Community Resources for Vallejo Unified Students, Parents and Teachers....

Last Update: Oct. 2009

Community Resources for Parents, Students & Teachers

If you represent a Solano County (Vallejo Service Available) non-profit community service organization which is not listed here but which you would like to see listed, please send e-mail to webmaster@jessebethel.net. Please provide all contact information, a brief description of your services and affiliations. Also, please note for us which of the 26 classifications under which your listing should appear. If any information is in error, we appreciate e-mail advising of corrections, modifications or needed deletions.

The following agencies offer resources for students, parents and teachers in the City of Vallejo or surrounding areas of Solano County. This online resource guide is a compilation of an older VCUSD guide and the 1999 Community Resource Guide from the Fight Back Partnership. If you discover that some organizations are gone or telephone numbers/addresses have changed, we very much appreciate notification to our webmaster.

Please click on the resource service category of interest:

Recreation

North Bay Family YMCA; 415 Mississippi Street, Vallejo, Ca; Telephone 643-9622 ; [Opens at 3:30pm: Gymnastics, Dance, Club Programs, Child Care mare Island, year Round Day Camp]
4-H ; Solano County 4-H Program; 501 W. Texas Street, Fairfield, 94533. For more information call Lynn Burns, 421-6790, ext.2 , leave message. Open from 9am to 12pm.
Continentals of Omega Boys & Girls Club; 555 Corcoran Drive; M-F 11:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.; For more information call Pelton Stewart, 643-1728. After-school program, ACT & SAT Preparation Program, One-On-One Tutoring Program, Visual & Fine Arts Recreation, Community & Family Services, Gang Deterrent, Sexual Abuse Prevention, Teen Pregnancy Prevention.
Vallejo Police Activity League (PAL); 301 Wallace Avenue, 552-1573; For more information call Archery, ages 10-18---John Lord, 642-7725; Baseball, ages 15-18---John Shepherd, 552-6318; PAL-GALS Softball, ages 6-18---Mike Eastwood, 644-7857; Police Explorers, PAL office; Soccer, ages 4-18---Frank Kline, 557-5440; Tennis, ages 6-14---Ken Graves, GVRD, 648-4600; Wrestling, ages 4-18---Andy Foley, 643-7424, Boxing, Mountain Biking, Martial Arts, Track, Off-Road Motorcycling, too - Call for more information.
Camp Fire Boys and Girls; Sam Yeta Council; 401 Amador Street, 643-4573; Club Program for boys and girls, grades K-12; Day Camp for boys and girls, grades K-6, California Maritime Academy; Resident Camp for boys and girls, ages 6-17, Camp Gold Hollow, Nevada City.
*Youth Track Club; Boys and girls, ages 7-13; For more information call Al Hayson, 643-3145 or James Porter, 642-4980.
Demolays; Boys ages 13-21; For more information call David MacConnell, 552-4693.
Boys Scouts of America; Silverado Area Council, Inc. #38; 400 Contra Costa Club Program, boys ages 10-17; Tiger clubs, grade 1; Cub Scouts, grades 2-3; Boy Scouts, grades 6-12; Exploring Program, boys and girls, grades 9-12; For more information call Pete Perrault, 644-0427.
Girl Scout Council of Napa-Solano; 4550 Cordelia Road, Suisun; Club Program, girls, ages 5-17; Growing Up Female Pre-Teen Workshop, ages 9-12; "Let's Talk" Teen Workshop, ages 13-15; Up Front With Style, Cadette & senior girls. For more information call (707) 864-8787; Toll Free at (707) 1 888-674-7288; FAX (707) 864-3606, E-Mail: nsgsc@aol.com
Vallejo Little League (sign ups by district) East Vallejo Little League: Mike Caudill, 554-3530; North Vallejo Little League: Tony Hodges 712-0602; Vallejo Little League George Miller, 643-5918; West Vallejo/Mare Island Little League Tom Canadesio, 643-0443; Wilson Park Little League William Gebhardt, 553-8909; Challenger Program (for disabled children) Chris Masters, 746-7486.
*Vallejo Aquatic Club; P.O. Box 1490; Ages 5-18 years; For more information call Tuffy Williams, 642-3008, after 7 p.m.
Junior Golf; Ages 12 and up; for more information call Bill Loudon, Friday a.m. after May 15, 643-8476.
Greater Vallejo Recreation District; Ongoing sports programs---pick up Program Listing 395 Amador Street, 648-4600; For more information call; Teen Connection---pick up separate flier Kerry Proulx, 648-4642; Kid's Klub After School Program Ann Sloan, 648-4612

Art

*Minnesingers; Ages 15 to 25; For more information call 642-2665
Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum;734 Marin Street; For more information call James E. Kern, Executive Director, 643-0077.
*Solano County Arts Alliance; 1125 Missouri Street, #208, Fairfield 94533, 864-7162.
Vallejo Music Theater; P.O. Box 186; Adult performers; For more information call 552-2787 Leave Message.
Vallejo Cultural Commission; John F. Kennedy Library; 505 Santa Clara Street; Sister City phone 648-4680, leave message; Funded arts programs: Annual Spring Arts Festival, Sunday Afternoon Concerts, Suzuki String Program, Visual Arts Program at Marine World; For more information call Jane Fetterly, Community Arts Center Director, 644-8646.
*Reflections; Children's exhibitions sponsored by the National PTA; for more information call Chris Dunn, Vallejo Council PTA Reflections Chair, 644-5802.
Suzuki Strings Program; Violin program, ages 4-16; For more information call Cecilia Pierotti, Director, 557-3897
*Vallejo Youth Conservatory; P.O. BOX 4404, 1456 Amador St.; Theater training, ages 4-18; Fore more information call Terry Rucker, 644-9355
GVRD Children's Theater; Theater training, ages 7-13; Robert Acker, Director; Fore more information call Donna Chavez, 648-4633.

Volunteer Opportunities

Big Brothers/ Big Sisters; One-to-one adult/child support; 1157 Division St. Napa 64559; 1147 Ohio St. Suite D. Fairfield 64533; Fore more information call Sue Workman, Director, 800-834-2447, Marian Hoffman, Case Worker.
PTA; To become a member, contact your local school

For People with Disabilities

Greater Vallejo Recreation District Reach; 3905 Amador Street, 948-4600; Reach Together; Fore more information call Deborah Carey, 648-4638.
Cornerstone Equestrian Center; 101 Combs Lane, 643-2223; Fore more information call Tarri Tanaka, 643-2223.
*C.A.A.N. - Community Awareness of Disability and Needs; 12 Howard Ave; Fore more information call Kathy Ott, 642-4982.

