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

1. Services for Children and Teens
2. Counseling for Children and Families
3. Domestic Violence Resources
4. Drug and Alcohol Resources for Adults and Youth
5. Grandparent Resources
6. Medical and Health Services
7. Parent Education
8. Special Needs Parenting Education
9. Parental Stress Hotline
10. Teen Parent Resources
11. Additional Community Resources

1. Services for Children and Teens
   
   

   Almaden Valley Youth Counseling Service 6529 Crown Blvd., Suite D San Jose, CA 95120 Tel: (408) 997-0200	A support group for teens ages 13-17 that can help with issues like self-esteem and confidence building.
   Bill Wilson Center 3490 The Alameda Santa Clara, CA 95050 Tel: (408) 243-0222  Click for website	Services include: runaway/homeless shelter for ages 11-17, counseling (school, family, individual, HIV/AIDS, gender identity), drug and alcohol education, training on how to live on your own, and help with housing for teen-parents. They accept private insurance.
   Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center 938 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: (408) 293-2429  Click for website	The Center has a coming-out group, youth and young adult groups. They also have information on community events, physical and mental health and safety.
   Community Solutions 9015 Murray Ave., #100 Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 842-7138 16264 Church St. #103 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-2113  5671 Santa Teresa Blvd., #s 202, 203 San Jose, CA 95123 (408) 225-9163  24-Hour Youth & Family crisis line (South County): (408) 683-4118  Click for website	Programs for youth and families addressing mental health and other family challenges, such as involvement in gangs or juvenile justice system, or those experiencing at-risk behaviors, truancy or social/emotional challenges. 24-hour South County crisis team can help teens and families in distress.
   Family & Children Services 375 Cambridge Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: (650) 326-6576  950 W. Julian St. San Jose CA 95126 Tel: (408) 292-9353  Click for their website	Counseling services and referrals for children and teens. Short and long-term counseling available, for needs such as anxiety, family issues, grief and loss, mental illness. Specialized counseling for youth 16-25 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning; youth 16-20 in foster care or emancipated; children and teens who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance. They have sliding scale fees.
   Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA) 130 North Jackson Avenue San Jose, CA 95116 Tel: (408) 928-1122  Click for website	MACSA is for Hispanics in Santa Clara County. Services include: Youth Opportunities Unlimited (recreational, educational and social activities) Latchkey Children's Program (licensed after school day care) Project Independence (job preparation) Project Crossroads (serves teen-parents) The Youth Center has a gym, game room and sports.
   Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) 538 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Tel: (408) 956-8034  Tel: (650) 961-2622  (24 hr. Crisis-line)	Provides temporary shelter, food, counseling and casework for runaway and homeless youth ages 12-17. They try to reunite young people with their families or find other options.

   
   
2. Counseling for Children and Families
   
   

