{"id":540,"date":"2016-06-15T11:02:37","date_gmt":"2016-06-15T15:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sexoffenderonestopresource.com\/california\/?page_id=540"},"modified":"2023-01-20T18:31:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T23:31:43","slug":"merced-county-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sexoffenderonestopresource.com\/california\/resources-california\/resources-by-county\/merced-county-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Merced County Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Merced County Resources<\/p>\n<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\">\n<div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\">\n<div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h1><strong>RESOURCES IN LOS BANOS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\">\n<div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\">\n<div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"w-image align_right\">\n<div class=\"w-image-h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bethel_hands.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"103\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bethelcommunitychurch.net\/ministry\/food-pantry-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bethel Community Church<\/a><br \/>\n415 I Street \u2013\u00a0827-0797<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fruit &amp;\u00a0vegetable boxes on Tuesdays at\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9:00 a.m.<\/li>\n<li>Scheduled food boxes, hot meals, and homeless bags on Fridays at 11:00 a.m.<\/li>\n<li>Shower trailer for homeless on Fridays at\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9:00 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:lbpastor44@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Email Rev. Stephen Hammond<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bethel.commchurch?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ae2c4fbb39e5634b78f6ded32\/images\/128cf154-d8dc-4af1-9c32-bcd5329b2017.png\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ae2c4fbb39e5634b78f6ded32\/images\/128cf154-d8dc-4af1-9c32-bcd5329b2017.png\" data-file-id=\"5507258\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpcp.org\/programs\/new-direction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turning Point Community Program<\/a><br \/>\n947 W. Pacheco Boulevard, Suite C<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mental health\/transitional housing services<\/li>\n<li>Pablo Perez, Outreach Worker<\/li>\n<li>(209) 205-3123<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:PabloPerez@tpcp.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Email Pablo<\/a><a href=\"mailto:PabloPerez@tpcp.org\">\u00a0Perez<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/turningpointcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ae2c4fbb39e5634b78f6ded32\/images\/128cf154-d8dc-4af1-9c32-bcd5329b2017.png\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ae2c4fbb39e5634b78f6ded32\/images\/128cf154-d8dc-4af1-9c32-bcd5329b2017.png\" data-file-id=\"5507258\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/city-government\/departments\/police\/code-enforcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Banos Police Department \u2013 Code Enforcement<\/a><br \/>\nPolice Annex \u2013 535 J Street<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sergeant Ivan Mendez<\/li>\n<li>827-2508<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:ivan.mendez@losbanos.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Email Sergeant Mendez<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"w-image align_right\">\n<div class=\"w-image-h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mana_heart-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mana_heart-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mana_heart.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umclb.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manna Ministries \u2013 United Methodist Church<\/a><br \/>\n1031 Iowa Avenue \u2013 826-4181<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food offerings on Sundays at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:umclb@att.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Email United Methodist Church<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LosBanosUnitedMethodistChurch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ae2c4fbb39e5634b78f6ded32\/images\/128cf154-d8dc-4af1-9c32-bcd5329b2017.png\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ae2c4fbb39e5634b78f6ded32\/images\/128cf154-d8dc-4af1-9c32-bcd5329b2017.png\" data-file-id=\"5507258\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/losbanos.salvationarmy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salvation Army \u2013 Los Banos<\/a><br \/>\n1231 4th Street \u2013 827-4945<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency food services Monday \u2013 Friday from 9:00 a.m.\u00a0\u2013 12:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:Jennifer.Cortez@usw.salvationarmy.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Email Jennifer Cortez<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SalvationArmyLosBanos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ae2c4fbb39e5634b78f6ded32\/images\/128cf154-d8dc-4af1-9c32-bcd5329b2017.png\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ae2c4fbb39e5634b78f6ded32\/images\/128cf154-d8dc-4af1-9c32-bcd5329b2017.png\" data-file-id=\"5507258\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedcountyrescuemission.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Rescue Mission<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Transitional housing information\/assistance:<\/li>\n<li>Tracey Dillard, Service Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>(209) 205-5467<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:tdillard@missionmerced.org?subject=Transitional%20Housing%20Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Email Tracey<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mercedcountyrescuemission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ae2c4fbb39e5634b78f6ded32\/images\/128cf154-d8dc-4af1-9c32-bcd5329b2017.png\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ae2c4fbb39e5634b78f6ded32\/images\/128cf154-d8dc-4af1-9c32-bcd5329b2017.png\" data-file-id=\"5507258\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\">\n<div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\">\n<div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h1><strong>RESOURCES IN MERCED COUNTY<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\">\n<div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\">\n<div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"w-image align_right\">\n<div class=\"w-image-h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Merced_County_Resource_Directory.