Educational Resources

School Activities; for Student Activity directors of junior high school students, call each school secretary or principal: Franklin Junior High, 643-6489, Springstowne Junior High, 643-8471, Solano Junior High, 643-8641, Vallejo Junior High, 644-4021, Vallejo High School, 644-4021, Hogan High School, 552-3394.
Summer School; Elementary through high school; For more information call Special Services, 643-0341.
Exel; Sonoma State University; Summer Program, grades 4-10; Fore more information call Office of Extended Education, 707-664-2394
American Red Cross---Solano County Chapter; 508 Alabama Street; CPR, first aid & babysitting; Fore more information call JoAnne Younker, 643-5683.
Solano County Library; John F. Kennedy Library; 505 Santa Clara Street, Children's Room 553-5279, Adult Desk 553-5568; Springstowne Library 1003 Oakwood Avenue, 553-5546
Loma Vista Farm and Garden Center; 146 Rainier Street; Fore more information call Rebecca Burke or Thom Arcadi, 643-8420.
Marine World/Africa USA; 1000 Fairgrounds Drive "Marine World on Wheels"; Fore more information call Ann Monk, Director, 644-4000, ext 436.

Parenting Support

Family Service of the North Bay - Phone: 644-8938
117 Marin Street, Vallejo, Ca

DAC (District Advisory Committee) - Phone: Instructional Associate at Individual Schools
Parents, community members & school staff. Schools funded for Chapter 1, State Compensatory Education or School Improvement Programs. Pat Hunter or Jamie Gonzales.

Community Advisory Committee - Phone: 643-0341 ext. 4046 (Deonne Baker, Chairperson, Special Services.
Support group for parents of children with special needs.

Affirmative Action Committee - Phone: 566-8921 (Nona Cohen-Bowman, VCUSD Personnel Office)
Ethnic Role Models.

Family Guidance & Therapy Center - Phone: 643-1915
723 Amador Street, Vallejo, Ca
Counseling

First Hospital Vallejo - Office Phone: 648-2200
24-hr Mental Health Crisis Hotline: (800)222-8220
525 Oregon Street, Vallejo, CA

Center For Individual and Family Therapy - Phone: 643-0258 (Susan Keller)
641 Tennessee Street, Vallejo, Ca
Counseling

Vallejo Council PTA Clothing Room - Phone: 556-8680
VCUSD Vocational Education Office, 1140 Capitol Street, Vallejo, Ca.
Kay Bosic, Coordinator

Catholic Social Services of Solano County - Phone: 644-8909
902 Marin Street, Vallejo, Ca
Counseling

Tough Love - Phone: At this time there is no "Tough Love" support group.
Parent's Support Group

Youth and Family Services of Solano County/ Youth & Parent's Support Group- Phone: 645-7732
1200 Marin Street, Vallejo, Ca

Phone Friend - Help-Line Phone: 554-6777

"Just for Kids" - Phone: 554-2397

Facts of Life: Planned Parenthood for Teenagers
990 Broadway Street, Vallejo, Ca
Community Health Educator, Phone: 643-4545
For more information, call: Adolescent Family Life Program, 647-0470

Solano County Public Welfare Department - Foster Care & Licensing - Phone: 412-7961
1735 Enterprise Drive, Bldg. 3, Suite 302, Fairfield, Ca
Donna Fields, Supervisor

Teen Jobs

State of Califronia Employment Development Dept. - Phone: 648-4020
1440 Marin Street, Vallejo, Ca
Teens 14 & Up

Work Experience Program - Phone: 553-1395
Teens Work Permit

Greater Vallejo Recreation District - Phone: 648-4600
395 Amador Street, Vallejo, Ca

Solano County Private Industry Council - Phone: 553-8894
1219 Monterey Street, Vallejo, Ca
Teens' Summer Youth Jobs - Ed Daniels

Leadership Skills

Youth Day Program - Phone: 644-5551
2 Florida Street, Vallejo, Ca
Vallejo Chamber of Commece Education Committe's Annual Workshop for High School Students - For more information, contact your school counselor.

Youth Activities Commission - Phone: 642-1949
High School Juniors and Seniors - Barbara Elliott, Advisor

Substance Abuse

Alcoholics Anonymous - Phone: 643-8217 or 643-8218
408 Tennessee Street, Ca
Southern Solano County Central Office - alcoholism

STRIDE (Strategies, Techniques & Resources in Drug Education)- Phone Jewel Fink, VCUSD: 644-8921, ext. 3044
Taped drug education program available.

SAP (Student Assistance Program) - Phone Jewel Fink: 644-8921, ext. 3044
Drug Prevention Education

Sutter Solano Medical Center - Phone 554-4444
300 Hospital Drive, Vallejo, Ca
Urgent care & emergency medical service.

Emergency & Crisis

Vallejo Police Department:
111 Amador Street, Vallejo, California. Phone: (707) 648-4321 ; Emergency Phone: 911

Vallejo Fire Department.
1220 Marin Street, Vallejo, California. Phone: (707) 648-4526 ; Emergency Phone: 911

Poison Control Center
24 Hour Hotline: (800)876-4766

Solano County Mental Health
228 Broadway Street, Vallejo, California Phone: (707) 553-5332 ; 24 Hour Crisis Line: (707) 553-5332

BOYSTOWN NATIONAL 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE: (800) 448-3000
Staffed by paid, trained professionals offering short-term crisis counseling for boys, girls and parents. Drug, alcohol, violence, abuse, relationships, school, families, etc. Professional crisis referrals provided to local community support groups. Works with families to reunite runaways. Provides information on residential treatment programs and shelters for youth in crisis.

Child Abuse/Neglect
1735 Enterprise Drive, Suite 302: Fairfield, California 94533 ; Phone: (707) 421-7272 or (800) 544-8696 {Official Reports and Inquiries}

Children of the Night - 24 Hour Hotline: (800) 551-1300
Internet Access: http://www.childrenofthenight.org
Crisis line for children between the ages of 11 - 17 years who have been sexually abused, involved in prostitution or pornography, and/or runaways. Referrals to local shelters and food. Counseling to help kids re-enter society.

National Child Abuse Hotline- 24 Hour Crisis Line: (800) 422-4452
Offers counseling for callers in the 16 and under age group.Will refer child to local crisis lines, hospitals, local agencies and services. Also, provides pamphlets & brochures on child abuse, parenting, shaken baby syndrome, etc.

California Missing Children Hotline - 24 Hour Line: (800) 222-3463
Works primarily with law enforcement. Takes calls and information from public regarding missing children sightings, etc. Publishes posters monthly of missing children and dependent adults. Distributes posters to police agencies & schools within 24 hours. Sponsored by the California Department of Justice's Missing & Unidentified Persons Program.

