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ADULT EDUCATION
(MADERA UNIFIED)
26355 AVE 13
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-4425
PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Madera County Residents
WHAT WE DO
Provide general education. Vocational, business, high school diploma / equivalency, ESL classes, etc.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - FREE

ALANON / ALATEEN / ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS
Call for Location
209-674-1483 - Madera
209-683-1662 - Oakhurst
209-665-1821 - Chowchilla

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Teens and their families
WHAT WE DO
Support groups for teens and families of alcoholics.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Call for meeting times
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - FREE

ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES
Kings View
Oakhurst Counseling Center
49774 Road 426
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-4809

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Prevention and treatment of drug / alcohol
problems, mental health services also
available. Medication monitoring.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Varies Sliding Scale

ALVIEW DAIRYLAND
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12861 AVE 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-2394

PERSON TO CALL
Jack Duren
WHO WE HELP
School age children
WHAT WE DO
Elementary education K-8
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English / Spanish
COST - FREE

ALTERNATIVE CHILD
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
1609 Howard Rd.
Madera, CA. 93637
209-661-0779

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Persons in need of child care; three programs
with different eligibility requirements. Call for
more information.
WHAT WE DO
Provide child care and respite care, including
subsidized child care. Parents choose the day
care provider of their choice whether a
licensed day care home or center, or
unlicensed home with a friend or a relative
but some regulations apply, food program for
licensed child care providers.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English , Spanish
COST - Free / Some Fees

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
425 N. Gateway #C
Madera, CA. 93638
209-673-9425
1-800-753-0613 - Mountain areas

PERSON TO CALL
Beth Mensch
WHO WE HELP
Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer
WHAT WE DO
Screening, counseling, education services and
some financial assistance for cancer patients.
Transportation to medical care. Informational
services.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Cancer support group -Tuesday-Oakhurst only
Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
Materials available in other languages
COST - Free

AMERICAN RED CROSS
1841 Fulton
Fresno, CA. 93721
209-486-0701

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Disaster Assistance; Health and Safety
training.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish, Some Southeast Asian
COST - Free for Disaster Assistance Only / Fees
vary for classes

BASS LAKE LIONS CLUB
P.O. Box 404
Bass Lake, CA. 93604
209-632-3037

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Low income people in need of eye exam or
glasses
WHAT WE DO
Provide limited resources to help low income
children and elderly to pay for eye exams and
glasses
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Meet the second and fourth Tuesday of every
month. Pines Restaurant in Bass Lake at 12:00 noon.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
3051 Airport Dr.
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-1025

PERSON TO CALL
Lt. W.J. Leist
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Traffic enforcement and accident investigation
on State Routes and county roadways.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Business office - Monday thru Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

CALIFORNIA INDIAN MANPOWER
CONSORTIUM, INC
4221 N. Gate Blvd
4153 N. Gate Blvd
Sacramento, CA. 95816
916-564-4053
1-800-432-CSBG
PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Low incone American Indians residing off
reservation
WHAT WE DO
Provide emergency assistance for food,
utilities, housing, and payment of tuition
fees or books for education; assistance in the
payment of employment required fees, dues or clothing.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, (call for more information
COST - Free

CALIFORNIA RURAL
LEGAL ASSISTANCE (CRLA)
117 S. Lake
Madera, CA. 93638
209-674-5671

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Low income / over 60 - Madera
County Resident
WHAT WE DO
Provide legal services for low income / over 60
Madera County Residents. Services consist of
housing, health, education, labor & civil rights.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

CENTERFORCE
The Lighthouse Visiting Center
Central California Women's Facility
(C.C.W.F.)
23370 Road 22
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-7529
PERSON TO CALL
Patricia Bianchi
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide transportation to and from C.C.F.W. to
our local transit systems. A 24-hour advanced
notice is required when traveling on Greyhound-
Trailways and a 48-hour notice when traveling on
Amtrak. Call for pick-up and departure schedule.
Pick-ups at Madera Greyhound station.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Thursday and Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and major holidays,
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

CENTRAL VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP
285 Hospital Dr.
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-3768

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Outpatient healthcare; Internal medicine,
orthopedics, nose & throat specialist,
natural vision (Wed only) Oral Surgeon.
OB/GYN (Thurs) General Surgeon (every
other Monday)
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - MediCal, MediCare, Private Insurance
C.H.D.P.

