptions: Women Escaping a Violent Environment, Inc, (WEAVE), is both a shelter for battered women and a counseling center. Crisis counseling appointments are available within 24 hours, while regular counseling has a 1-4 week waiting list and a sliding fee scale. There is space available at the shelter and usually no waiting list. The shelter is $2 per day per family but no one is turned away due to lack of money. Contact the community educator for a brochure. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counseling is available 9-5 Monday through Friday and their physical address is 1900 K Street, Sacramento. We provide 24 hour peer counseling services through our crisis line. Also available are Domestic violence drop-in support groups which are free. The women's drop-in groups are held Tuesdays 6-7:30 and Fridays 12:00-1:30 PM and are free. The co-ed anger management/batterers drop-ins are held Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM and Saturdays 10:30-12:00 PM. The fee is $5.00. Late comers will not be admitted. Human Corps has contacted this program and volunteers can work on the crisis line, with the youth program at the safehouse or in non-direct service areas. The direct service positions require individuals to complete the 64-hour training, and make a commitment of six months, at four hours per week. All non-direct service positions are negotiable. Keywords: Legal & Criminal Justice Women Counseling Youth

Publications: www.wellspringwomen.org

Address: 3414 4th Avenue
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95817

Contact Person: Jane McKirchy
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 9164549688
Email: wellspringwomen@aol.com
Hours: M-F 7:30-11:30pm (closed August)

Descriptions: Wellspring Women's Center is a safe place for women and their children living in poverty. It serves as a drop-in center that is open five mornings a week. Coffee and donuts are served daily to over 300 women per day. A staff of 50 volunteers provides assistance in counseling, law, spirituality and health. Volunteer opportunities are available to supervise children of the women who come to the center. The children range form infants to preschoolers. Volunteers assist in creating art projects for mothers and children, prepare and server refreshments to the guests, bag care packages and diapers and dispense them to our guest. Keywords: Poor Women and children. Youth

Address: 3555 Third Avenue
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95817

Contact Person: Edenausegboye Davis
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9164518870
Email: edavis@usfca.edu
Hours: M-F 8:30-5pm

Descriptions: Low-Income/Homeless Nutrition Program: hot nutritionally-balanced lunches to low-income and homeless people of Sacramento County. A collaborative program with Asian Resources. Workshops, information and referral services. Senior Center: hot nutritious lunch. Crafts and social activities including sewing, quilting and trips. Workshops on nutrition and other health issues. Youth Work Experience: a work experience site for the Urban League and other agencies to assist high school students and community youth obtain employable job skills. Employment counseling , training, and volunteer placements for troubled youth. Summer Lunch Program: meals for needy children and youth in Oak Park area and surrounding communities through the USDA Summer Lunch program. Playmate Child Development Center (916) 451-8870 Head Start program for children in Oak Park area. Focus is on children's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development. Keywords: youth, hunger, elderly

Address: First Floor, North Hall
City: Davis / UC Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Macy Minor
Contact's Position: Administrative & Resource Specialist
Phone: 5307523372
Email: mlminor@ucdavis.edu

Descriptions: * Educates the campus community -- students, faculty and staff, women and men -- about women's issues and concerns. * Promotes an understanding of the role and impact of gender in our lives and in our society. * Helps women of diverse backgrounds achieve their intellectual, professional and personal goals, and realize their full potential. * Advocates for women's full inclusion, equality and advancement. PROGRAMS * A wide variety of popular and scholarly lectures, workshops, forums, films, conferences, performances and special events. * Skill-building opportunities, such as computer tutoring and assertive communication classes. * Support and discussion groups for those with common interests or concerns. A LIBRARY * A large, specialized collection of books, periodicals, newsletters, newspapers, audio tapes, and pamphlets focusing on women and gender. * Resources and references for research, class assignments, and personal growth. * A full-time librarian to help you. * Comfortable study and leisure reading areas. INFORMATION * Women's Writes-a monthly calendar of events (call the WRRC for a free subscription). * Resources-extensive listings of campus and community services such as health care, counseling, child care, women's organizations and legal assistance. * "Women's Net" - access to the Internet for academic, personal or career-related research. * Jobs, events and more-bulletin boards filled with information specific to the campus and community. SERVICES * Friendly, knowledgeable and accessible staff members to answer questions, locate resources, or help you address personal , academic or work-related concerns. * Consultation with campus departments, organizations and individuals to expand awareness of gender dynamics and women's concerns. * Child emergency notification services for student parents. ACADEMIC SUPPORT * Assistance to course instructors in developing syllabi and readers, and in identifying classroom resources such as guest lecturers and videos. * Specialized programs, discussion groups and individualized consultation for faculty and graduate students on research, academic, career and personal topics. * Financial and programmatic support for academic departments and groups engaging in gender-related activities. How to contact us: Women's Resources and Research Center First Floor, North Hall (530)752-3372 Keywords: Student organizations, women

