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Places that Help: California

Local Programs

Updated: 
May 17, 2015

This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.

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Please note that we list the organizations by the county where the office is located – however, many offices serve multiple counties. You can click the “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you in court or to give you legal advice about your situation, go to our Finding a Lawyer page instead.

Organized by County:

Butte

Butte County District Attorney's Victim-Witness Assistance Center (VWAC)

25 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965-3385
Phone:
(530) 538-7340
Phone 2:
(530) 538-7411 D.A.'s Office
Fax:
(530) 538-7071
URL:
http://www.buttecounty.net/da/victim.htm
Email:
[email protected]

The District Attorney’s Office is committed to helping victims of crime and vigorously protecting their rights. VWAC’s mandate is to alleviate the trauma and the frequently devastating effects of crimes of violence on the lives of victims, witnesses and their families. Visit the website for a list of resources.

Catalyst Domestic Violence Services

P.O. Box 4184
Chico, CA 95927
Hotline:
(800) 895-8476
Phone:
(530) 343-7711
URL:
https://catalystdvservices.org/
Email:
[email protected]

Provides a 24-hour crisis/referral line, emergency shelter, counseling, support groups, children’s program, temporary restraining order clinics, household establishment, legal advocacy, drop-in centers, and a program for teen domestic violence.

Rape Crisis Intervention

P.O. Box 423
Chico, CA 95927
Hotline:
(530) 342-7273 Collect Calls Welcome
Phone:
(530) 891-1331
Phone 2:
Tehama County Office: (530) 529-3980
Fax:
(530) 891-3680
URL:
https://www.rapecrisis.org/
Email:
[email protected]

Serving Butte, Glenn, and Tehama Counties. Services include: 24-hour crisis line, support, counseling, information and referrals to other services.

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