California Specialty Hospital - 24 Hour Crisis Line: (800) 222-8200
525 Oregon Street, Vallejo, California
A psychiatric hospital. In-patient - Day Treatment - Mental Health. Professional crisis help available over the telephone - advice, information and referrals.

Rape Crisis & Domestic Violence
Fairfield Location. Phone: (707) 422-7345
Outpatient Clinic Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Hotline, victim services, hospital and court accompaniment. List of counselors available. Will provide court advocate. Program for teenagers 13-15 years of age, for victims of child abuse, rape and sexual assault. Will train peer groups to go into schools.
Shelters available in Vallejo and Fairfield for up to 3 month stay. Shelter Assessment: 425-3497

Domestic Violence - 24 Hour Crisis Lines
Phone Fairfield: (707) 557-6660
Phone Vallejo & Benicia: (707) 425-3422
Counselors available 324 hours a day for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Crisis intervention, information and referrals. Placement in confidential safe shelter provided to battered women and their children. Legal assistance with restraining orders. Advocacy and accompaniment to medical exams, police departments, courts,etc.

Rape Crisis/Sexual Assault - 24 Hour Crisis Line: (800) 656-HOPE or 656-4673
Fairfield Line: (707) 422-7273; Benicia and Vallejo Lines: (707) 644-7273
Counselors available 24 hours a day for women who are victims of rape or sexual assault. Crisis intervention, information and referrals. Will also provide accompaniment to medical exams, police departments, court, etc. Also provides community education and awareness programs. Call (707) 422-7345 for more information.

SAFE (Sanctuary in Abused Family Emergencies) - 24 Hour Line : (707) 648-7233
Provides shelter, legal advocacy, counseling and other services for victims of domestic violence.

Victims of Crime Resource Center - Phone: (800) 842-8467
Students from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento available to help callers with legal problems after they have been victimized. California law options are discussed. Resources are available for all crimes. Money can be made available for medical, legal, counseling and/ or funeral expenses. Sponsored by the Criminal Justice Department of Planning.

Solano County Adult Protective Services - Phone: (707) 421-7514
Adult protective services and in-home support for elder and disabled adults. Phone or contact your local police department.

Solano County Suicide Hotline - Phone: (707) 643-2555

District Attorney - Victim/Witness Programs - Phone: (707) 421-6800
600 Union Avenue, Fairfield, California 94533
Compensation for victims of certain crimes and related assistance. Coordinator: Susanne Perthes.

California Youth Crisis Line - 24 Hour Crisis Line: (800) 843-5200

Solano County Mental Health - Emergency Line: 428-1131

Mental Health Crisis Line - 24 Hour Crisis Line: (800) 222-8220

Shelter

Christian Help Center - Phone: (707) 553-8192
2166 Sacramento Street, Vallejo, California
Intake hours: 4:00pm - 7:00pm or until beds are full.
Caring shelter for needy adults, families and teen "runaways". Married stay up to 42 days; Single stay up to 21 days. Should be there by 4:00 pm, beds fill up fast! Must have: (1) Marriage certificate (for couples) and/or (2) Picture ID

HOPE HAVEN TRANSITIONAL SHELTER, INC., Sharon T. Spencer, Executive Director, 707-554-9781
Services: Shelter & Hotline. Hope Haven Offers transitional housing for homeless women with or without children 18 years - up. We also offer case management services, counseling, basic life-skills training in group sessions. Funded by The City of Vallejo's CDBG Grant. Length of Stay - 6 mos to a year.
A 501 (C) (3) Non Profit Corporation - Pastor Sharon T. Spencer, President
Visit our Web: www.hopehavenshelter.com
Licensed Child Care Services: http://ebiz.netopia.com/brightenmyworld

Prospect House - Phone: 427-8518
315 Jefferson Street, Fairfield, California
Intake Hours: Mon-Fri (9am-3pm) ; Must have: Picture ID (required) and Social Security Card.
Homelessness required. Intake and assessment; job development; job & housing search; case management services. Can only stay 60 days, once a year (there is no guarantee that you will be able to stay 60 days)

Opportunity House - Phone: (707) 447-1988
712 Catherine Street, Vacaville, California
Intake Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm (or until beds are full)
Required: Two I.D.s (one Picture ID and one social security card) AND must not have been in any other shelter during the year.

Solano County Rescue Mission - Phone: (707)557-2231
2313 Sonoma Blvd.. ; Vallejo, California
Operation Hours: 9am-6pm EVERYDAY
Christian program which provides help with depression, alcohol and/or drug problems and counseling services. Not a drug or alcohol treatment program.

Food

Catholic Social Services - Phone (707) 644-8909
745 Georgia Street, Vallejo, California
Hours of Operation: Mon - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Must call and make an "intake" appointment. Must have a picture ID, Social Security Cards for all family members, have verification of income and residence.

Meals On Wheels of Solano County
for housebound and handicapped individuals.
Hours: Weekdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm;
Weekends & Holidays from 9:30 am - 1:30pm

Vallejo Location Fairfield Location

1350 Amador Street, Vallejo
Phone: 644-7444 1000 Texas Street, Suite G
Phone: 425-0638

Salvation Army - Phone: (707) 643-8621
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:15 am to 4:00 pm.
Food Distribution Hours: Mon., Tues. & Fri from 8:15 am to 11:30 am
Emergency Groceries: 9am to 11:30 am
Eligibility only once every three months. Must have a (1) picture Id, (2) Social Security Card, and (3) income verification or referral from social worker.

St. Vincent De Paul - Phone: (707) 553-9469
Phone Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Limited to funding for assistance with utilities, food and shelter.

Solano County Food Bank - Phone: (707) 421-9777
631 Railroad Avenue, Suisun City, California
Hours of Operation: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday's table- register between 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Bring your own bags. No ID required.

Church on the Hill - Phone 644-4451
210 Locust Drive, Vallejo, California
Hours: Mon-Fri., 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm (Call in advance)

Friendship Baptist Church
Food Distribution on Saturdays/ Sign up in advance.

Food Distribution Information
(recording) Administrative Office Phone

(707) 648-2940 (707) 648-2005

WIC (Women, Infants & Children) _ Phone: (707) 553-5381
Melvins Thompson Center, 1680 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, California
Hours of Operation: Wednesdays only from 8 am - 5 pm
food vouchers for children up to five years and pregnant or nursing women.

Other WIC Locations and Hours

355 Tuolumne Street, Vallejo, Ca. Phone: 553-5381
Mon-Fri. , 8am-7pm
8am to 7pm on the 1st & 2nd Thursday of each month. 301 Georgia Street, Vallejo, Ca.
Phone: 553-5861
Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm

S.H.A.R.E. -Solano County Food Distribution Center-
Phone (800) 499-2506 for more information about the SHARE program.
Cost: $15.00 per month in cash or food stamps along with two hours of community service per month. Call locations listed below for distribution information.