CENTRAL VALLEY OPPORTUNITY
CENTER (CVOC)
114 S. A St.
Madera, CA. 93638
209-674-0971

PERSON TO CALL
Rick Contreras
WHO WE HELP
Low income and documented migrant and
and seasonal farm workers. Pesticide training
available.
WHAT WE DO
Provide job skills training, GED preparation,
and English As A Second Language (ESL)
classes to assist persons in becoming self
sufficient. Also provide emergency assistance
for food and housing to eligible migrant and
seasonal farm workers.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free to qualified applicants

CENTRAL VALLEY REGIONAL
CENTER
5168 N. Blythe
Fresno, CA. 93722
209-673-9141

PERSON TO CALL
Lina Gamez Ellner / Toddlers and Adults
Rose Vasquez / Infants
WHO WE HELP
Persons who are develpmentally disabled
(specifically mental retardation. epilepsy,
cerebral palsy, and autism.)
WHAT WE DO
Provide diagnosis, referral, and coordination of
treatment of developmentally disabled persons
also brain trauma persons before age 18.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish, (Laotion, Hmong and
Cambodian interpreters can be arranged)
COST - FREE

CHAPEL HILL REHABILITATION
SERVICES
P.O. Box 2384
40232 Junction Dr.
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-8399

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Outpatient medical care
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Varies

CHOWCHILLA COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTER
350 Trinity Avenue
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-5511

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Outpatient health care; cardiovascular care.
Immunizations, WIC, Gynecology, General
Family Practitioner, Pediatrics
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Varies; MediCal, CHDP, MediCare, Private
Insurance

CHOWCHILLA DISTRICT
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
1104 Ventura Avenue
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-3781

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Inpatient medical care, acute care skilled
nursing facility.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
24 hours/day; 7 days/week
COST - Varies - MediCal, MediCare, CHDP, Private Insurance

CHOWCHILLA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
P.O. Box 907
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-8000

PERSON TO CALL
Bruce Hahn
WHO WE HELP
School Age Children
WHAT WE DO
Elementary Education K-8
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - FREE

CHOWCHILLA HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT
805 Humboldt
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-1311 or
209-665-5683

PERSON TO CALL
Sandra Lewis - Registrar
WHO WE HELP
Madera County Residents
WHAT WE DO
Provide high school and adult education; also
Young Expectant Mothers Program, childcare
center. Continuation High School.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

CHOWCHILLA JUSTICE COURT
141 S. Second St.
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-4861

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Small claims actions, civil cases, traffic
violations, and criminal cases.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish (interpreter available P/T
Mon. Tue. Wed.)
COST - Varies; call for more information

CHOWCHILLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
122 Trinity
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-8600

PERSON TO CALL
Dispatch
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide Law Enforcement for the City of
Chowchilla.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
24 hours / day 7 days / week
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Some service fees (call for more information)

CHOWCHILLA PARKS,
RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1201 W. Robertson Blvd.
Mailing: 145 W. Robertson Blvd
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-8640

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Chowchilla Area Residents
WHAT WE DO
Provide recreational activities and community
and senior citizen transit services.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Varies (call for more information)

CHOWCHILLA SENIOR CENTER
820 Robertson Blvd
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-4781

PERSON TO CALL
Shirley Hunter
WHO WE HELP
Senior Citizens
WHAT WE DO
Provide recreational and social activities, noon meals, and Information and Referral services.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Donations or client contributions;
suggested donation of $1.50 for lunch.

CHOWCHILLA TERRACE APARTMENTS
201 Washington Road
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-1446

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Senior Citizens
WHAT WE DO
Provide low cost housing for Senior Citizens
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Sliding scale based on income

COARSEGOLD SENIOR SITE
35610 Highway 41
Coarsegold, CA. 93614
209-683-9953

PERSON TO CALL
Wanda Stephens, Coordinator
WHO WE HELP
Senior Citizens
WHAT WE DO
Provide noon meals (M-T-Th) and Senior trips;
Sr. Society meetings, social and recreational
activities.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Donations or client contributions; suggested
donation of $1.50 for lunch,

COLUSA APARTMENTS
455 Colusa
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-3611

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide subsidized housing
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

COMMUNITY INTEGRATED WORK
PROGRAM
980 Emily Way
Madera, CA. 93637
209-673-5174

PERSON TO CALL
Secretary
WHO WE HELP
Disabled adults funded by state agencies.
WHAT WE DO
Rehabilitation, training and placement services
for adults with disabilities.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - State funds

COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
MADERA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
2055 W. Cleveland Ave Suite A
Madera, CA. 93637
209-673-9362

PERSON TO CALL
Officer Garza - Crime Prevention Officer
WHO WE HELP
Schools and General Public
WHAT WE DO
Coordinating school presentations and
community events.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

COMPREHENSIVE COUNSELING
SERVICES
500 E. Almond, Suite 2B
Madera, CA. 93637
209-661-7574
49774 Golden Oak Dr. #203
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-642-6959

PERSON TO CALL
Rodolfo Garza, L.C.S.W.
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide mental health counseling in general.
Also family therapy, sexual assault, marital
counseling, consultation with pre-school age
children and children with behavioral disorders
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Sliding scale and some insurances.