Publications: None

Address: 261 California
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 5306684683
Hours: M-F 8-5

Descriptions: Woodland Healthcare Home Health is a non-profit community agency based in Woodland serving Yolo County, dedicated to providing in-house care. The most common services provided are: Nursing Care Physical Therapy Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy Home Health Aide Service Nutrition Counseling Social Services Self-Care Instruction Keywords: Health

Publications: www.cityofwoodland.org/prcs/senior.htm

Address: 2001 East Street
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95776

Contact Person: Susannah Reinhart
Contact's Position: Manager
Phone: 5306615890
Hours: M-F, 8-5

Descriptions: The Woodland Senior Center has an information and referral service, provides insurance and Medicare counseling, housing, simple financial counseling, and sponsors the senior worker employment program. The Center also provides a nutrition program with a hot meal served at noon daily. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. A $2 donation is asked from persons 60 and over, $5 donation from persons under 60. A wide variety of classes - exercise, crafts, dances etc.--is also offered. Keywords: Hunger Mental

Address: 455 First Street
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Betsy Taloff
Contact's Position: Business and Fiscal Director
Phone: 5307538674
Email: fiscyfsa@dcn.org
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: Provides limited psychotherapy and counseling (4-6 sessions) to employees experiencing general life crises. May also be management referred. The clinician makes a minimum of three referrals at termination of EAP services. YFSA developed this program specifically for the small business in Yolo County as a way to control health costs for the business and help the community better understand the services available to them. Provides workshops/seminars for employees on various topics; stress, work relationships, sexual harassment. Keywords: counseling

Publications: see Woodland Healthcare Website

Address: 20 North Cottonwood
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Don Purkey
Phone: 5306668828
Hours: M-F 8-4

Descriptions: The Yolo Adult Day Health Center provides an alternative to institutional care for frail elders and disabled younger adults whose health problems interfere with independent living. It offers a daytime program of health, rehabilitation, and social services, with transportation to and from home. The Center's goals are to maintain participants' health and independence at the highest possible levels and to provide relief to caregiving families. Specialized services are available for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, and for their caregivers. Services include: -Nursing care and supervision -Personal care and grooming -Social work services -Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy -Nutrition consultation, family counseling, and an organized program of therapeutic, social, and recreational activities. Volunteers are needed to take people on walks, to play games and assist with arts and crafts, to serve as speakers and to help with the garden. Groups that are interested in planning a party, putting on a play, singing songs or providing some type of entertainment can also be arranged. Volunteers should have a concern for the needs of the elderly and disabled. Keywords: Health, frail adults, Alzheimer's disease, dementia respite, elderly

Publications: www.yolocounty.org

Address: 213 Beamer St
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Christina Hill-Coillot
Contact's Position: Deputy Director Clinical Services
Phone: 5306668987

Descriptions: The Yolo County Alcohol and Drug Programs Office offers various rehabilitation and prevention programs for youth and adults, in schools and on the job. 1. Employee Assistance Service: a program that helps employers develop and institute alcohol and drug policies. Additionally, the program trains and orients supervisors and employees on dealing with substance abuse problems - how to assess the problem, refer the abuser and make appropriate use of counseling services. 2. Beamer Street Residential Treatment and Detoxification Center: a seven day residential treatment program that provides an educational experience for men and women who wish to develop and maintain a sober lifestyle. The primary focus of the program is relapse prevention and includes group and individual counseling, drop-in support, and a 24-hour crisis line. 3. The School and Youth Outreach Program: functions to prevent and reduce youth alcohol and other drug related problems. The program provides counseling to high risk youth and their families, as well as drug/alcohol assessments, individual and family counseling, peer support groups, parent education, and positive alternatives such as Friday Night Live. The Davis address is 600 'A' Street, and the phone number is 757-5530. We have an office in West Sacramento: 500 Jefferson Blvd. West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 375-6350 Community Development Admin Drugs Couns Keywords: Community Development Admin Drugs Couns Substance Abuse

Publications: www.yfsa.net

Address: 455 First Street
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Lew Oleson
Contact's Position: Clinical Program Director
Phone: 5306622211X25
Email: lew.oleson@yfsa.net
Hours: M-Th 8-8pm

Descriptions: Founded in 1959 the Yolo Family Service Agency is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian organization that provides professional psychotherapy, counseling and educational services for individuals, couples, families and children in Yolo County. This program periodically offers groups and classes based on specific needs identified in the community. Some successful group or class topics include parenting, support for children of divorce, and women's issues. There are offices in Davis, Woodland, and West Sacramento. No referral is needed. Evening appointments, Spanish-speaking counselors, and male and female counselors are available. There are needs for volunteers in the office and for student representation of the Board of Directors since many UCD students receive services. This is a private, non-profit United Way Agency. There is usually a waiting time for sessions - this is not a walk in crisis center. Keywords: Counseling Mental Health