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Are you in crisis? Call our 24 Hour Crisis Line 
(530) 626-1131, (916) 939-6616 
 

 

When to call 911

Call 911 for emergency assistance if you are being threatened or battered or can see or hear a violent incident.  Also, make sure that your children know when and how to dial 911 in an emergency.  They will need to say what is happening and give your street address and apartment number.

When to call 24 hour Crisis Line (530)626-1131

Call the El Dorado Woman's Center at (530) 626-1131 for information, counseling and support in cases of domestic violence and sexual assault (24 hours). Do you suspect that someone is suffering abuse?  Need advice on what to say or do?  Want referrals for medical and legal aid?  Just want to talk?  You don't need to give your name.  Experienced staff take all calls and collect calls are welcomed.

Or call (24 hours)

San Joaquin (209) 465-4878
Yolo County (530) 622-1133
Yuba County (530) 674-2040
Sutter County (530) 674-2040
Placer County (800) 575-5352
Sacramento County (916) 920-2952
Colusa County (888) 874-2040

The El Dorado Women's Center provide the following emergency services: 

bulletCrisis Counseling - Individual sessions and support groups are available. 
bulletFood & Clothing 
bulletHospital Accompaniment - If you are raped or battered and need assistance  in getting medical care, a member of the El Dorado Women's Center will accompany you to the hospital.
bulletShelter - Short-term safe residence for battered women and their children.
bulletEmergency Transportation

The El Dorado Women's Center is a nonprofit, community-based agency supported by public monies, United Way, client fees and local individuals and groups.  Client fees are charged only for legal assistance and no client is ever refused service due to inability to pay.

SAFETY PLAN CHECKLIST

If you are being abused, please consider using this vital checklist.  It could save you from further injury whether you stay or leave the one who hurts you.

[] I've talked to a friend or relative I trust about the abuse.

[] I will call 911 if I feel threatened or am in danger.

[] I can call _____ and ____ if needed.

[] For a safe place,  I can go to  ____________________

[] To ensure my children are safe, I will

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

[] I'm keeping clothing, medicine, important papers and some cash at a  friend's house

[] I carry extra keys for my house  and car at all times.

[] I know where these papers  are so I can find them in a hurry:

bulletDrivers license
bulletMedical records
bulletSocial Security card
bulletImmunization records
bulletWelfare ID
bulletSchool records
bulletPassport
bulletMediCal records
bulletGreen Card
bulletInsurance policies
bulletBirth certificates
bulletDivorce papers
bulletCar registration
bulletRestraining order
bulletWork permits
  

[] I have bankbooks, checkbooks and credit cards with me at all times.

[] List of emergency phone numbers

EMERGENCY RESOURCE NUMBERS:

Emergency 911   El Dorado Woman's Center (530) 626-1450
Suicide Hotline (530) 622-3345   Crisis Line(24 hr) (530) 626-1131
Hospital (530) 622-1441   National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hour information (800)799-7233

TDD(800)787-3224
Emergency Room (530) 626-2678   El Dorado Co. Sheriff (530) 621-5655
County Health Dept. (530) 621-6100   Placerville Police (530) 642-5210
CPS (530) 642-7100   Courthouse (Co Clerk) (530) 621-6726
Dept. of Social  Services (530) 642-7300   El Dorado Transit (530) 642-5383
      Food:  Share (530) 626-8299
      Food:  WIC (530) 621-5383

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Last modified: October 31, 2007