DARIN M. CAMARENA HEALTH CARE
Urgent Care
201 S. B St.
Madera, CA. 93638
209-675-5600

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide general health care and prenatal care;
also urgent care clinic for same day
emergency care. Women care of Gyn/Ob.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday, Wednesday thru Friday
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Urgent Care, 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(For women and family care only)
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Sliding scale; MediCal, Private Insurance,
CHDP

DIAL - A - RIDE
123 N. E St. #102
Madera, CA. 93638
209-661-7433

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide transportation to residents of the city
of Madera and some rural residents. Fixed
route available.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Sunday by reservation only - 8:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Dial-A-Ride tickets or $1.00 city limits fare. Senior citizens discount; call for more
information. $2.00 county area. Children 1
year and older pay. Fixed route cost: $.75

DRUG FREE SCHOOLS
PROGRAM (MUSD)
1902 Howard Road
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-4500 Ext. 465

PERSON TO CALL
Kathy Gropp, Coordinator of Health Services
WHO WE HELP
K-12 students and their parents/guardians
upon referral.
WHAT WE DO
Provide prevention classes and counseling for
high risk students and students with drug/
alcohol problems.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free to Madera District Students.

EASTERN MADERA COUNTY
SENIOR CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-4258

PERSON TO CALL
Answering Service
WHO WE HELP
Senior Citizens and Handicapped persons who live in Oakhurst, Bass Lake, Coarsegold, and
Ahwahnee.
WHAT WE DO
Provide transportation to doctor appointments,
senior citizens/nutrition centers, and various
stores or friends home in the service area.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4.p.m.
(except holidays and bad weather).
Reservations need to be made 24 hrs in
advance. (except medical emergencies)
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - $1.25 Per one-way trip

EASTERN MADERA COUNTY
TRANSIT ESCORT PROGRAM
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-6399

PERSON TO CALL
Answering Service
WHO WE HELP
Persons who live in Oakhurst, Bass Lake,
Coarsegold, Ahwahnee, and North Fork.
WHAT WE DO
Provide transportation for medical related
appointments in Fresno, Clovis, and Madera.
Appts need to be scheduled before 11:00 a.m.
Call ASAP to schedule transportation.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Thurs, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(except holidays , bad weather, and availability
of drivers)
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - $7:00

EMERGENCY RESOURCES
Madera County Action Committee
1200 W. Maple
Madera, CA. 93637
209-673-9173

PERSON TO CALL
Mary Long, Community Services Program
Manager
WHO WE HELP
Madera County Residents
WHAT WE DO
Provide emergency assistance on a "one-time"
only basis each fiscal year including energy
assistance, rent eviction and lodging vouchers,
food boxes/food vouchers,surplus commodities
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT (EDD)
114 S. A St.
Madera, CA. 93638
209-673-5141

PERSON TO CALL
Answering Service
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide employment testing, assessment,
referral, and placement; Also unemployment
insurance.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
216 W. 6th St.
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-7823

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Sanitation and public health inspections.
Environmental health services in general.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Varies

FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES
11976 Road 37
Madera, CA. 93638
209-645-4191

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide medical services
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - All insurances and MediCal accepted
(no HMO'S)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
717 Robertson Blvd.
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-2613

PERSON TO CALL
Pastor Godwin
Betty Rodrian - 665-3412
WHO WE HELP
Persons in need of food once a month,
referrals-call for information on other programs
WHAT WE DO
Provide food pantry (2-day supply) for
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English / Spanish
COST - Free

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2300 Sunset
Madera, CA. 93637
209-6745203

PERSON TO CALL
Larry Brazier
WHO WE HELP
Persons having a need for food
WHAT WE DO
Help families with food in time of need
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

FRANK A. BERGON
CENTER
238 S. D St.
Madera, CA. 93638
209-673-4293

PERSON TO CALL
Joyce Mensch, Coordinator
WHO WE HELP
Senior Citizens
WHAT WE DO
Provide health screenings, tax assistance,
legal assistance, social and recreational
activities, Information and Referral services;
Lunch also served (M-F).
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Donations or client contributions;
suggested donation of $1.50 for lunch.

GOLDEN ACRES APARTMENTS
900 Hospital Drive
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-3340

PERSON TO CALL
Barbara or Wayne Sartin
WHO WE HELP
Senior Citizens
WHAT WE DO
Low cost housing for senior citizens (H.U.D.)
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Based on 30% income

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HEARTLAND
323 N. E St.
Madera, CA. 93638
209-674-8828
Oakhurst
(Lorraine Ocheltree)
209-683-7623

PERSON TO CALL
Maureen Rosiere, Rehabilitation Manager
WHO WE HELP
Heartland provides services ot the Mentally,
Physically, and Emotionally Handicapped
Individuals in Madera County.
WHAT WE DO
Provide a range of programs and services
designed to develop and increase independent
functioning in the community. These services
include job development and placement, work
adjustment, and personal, social and
vocational training.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free (for eligible clients)

HOMELESS PROGRAM
Madera County Welfare Department
629 E. Yosemite
Madera, CA. 93638
209-662-8305
209-675-2300

PERSON TO CALL
Individual Case Worker
WHO WE HELP
TANF Recipients who have not received
homeless assistance in the past.
WHAT WE DO
Provide clients with temporary shelter
(maximum of 16 days) and to assist them in
securing permanent housing by paying last
month's rent and deposit.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

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HOSPICE OF MADERA
COUNTY, INC.
115 N. P ST.
Madera, CA. 93637
209-674-0407

PERSON TO CALL
Marcia Bundy, IPSCC
WHO WE HELP
The terminally ill and family (bereaved
individuals).
WHAT WE DO
Provide medical, emotional, and spiritual
support; also home health care and Chaplins.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Service 24 hours.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish Interpreter available.
COST - Free, unless MediCal, MediCare, or
insurance can pay.

