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Disability Resources Agency for Independent Living (DRAIL)

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Disability Resources Agency for Independent Living (DRAIL)

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DRAIL partner with individuals with disabilities, their families, and their support teams to increase their independence, advocate for their rights, and create fully inclusive communities.

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https://www.mathiesenclinic.com/red-feather-clinic

Red Feather Clinic

Medication Assisted Treatment

Serving our community to prevent
and heal addiction

18232 Smoke Street Jamestown CA 95327

(209) 782-8625

Do you or a family member struggle with addiction?

We can help!
We Accept Medi-Cal!
No Referral needed,
Walk-Ins welcome!

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Red Feather Clinic

Medication Assisted Treatment

Serving our community to prevent
and heal addiction

18232 Smoke Street Jamestown CA 95327

(209) 782-8625

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Do you or a family member struggle with addiction?

We can help!
We Accept Medi-Cal!

No Referral needed,
Walk-Ins welcome!

Substance use treatment medications

Behavioral Health referrals

Substance use counseling

Education

Care Coordination

Assist with Health Insurance enrollment

Resource referrals

Acupuncture Therapy

The links below discuss aspects of treatment and can help you decide if Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is right for you or someone you know who is struggling with opiate, alcohol, and/or stimulant use disorder.

18232 Smoke Street
Jamestown, CA 95327
Just off Main St, behind the gazebo

Monday - Friday - 7am to 4pm

Phone 209-782-8625

Fax 209-984-9240

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Red Feather Clinic Medication Assisted Treatment Serving our community to prevent and heal addiction 18232 Smoke Street Jamestown CA 95327 (209) 782-8625 ​ Do you or a family member struggle with addiction? We can help! We Accept Medi-Cal! No Referral needed, Walk-Ins welcome!

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Calaveras Crisis Center

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Tuolumne County Enrichment Center Calendar

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Tuolumne County Enrichment Center Calendar

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Provides free legal assistance and consultation with lawyers to survivors.

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Utility Bill Assistance

Whether you are a tenant or homeowner, our services may include payment of some or all of your current PG&E or propane bill. We work with most propane providers across the tri-county area and make payments directly to the propane vendor on your behalf, while PG&E payment are sent from the State directly to PG&E. Although we make a pledge to the utility provider, please note that payments usually take 1-2 billing cycles before being posted to your account.

How to Apply

If you have access to a printer, please download our Energy Assistance and Weatherization application and print the forms to complete them. The application can be printed double-sided. If you do not have access to a printer you can either pick up an application or one can be mailed to you.

Once completed, you can:

make an appointment to bring it in to one of our offices

place it in the drop box at one of our offices

fax it

mail it

or, if you need help completing the forms, please call one of our offices to speak with an Intake Specialist.​

See bottom of this webpage for contact information and addresses.

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Important Disclosure

Due to the post-pandemic federal- and state-funding level decreases and the overwhelming demand for utility assistance, ATCAA energy department has limited funds available for client assistance.

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If you are approved for energy assistance, the entire process (i.e. from application submittal to the LIHEAP credit appearing on your bill) can take up to 16 weeks. Please continue to pay your bills. You will be notified by mail of your application status.

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ATCAA Distribution Calendar 2025 - Final

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2025 Monthly Virtual Naloxone Trainings - SRHN

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The Steve Rummler HOPE Network hosts regular training webinars to show community members how to use naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose.

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Reporting Elder Abuse in Tuolumne County

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Reporting Elder Abuse in Tuolumne County

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Call Protective Services : 209-768-7753

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Adult Protective Services | Tuolumne County, CA - Official Website

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Learn about the Adult Protective Services Program.

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Lantern of Light: Suicide Prevention Training

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Lantern of Light: Suicide Prevention Training

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Email: mailto: lanternoflight365@gmail.com

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 97, Mi Wuk Village, CA 9534

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Lantern of Light is a faith-based, non-profit suicide prevention ministry, formed January 2019, by Cynthia Halman and Kim Garro, under the direction and sponsorship of Word of Life Fellowship, Mi Wuk Village, California. Our theme scripture is: Isaiah 9: 2 "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined."

