Emergency Crisis Hotlines

POLICE  911

FIRE  911

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

FRESNO  255-3383

MADERA  675-7839

APS STATEWIDE Number 1-800-418-1426

Hours: 24-hour hotline

Eligibility: 65 and older or dependent adults 18 and older

Fee: None

Area Served: Fresno and Madera counties

Application Procedure: Call to report suspected abuse

Transportation: N/A

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Languages: Spanish, translator’s available days only, on-call service.

Description: Investigates and evaluates situations that involve exploitation, abuse or neglect of elder and dependent adults.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

1-800-799-7233

www.ndvh.org

Description: Advocates are available to callers 24 hours a day for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning and information and referral.

MARJOREE MASON CENTER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

(559) 233-4357

Description: Available to callers 24 hours a day for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning and information and referral.

POISON CONTROL

1-800-876-4766

www.calpoison.org

Description: Expert treatments advise over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous, hazardous or toxic substance.

RESOURCE CENTER FOR SURVIORS

(559) 222-7273

Description: Advocates are available to callers 24 hours a day for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning and information and referral.

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION

(559) 453-8622

Description: Counselors on call 24 hrs a day, crisis intervention and case management available.

VICTIM OF CRIME RESOURCE CENTER

1-800-842-8467

www.1800victims.org

Description: If you’re a victim of crime, you should know that California's Victims’ Bill of Rights guarantees you certain rights. In addition, California has a network of programs and resources available to help you and your family cope with the effects of the crime. Referrals to Victim Assistance programs and crime prevention hotline.