Kyles Temple A.M.E. Zion
2807 Sonoma Blvd.
Vallejo, Ca.
Phone: 644-0097 Macedonis Baptist Church
530 - 3rd Street
Vallejo, Ca.
Phone: 557-0388 Antioch C.O.G.I.C.
21 Diablo Street
Vallejo, Ca.
Phone: 648-9232 or 647-1864

Castlewood Baptist Church
3615 Georgia St.
Vallejo, Ca
Phone: 642-7544 or Phone Barbara at 552-0200 Mt. Sanai Mission
526 Tennesseee Street
Vallejo, Ca
Phone: 644-7353 or 644-5864 North Vallejo Community Resource Center
1624 Fairgrounds Plaza #E
Vallejo, Ca.
Phone: 642-5988 or Betty at 552-9700

True Pentecostal Church,
131 Mendocino Street, Vallejo, Ca
Phone: 558-5537

Employment and Training

Area Agency on Aging - Employment Opportuniies Phone: 553-9058
575 Sacramento Street, Vallejo, Ca
Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri. , 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Employment sevices for persons aged 55 and over, who are residents of either Napa or Solano County. Serving Napa and Solano Counties only.

California Department of Rehabilitation (Solano County)
Phone: 648-4010
480 Redwood Street, Vallejo, California
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Provides vocational evaluation, placement, and other services as necessary to enable a disabled individual to return to or obtain employment.

California Employment Development Department Solano Career Center
Phone: 648-4024 ; 1440 Marin Street, Vallejo, California
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm
Job service/unemployment insurance, temporary and permanent job referrals, priority for veterans. Applicants must come in to file work applications. Referrals are in person or by phone. Disability insurance, calls can be made collect to (916) 227-0220 . Special programs for youth.

F.E.L.A.D., Inc. - Phone: 644-4470
420 Virginia Street, Vallejo, California
Hours: Mon.-Fri. , 9:00am -4:30 pm
Hispanic youth organization concerned with employment and education. Provides youth activities, job fairs, counseling, information and referral services to the poor and unemployed.

Private Industry Council (PIC) - Phone: 649-3604
1440 Marin Street, Vallejo, California
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8 am to 5 pm
Orientation, computer lab & trainining, job training & placement for the qualified, employability workshops, resume & interview workshops, job development and assessment. Free services include: Faxing resumes and cover letters to potential employers, publishing resumes on the Internet and more.

Supportive Employment Service - Phone: (707) 427-0394
Julie Lake, Case Manager
Case management services for the homeless or people with substantial abuse or mental disabilities, including job development and search.

Solano Transition Services, Golden Hills Education Center -
Phone: (707) 421-6563
2460 Claybank Road, Fairfield, California.
This program is a partnership between local schools and agencies to support young adults as they move from school to work. Services for this project are provided through the following three grants:

Transition Partnership Project (TPP): Designed to work with high school Juniors and Seniors who have :a barrier to employment" by Dept. of Rehabilitation standards. Provides curriculum, assessment, counseling, exploration, along with job placement, job coaching and other support.

Workability I : provides pre-employment, employment and worksite training and follow-up services for youth in special ecucation who are making the trasition from school to work.

School-To-Career : collaborative project between Solano County Office of Education, Hogan High School, Solano County Business and Education Alliance and the Private Industry Council of Solano County.

GAIN Program : Welfare Back-to-Work Program

Vallejo Gain Location Fairfield Gain Location

Georgia Street Plaza, 301 Georgia Street - Rm. 320, Vallejo , California
Phone: 553-5696 1735 Enterprise Drive, Bldg. 3; Fairfield, California
Phone: 421-7580

Education

Adult Literacy Program - Phone: 553-5264
JFK Library , 505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
Hours: Mon - Thurs, 10am to 9 pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm

Diablo Valley College - Admissions Phone (925) 685-1230
321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, California
Hours: Mon-Thr, 8am-8pm; Fridays, 8 am-4:30 pm
Financial Aid, re-entry programs and more. Call for more information.

Napa Valley College - Main Menu Phone: (800) 826-1077
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa, California
Hours: Mon-Thur, 8 am-7pm; Fridays, 8am-5pm
Financial aid assistance, career counseling, re-entry, testing & assessment; child care center on campus and more. Call for more information.

Solano Community College -
Phone: (707) 864-7115 or 864-7000 (Main Switchboard) or 864-7171 (Admissions)
Vallejo: 552-4330 ; Vacaville: 446-2900 ; Vallejo Center at 1st floor of JFK at 642-8188
4000 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun, California
Financial aid, career counseling, retraining, testing & asssessment, child care center on campus, and more. Call for more information.

Solano County Office of Education Regional Occupation Program
Phone: (707) 421-6525
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am - 4:30pm
Vocational training for persons age 16 and older.

Vallejo Adult School - Phone: 556-8680
1140 Capitol Drive, Vallejo, California.
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8am-9:30pm; Fridays 8am-5pm
Work Permits: 556-8808
Vocational education and training, computer classes (ie. accounting, Word Perfect, typing); business classes, central services assistant, lab assistant, and more. Call for more information.

Community Organization Training - Phone: 648-5230 (Milton Morris)
Call between 10am and 4pm.
555 Santa Clara Drive, Vallejo, Ca
Developing organizational skills to combat drugs, alcohol and violence in the community. Training held on Tuesday & Thursday nights from 7pm-9pm. Call for more information.

South Solano Skills Center - Phone: 557-3050
255 Georgia Street, Vallejo , California
Hours: Mon-Thur, 8am-9:30pm, Fri., 8am-4pm
Must pass initial testing and interview. A $25.00 admission fee is required and the tuition is free. Offering medical, clerical, pharmacy technician, computer applications and other training as well. Call for more information.

Best Educational Program - Phone: 556-8880
301 Wallace Street, Vallejo, California
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-2:00pm
Alternative Middle School Program

Capitol Street Program - Phone 556-8804
1142 Capitol Street, Vallejo, Ca
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Special education, alternative for students with learning disabilities for grades 6th - 9th.

