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If You Need to Contact Me/
Help in Emergencies

When you call my work number, (805) 966-3616, you will either speak with me directly, or you will get my voice mailbox. This protects your confidentiality. If you get my voicemail, feel free to leave a detailed message. Also, be sure to provide a phone number where I can reach you and times when you are available.

If you have a behavioral or emotional crisis and cannot reach me immediately by telephone, I recommend that you and your family members call the 211 Helpline. From any landline in the state of California, you simply dial 2-1-1. From a cell phone you dial 800-400-1572. The Help Line is staffed by caring individuals who are available 24 hours a day to talk with you and provide assistance during an emergency. Calls are answered by trained, multilingual staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are confidential. Staff provide immediate crisis intervention and suicide prevention and will help identify what available programs will best meet your needs.