McCloud Community
Resource Center
Helplines
Helpline, Help, Inc.
Program Phone:
530-244-2222
Description:
Provides a local suicide prevention, crisis intervention and emotional support warmline, as well as information and referrals to local resources
Eligibility:
Open to all.
Adult Protective Services
- Elder Abuse
Program Phone:
530-842-7009
Description:
The Adult Protective Services (APS) program investigates reports of abuse and neglect of elder and dependent adults. An “elder” adult is any person 65 years of age or older. A “dependent” adult is any person 18 through 64 years of age who has physical or mental limitations which restricts their ability to carry out normal activities or protect their rights.
APS evaluates all allegations of abuse and neglect to determine an appropriate and timely response. Social workers provide services that are focused on stopping the abuse and then helping the individual to develop a plan to maintain themselves in a safe environment. APS is designed to link the individual to programs and services provided by other public, private and community-based agencies. All services are voluntary and the person at risk has a right to refuse any services.
Where there is concern that the person is unable to manage his/her own affairs safely due to diminished mental capacity or mental illness, APS staff may make a referral for investigation into the need for a conservatorship to the Office of the Public Guardian.
Services
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24/7 hotline service for reporting abuse [(530) 842-7009]
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Investigation of reports of suspected abuse and neglect of elder and dependent adults
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In person response to crisis situations
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Needs assessment
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Short Term case management
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Assistance obtaining tangible support items and services (emergency food, clothing, etc.)
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Information and referral to services provided by other public, private and community-based agencies
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Information and education about legal reporting requirements
Eligibility:
Open to all.
The Friendship Line -
Institute on Aging
Program Phone:
800-971-0016
Description:
Offers confidential telephone support for seniors who may be lonely, isolated, grieving, depressed, anxious, and/or thinking about death or suicide. Also provides support for caregivers of seniors and to individuals with physical and/or emotional disabilities. Offers crisis intervention phone support 24/7.
Eligibility:
Seniors 60 years of age or older and adults with disabilities.
Childhelp - Helpline
Program Phone:
800-422-4453
Description:
Offers confidential hotline staffed by crisis counselors. Serves children and teens at risk for abuse, distressed parents seeking crisis intervention, and concerned individuals who suspect that child abuse may be occurring.
Services include:
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Crisis intervention
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Information and literature
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Referrals to emergency services, social services, and support resources.