Drug & Alcohol Education and Treatment
Clovis Police Department (559) 324-2440
The Drug Education Program is a five-hour class provided one Saturday a month during the school year and is taught by a Clovis Police Officer. The class is interactive and teaches juveniles the dangers and consequences of alcohol and drug use. Meets most of the drug education requirements for stipulations required by CUSD. No charge for class.
Al-Anon / Alateen (888) 425-2666
Young people aged 13 to 18 who have been affected by someone else’s drinking
al-anon.org. No charge for services, even have chat with staff online through the website.
My Time Recovery (559) 550-2809
Offers residential and day treatment programs.
Housing
Fresno Housing Authority
Assist low-income families with Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly Section 8), affordable housing apartments (listed on their website). Waiting lists open occasionally.
Sanctuary Youth Services (559) 498-8543
Emergency shelter for individuals 18-24.
MAP (Multi-Agency Access Program) (559) 512-6777
Connects individuals facing housing, substance abuse, physical health, or mental illness challenges to supportive services.
Mental Health Services
Fresno County Mental Health (559) 600-8919
Families can drop by 3133 N. Millbrook, any time between 8 and 4PM to fill out a packet and will meet with an Admitting Interviewer for Medi-Cal clearance. Must have Medi-Cal, they do not take private insurance.
Saint Agnes Footsteps Program for Grief and Loss (559) 450-5608
Supports children, teens and adults who have experienced a loss due to death. The 6-week small group program is held four times a year (Feb, April, Aug & Oct) on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:20 p.m. at Saint Agnes Home Health and Hospice, 6729 N. Willow Ave., Suite 103, Fresno. No charge but must register for the classes.
Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL) through Hinds Hospice (559) 248-8579
Grief support group for survivors of suicide. The 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month free to attend.
Ascend Adolescent Behavioral Health (559) 472-3371
Mental Health Counseling for Kids, Teens & Families. Provides intensive outpatient services. Does not accept Medi-Cal.
Central Star Behavioral Health (559) 840-4937
Youth Psychiatric Health Facility Serving the Central Valley. Takes both Medi-cal and some private insurances.
Exodus Recovery, Inc. (559) 512-8700
Exodus Fresno Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a youth crisis facility that assesses for stabilization services, medication evaluation and management, or hospitalization if necessary.
Psychologytoday.com – A website that assists in locating local therapists. You can search by zip
code and read profiles of the therapists.
River Vista Behavioral Health (559) 603-6000
Treats mental health issues in children and adolescents from ages 5 to 17, as well as adults and senior adults. Offers inpatient and outpatient programs including partial hospitalizations.
Crisis Intervention
Marjorie Mason Center (559) 233-4357
Domestic violence shelter that provides emergency and longer-term Safe Housing, counseling, legal advocacy and crisis support.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Employment and Training
Workforce Connection (559)230-4440
Employment Services for Young Adults 14-24. Interview preparation workshops, work experience opportunities and job placement assistance.
Local Conservation Corps (559) 264-1048
Proves young adults (ages 18-25) with job training and educational opportunities.
California Conservation Corps (559) 458-0914
The CCC is a one-year full-time program young adults 18 – 25 years old. Corpsmembers work on environmental projects and respond to natural and man-made disasters, residential and nonresidential.
Job Corp (415) 937-2590
Job Corps Information Session Every Tuesday @ 10am, Workforce Connection (Manchester Mall), no appointment necessary. Job training vocational programs and high school/GED for youth 16 to 24. Job Corps also offers career planning, on-the-job training, job placement, residential housing, food service, driver's education, health and dental care, a bi-weekly basic living allowance, and a clothing allowance.
Food and Nutrition
Clovis Salvation Army, 210 E Barstow Ave Clovis, CA 93612
Commodities are available the 1st Tues of each month from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Must bring a picture ID.
Faith Community Church, 430 Peach Ave Clovis, CA 93612
Food pantry pick up 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Central California Food Bank, 4010 E Amendola Dr., Fresno, CA 93725 (559) 237-3663
Provides food and distribution sites for food giveaways. Full calendar on their website www.ccfoodbank.org
Catholic Charities (559) 237-0851
Offers food through their food pantry to low-income residents. Meal boxes provide nutritional food to sustain a family for approximately one week.
Medical
Planned Parenthood (559) 446-1515
One of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, including low and no cost family planning services.
Fresno EOC Community Health Center (559) 499-1690
Provides education, counseling and treatment services to men, women, and teens of reproductive age.
Utilities
PG&E Care program https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/save-energy-money/help-paying-your-bill/longer-term-assistance/care/care.page
The CARE Program offers a minimum 20 percent discount on gas and electric rates. To qualify for the CARE discount, someone in your household must already participate in certain public assistance programs or your household must meet the guidelines for total annual household income.
Fresno EOC Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) (559) 263-1320
Financial assistance to help offset eligible Fresno County household’s home energy costs.