Vallejo City Unified School District - Phone: 556-8921
211 Valle Vista Avenue, Vallejo, Ca
Hours: Mon-Fri., 8am-5pm
Administrative offices for the City of Vallejo school district.
Elementary schools in the district: Beverly Hills (556-8400); Cave (556-8410); Cooper (556-8420); Davidson (556-8430); Farragut (556-8450) ; Federal Terrace (556-8460) ; Glen Cove (556-8491) ; Highland (556-8500) ; Lincoln (556-8540) ; Loma Vista (556-8550); Mare Island (556-8560); Dan Mini (556-8570); Patterson (556-8580); Pennycook (556-8590) ; Wardlaw (556-8730) ; Widenmann (556-8740).
Middle schools in the district: Franklin (556-8470) ; Solano (556-8600); Springstowne (556-8620); Vallejo (556-8650).
High schools in the district: Hogan (556-8510; jesse Bethel (556-5700); Vallejo (556-8700); People's (556-8670).

Private Schools

Hilltop Christian (K-8th)- Phone: 643-1726
North Hills Christian (pre-school-12th) - Phone: 644-5284
Reignierd School- Pre-school Phone: 644-1011; K-12 Phone: 644-0447
St. Catherine's Elementary - Phone: 643-6691
St. Basil's Elementary - Preschool Phone: 642-5966; K-8 Phone: 642-7629
St. Patrick - St. Vincent - Preoschool/Daycare Phone: 552-6066; K-8 Phone: 642-4311; 9th - 12th Phone: 644-4425

Financial and Legal Services

Lawyer in the Library - Phone : 553-5568
JFL Library, 505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
Hours of Service: 1st 7 3rd Thursday of the Month, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. First Come, First Serve Basis; Numbers issued according to arrival; 20 minute time limit per person. Number of lawyers available is dependent upon availability.

Legal Services of California - Phone 643-0054
1810 Capitol Street, Vallejo, Ca.
Hours of Service: Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Only low-income Solano County residents accepted. Assists with eviction notices, uncontested divorces, government or health benefits, and information on grandparent rights & housing issues.

NAACP - Phone: 554-4993
301 Georgia Street - 3rd Floor, Vallejo, Ca
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Provides scholarships and youth programs.

CalWorks - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (formerly the AFDC)
Minimal financial assistance to needy families until they become self-supporting. Call either the Fairfield or Vallejo Offices for information on eligibility.

Fairfield Office Vallejo Office

Phone: 421-7700
1745 Enterprise Drive, Fairfield, Ca
Hours: M-F, 8am-12pm & 12:30pm-5:30pm Phone: 553-5018
355 Tuolumne Street
Hours: M-F, 8am-12pm & 12:30pm-5:30pm

Medi-Cal Program - Phone: 553-5019 (recorded info) & 553-5311 (eligibility info)
201 Tuolumne Street, Vallejo, Ca
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am -12pm & 12:30pm -5:30pm
Medical coverage for blind or disabled individuals; persons 65 & over, and families with dependent children. Call for more information on eligibility.

County Medical Services Program (CMSP)- 1-800-952-5253
201 Georgia Street, Vallejo, Ca
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am -12pm & 12:30pm -5:30pm
Medical coverage for Solano County residents who are not eligible for Medi-Cal and meet the financial guidelines.

Food Stamp Program
Phone for eligibility division & adult/children's services: 421-7700
Phone for recorded information & main menu: 553-5020
Hours: Tues-Fri., 8am-12pm & 12:30pm-5:30pm
Food vouchers to supplement low-income households. Call for more information on eligibility.

General Assistance Program - Phone 553-5234
355 Tuolumne Street, Vallejo, Ca
Hours: Mon-Fri., 8am-5pm
Temorary financial support for indigent individuals for a period of three (3) months per year. Call for more information on eligibility.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service - Phone: (510)729-6966
333 Hagenberger Rd., Suite 610; Oakland , Ca 94621

California Department of Consumer Affairs - Phone (800) 952-5210
Consumer Complaint Action Hotline: (415) 777-9635

Solano Family & Children's Services - Phone: 642-5148 (Vallejo) or 427-6600 (Fairfield)
100 Cement Hill Road, Fairfield, California
Referrals to licensed child care homes, centers/preschools and exempt child care providers. Subsidized Child Care programs, Child Care Food Program, Health & Safety Workshops, Lending Library and more.

Vallejo Community Outreach Program (V.C.O.P. )- Phone: 649-3419
111 Amador Street, Vallejo, Ca.
Supplements charitable organizations by: helping victims of crime, the homeless, stranded or hungry individuals, needed home repairs for the elderly, and offering a children's bicycle helmet program. Services can be accessed through any Vallejo Police Officer.

Salvation Army's Reach Program - Phone: 643-8621
630 Tuolomne Street, Vallejo, Ca
The REACH Program provides needed assistance with paying utilities for eligible applicants.

Catholic Social Services - Phone; 644-8909
745 Georgia Street, Vallejo, California
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am - 12pm & 1pm-5pm
Counseling services; friendship for the elderly; immigration and hel0 with rentals (only when funding is available, 2-week waiting period.

Family Resource Center - Phone: 649-9680
520 Carolina Street, Vallejo, Ca
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9am-5pm ; Closed Fridays and holidays.
Referral organizations, which may provide temporary assistance (i.e. children's Network Youth Connection, Santa's Helper, Christmas Wish List, etc.)

Vallejo Neighborhood Housing Hotline - Phone: 643-4778
Non-Profit home loans for low to moderate income families. Call for more information.

Solano Kids Insurance Program (SKIP) - Phone: 1-800-978-7547
Free or low cost health insurance for children. California now offers a complete health insurance for chilften at an affordable price. Services include: Physician & hospital services, prescription services, dental & eye care, immunications & check ups.

Kaiser Cares For Kids - Phone: 1 (800) 255-5053
For families whose income exceeds the eligibility requirements for the SKIP insurance program.

Detoxification Services

The Healing Arts - Phone: 644-4325
721 Marin Street, Vallejo, Ca
Hours: Tues-Fri., 2pm-5pm & Sat., 10am-2pm; Other hours by appointment
Acupuncture serves as a detoxification & management tool. Provides holistic health care. Community Acupuncture Clinic held on Tues. & Thurs. between 5pm and 6:30pm on a donation basis.

Kaiser Permanente's Chemical Dependency Recovery Program - Phone: 651-1050
800 Serano Drive, Vallejo, California
Hours: Every Day, including holidays from 9am-8:30pm
Medical detoxification services for Kaiser members, including Kaider medi-Cal enrollees.

Solano County Health & Social Services (BAC Clinic)- Phone: 428-1131
2101 Courage Drive, Fairfield, California
Hours: 24 hours a day - every day.
The county crisis unit will provide up to 23 hours, low-risk, non-medical detoxification, observation/assessment, & referral services.

Southern Solano Alcohol/Drug Council - Phone: 643-2715
419 Pennsylvania Street, Vallejo, Ca
Hours: Every Day - 24 hours a day
Three to five day residential detox,, assessment & referral services.