HOUSING AUTHORITY
205 N. G St.
Madera, CA. 93637
209-674-5695

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
People (or families) who are low income or
farm working families.
WHAT WE DO
Provide low cost public housing, Section Eight
certificates for subsidized rent payments for
those living in the private sector. Also senior
citizen housing and farm labor housing.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Sliding scale based on income, after
determining eligibility.

KINGS VIEW COMMUNITY SERVICES
125 S. D St.
Madera, CA. 93638
49774 Road 426
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-673-8006/683-4809

PERSON TO CALL
Terri Carter - Program Manager
WHO WE HELP
People who have been sited for driving under
the influence.
WHAT WE DO
We offer programs and counseling for first and
multiple drunk driving offenders.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evenings by appointment.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Program specific

MADERA ADULT DAY CARE
322 W. 6th St.
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-3119

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Seniors over age 60 with Alzheimers,
Parkinsons, stroke or other ailments.
WHAT WE DO
Provide respite to family caring for senior,
social and recreational activities for seniors
with special physical and emotional needs.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Minimal suggested donation.

MADERA APARTMENTS
1525 E. Cleveland Ave.
Madera, CA. 93638
209-674-0719

PERSON TO CALL
Resident Manager
WHO WE HELP
Anyone who is low income.
WHAT WE DO
Provide subsidized housing
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Sliding scale based on income

MADERA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
HOME HEALTH AGENCY
360 E. Almond, #101
Madera, CA. 93637
240 E. Robertson Blvd
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-675-2000 / 209-665-3355

PERSON TO CALL
Polley Jesse, Intake Coordinator
WHO WE HELP
Anyone needing in home nursing or therapy
WHAT WE DO
Home health services, nursing, therapist
services, private duty and attendant care
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Medicare - Medical and private insurance

MADERA CITY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
203 W. 4th St.
Madera, CA. 93637
209-674-5611

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Law enforcement for the City of Madera
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
24 hours day / 7 days week
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MADERA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE CENTER
30277 Ave 12
Madera, CA. 93638
209-675-4515

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Anyone 18 years or older (or a junior or senior
in High School)
WHAT WE DO
Provide college courses toward a 2 year
associates degree and fulfilling general
education and transfer requirements to four
year UC system.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - $12.00 a unit (free for TANF and MediCal
recipients)

MADERA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
1250 Almond Ave
Madera, CA. 93637
209-673-5101

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide inpatient and outpatient medical care.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
24 hours / day / 7 days / week
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
42 Languages thru AT&T
COST - Varies

MADERA COUNSELING
CENTER
14277 Road 28
Madera, CA. 93638
285 Hospital Dr.
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-673-3508
1-800-359-6939

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Madera County Residents in need of
counseling.
WHAT WE DO
Mental health counseling, drug and
alcohol program, and Children and
Family services. Service in Chowchilla
and Oakhurst also.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Service 24 hours.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Sliding scale / Medi-Cal / Private Insurance

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MADERA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS
14191 Road 28
Madera, CA. 93638
209-675-7951

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Care and custody of persons committed by
court process.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MADERA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH
14215 Road 28
Madera, CA. 93638
209-675-7893
650 N. 15th
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-675-7893
40713 Hwy 41, Suite 8
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-6587456
PERSON TO CALL
Carol Barney
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide health care for Madera County
residents, including AIDS education and
screening, well-baby clinic, immunizations,
TB clinic, senior citizens program, WIC
nutrition, comprehensive perinatal services,
CHDP, tobacco education, and California
Children's program.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Program specific (call for more
information)
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MADERA COUNTY
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
209 W. Yosemite
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-7726

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Madera County Residents
WHAT WE DO
Prosecute criminal offenders
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MADERA COUNTY
FAMILY SUPPORT
Office of the District Attorney
P.O. Box 1079
14227 Road 28
Madera, CA. 93638
209-675-7885

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Establish paternity, amount of child support,
collecting child support payments, and locating
absent parents.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MADERA COUNTY LIBRARY
121 N. G St.
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-7871

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Public Library with books and tapes available
on a wide variety of topics. Internet access.
Story time for children.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday & Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday, 11:00 to 6:00
Friday & Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MADERA COUNTY LIBRARY
Chowchilla Branch
621 Robertson Blvd.
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-2630

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Public Library with books and tapes available
on a wide variety of topics. Summer reading
program.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, - Closed
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

MADERA COUNTY LIBRARY
North Fork Branch
32908 Road 200
North Fork, CA. 93643
209-877-2387

