Resources for Counseling & Therapy
A collection of medical, legal, crisis, mental health, and community resources in Fresno, Clovis, the central valley and nationwide to support a wide range of needs.
CRISIS SUPPORT
Dial 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if there is a medical or psychiatric emergency.
CENTRAL VALLEY SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
(1-888-506-5991)
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
(1-800-273-8255)
A crisis worker will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and get you the help you need. (Choose “1” for veterans)
CRISIS TEXT LINE
TEXT “GO” TO 741741 Text trained crisis counselors for support.
FRESNO CRISIS STABILIZATION CENTER - EXODUS RECOVERY INC
(559) 453-1008 4411 EAST KINGS CANYON ROAD. FRESNO, CA 93702
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
1-888-373-7888 Text BeFree (233733)
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-786-2929 (24/7)
CUTTING/SELF INJURY
(dial 911 if a medical or mental health crisis)
Safe Alternatives
(1-800-366-8288)
Email SAFE Alternatives for information on seeking help
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
United Way Resource Directory
Phone: Dial 211 from any Fresno area phone
(Referrals for any type of assistance, i.e., shelter, food, clothing, social services, etc., multilingual)
MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Fresno Department of Behavioral Health
4411 E. Kings Canyon Road Fresno, California
Outpatient: (559) 600.4099
Mental Health Urgent Care: (559) 600-9171
Clinica Sierra Vista: Regional Medical Community Health Center
Phone: (559) 457-5960
2505 E Divisadero St, Fresno, CA 93721
Michael Loza, LMFT
(559) 492-0208
Child, Adolescent & Adult Therapy Services
(Accepts Cal Viva, MHN, Magellan)
Heather Walker Janz, LMFT
(559) 825-1205
1555 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
Adolescent & Young Adult Therapy Services
Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric and Mental Health
(559) 448-4620 4785 North First Street, Fresno, CA 93626
California Psychological Institute
1470 West Herndon Avenue, Suite 300 Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 256-2000 Fax: (559) 256-3000
House Psychiatric Clinic, Inc.
1322 E. Shaw Ave., Ste 410 Fresno, CA 93710
Phone: (559) 226-1316
Fresno Family Counseling Center
5151 N Palm Ave #200, Fresno, CA 93704
Phone: (559) 229-3085 (sliding-scale fee)
Onsite Counseling Program Fresno Pacific University
4812 E. Butler Avenue Fresno, CA 93727
Phone: (559) 453-8050 (sliding-scale fee, some services at certain school sites)
Alliant International University Psychological Services
5130 E. Clinton Street Fresno, CA 93727 (across from airport)
Phone: (559) 253-2277 (sliding-scale fee)
UCSF Psychiatry Associates (Adults & Children)
Phone: (559) 320-0580 (sliding scale fee)
GRIEF AND LOSS
Foot Steps of St. Agnes Medical Center
(559) 450-5608
Specific to issues of loss: death, divorce or separation
Simultaneous support groups for parents and youth ages 4-18.
Low fees. No one turned away for lack of fund/Scholarships available
Nancy Hinds Hospice Center for Grief, Loss and Healing
(559) 248-8579
Angel Babies: support for loss of infant (free to uninsured).
Support groups for losses of any aged family member ($25 for 12 sessions)
LGBTQ INTERESTS AND SUPPORT
THE TREVOR PROJECT
(1-866-488-7386) The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.
FRESNO LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER
(559-325-4429)
Open Tue–Sat, 12–5pm
Tower District
1067 N Fulton Fresno, CA 93728.
DATING ABUSE & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Marjaree Mason Center
559-233-HELP(4357)
Counseling, safe houses, legal support, crisis support, education and training
Loveisrespect
1-866-331-9474/tty: 1-866-331-8453 (24/7)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 (24/7)
Email the National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7)
RAINN: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
(1-800-656-4673 (24/7)
VETERAN (VA) SUPPORT
Central Fresno Veteran Affairs and Healthcare
559-225-6100
2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
Benefits: 1-800-827-1000
Health Care: 1-877-222-VETS (8387)
VA Inspector General: 1-800-488-8244
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
LEGAL SERVICES
Central California Legal Services
(1-800-675-8001)
Consumer, education, family & immigration, health, housing, public benefits
Family Law Facilitator’s Office/ Fresno Superior Court
(559) 497-6500
255 N. Fulton #106 Fresno, CA 93701
Family law services for anyone who lives in Fresno County or had a family law case in Fresno County and is unrepresented by an attorney. Also assists with preparation of forms for divorce, paternity actions, grandparent rights, child custody/visitation, child support cases, restraining orders, etc.
Fresno County Department of Child Support Services
(559-494-1090)
2220 Tulare St., Ste. 310P Fresno, CA 93721
Services included assistance in locating the other parent, establishing paternity, establishing a child support order, or collecting child support payments.
Victim/Witness Assistance Program/ Fresno County Probation
(559) 600-2822
2220 Tulare St., Ste. 1126 Fresno, CA 93721
Services include providing direct services to victims and witnesses of crime. Victims receive support, crisis intervention, emergency food, shelter and referrals.
CHILDCARE
Central Valley Children’s Services Network
(559-456-1100)
1911 N. Helm Ave Fresno, CA 93727