Residential Recovery & Sober Living Programs

Adobe - Phone: 745-6276
1385 West "K" Street, Benicia, California.
Phone is answered 24 hours a day.
Men only, year-long residential program.

Archway Recovey Services - Phone: 435-1804
1525 Union Avenue, Farifield, California
Julia Lake, Case Manage: 427-0394
Co-ed, clean & sober residence. Must be at least 72 hours clean. the monthly rent is $500 for a shared bedroom and includes 3 meals a day. Case management services help to provide a treatment program for each individual. Must attend 12 step meetings and five check-in meetings per week and obtain a sponsor.

Diablo Valley Ranch (A Bi-Bett Program)- Phone: (925) 672-5700
1150 Marsh Creek Rd., Clayton, California.
Relevant Info.: Social Model Alcohol & Drug Recovery community for men. Orientation and primaryt phase of program 30 to 90 days. Provides education, recovery planning and A.A./N.A. participation. Planning for re-entry int o the community with assistance in job search, resumes and job applications.

Genesis House - Phone: 552-5295 // 557-3165 (24 hr. Hotline)
1149 Warren Avenue, Vallejo, California
Men & women's long-term residential treatment progra.m.

House of Acts I & II - Phone: 553-1042
627 Grant Street, Vallejo, California
Long-term, men's residential substance abuse recovery program.

House of Acts III - Phone: 553-1042
100 Carnation Circle, Vallejo, California
Men's clean & sober living residence.

Keller House - Phone: 643-7226
P.O. Box 1825 , Vallejo, California
Long-term, clean 7 sober residence for women.

Men's Enhanced Sober Living - Phone: 643-2715
(3 locations): 419 & 421 & 423 & 423-1/2 Pennsylvania Street, Vallejo, Ca
Clean and sober living residences with specialized men's recovery services.

St. Helena Hospital & St. Helena Health Care Center - Phone: 800-454-4673 or (707)963-6204
650 Sanitarium Road, P.O. Box 250, Deer Park, California
To be eligible, a person must be 18 years old or older. Program costs reimburable under many health insurance plans. Self-pay accepted. Call for more information.

In-patient Program: variable length of stay at the Health Center up to one month.

Woodland House: residential alcohol and drug treatment facility. For individuals in need of a structured environment while receiving chemical dependency treatment.

Extended Day Treatment: Participants stay at Woodland House for up to one month, participating in 7am -10:30 pm programs.

Day Treatment: Intensive daytime treatment with participants leaving the Health Center each evening. Monday-Friday, 8:30 am- 5pm, for up to 20 days of treatment.

Evening Outpatient (Santa Rosa) New Options-Phone:(707)573-8009; Program for individuals who want to continue working and living at home while participating in a recovery program.

Second Chance - Phone: 643-6866
212 Taper , Vallejo, Ca.
Separate men's and women's live-in recovery centers.

Shamia Recovery Center ( a "Bi-Bett" program) - Phone: 644-2577
126 Ohio Street, Vallejo, Ca
Provides an opportunity for pregnant women, women with infants (0-12 mos) and women in need to access a wide variety of educational, informational and supportive recovery services, including but not limited to parenting, alcohol & other drug education, personal growth sessions and more. Shamia also operates 2 clean & sober residences. Call the number above for more information.

TLC Residential, Inc. - Phone: (800) 852-7374
Corporate Office Address: 140 Mayhew Way, Pleasant Hill, California
Offers 32 sober living residences throughout the Bay Area.

Southern Solano Alcohol/Drug Abuse Council (a "Bi-Bett" program) - Phone: 643-2715
419 Pennsylvania Street, Vallejo, California
Detox-residential drug & alcohol treatment program for men and women.

Victory Outreach - Phone: 642-2715 (men's center) or 557-5735 (church offices)
181 Rounds Street, Vallejo, California
Long-term men's residential program. Religion-based organization offering a variety of services. Also, rehabilitation centers for women, 9-12 month programs. Call for information and locations.

Outpatient Recovery Programs

Freedom Outreach - Phone 421-6615
A Solano County Health & Social Services program locarted at:
1735 Enterprise Drive, Bldg 1 Suite 104,, MS 1-150, Fairfield, California 94533
Intesive outpatient substance abuse and alcohol treatment program for adults. Must make an appointment.

Kaiser Permanente Chemical Dependency Recovery Program - Phone 651-1050
800 Serano Drive, Vallejo or 3700 Vaca Valley Parkway, Vacaville, California
Appointment Phone: 453-5255
14-day, intensive treatment program for Kaiser members, including Kaiser Medi-Cal enrollees.

Recovery Connection (Ia'Tik Recovery Center) - Phone: 643-2748
604 Broadway Street, Vallejo, Ca
Outpatient substance abuse treatment for men and women. Call for more information.

Youth & Family Services -

Project Aurora [2 Locations: 408 Tennessee St., Vallejo, Ca Phone: 554-2397; 1125 Missouri St., Suite 109, Fairfield, Ca Phone: 427-6640] Women's day treatment and recovery program.

Adolescent Day Treatment - Phone: 554-2394 - 408 Tennessee St., Vallejo, Ca. Day treatment program including individual, group & family therapy.

Adolescent Outpatient Program - Phone: 427-6640 - 1125 Missouri St., Suite 108, Fairfield, Ca - Adolescent outpatient recovery services.

S.T.A.R. Outpatient Substance Abuse Revovery Program - Phone: 435-8042
Pharmatox, 2220 Boynton Street, Suite 1, Fairifield, California.
Solano County approved (Drug Court approved); Medi-Cal approved; 5 phase treatment; individual treatment planning; individual, group & family counseling; life skills training; relapse prevention training; parenting workshops; education planning; after care support. Drug Court & Court referrals.

Latino Substance Abuse Program - Phone 446-6475
190 S. Orchard Street, Suite B-101; Vacaville, Ca
Services for families & individuals in the Latino community with alcohol and/or drug problems.

Other Recovery Services

California Specialty Hospital - Phone: 648-2200
525 Oregon Street, Vallejo, Ca
Psychiatric hospital with in-patient services for children, adolescents & adults with dual diagnosis needs.

The Healing Arts - Phone 644-4325
721 Marin Street, Vallejo, California
Acupuncture, acupressure, herbal & nutritional services to mangae detoxification or heal a wide range of physical &/or stress related problems. See "Detoxification Services section for prior referance with more information.

Kick The Butts - Phone: 1-800-287-7357
355 Tuolumne Street, Vallejo
Solano County Department of Health & Social Services's Tobacco Prevention & Education Program.- Comprehensive course helps to quit chewing tobacco & smoking. Emphasizes support systems, stress reduction & dynamics of addiction. Classes in Fairfield & Vallejo.