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Public Library with books and tapes on a wide
variety of topics.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday & Monday - Closed
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

MADERA COUNTY LIBRARY
Oakhurst Branch
49044 Civic Circle
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-4838

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Public Library with books and tapes on a wide
variety of topics. ESL classes available.
Tutoring classes offered. Grandparents and
books. Call for information.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Tuesday thru Saturday, 10:00 to 6:00
Sunday & Monday - Closed
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

MADERA COUNTY LIBRARY
Madera Ranchos Branch
37167 Ave 12 Suite C
Madera, CA. 93638
209-645-1214

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Public Library with books and tapes available
on a wide variety of topics. Internet access.
Story time for children.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday & Sunday - Closed
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

MADERA COUNTY
MENTAL HEALTH PLAN
14215 #A Road 28
Madera, CA. 93638
209-675-7850
1-888-275-9779

PERSON TO CALL
Nancy Gorney
WHO WE HELP
Individuals who are in need of Mental Health
services.
WHAT WE DO
Provide screening and referral to programs
that can help with mental health issues.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hot line available afterhours and weekends
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish. AT&T hotline available for
other languages,
COST - No cost for screening and referral.
Outpatient mental health services are
covered by MediCal.

MADERA COUNTY
OFFICE OF EDUCATION
28123 Avenue 14
Madera, CA. 93638
209-673-6051

PERSON TO CALL
Sally L. Frazier, Superintendent
Lodema, Johnson, Special Education
WHO WE HELP
Families with children with special needs,
primarily for ages birth thru 22 years old;
varies with program. Call for more information.
Also school districts.
WHAT WE DO
Support services to school districts and county
education programs. Also Alternative
Education and Special Education Programs
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free; call for more information.

MADERA COUNTY
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
209 W. Yosemite
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-7739

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Anyone put on formal & informal probation by
a Madera County court
WHAT WE DO
Supervision of juvenile and adult offenders,
and criminal investigations. Also Courtesy
Supervision for other Probation Departments.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - As determined by court

MADERA COUNTY
PUBLIC DEFENDER
210 S. D St.
Madera, CA. 93638
209-674-4696

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Madera County residents who are appointed to
this service by a judge.
WHAT WE DO
Defend criminal offenders who are financially
eligible.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MADERA COUNTY
SHERIFF - CORONER
14143 Road 28
Madera, CA. 93638
209-675-7769

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Law enforcement for the un-incorporated areas
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MADERA COUNTY
WELFARE DEPARTMENT
720 W. Yosemite
Madera, CA. 93638
209-675-7670
209-662-8300
209-675-7828 (EMG)

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Anyone with a need who qualifies and meets
eligibility criteria.
WHAT WE DO
Provide cash assistance, food stamps &
medi-cal. General assistance. County burial
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MADERA COUNTY
WELFARE DEPARTMENT
Child Health and Disability Program
(CHDP)
720 E. Yosemite
Madera, CA. 93638
209-675-7670

PERSON TO CALL
Resource Worker - 675-2434
WHO WE HELP
Anyone under the age of 21 on MediCal or
who meets income guidelines. Any child
entering Kindergarten or first grade is eligible
for CHDP exams at the Health Department
WHAT WE DO
Inform and assist with scheduling and
transportation for complete physical and
dental exams. Free physical and dental exam
offered on the 2nd Thursday of each month for all children entering Kindergarten or First
grade.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free
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MADERA COUNTY
WELFARE DEPARTMENT
In-Home Supportive Services
Child & Adult Protective Services
629 E. Yosemite
Madera, CA. 93638
209-662-8315 (IHSS/APS)
209-662-8364 (CPS)
PERSON TO CALL
Bill Martin - IHSS/APS
Jeanne Wilton - CPS
WHO WE HELP
People who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or
older and who are unable to remain at home
without this assistance. People having
problems with children or older adults.
WHAT WE DO
Provide cleaning of home, meal preparation,
laundry, shopping, nonmedical personal care.
There are income and resource limitations.
Provide services to children and adults who
are being abused.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free
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MADERA HEAD START
1200 W. Maple
Madera, CA. 93637
209-673-9173

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Children of 3-5 years of age. Low income and
A.F.D.C. families have priority. *Migrant Head
Start families must have moved within the last
24 months to seek agricultural employment.
*Children must be 2-5 years old.
WHAT WE DO
Prepare children for pre-school or kindergarten
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Holidays)
*Migrant Head Start - May thru December
(Hours vary)
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MADERA HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL AGE PARENTING
PROGRAM
200 S. L St.
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-4444
209-6754400

PERSON TO CALL
Flo Chartier
WHO WE HELP
School age parent working to obtain high
school diploma.
WHAT WE DO
Provide child care for student parents who
want to go back to school to get their high
school diploma.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MADERA MUNICIPAL COURT
209 W. Yosemite
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-7734

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Small claims action, traffic citations, civil suits,
and criminal justice.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Varies

MADERA PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
1030 S. Gateway
Madera, CA. 93637
209-661-5495