Lantern of Light was started because of the belief that faith communities can and should help in the solution of suicide in our county. Tuolumne County has a high rate of suicide, and unfortunately suicide is increasing at alarming rates in our nation ( Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 8, 2018). Lantern of Light is dedicated to help faith communities receive training for suicide prevention, and thus reduce the number of suicides in Tuolumne County.

Our Mission: Our mission is to provide evidence-based suicide prevention training for faith community members, thereby educating and empowering the faith community to help bring people out of the darkness of suicide, into the light of God's love and hope.

Our Values: We value life, we value every relationship, and we value our faith community.

Our Vision: Our vision is to reduce the suicide rate, help remove the stigma associated with suicide, and help reduce the suffering of those impacted by suicide loss in Tuolumne County and beyond. Faith communities can and will become part of the solution of suicide.

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Lantern of Light - Faith-Based Suicide Prevention

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Grief recovery support groups in Sonora, California - GriefShare

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GriefShare is a grief recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one.

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FVAP is dedicated to helping domestic violence survivors and their children appeal dangerous trial court decisions on their behalf, for free, and serves Californians statewide. We help survivors of abuse get the safety and justice they deserve.

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Family Violence Appellate Project – Giving survivors a second chance at justice

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Giving survivors a second chance at justice

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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Caring for Kids: What Parents Need to Know about Sexual Abuse

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Provides parents and caregivers with tools to help them support children who have been victims of sexual abuse, information on the importance of talking to children and youth about body safety, and guidance on how to respond when children disclose sexual abuse.

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Location: 134 N. Washington St. Suite 3, Sonora CA

Phone Number: 1 (209) 288-2357

Email: sierras@calpride.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calpridesierras/

Website: https://calpride.org/sierras/

CalPride is an organization dedicated to the empowerment of the LGBTQ+ community through intersectional advocacy, transparent education, trauma-informed care.

CalPride Proudly serves LGBTQ+ community members throughout Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Tuolumne, Calaveras, Amador, and Mariposa Counties, providing harm reduction, education, advocacy, equity, peer support, gender affirming care services and resources.

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CalPride Sierras. 423 likes · 54 talking about this. CalPride Sierras is located in Sonora, CA, and has served Tuolumne, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Amador Counties since 2022.

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Eligibility Requirements for all Energy Programs

Residents must submit a completed application and other documentation to apply for benefits. Note that:

Applicant must be a citizen of the United States

Applicant must be a resident of the County in which they are applying for service.

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To apply for assistance for any of our Energy programs, contact us first so that we can determine your eligibility and get an application to you. The entire process (i.e. from application submittal to the LIHEAP credit appearing on your bill) can take up to 16 weeks, so please continue paying your bills. You will be notified by mail of your application status.

Completed applications can be returned by mail, fax or drop off. Appointments are available 9:00am - Noon, Mondays and Wednesdays in Jackson and Sonora, or at the schedule posted below in Calaveras County:

Mondays @ Calaveras Health and Human Services 10:30-1:30

Thursdays @ Murphys Library 10:00-1:00

Fridays @ Calaveras Health and Human Services 1:00-4:00

To expedite service, please have all requested items with you and your application completed.

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Our Home Energy Program provides income eligible residents of Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties assistance with PGE or propane bills and energy saving home improvements that may include weather stripping, insulation and appliances, as well as education on reducing energy costs and budget counseling.

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Tuolumne County Public Health Community Resources Guide

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Tuolumne County Public Health Community Resources Guide

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20111 Cedar Road N.
Sonora, CA 95370

Ph: 209-533-7401
800-585-6606 (toll free)
Fx: 209-533-7406

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Tuolumne County Programs

Sort by: Title | Service type

Click on any program name for details.

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Address: 937 N Yosemite St, Stockton, CA 95203

Phone: (209) 565-5023

Services

San Joaquin Pride Center serves the diverse LGBT+ community in San Joaquin County and the surrounding areas by creating a safe and welcoming space, providing resources that enrich body, mind and spirit, and educating the public in tolerance and respect for all people within the LGBT+ community. They offer the following programs:

Cultural Sensitivity Trainings: the San Joaquin Pride Center offers Cultural Sensitivity Trainings throughout San Joaquin County and surrounding areas. If you have any questions or wish to schedule a training for your organization, please contact them.

