Below is a list of local resources available for individuals/families that are going through hardships or difficult situations.
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Merced County Children’s Services Branch
Reporting Child Abuse
(209) 385-3104
ALPHA Pregnancy Help Center
For pregnancy, parenting and relationships, Alpha provides free pregnancy screenings, limited ultrasound, peer counseling, adoption resources, abortion and sexual health education, parenting classes, post-abortion support, and community and medical referrals. Volunteer opportunities include advocacy/counseling, administrative assistance, quarterly mailings, projects and events, Alpha Ambassadors, and the Mobile Clinic ministry. For over 30 years Alpha continues speaking life and hope across Merced County, and pointing eternal souls to the Author of Life.
Debbie Croft
209.383.4700 | debbie@alphaphc.com
For a listing of volunteer opportunities, or to get involved, go to:
Suicide Prevention Initiative
If you need immediate help, please call:
Merced County 24/7 Help Line:
1-888-334-0163 OR
Central Valley 24/7 Hotline:
1-888-506-5991
Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Overcomers
ACE exists to ensure every man, woman and child has a fair chance of living healthy and productive lives by helping individuals, parents, and organizations understand and overcome the effects of trauma through evidence-based classes and curriculum. They serve recovery ministries, schools, jails, and churches.
Dave Lockridge
209.626.5446 | aceovercomers@sbcglobal.net
Valley Crisis Center
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking
24-hour Crisis Hotline (209) 722-4357