   Achieve 1212 McGinness Ave. San Jose, CA 95127 Tel: (408) 374-9050	Special education, mental health and counseling services for children and their families.
   Alliance Community Counseling Center 1014 Lincoln Avenue San Jose, CA 95125 Tel: (408) 293-4489	Help and services for abused children and adults who were abused as children. Fees vary. They accept private insurance.
   Alum Rock Counseling Center 1245 E. Santa Clara San Jose, CA 95116 Tel: (408) 294-0500  Click for their website	Programs include crisis counseling for youth, substance abuse prevention, education and assessment. Fees depend on your income. They accept private insurance.
   Asian Americans for Community Involvement 2400 Moorpark Ave., #311 San Jose, CA 95128 Tel: (408) 975-2730  (408) 975-2739  24-hour crisis hotline Click for website	Counseling, health, and social services including a project to reduce child abuse and domestic violence. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance.
   Catholic Charities 2625 Zanker Road # 200 San Jose, CA 95134 Tel: (408) 468-0100  Click for website	Programs include Youth Empowered for Success (YES), and therapy for children with emotional problems or in danger of being abused or neglected. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance.
   Center for Living with Dying 3490 The Alameda Santa Clara, CA 95050 Tel: (408) 243-0222  FAX: (408) 553-0110 Click for website	Help for dealing with grief. Special counseling and peer groups for HIV/AIDS, suicide, seniors, youth and more. Programs are free or low cost.
   Community Solutions 9015 Murray Ave., #100 Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 842-7138  16264 Church St. #103 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-2113  5671 Santa Teresa Blvd., #s 202, 203 San Jose, CA 95123 (408) 225-9163  Click for website	Counseling and other services for children and youth ages 0-25 and their families, who are struggling with mental health issues, involved with the juvenile justice system, in or transitioning out of the foster care system, or are in need of crisis intervention services and support.
   EMQ FamiliesFirst 251 Llewellyn Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 Tel: (408) 379-3796  FAX: (408) 364-4190 Click for website	Mental health services for children and teens. Fees vary. They accept private insurance.
   Family & Children Services 375 Cambridge Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: (650) 326-6576  950 W. Julian St. San Jose CA 95126 Tel: (408) 292-9353   Click for their website	One-to-one, couples and family counseling for children, teens and adults on issues including grief, divorce, substance abuse, family violence, mental illness. Play and art therapy for children. Specialized services for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing parents and/or children. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance. They have sliding scale fees.
   Giaretto Institute 232 East Gish Rd., 1st Floor San Jose, CA 95112 Tel: (408) 453-7616	Group therapy for sexually abused children and their families.
   Teen and Family Counseling Center (TFCC) 307 Orchard City Drive Suite #206 Campbell, CA 95008 Tel: (408) 370-9990  Click for website	Provides affordable counseling services and classes for teens and families, individuals and groups. Counseling at school or at the counseling center. Teen peer support groups and parenting seminars. Sliding scale fees based on income.

   
   
3. Domestic Violence Resources
   
   

   Asian Americans for Community Involvement 2400 Moorpark Avenue #311 San Jose, CA 95128 Tel: (408) 975-2730  (408) 975-2739  24-hour crisis hotline Click for website	Emergency shelter, hotline, information and referral.
   Community Solutions 9015 Murray Ave., #100 Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 842-7138  16264 Church St. #103 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-2113  24-Hour DV/SA crisis line (South County): (877) END-SADV (877-363-7238)  Click for website	Emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, legal support and referrals.
   Domestic Violence Solutions (Next Door) 1181 North 4th Street, #A San Jose, CA 95112 Tel: (408) 279-2962	Crisis intervention, counseling, legal help and emergency shelter.
   YWCA Silicon Valley 375 South Third Street San Jose, CA 95112 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-572-2782  Click for website	Emergency shelter and help for women and children who are threatened with violence. Also, clinics for temporary restraining orders and divorce, help for victims and community education.

   
   
4. Drug and Alcohol Resources for Adults and Youth
   
   

   Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups/ Intergroup 1 West Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 Tel: (408) 379-1051  (800) 344-2666 (Hotline)	Local meetings for youth ages 7-19 affected by someone else's drinking.
   Alcoholics Anonymous 274 E. Hamilton Ave. Campbell, CA 95008 Tel: (408) 374-8511  Click for website	Meetings and support groups throughout the county.
   Alcohólicos Anónimos Español 1349 Taylor Street San Jose, CA 95133 Tel: (408) 295-0920	Llame para más información.
   Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 967 Lenzen Avenue San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: (408) 792-5680	Programs include: STEPS: Sobriety Through Education and Peer Support STRIDE: early sobriety for alcohol and drug abusers Also women's services and school programs.
   Social Advocates for Youth 538 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Tel: (408) 956-8034  Tel: (650) 961-2622  (24 hr. Crisis-line)	Drug and alcohol prevention and treatment for teenagers including family counseling and a short-term place to live.

   
   
5. Grandparent Resources
   
   

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

   
   
6. Medical and Health Services
   
   

   Asian Americans for Community Involvement 2400 Moorpark Avenue #311 San Jose, CA 95128 Tel: (408) 975-2730  Click for website	Counseling, health and social services including a project to reduce child abuse and domestic violence. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance.
   MayView Community Health Center 270 Grant Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: (650) 327-1223  100 N. Moffett, Suite 101 Mountain View, CA 94043 Tel: (650) 965-3323  785 Morse Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Tel: (408) 746-0455  Click for website	Services include general medicine, gynecology, pre-natal care, pediatrics and confidential HIV testing and counseling. Medical care, well baby exams and immunizations for low-income families. MayView operates three clinics in Santa Clara County.
   Medi-Cal Offices 1919 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95112 Tel: (408) 271-5500	Help with applications, AFDC, health care, and Social Security
   Planned Parenthood 1691 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: (408) 287-7532 3131 Alum Rock Avenue San Jose, CA 95127 Tel: (408) 729-7600  Click for national website	Birth control, pre-natal care and counseling. Tests for pregnancy, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.