Peer Groups: the San Joaquin Pride Center offers peer-led drop-in support groups for LGBT+ communities throughout San Joaquin County. These groups provide opportunities for the LGBT+ community (including allies) to socialize, network and discuss issues and topics within a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. View their list of peer groups and schedules on their Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/sjpridecenter. If you are interested in facilitating or attending a peer group, please call the center at (209) 565-5023 or email info@sjpridecenter.com

Counsel Support: the San Joaquin Pride Center offers free youth and adult individual, couple and family counseling sessions to support the community in improving their mental well-being. Please call the counseling coordinator at (209) 565-5023, or email at jpatnaude@sjpridecenter.com to schedule an appointment.

Hours

Tuesday through Friday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Medi-Cal Benefit | Enhanced Care Management 

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Tuolumne Youth Center (pending 2026 calendar)

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Tuolumne Youth Center (pending 2026 calendar)

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18636 Main Street in Tuolumne
(209) 928-4527

Tues-Fri: 1:00-7:00
Saturday: 9:30-5:00
Sun/Mon: Closed

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Jamestown Youth Center (pending 2026 Calendars)

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Jamestown Youth Center (pending 2026 Calendars)

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10540 7th Street in Jamestown
(209) 984-4188

Tues-Fri: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30AM-5PM
Sun/Mon: Closed

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Groveland Youth Center (pending 2026 Calendar)

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Groveland Youth Center (pending 2026 Calendar)

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18950 Highway 120 in Groveland
(209) 962-7263

Tues-Fri: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30AM-5PM
Sun/Mon: Closed

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol 

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol 

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The link above shows a list of therapists that serve Tuolumne County.

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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Tuolumne County are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.

Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Tuolumne County then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.

Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.

How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Tuolumne County, or Child Psychologists in Tuolumne County.

Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Tuolumne County psychologists specializing in EMDR.

What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.' Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Tuolumne County specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.

How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.

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Find the Right Therapist in Tuolumne County, CA - Kathy Di Giacomo, MA, IMF, MA, IMFT; Christy Maxson, LMFT; Melody A Brotby, PhD, LMFT; Cherie D Owens, LMFT, MA; Kelley J Herrin, LMFT, LPCC; Sarah Collie, MS, LMFT; Natalie A Gray, MA, LMFT; Jules Piovarcsik, MA, LMFT

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Explore upcoming Blue Zones Project events. Connect with other community members on your well-being journey.

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Stress, Anger Management, and Emotions Class

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Stress, Anger Management, and Emotions Class

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https://mewuk.com/health-safety/social-services

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Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indians Women's Talking Circle

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Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indians Women's Talking Circle

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347 W. Jackson St.
Sonora, CA 95370
Ph: 209-533-4879

Resources available at the Center:

Internet access for job search and support for applications.

Benefits Specialist by appointment.

Food available daily

Referral to other community resources and needs

Social and emotional support.

Faith based resourcing

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Browse information on the Lambert Community Center and the services provided there.

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ATCAA Food Distribution Calendar - 2025 (Spanish)

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ATCAA Food Distribution Calendar - 2025 (Spanish)

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Section 8 Apartments in Tuolumne County | Updated Jan 2024

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Section 8 Apartments in Tuolumne County | Updated Jan 2024

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Section 8 Apartments in Tuolumne County_Updated Jan 2024

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Take Back the Night Free Legal Assistance for Survivors 

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Take Back the Night Free Legal Assistance for Survivors 

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If you are a survivor of sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape or other sexual violence, learn your legal options from victim-focused attorneys. Call 567-SHATTER (567-742-8837) or complete the form below.
The TBTN legal team provides free information about your legal options upon receiving your intake form or hotline call. At this time, we are only able to provide support for US-based cases. The TBTN National Sexual Assault Legal Hotline is available 24-7 so you immediately connect with a real person ready to help. The intake form response time is within 3-4 business days. The legal team listens without judgment. All information is confidential.

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Legal Hotline: 567-SHATTER | Take Back the Night | End Sexual & Domestic Violence | Get Help!