Vallejo City Unified School District's Student Assistance Program (SAP) - Phone 556-8784 (Dr. Jill Gover)
321 Wallace Street, Vallejo, Ca
This program screens, refers and assists students who have substance abuse issues or are affected by someone else's alcohol and/or other drug use. There are the following groups: in-school group (such as anger management), concerned parents group, continuing care & support group, insight group, and tobacco cessation group. Wrap-around services include a specialist who provides intensive outpatient support for at-reissk adolescents & their families; individual & family counseling, psychological evaluation, chemical assessment, and case-management. Coordination with other community agencies such as law enforcement, probation & health & human services providers.

A.K. Bean Foundation, Inc. - Phone: 429-8888
DUI & drug diversion program.

Drug Court - (Ask attorney and/or court for referral to Drug Court Program)

Bay Area Services Network (BASN) - Phone: 648-5372
Beiji Barredo, Coordinator
For Solano County parolees.

La'tik Recovery Center - Phone: 558-0104
A Bi-Bett Program - located at 604 Broadway St., Vallejo, Ca
Ia'tik offers DUI services for first and multiple offenders. Services are offered in Spanish and English. Call for days and times.

Solano County Probation Department - Phone: 553-5531
Substance Abuse counseling for adults.

California Department of Corrections - Phone: 649-3496
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9am - 5pm
Counseling for adult parolees. Contact the court and/or your attorney.

Self-Help & Support

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) of Solano County- Hotline Phone: 446-2244 ; 24-Hr. Phone: 643-8217
Referrals to 12-step AA groups. For people with the desire to stop drinking.

Al-Anon : Support group for anyone affected by another's alcoholism.
24-Hour Information Service Phone: 553-1037
World Service Office Hotline Phone: (800) 344-2666

Adult Children of Alcholics (Sonoma County) - Phone: 554-2130
referral to support groups for adults who grew up in alcoholic homes.

Neighborhood of Dreams - ("Consumer Self-Help Center Closed" since 2006) - Phone: 558-1457
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm & Sat. 9:30am-4:30pm
Drop in center for adults & mental health consumers; 12-step meetings; daily activities; all sevices are free of charge.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) - Service Center Phone: 447-0643
Service Center Hours: Mon-Fri., 10am-4:00pm
Napa/Solano Meeting Information Phone: 251-5982
Referral to 12-step NA meetings. For people with the strong desire to stop using.

NAR-ANON (Alamenda/Contra Costa County) - Phone: (510)526-2455
12-step support group for anyone affected by someone else's addiction.

Information and Referral

HelpLink - Phone: 553-1814
Hours: Mon.-Fri, 8am-5pm
Solano County Database of health & human services.

Southern Solano Alcohol/Drug Council - Phone: 643-2715
Provides referrals & information regarding detoxificiation & recovery services.

Genesis House - Phone: 557-3164
24-Hour information and referral line. Drug & alcohol treatment facility providing information & referrals.

Solano Family & Childen's Services -

Referrals to licensed child care homes, centers/preschools and exempt child care providers. Subsidized Child Care Programs, Child Care Food Program, Health & Child Safety Workshops, Lending Library and more.

Fairfield Location & Phone

Vallejo Phone

2750 North Texas Street
Fairfield, Ca
Phone: 427-6600 Phone: 642-5148

Vallejo Family Resource Center - Phone 649-9680

520 Carolina Street, Vallejo, California
Referrals for legal service, empowerment, immunications, dri=ug treatment, sup0ort groups, health care education, parenting classes, energy assistance, child develo0pment, housing assistance.

Vallejo Housing Authority - Phone 647-5234

251 Georgia Street, Vallejo, Ca
Section 8 certification; purchase, refinance & rehabilitation loans; non buyer club classes; paint grants; rentals; and more.

Volunteer Center of Solano County - Phone: 645-7899

1812 Capito Street, Ste. D; Vallejo, Ca
Alternative sentencing program. Matches volunteers with organizations.

Disability Denial Information - Phone: 1-800-660-0449

Public Health

Planned Parenthood - Phone: 643-4545

Hours: 9am-5pm ; 990 Broadway, Vallejo, Ca

Offers prinary care and genera; medical services for adults & children, ie. immunizations, CHDP; pregnany; HIV & STD testing; prenatal health care; birth control, family planning and abortion services. Medi-Cal accepted if Planned Parenthood is primary care provider.

Family Health Centers of Planned Parenthood -

Offers primary care and general medical services for adults and children, eg. immunizations, CHDP, pregnancy, HIV & STD testing, prenatal health care, birth control & family planning services.
Vacaville Location Fairfield Location

595 Buck Street, Ste D
Vacaville, Ca
Tel: 448-0797
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm 1325 Travis Blvd., Suite C,
Fairfield, Ca 94533
Tel: call Vacaville number
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm

Solano County Health Department Family Health Services
Appointment Phone: 553-5509 ; Nursing Phone: 553-5402
355 Tuolumne Street, Vallejo, Ca

Family Planning, immunization clinics, children's clinics, well-baby clinics, secually transmitted diseases, communicable disease follow-up. Medi-Cal accepted.

Solano County Dental Clinic - Phone: 435-2120
2102 Courage Drive, Fairfield, Ca
Mon-Thurs: 8am - 5pm & Fridays: 8am - 12pm
Medi-Cal Accepted

Redwood Family Clinic - Phone: 556-8100
243 Georgia Street, Vallejo, Ca
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 8 pm
Urgent Care & Drop-in Services: 5 pm - 8 pm
Offers general medical services for both adults & childrten. Services include immunizations, physicals & family planning, testing for HIV, STD, & pregnancy.

Hospitals

California Specialty Hospital (Psychiatric) - Phone: 648-2200
525 Oregon Street, Vallejo, Ca
A psychiatric hospital with in-patient services for children, adolescents & adults with dual diagnosis needs.

Kaiser Permanente
Accepts Kaiser Health Plan Insurance Members or Kaiser Medi-cal enrollees.

Vallejo Location
Phone: 651-100
Fairfield Location Vacaville Location

Adult Napa-SolanoAdvice Nurse: 651-1025 - Pediatric Nurse: 651-1037
975 Serrano Drive, Vallejo, Ca General Info: 427-4000
Advice Center: 453-5010
General Info: 453-5000
Administration: 453-4100
Patient Assistance: 427-4241
1550 Gateway Blvd., Fairfield, Ca 3700 Vaca Valley Parkway, Vacaville

North Bay Medical Center
1200 B. Gale Wilson Blvd. Fairfield, Ca
Medi-Cal accepted for emergencies.