   
   
7. Parent Education
   
   

   Almaden Valley Youth Counseling Service 6529 Crown Blvd., Suite D San Jose, CA 95120 Tel: (408) 997-0200	7-week classes throughout the year for parents of preschool, school age and teenage children based on the Systemic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) program. Fees depend on your income.
   Alum Rock Counseling Center 1245 East Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95116 Tel: (408) 294-0500  Click for their website	Program to help parents.
   Family & Children Services 375 Cambridge Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: (650) 326-6576  950 W. Julian St. San Jose CA 95126 Tel: (408) 292-9353  Click for their website	Parenting classes: including Parenting Without Violence (16 weeks), Child Abuse Treatment (52 weeks), and Conflict Accountability (16 weeks). One-to-one, couples and family counseling to assist with parenting concerns, family issues, and trauma. They accept Medi-Cal and private insurance. They have sliding scale fees.
   Indian Health Center 1333 Meridian Avenue San Jose, CA 95125 Tel: (408) 445-3430  Click for their website	Medical and counseling services for all races. Contact the agency for more information regarding services.
   Rebekah Children's Services 290 I.O.O.F. Avenue Gilroy, CA 95020 Tel: (408) 846-2123  (877) 310-1359  (Toll-free after hours emergency services) Click for website	Parenting classes in Spanish.
   YWCA 375 S. Third Street San Jose, CA 95112 Tel: (408) 295-4011 x 214  Click for website	Parenting classes for the needs of children at different developmental stages. Groups for parents of kids ages 1-17. Also classes for Spanish-speaking, single or divorced parents, and families with children who have special needs. Sliding scale fees.

   
   
8. Parental Stress Hotline
   
   

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

   
   
9. Special Needs Parenting Education
   
   

   Family & Children's Services 375 Cambridge Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: (650) 326-6576  950 W. Julian St. San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: (408) 292-9353  Videophone: (408) 899-5207 Click for their website	Specialized counseling and support for families with a parent or child who is Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
   Nuestra Casa Family Resource 591 North King Road, Suite # 3 San Jose, CA 95133 Tel: (408) 928-3760	Serves Hispanic families.
   Parents Helping Parents 1400 Parkmoor Avenue Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: (408) 727-5775  FAX: (408) 286-1116 Click for website	Helps parents with children who have learning disabilities or other special needs.
   Ujirani Family Resource 591 North King Road, Suite # 3 San Jose, CA 95133 Tel: (408) 928-3760	Serves African-American families.

   
   
10. Teen Parent Resources
    
    

    Choices for Children 111 N. Market Street, Suite 500 San Jose, CA 95113 Tel: (408) 297-3295  Click for website	Subsidized child care for low-income parents, including teen parents.
    Community Pregnancy Center 1150 Hillsdale Ave. #104 San Jose, CA 91118 Tel: (408) 978-9310  Tel: (408) 315-1940  (24 hr. crisis line)	Support group, clothing donations, referrals.
    Social Advocates for Youth 538 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Tel: (408) 956-8031  Tel: (650) 961-2622  (24 hr. Crisis line)	Teens with Tots in-school program, and support group.
    Teen Success, Inc. Sobrato Center for Nonprofits 508 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035 408-263-8330  Click for website	Teen Success Inc is a weekly support group program to help teen mothers and their children become educated, self-sufficient, valued members of society. Members receive $10 stipends at each meeting.
    TeenParents.org Click for website	Fact sheets for teen parents on: Adoption Child custody Child support Emancipation Grandparents' rights Immigration Legal Guardianships Marriage License for Minors Parental Rights and Responsibilities Welfare for Pregnant and Parenting Teens

    
    
11. Additional Community Resources
    
    
    • Probate Resources, including organization that help with counseling, health care and more
    • Family Court Services Resources and more Family Resources