PERSON TO CALL
Larry Hibdon - Director
Diane E. Lewis - Community Services
Supervisor - Senior Services
WHO WE HELP
Madera Residents
WHAT WE DO
Provide various sports and recreational
activities for Madera residents. Senior citizens
services and community improvement service
program.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Varies (call for more information)

MADERA RESCUE MISSION
332 S. Elm St.
Madera, CA. 93638
209-675-8321

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Anyone with stated needs (food, clothing,
shelter, and counseling)
WHAT WE DO
Provide shelter for homeless males, females
and children, clothing for needy and three
meals daily for persons/families Thursdays at
8:00 a.m. - clothing for women and children.
Clients need to attend service at 8:00 a.m.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Shelter available nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1902 Howard Road
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-4500

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide educational services for Madera City
area student.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

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MIGRANT EDUCATION
714 W. Olive
Madera, CA. 93637
209-661-5207

PERSON TO CALL
Martha Acevedo
WHO WE HELP
Migratory farm workers. Supplement services
to children.
WHAT WE DO
Provide educational, health, and community
services for the children of migratory farm
workers.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN CENTER
40299 Highway 49
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-7332

PERSON TO CALL
Cheryl McBrien
WHO WE HELP
Anyone needing marriage or personal
counseling.
WHAT WE DO
Provide counseling for chemical dependency
and life problems.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

MOUNTAIN AREA AIDS
SERVICES AND SUPPORT
(MAASS)
P.O. Box 1034
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-642-2832
PERSON TO CALL
Call for information
WHO WE HELP
Persons with AIDS, their family and friends.
WHAT WE DO
Free confidential services for those infected
with HIV, their families, friends and the
"worried well" Practical and emotional support.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
Call for Locations
209-255-5881

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
People with drug problems
WHAT WE DO
Provide support groups for persons with drug
problems.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
24 Hour hotline
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM
201 W. 6th St.
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-7776

PERSON TO CALL
Sgt. Bettie Barker
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Investigate drug abuse/dealing information.
24 hour drug tip line, 1-800-675-4NET;
spanish speaking drug tip line, 674-3404
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

NORTH FORK CENTER
NORTH FORK TOWN HALL
Road 228
North Fork, CA. 93643
209-877-2632

PERSON TO CALL
Betty Lyons
WHO WE HELP
Senior Citizens
WHAT WE DO
Provide health screenings, social and
recreational activities, Information and referral
services. Lunch also served Monday thru
Friday at 11:30.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Donations or client contribution;
suggested donation of $1.50 for lunch.

NORTH FORK INDIAN COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTER
P.O. Box 1122
32938 Road 222
North Fork, CA. 93643
209-877-4676

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Native Americans (free service)
General Public (at cost)
WHAT WE DO
Provide substance abuse prevention,
treatment, and education for Native Americans.
Medical treatment.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thursday
(See patients 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free for Native Americans
Others: MediCal and MediCare

NURTURING PARENT PROGRAM
MADERA ADULT SCHOOL
26355 Avenue 13
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-4425
ext 120-124

PERSON TO CALL
Stella Cardiel
WHO WE HELP
General Public and referrals from schools and
CPS.
WHAT WE DO
Program works with parents and children in
building happy, healthy families. Families learn
love of life, self and others, respect for all
living things, structure and discipline laughter,
humor and fun as a family.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Office - Monday thru Friday, 8:00a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Classes, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free / Book for class $14.00

OAKHURST APARTMENTS
48444 Victoria Lane
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-3883

PERSON TO CALL
Resident Manager
WHO WE HELP
Low income people
WHAT WE DO
Provide limited subsidized housing for low
income persons.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

OAKHURST COMMUNITY
MEDICAL CENTER
48677 Victoria Lane
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-2992

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Health Services
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Clinic - Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Emergency
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Varies

OAKHURST COUNSELING CENTER
49774 Road 426 Ste. D
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-4809

PERSON TO CALL
Reception
WHO WE HELP
Madera County Residents
WHAT WE DO
Provide mental health counseling, substance
abuse, drinking and driving programs.
Medication follow-up. Psychiatrist on Thursday
only.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Sliding Scale; MediCal, Insurance, MediCare

OAKHURST HOME SERVICES
48677 Victoria Lane
Oakurst, CA. 93644
209-683-5556

PERSON TO CALL
Intake Staff
WHO WE HELP
Physician Referrals
WHAT WE DO
Provide in home nursing services 24 hours a
day, including Hospice, IV therapy, physical
therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy,
home care, AIDS care, contracted services.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
24 Hours
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - All insurances, MediCal, MediCare, call for more information.