Emergency Service: 429-7830
Administration Phone: 429-7719 Vallejo Phone: 648-1266

Sutter Solano Hospital - Phone: 554-4444
300 Hospital Drive, Vallejo, Ca
Admissions: 554-5000 - Great Beginnings Phone: 645-7316

Transportation

Bart - Phone: (510)236-BART /236-2278

Medi-Cab (24 Hour Service) - Phone: (800) 232-8747 / 642-4423
416 Main Street, Vallejo, Ca
Shares Office with Yellow Cab. Call for information about disabled & senior citizen discounts. Benicia Phone: 745-4040

SOLANO PARATRANSIT - Phone 429-2400
Hours of Service: 8am - 5pm
Transportation for disabled, hanndicapped or elderly individuals. Must qualify through city. Transportation in & to Vacaville, Fairfield, Suisun, Cordelia & Vallejo.

TAXICABS

VALLEJO CITY CAB -PHONE 24 HOURS: 643-3333 OR 643-3327
YELLOW CAB - PHONE 24 HOURS: 642-4421
Wheelchair accessible. Pick up senor citizen discount books from City Hall, Water Department, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo OR Senior Center, 333 Amador Street, Vallejo.

Vallejo Ferry - Phone: 643-3779 or (415) 705-5555
Call for Schedule.

Vallejo Transit w/Bus Schedules that service Students taking public transit to & from VCUSD Schools.
Phone : 648-4666 or 649-5421
Main Terminal at 1850 Broadway Street, Vallejo, Ca.

Youth

California Youth Crisis Line - Phone: (800) 843-5200
Statewide confidential assisrance & counseling by telephone, targeting 12-24 age group, runaway children & their families, or for any youth who is in a crisis situation and is considering running away. Information & referral network for a variety of services based on the child's needs. Includes, crisis intervention counseling, refferals to resources (i.e food, shelter, transportation or linkage to agencies that provide assistance for pregnancy, drug abuse, rape, suicide prevention, medical treatment or legal aid). Can "patch" messages from teen to family or friends and vice versa.

Boystown National Hotline- Phone: (800) 448-3000
Trained professionals offer short-term crisis counseling for boys, girls & parents, regarding drugs, alcohol, violence, abuse, relationships, school, families, etc. Crisis referrals to local community support groups. works with families to reunite runaways. Provides information on residential treatment programs and shelters for youth in crisis.

National Runaway Switchboard- Phone: (800) 621-4000 (24- hour crisis line)
Provides information an referrals for youth up to 18. Crisis intervation services for child and family also available. Will deliver messages to familiesfrom youth that are not ready to call home yet. Upon verifying runaways status with police, transportation can be made available for youth to return home.

National Child Abuse Hotline- Phone(800) 442-4453- press 1 for counselor, 2 for literature
Offers a degreed counselor for callers in the 16 and under age group. Will refer child to local crisis lines, hospitals, local agencies and services. Also provides pamphlets nad brochures on child abuse, parenting, shaken baby syndrom, ect.

Kaiser Permanente, Pediatrics teen Clinic- Phone: (651-3385)

Children Of The Night- Phone: (800) 551-1300
Crisis line for children 11-17 years of age who have been sexually abused, involved in prostitution or pornography, and/or runaways. Referrals to local shelters and food. Counseling to help kids re-enter society.

Camp Free Boys And Girls- Phone: 643-4573
Corcoran Avenue & Mini Drive, Vallejo

Fighting Back Partnership - Phone: 648-5223
505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo, Ca
Youth Partnership, Latinos En Accion, etc.

Filipino American Social Services of Solano County, Inc, ( FASS ) - Phone: 553-2777
400 Virginia Street, Vallejo, Ca
After school programs, tutoring at Solano Middle School, PAPA Program, Phone Friends, Filipine Community information and referrals.

Girls & Boys Club of Vallejo - Phone: 642-2072
Tutorial programs.

Greater Vallejo Recration District - Phone: 648-4800
395 Amador Street, Vallejo, Ca
Relevant Info: Recreational & after school programs for youth, teens & adults, too.

PAPA Program (Pregnancy and Parenting Awareness) - Phone: 645-8445
Relevant Info: Teen pregnancey prevention program and teen parent support services.

Planned Parenthood (See Public Health Programs)

Phone Friends, FASS Office - Phone: 554-9999 or 554-6777
400 Virginia St. Hours: M - F, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Vallejo Police Activities League - Phone: 552-1573
301 Wallace Ave.

North Bay YMCA - Phone: 421-8746

Before and After School Efforts - Phone: 649-9680
520 Carolina St. Vallejo, Ca
Relevant Info: Collaboration of neighborhood-based locations that are safe harbors filled with opportunities that guide eache child to seek his or her full potential as a lifelong learner and productive member of the community.

The Breakfast Club @ First Presbyterian Church
The Second Home Program @ Lincoln Elementary School
Elsa/Loma Program @ Continentals of Omega Boys & Girls Club
The Kick-It Club @ First Christian Church
North Vallejo Community Tutoring @ First Presbyterian Church on Sat.
St. Vincent Extended Care @ St. Vincent's Elementary School

Senior Services

Solano County Adult Protective Services - Phone: 421-7514
1735 Enterprise Drive, Fairfield, Ca 94533
Hours: M-F, 8:30 am -12 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

California Medical Review - Phone: (800) 841-1602
Hours: M - F, 8 am - 4 pm
Offers medicare health information and assistance.

Elder Care Locator - Phone: (800) 677-1166
Hours: 9am-11pm (Eastern Time)

Solano Long-Term Care Ombudsman - Phone: 644-4194
601 Sacramento Street, Suite 1401, Vallejo, Ca
Helps senior citizens and their families to find long-term care facilities. Also investigates complaints regarding board & care facilities and nursing homes.

Florence Douglas Senior Center - Phone: 643-1044
333 Amador Street, Vallejo, Ca
Provides meals, recreation, classes and more for senior citizens.

Friendship Service - Phone: 644-9062
745 Georgia Street, Vallejo, Ca
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Outreach to seniors (phone calls & visits). Senior Link Alcoholics Anonymous meetings every Thursday at 12 p.m.

Area Agency On Aging - Drop-in Center Phone: 643-1797 / Office: 644-6612
601 Sacramento Street, Vallejo, CA
Hours: M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
General information & referral. Escort program to medical & other appointments. Emergency phone system installation. Help with state & federal taxes. Advocacy or residential & skolled nursing facilities. Drop-in center. Elderly care program. May-August Homeowners & Renters Assistance.

Social Security & Medicare Eligibility Information - Phone: (800) 772-1213

Napa Long-Term Care Ombudsman - Phone: 255-4236
1443 Main Street, Suite 125, Napa, Ca
Helps senior citizens and their families find quality long-term care services.

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