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Immigration Services | Catholic Charities (ccstockton.org)

Phone Number - 1-(209)-532-7632

Location - 88 Bradford St, Sonora, CA 95370

Services Provided:

Immigration Legal Services

ESL-Civic Classes

ESAVN Enhanced Services for Asylees & Vulnerable Noncitizens

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Immigration Services | Catholic Charities

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https://milmujeres.org/services/

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Working with and educating immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to help build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC |

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The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) builds a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people. Through the ILRC's policy and advocacy efforts, we promote a vision of racial justice that advances the rights of all immigrants, including those who have had contact with the criminal legal system.

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https://www.elconcilio.org/3-services/immigration-services/

Phone Number - 1-(209)-644-2606

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19060 Standard Rd #6, Sonora, CA 95370

1-209-536-4874

*Takes MediCal

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Oscar Martinez:  Bail Bondman, Process Server

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Oscar Martinez:  Bail Bondman, Process Server

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(209) 743-7744

21114 Shaws Flat Rd

Sonora, CA 95370

Serving Sonora Area

Mon-Sun | Open 24 hours |

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Specialties: We do our best to get our clients out of jail as quickly and affordably as possible. With as little as 3% down and affordable monthly payments we can get you back on your feet. We also provide fugitive recovery, people searches, and process service. Established in 2011.

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Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Crisis Phone

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Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Crisis Phone

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Call/Mobile or Walk-In Crisis Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Response to mental health crisis and emergency psychiatric support services

Telephone and face to face support and/or Intervention

Help connecting with community services and resources

Assessment and arrangements for psychiatric hospitalization

On site evaluations and services at Tuolumne County Jail

Outpatient Mental Health Services:

Services available for children, youth, adults, and older adults

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Medication Services

Brief Therapy

Case Management

Group Therapy

Services are provided to Medi-Cal beneficiaries meeting State criteria guidelines and low income persons. Sliding fee scale available.

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California State University Stanislaus

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Laura (Scheduler): 209-533-7431
Tommy (Driver): (209)206-3407

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Courtesy Cab Company, Sonora. 183 likes. OPEN 24/7
Courtesy Cab Company offers the lowest rates in Tuolumne County. Local, Long Distance, Air

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Dial A Ride: 209-532-0404

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Tuolumne County Transit Bus Routes and Schedules

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Tuolumne County Public Transit Bus Routes and Schedules, Maps, and other information, including NextBus Codes and Service Hours.

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You may be able to get free or low-cost legal help in non-criminal cases from a legal services program. This will depend on your income and type of legal problem.

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Talkspace is an online therapy platform that provides counseling, medication management, and other mental health services. It's the most convenient and affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist - all from the privacy of your device. Send your therapist text, audio, picture, and video messages at any time, and they will respond daily, 5 days/week. If you're looking for the "face-to-face" therapy experience, we also offer Live Video Sessions so you and your therapist can plan to connect in real-time.

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Online Therapy & Psychiatry Covered By Insurance | Talkspace

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Talkspace works directly with providers (Cigna, Optum, Aetna & more) to make therapy more affordable. Confirm your eligibility & get started today.

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We process personally identifiable information ("PII") and personal health information to conduct our business and provide you with effective service as described in our Privacy Policy. Some data processing and sharing is required for our product to function and cannot be disabled. If you click 'I Agree', we may also share PII with third party advertising partners to deliver more relevant ads and with analytics partners to improve our services. To learn about who we share your data with and why or to opt out, go to Sharing Settings.

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BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today

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BetterHelp offers affordable, convenient online therapy when you need it from licensed, professional therapists. Get help, you deserve to be happy!

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Breastfeeding Resources in English and Spanish 

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Breastfeeding Resources in English and Spanish 

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In Person or via Zoom

Location: Public Health
20111 Cedar Road North
Sonora, CA
(209) 352-2750 (call or text)

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Domestic Violence Restraining Order Index:

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Domestic Violence Restraining Order Index:

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Domestic Violence Restraining Order Index

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Domestic violence restraining order basics Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in California Info: Domestic violence and child custody Forms: Domestic violence restraining order forms

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Grief Share - Sonora - Tuolumne County, California

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Grief Share - Sonora - Tuolumne County, California

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13 week Support Group - Call for Details This group is for those who are suffering from the loss of loved ones. Tuolumne County, California

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Offender Custody Status Information;
Victim Notification Services
1-877-411-5588
www.vinelink.com

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VINE is the nation’s leading victim notification system, empowering survivors of crime with the updated custody status and criminal case information they need to remain safe and maintain peace of mind.

