Emergencies & Crises
Search here for information on different kinds of emergencies and crises. If you are currently having a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 9-8-8. The 988 Lifeline is a nationwide mental health crisis and suicide prevention hotline that provides immediate support and resources. It offers 24/7, confidential help for anyone in distress, ensuring quick access to trained crisis counselors.
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- 24-Hour Crisis and Access Line
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The Mental Health Services Access and Crisis Line and Substance Use Disorder Access Line are confidential, free, and available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, for individuals and family members facing a behavioral health crisis and/or substance use disorder addictions. This service is confidential.
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- Adult Protective Services
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The Adult Protective Services program has the serious responsibility of responding to reports of dependent adult abuse or neglect. There are no fees related to this assistance, and income and property are not considered in relation to services offered.
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- Child Welfare Services
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Assists families in providing preventive services when health and safety issues occur. CWS is dedicated to helping families achieve safety and stability, making sure children are protected from abusive and potentially harmful situations, and ensuring families in our system receive the services they need.
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- Child Welfare Services Family Advocate
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The Child Welfare Services (CWS) Family Advocate provides assistance to families involved in the CWS system. This may include birth parents, children, relatives, and resource families.
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- Communicable Disease and Other Required Reporting
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Under the California Code of Regulations, Title 17 (Section 2500), public health professionals, medical providers, and others are mandated to report approximately 85 diseases or conditions to their local health department.
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- Mandated Reporting
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To make a report, a mandated reporter must contact the appropriate local law enforcement or county child welfare agency, listed on this page.
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- Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP)
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PHEP plays a vital role in emergency preparedness. The program focuses on preparing for and responding to events that pose a substantial risk to the health of the county’s residents, including public health threats and other emergencies.
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- Reporting Child Abuse
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If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-331-1585; operators accept calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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- Resource Family Approval
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If you are interested in becoming a resource family, our friendly staff will answer all your questions and help you gather the necessary information to take this important step in your life—and in the life of one or more children.
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- Safely Surrendering Your Baby
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There are options. Do not abandon your baby.
No Shame | No Blame | No Names
Dial 1-877-222-9723 (1-877-BABY-SAF)
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- Unhoused Programs & Services
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Tulare County HHSA collaborates with partners and offers a variety of programs and resources for homeless or unhoused individuals and families. We are committed to serving the unhoused population and increasing accessibility to resources to help residents thrive.
