The Calaveras Children’s Advocacy Center offers free counseling to child victims (under age 18) of violence and abuse. Services include accompaniment and support throughout the criminal justice process, and resources/education for the family or guardian.
Local Programs
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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Calaveras
Calaveras Children’s Advocacy Center
Calaveras Crisis Center
The Calaveras Crisis Center helps victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, peer counseling, support groups for women and men, assistance with temporary restraining orders, court/social services/medical accompaniment, emergency hospital response, and community outreach and education.
Victim Witness Program Services of the Calaveras County District Attorney's Office
The Victim Witness Program is intended to help minimize the trauma that victims experience after a crime. Services include: court accompaniment, information about cases, assistance in getting restitution, preparing a victim impact statement, and referrals to local medical providers.
Contra Costa
Community Violence Solutions - Antioch office
Community Violence Solutions provides support services to child and adult victims of sexual assault and their families. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, rape crisis center, sexual assault response team, accompaniment to hospitals and legal proceedings, specialized services for child victims of sexual abuse and their families, and prevention services.
Community Violence Solutions - San Pablo Office
Community Violence Solutions provides support services to child and adult victims of sexual assault and their families. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, rape crisis center, sexual assault response team, accompaniment to hospitals and legal proceedings, specialized services for child victims of sexual abuse and their families, and prevention services.
DeafHope
DeafHope provides comprehensive advocacy to Deaf survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. Services include: peer counseling, support groups, community education for violence prevention, assistance with accessing community resources, referrals to legal services and shelter, and more. Survivors can make an appointment by email or by calling their videophone and leaving a message. DeafHope has offices in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, where they collaborate with the Family Justice Centers.
STAND! For Families Free of Violence - Central Office
STAND! provides services to individuals affected by domestic violence and child abuse. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, safety planning, case management, support groups in English and Spanish, youth education programs, children’s counseling, non-violence program in English and Spanish, legal advocacy, and more.
STAND! For Families Free of Violence - East County Office
STAND! provides services to individuals affected by domestic violence and child abuse. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, safety planning, case management, support groups in English and Spanish, youth education programs, children’s counseling, non-violence program in English and Spanish, legal advocacy, and more.
STAND! For Families Free of Violence - West County Office
STAND! provides services to individuals affected by domestic violence and child abuse. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, safety planning, case management, support groups in English and Spanish, youth education programs, children’s counseling, non-violence program in English and Spanish, legal advocacy, and more.