OAKHURST MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
40232 Junction Dr.
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-658-6400

PERSON TO CALL
Sandy Weeks
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Outpatient medical care, lab, radiology
available.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - All PPD's, some HMO'S, private insurance
NO MEDI-CAL

OAK TERRACE APARTMENTS
48176 Lindsay Lane
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-3090

PERSON TO CALL
Resident Manager
WHO WE HELP
Low income senior citizens
WHAT WE DO
Provide subsidized housing.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Varies

PLANNED PARENTHOOD
500 E. Almond Ave. Ste 3
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-1133

PERSON TO CALL
Julie Schoenherr, Center Manager
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide counseling, birth control information,
infertility services, anonymous H.I.V. testing/counseling and sexually transmitted
disease testing/treatment, prenatal care,
premarital tests, other services.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Mon - Tues - Thurs, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wed - 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m. drop in.
Every other Friday by appointment only
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Sliding scale, MediCal

PAN - AMERICAN
COMMUNITY CENTER
703 E. Sherwood Way
Madera, CA. 93638
209-675-2095

PERSON TO CALL
Olga Sauceda - Garcia
WHO WE HELP
Senior Citizens
WHAT WE DO
Provide health screenings, social and
recreational activities, legal assistance.
Information and referral services. Fitness
classes (walking, low impact aerobics and
tone & stretch) Lunch also served, Monday
thru Friday at 11:30.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Donations or client contributions; suggested donation of $1:50 for lunch

PISTORESI AMBULANCE
1816 Howard Road #3
Madera, CA. 93637
209-673-8004
911

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide 24 hour emergency/non emergency
ambulance service.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
24 hours
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Varies

POISON CONTROL
1-800-346-5922
1-800-876-4766 - STATEWIDE

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide information and first aid instruction on
poisoning.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
24 hours
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish - Interpreter service for any
language.
COST - Free

PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL (PIC)
114 S. C St.
Madera, CA. 93638
209-673-7031

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Anyone over 22 years of age and economically disadvantaged or laid off.
WHAT WE DO
Provide adult programs, on-the-job training,
vocational training, placement assessments
& job search assistance. Summer youth
program
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

RANCHO/HILL SENIOR CENTER
37330 Berkshire Dr.
Madera, CA. 93638
209-645-4864

PERSON TO CALL
Joann Blancett
WHO WE HELP
Senior Citizens
WHAT WE DO
Provide seniors with social and recreational
activities and gift boutique. Lunch also served
at 11:30.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

RECOVERY MOUNTAIN RETREAT
P.O. Box 482
Oakhurst, CA. 93644

PERSON TO CALL
Carollyn Digilio or Marie Mount
WHO WE HELP
Any person with addiction. Children/Adolescents. Alternative lifestyles.
WHAT WE DO
Provide Psycotherapy for mental health, addictive disorders, alternative lifestyles.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sometimes weekends
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - $80.00 Per hour. Insurance and MediCal
accepted.

RESOURCE AND REFERRAL
CHILD CARE PROGRAM
1200 W. Maple Ste C
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-8469

PERSON TO CALL
Lee Ann Wylie
WHO WE HELP
Licensed daycare providers and parents.
WHAT WE DO
Assist families in locating licensed child care and provide services for childcare providers.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

100

ST COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH
213 Orange Ave
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-3376

PERSON TO CALL
Father Dan Lopez
WHO WE HELP
People in need of food
WHAT WE DO
Provide food vouchers for persons in need
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

101

SELF-HELP ENTERPRISES
1208 W. Olive
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-1100

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Low income people
WHAT WE DO
Provide housing rehabilitation, weatherization, and repair of older houses; also provide
technical assistance to low income people, to
help them build their own house, and low income communities with water or wastewater
problems.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Call for information

102

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
209-673-4293

PERSON TO CALL
Joyce Mensch or Ruby Spencer
WHO WE HELP
Seniors over age 60
WHAT WE DO
Provide discounted tickets on Madera Transit system for rides to senior centers, senior activities, and medical appointments.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Normal Madera Transit hours for rides; tickets available during normal senior center hours.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Suggested donation of $4.50 per book of 10 tickets.

103

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
22310 Road 13
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-2931

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Persons in need
WHAT WE DO
Provide food, clothing, and limited furniture.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

104

SIERRA JUSTICE COURT
40601 Road 274
Bass Lake, CA. 93604
209-642-3235

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Small claims actions, civil cases, traffic violations, and criminal cases.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Varies - call for more information

105

SIERRA SENIOR CENTER
49111 Cinder Lane
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-3811

PERSON TO CALL
JoAn Foster
WHO WE HELP
Senior Citizens
WHAT WE DO
Provide social and recreational activities, Informantion and Referral services, and lunch.
Legal assistance.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (varies)
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Donations or client contributions;
suggested donation of $1.50 for lunch

106

SIERRA TRIBAL CONSORTIUM
P.O. Box 1380
57128 Road 225
North Fork, CA. 93643
209-877-4699

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Native American youth of Madera, Mariposa and Fresno Counties.
WHAT WE DO
Provide counseling; recovery and youth intervention programs, referrals, and outpatient help.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

107

SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE
424 N. Gateway Dr.
Madera, CA. 93637
209-661-4446

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide financial assistance for the elderly or disabled persons who are eligible.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