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Community-Resources-10-19-20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Community Resources Directory<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Employment\/income services<\/li>\n<li>Food\/clothing\/special services<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Housing\/emergency shelters<\/li>\n<li>Legal services<\/li>\n<li>Substance abuse Treatment programs<\/li>\n<li>Veterans services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/COVID_ApplyForBenefits_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Human Services Benefits<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/COVID_ApplyForBenefits_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Flier<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/COVID_ApplyForBenefits_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0\u2013 English<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>How To Apply For Benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/HSA_ApplyForBenefits_SPN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Human Services Benefits\u00a0Flier \u2013 Spanish<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>How to apply for benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedcaa.com\/our-programs\/homeless-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced Community Action Agency<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedcaa.com\/our-programs\/homeless-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0\u2013 Homeless Resources<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Homeless shelter<\/li>\n<li>Extended housing programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shelterlistings.org\/county\/ca-merced-county.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Shelter Listings<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>County shelter listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedcountyrescuemission.org\/programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Rescue Mission \u2013 Programs<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Various housing programs\n<ul>\n<li>Veterans<\/li>\n<li>Sober living<\/li>\n<li>Homeless individuals and families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Warm-Line-Flyers-youth-Flier.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County \u2013 Free Youth Warm Line<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Youth behavioral and recovery services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dignityhealth.org\/central-california\/-\/media\/Service%20Areas\/central-california\/Documents\/community-resource-guide-998275426.ashx?la=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Dignity Health Directory and Programs<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Various services\n<ul>\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Substance abuse<\/li>\n<li>Financial services<\/li>\n<li>Housing services and shelters<\/li>\n<li>Support groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mercedcoc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Continuum of Care<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Homeless housing, assistance and prevention programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"w-image align_right\">\n<div class=\"w-image-h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sierra_Saving_Grace_Hands-150x150.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sierra_Saving_Grace_Hands-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sierra_Saving_Grace_Hands-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sierra_Saving_Grace_Hands.png 512w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/sierrasavinggraceorg\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sierra Saving Grace<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Inter-faith based homeless support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/HSA-Community-Resources-Brochure-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Human Services Agency Resources Directory Flier \u2013 English<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Human Services Agency services directory and contacts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/HSA-Community-Resources-Brochure-Spanish-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Human Services Agency Resources Directory Flier \u2013 Spanish<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Human Services Agency services directory and contacts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MCOE-Homeless-Youth-Resource-Directory.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Office of Education Youth Assistance Directory<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Various service information\u00a0for homeless youth\n<ul>\n<li>Hotlines<\/li>\n<li>Shelters<\/li>\n<li>Food resources<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Mental health services<\/li>\n<li>Educational services<\/li>\n<li>Work programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/New-Direction-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Direction \u2013 Outreach and Engagement Center Flier<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Various services for homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless\n<ul>\n<li>Outreach and engagement<\/li>\n<li>Shelter services<\/li>\n<li>Housing programs<\/li>\n<li>Mental health services<\/li>\n<li>Employment and training assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.losbanos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PATH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Flier<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Homeless and mental health services\n<ul>\n<li>Habilitation and rehabilitation services<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol and drug treatment<\/li>\n<li>Housing services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.merced.ca.us\/848\/Homeless-Assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Homeless Assistance<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Family and Homeless Assistance Programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h3>Apply for Medi-Cal<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.merced.ca.us\/74\/Human-Services-Agency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Human Services Agency<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get help applying for Medi-Cal. You can apply in person, online, by phone or by mail.