Crisis and Community Support Resources
Crisis Support Resources from the Community
Foothill College is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and community. This resource page provides quick access to verified crisis hotlines, emergency services, mental health support, shelter referrals, and community assistance across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. If you or someone you know needs help, the contacts below connect you directly with organizations equipped to respond with care, urgency, and confidentiality.
Santa Clara County Crisis & Support Resources
| Agency | Hours | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide & Crisis Hotline | (855) 278-4204 | |
| Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance) | 24/7 | 911 |
| Mental Health Urgent Care | (408) 885-7855 | |
| Information & Referrals (Health & Human Services) | 24/7 | 211 |
| Police (Non-emergency) | 24/7 | 311 |
| EMQ Mobile Crisis Intervention (Children under 18) | (800) 412-7474 | |
| Contact Cares (Crisis & Parental Stress Hotline) | (408) 850-6125 | |
| Child Protective Services | (408) 299-2071 | |
| Bay Area Shelter Referrals | 24/7 | (800) 774-3583 |
| Next Door (Domestic Violence) | (408) 279-2962 | |
| Rape Crisis Hotline | 24/7 | (408) 287-3000 |
San Mateo County Crisis & Support Resources
| Agency | Hours | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Services | (650) 579-0350 | |
| Crisis Intervention / Suicide Prevention – StarVista | (800) 273-8255 | |
| Emergency Shelter | (800) 774-3583 | |
| East Palo Alto Shelter | (650) 330-8000 | |
| Homeless Help Desk | (650) 343-9251 | |
| CORA – Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse | (800) 300-1080 | |
| Homeless Teens, Redwood City | (650) 367-9687 | |
| Family and Children Services | (650) 326-6576 | |
| Family Resource Center | (650) 259-0189 | |
| Senior Services | (650) 931-1860 | |
| Mental Health Association of San Mateo County | (650) 368-3345 | |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | (650) 638-0800 | |
| Rape Crisis Hotline | 24/7 | (650) 493-7273 |
| Veterans Affairs Palo Alto – Mental Health | (800) 493-5000 |
Contact UsOffice of Student AffairsCampus Center, Building 2000, Room 2002(650) 949-7241 studentaffairs@fhda.edu |
