Valley Crisis Center ·

https://www.valleycrisiscenter.org/

· For domestic violence, sexual assault, and assisting with human trafficking in the Merced area

· 209-725-7900 (24-Hour Crisis Lane)

· 1960 P Street, Merced, CA 95340

Aspiranet

· https://www.aspiranet.org/merced

· Transitional housing and behavioral health programs

· 209-726-3090

· 3360 N. HWY 59, Suite K, Merced, CA 95348

Postpartum Support International

· https://www.postpartum.net/

· Leave a confidential message any time, and a trained and caring volunteer will return your call or text. Our volunteers return messages during business hours. They will listen, answer questions, offer encouragement and connect you with local resources as needed.

· PSI Helpline 800-944-4773 #1 en Español or #2 English

· Or Text “Help” to 800-944-477 (English) or 971-203-7773 (en Español)

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

· SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

· 800-662-HELP (4357)

National Crisis Text Line

· https://www.crisistextline.org/

· Call for yourself or someone you care about; free and confidential; network of more than 140 crisis centers nationwide; available 24/7

· Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

· www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

· Hotline: 800-273-8255 (English)

o 888-628-9454 (En Espanol)

WIC Breastfeeding Support for county of Merced

· https://www.wicmerced-mariposa.com/breastfeeding

Breastfeeding resources for Fresno County

· https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-health/public-health-nursing/babies-first-draft/breastfeeding-resources-copy

La Leche League of Fresno

· Support group for breastfeeding mothers.

· https://lllfresno.org/

· https://www.llli.org/

Merced County Community Action Agency- Breastfeeding support

· https://www.mercedcaa.com/our-programs/wic/breastfeeding-support/

Stanislaus Health Services Agency – Breastfeeding Services

· General Breastfeeding Information in English and Spanish

· http://www.schsa.org/PublicHealth/mainpages/wic/breastfeeding.shtm

Healthy Children

· Advice on taking care of your children. Available in Spanish and English.

· https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/paginas/medications-and-breastfeeding.aspx

· https://www.healthychildren.org/english/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/pages/medications-and-breastfeeding.aspx

Breastfeeding Resources for CHDP

· Lots of resources for breastfeeding mothers. Near the bottom there are even more local resources you might find helpful.

· https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/chdp/Pages/BreastfeedingResources.aspx

California Breastfeeding Coalition – Breastfeeding Rights

· Know your rights when it comes to breastfeeding

· http://californiabreastfeeding.org/breastfeedingrights/california-breastfeeding-laws/