<\/p>\n<h3>County Health Services<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.merced.ca.us\/index.asp?nid=82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">County of Merced Department of Public Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Provides information and help with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Community health.<\/li>\n<li>Emergency services.<\/li>\n<li>Clinical services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Developmental Disabilities and Special Needs<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cvrc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Valley Regional Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Provides behavior\/early intervention, supported living and employment, respite care and adult day activities for people with developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.challengedfrc.org\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Challenged Family Resource Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Provides support groups, play groups and parent education for those who have family members with disabilities.<\/p>\n<h3>Family Resources<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcoe.org\/deptprog\/earlyed\/frc\/Pages\/frc-default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family Resource Council<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Connects families with resources to educate parents, prevent child abuse and support family wellness.<\/p>\n<h3>Food Resources<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mmcfb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Food Bank<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can go to your local food bank to get fresh food. The local food bank can also help you enroll in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdss.ca.gov\/food-nutrition\/calfresh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CalFresh<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Parents<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.merced.ca.us\/598\/First-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First 5 Merced County<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcoe.org\/deptprog\/earlyed\/HeadStart\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Head Start Merced County<\/a><\/p>\n<p>First 5 Merced County and Head Start Merced County provide information and help with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>School readiness.<\/li>\n<li>Child development.<\/li>\n<li>Parent education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wicmerced-mariposa.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1OU_RB0qgmdnnm-Nqdwm_wDLgoUhdtGMKQbcBlWtqDge3yYMRtmpUDKeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Merced County<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Provides information and help with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Breastfeeding support.<\/li>\n<li>Food assistance and nutrition education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other Resources<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.merced.ca.us\/1475\/Area-Agency-on-Aging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merced County Area Agency on Aging<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Helps provide a network of services to keep seniors healthy and independent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedwaymerced.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Way Merced County<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Provides grants and direct services covering education, health, emergency needs and translation services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Golden Valley Health Centers: Health Care and Behavioral Health Services. Phone: (209) 383-1848.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gvhc.org\/services\/behavioral-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.gvhc.org\/services\/behavioral-health\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Merced County Food Bank: (209) 726-3663.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mmcfb.org\/get-help\/programs-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/mmcfb.org\/get-help\/programs-services.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding America: Need Help? Find Food:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feedingamerica.org\/need-help-find-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.feedingamerica.org\/need-help-find-food<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Merced County Behavioral Health Resources: Phone: (209) 385-7434.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.merced.ca.us\/3395\/Behavioral-Health-Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.co.merced.ca.us\/3395\/Behavioral-Health-Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Merced Police Department: Phone: (209) 385-6912<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofgustine.com\/pview.aspx?id=13856&amp;catID=649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.cityofgustine.com\/pview.aspx?id=13856&amp;catID=649<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jessica\u2019s House: Grief Support for Children, Teens, Young Adults and their Families. (209) 252-4484.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jessicashouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.jessicashouse.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Warm Line for\u00a0<a href=\"youth:Non-emergency\">Youth:Non-emergency<\/a>\u00a0resource for any youth seeking emotional support: 24 hours a day\/7 days per week. (209) 381-6800 or toll free (888) 334-0163.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.merced.ca.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/24358\/BHRS-Free-Warm-Line-for-Youth?bidId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.co.merced.ca.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/24358\/BHRS-Free-Warm-Line-for-Youth?bidId=<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Merced County Keep Safe Connections:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/17pj5DN_NMfu2H-DmrZLUIl0K4i_SsMFe\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/17pj5DN_NMfu2H-DmrZLUIl0K4i_SsMFe\/view<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit: 24 hour facility in Merced County, serving ages 5-17 (youth in crisis). 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