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Family and Domestic Violence Quizzes - DVassist

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DVassisy quizzes about family and domestic violence in your region and to help work out your circumstances.

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Unhealthy vs Healthy Relationships | Dvassist

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Sometimes it is hard to know whether what you are experiencing in a relationship is normal or not. Healthy relationships are based on equality, fairness, trust and partnership, whilst unhealthy relationships can involve the use of various tactics to achieve power, control and dominance.

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Domestic and family violence happens everywhere, in both the city and in the country. In fact, an AIHW analysis of National Hospital Morbidity Databases found that people living in remote and very remote areas were 24 times as likely to be hospitalised for domestic violence as people in major cities3.

The 2016 Personal Safety Survey reported that women living outside major cities at the time of the survey were more likely to have experienced violence from a current or previous partner since the age of 15, compared with women living in major cities4. Men living outside major cities also have an increased likelihood of experiencing domestic violence than men living in major cities.

Violence occurs in ALL communities regardless of the location and cultural, education or socio-economic background.

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There are many myths about domestic violence as it can be difficult to understand why one person would hurt another, particularly in the context of an intimate relationship.

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Family and domestic violence may take place in a cycle¹, where a similar set of events seems to repeat over and over. This abuse cycle has six main phases and it can be helpful to understand them, to help you recognise the pattern of abuse and violence that can occur. This pattern can happen over a day, weeks, months or years.

Below is an example of how family and domestic violence may occur. If you find your experience does not fit this cycle, it does not mean that you are not experiencing family or domestic violence. You may experience only some of these stages or all of them in a different order. There are also different stages that you yourself might go through when you are in an abusive relationship.

Anecdotal evidence also suggests that those experiencing violence may provoke/ stimulate an explosion because the build-up and standover phases can be prolonged and often worse than the explosion. This may lead to you feeling like it is your fault and you are to blame for the explosion.

Using the above example, following stage six (the honeymoons phase), the cycle often repeats itself. You may notice this pattern in your own relationship, with the promises made during the pursuit phase being broken. The more often this cycle occurs, the more severe the abuse may get, and the more danger you may be in. Remember, if you find your experience does not fit this cycle, it does not mean that you are not experiencing family or domestic violence. You may experience only some of these phases or all of them in a different order.

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Family and domestic violence may take place in a cycle1, where a similar set of events seems to repeat over and over.

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Ways to respond and support others who may be experiencing harm

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There are many ways to support domestic violence survivors. While your instinct may be to “save them,” abuse isn’t that simple.

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Experiencing Domestic Violence- The Stages

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Experiencing Domestic Violence- The Stages

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There are many stages that you may go through when experiencing family and domestic violence. Being in the country can be hard as you may be isolated from your family and friends, or it may be difficult to find the space to talk safely to someone. Everyone’s experience of domestic violence will be individual and unique.

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There are many stages that you may go through when experiencing family and domestic violence. Being in the country can be hard as you may be isolated from your family and friends, or it may be difficult to find the space to talk safely to someone. Everyone's experience of domestic violence will be individual and unique.

The stages of your journey through the experience of domestic violence may range from:

not being aware that you are experiencing domestic violence, because you may be experiencing non-physical types of abuse;

to being assaulted or seriously injured.

Understanding which stage you are at can help determine what kind of support might be helpful at what time. Deciding what to do, and when, can be one of the biggest challenges of all.

Precontemplation

You do not think your relationship is abusive and are not interested in changing your situation 2

Contemplation

You may recognise your relationship is abusive, and begin to consider options for changing your situation ²

Preparation

You may recognise your relationship as abusive and want change. You may be developing, or have developed a plan, to leave the person using violence ²

Action

You are taking actions to end the abusive relationship or leave the person using violence ²

Action

You have left the abusive relationship and are avoiding going back ²

Return

You may return to relationship/situation ² . If you chose to return, you still have options, and support and help is available to you

Sources

1. http://Prochaska J. O, Diclemente c.C., Norcross, J.C, 'In search of how people change. Applications to addictive behaviours.'

2. Burke, J et al., 'Defining appropriate Stages of Change for Intimate Partner Violence Survivors', Violence and Victims, vo. 24, no. 1, 2009, pp. 36-51.

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There are many stages that you may go through when experiencing family and domestic violence.

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A Family Safety Guide for Human Trafficking

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A Family Safety Guide for Human Trafficking

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Educational Video: The Language & Emoji Usage

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Educational Video: The Language & Emoji Usage

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Educational Video: Human Trafficking Snapshot

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Educational Video: Human Trafficking Snapshot

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Without Permission Sex Trafficking Resource Agency (Modesto, CA)

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Without Permission Sex Trafficking Resource Agency (Modesto, CA)

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Without Permission - End Sex Trafficking

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Through collaborative partnerships in the Central Valley and across the nation. Without Permission confronts the culture that promotes sex trafficking.

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If you want to make lasting change in the fight against human trafficking... this is the anti-human trafficking podcast for you.

Our mission to end human trafficking is daring; human trafficking is a multi-billion- dollar industry that spans local, regional, and global communities. There are millions of trafficking victims, millions of traffickers, and millions of buyers. They not only exist worldwide, but they reside in our own communities. Our podcast empowers you with practical, actionable ways to combat trafficking starting in your own neighborhood. By intersecting, data-driven facts, inspiring stories, and practical application, our podcast will equip community members to be effective anti- trafficking activists.

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If you want to make lasting change in the fight against human trafficking... this is the anti-human trafficking podcast for you. Our mission to end human trafficking is daring; human trafficking is a multi-billion- dollar industry that spans local, regional, and global communities. There are millions of trafficking victims, millions of traffickers, and millions of buyers.

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Tuolumne County Youth Resource Guide 6/2023

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Check out this Real Estate Flyer designed by Kristina Herrera.

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Temporary Restraining Order Instructions for Clients SPANISH version

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Central California Legal Services - LSC-funded legal aid for low-income people
For legal help, call (800) 675-8001

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Fax: (559) 570-1254

LSC is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. The Corporation currently provides funding to 131 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations in every state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.

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With your donation you can help us on our mission to advance justice and empower people. Our purpose is to fight social injustice, to provide education and representation to the disadvantaged and to maintain access to the legal system.

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Helping low-income immigrants find legal help

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ImmigrationLawHelp.org | Helping low-income immigrants find legal help

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National Domestic Violence Hotline: Interactive Safety Plan Tool

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Create a safety plan using our interactive safety planning tool, which asks a series of questions to help survivors identify their options.

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Filing by email for Domestic Violence Related TRO:

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Filing by email for Domestic Violence Related TRO:

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Domestic Violence Restraining Order

To file online, email completed forms to onlineorders@tuolumne.courts.ca.gov. You may also file in person. All orders, regardless of how they are filed, will be processed within normal business hours.

Note: Only Domestic Violence Restraining Order forms and Gun Violence Order forms will be accepted through online/email submission. Other documents received will not be reviewed, considered, or returned.

More forms and information on Domestic Violence Restraining Orders can be found on the California Courts webpage here: https://www.courts.ca.gov/1271.htm

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DVRO | Superior Court of California | County of Tuolumne

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To file online, email completed forms to onlineorders@tuolumne.courts.ca.gov . You may also file in person. All orders, regardless of how they are filed, will be processed within normal business hours. Note: Only Domestic Violence Restraining Order forms and Gun Violence Order forms will be accepted through online/email submission.

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Sonora LGBTQ+ and Friends Public Group FACEBOOK

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Sonora LGBTQ+ and Friends Public Group FACEBOOK

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Help with spaying or neutering; and resources:
Phone: 209-694-2730

Fax: 209-984-1339

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9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Tuolumne Me-Wuk Food Distribution Program - The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians

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Click here to learn more about the Tuolumne Me Wuk Food Distribution Program