108

S.T.A.R.T.
629 E. Yosemite
Madera, CA. 93638
209-662-8359

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Madera County residents who are applicants
or recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. (TANF)
WHAT WE DO
To help find a job through basic skills (work experience & community services) Also provide assistance with child care and transportation.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thur Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

109

STATE DEPARTMENT
OF REHABILITATION
2550 Mariposa #2000
Fresno, CA. 93721
209-445-6011

PERSON TO CALL
Counselor of the Day
WHO WE HELP
Physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled persons having problems in terms of work.
WHAT WE DO
Provide job related services for disabled persons.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish (Material available in several
other languages)
COST - Free

110

SUMMIT ADVENTURES
P.O. Box 498
Bass Lake, CA. 93604
209-642-3899

PERSON TO CALL
Dave Kelly / Michael Rollinson
WHO WE HELP
General Public / High Risk Youth
WHAT WE DO
Provide wilderness excursions for high risk youth and the general population including
the disabled.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Year round programs
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish, Chinese
COST - Varies (Call for more information)

111

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
821 Trinity St.
Chowchilla, CA. 93610
209-665-4601
(If no answer then call)
Laverne Beith
209-665-3870

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Persons in need of food
WHAT WE DO
Provide food pantry and food baskets at Thanksgiving for persons in need.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Varies - Call for information
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

112

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
328 Madera Avenue
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-7879

PERSON TO CALL
Farm Advisors, Home Economists or 4-H Youth Development Advisor
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide educational services; administer 4-H program.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free

113

VALLEY OAKS APARTMENTS
40410 Redbud Dr. #24
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-2559

PERSON TO CALL
Jeanne Holl
WHO WE HELP
Low income persons
WHAT WE DO
Provide subsidized housing for low income people.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - $15 Credit check

114

VETERAN'S SERVICE OFFICE
209 W. Yosemite
Madera, CA. 93637
209-675-7766

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
War veterans and family.
WHAT WE DO
Provide information on benefits available to veterans and assist veterans, their survivors and dependents in presenting and pursuing
any claim with the U.S. Veterans Administration, the Armed Forces or the State of California arising from service in the Armed
Forces of the United States.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Free

115

VICTIM SERVICES
Madera County Action Committee
1200 West Maple
Madera, CA. 93637
209-661-1000
24 Hour Hotline
Domestic Violence
209-673-8776
Rape/Sexual Assault
209-661-7787

PERSON TO CALL
Staff Representative
WHO WE HELP
Persons needing counseling or any of the stated assistance below.
WHAT WE DO
Counseling through referrals in regards to rape/sexual assault and domestic violence;
Also temporary housing, food, and transportation.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
24 Hour hotline
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Free
116

YOSEMITE ADULT SCHOOL
50200 Road 427
Oakhurst, CA. 93644
209-683-4667

PERSON TO CALL
Pam Frank
WHO WE HELP
General Public
WHAT WE DO
Provide general education, vocational, business, etc.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English
COST - Varying fees

117

YOSEMITE WOMEN'S CENTER
126 N. B St.
Madera, CA. 93638
209-661-0296

PERSON TO CALL
Richard Donati - Clinical Supervisor
WHO WE HELP
Women who have alcohol/drug abuse problem, pregnant postpartum, or have child
under seventeen years old.
WHAT WE DO
Provide women with outpatient substance abuse counseling; also outpatient treatments,
marriage/family counseling, emergency crisis
intervention program, parenting. Perinatal drug
counseling, outpatient drug counseling.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
After hours assistance available by appointment.
LANGUAGES WE SPEAK
English, Spanish
COST - Sliding scale; MediCal and Insurance (No one will be turned away for inability to pay)

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" In accordance with applicable federal laws and the
Stanislaus County Office of Education Policy: The
Madera County Action Committee does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, sexual orientation, age or disability."

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NOTES

MADERA COUNTY
RESOURCE CONNECTION
1998/1999
Information for:
1. Regional Head Start Parents.
2. Migrant Head Start Parents.
3. Single Parent Families.
4. Displaced Homemakers.
5. Pregnant and Parenting Teens.
Acknowledgment:

Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth and Families. Special acknowledgment to Madera County Action Committee and the Stanislaus County Office of Education Child Development Programs.
This directory was revised by Marla Woods, MIS. Technician with the Madera Regional Head Start.

Madera County Action Committee
Migrant/Regional Head Start
Stanislaus County

THE PURPOSE OF THIS DIRECTORY
AND SOME INFORMATION IN IT

The directory's purpose is to provide information on resource agencies to women and men who are in transitional life situations. Our focus is on Head Start parents, pregnant teens, parenting teens, single parents, displaced homemakers, and disabled persons. There are many local agencies that provide necessary services in a timely, supportive way. Perhaps more importantly, these agencies serve as referral and information centers. It is this referral system that allows a networking process to take place between the various agencies and between individuals involved in providing supportive services. This agency "connection" furthermore establishes the first step in "Bridging the Gap" in our county.
In this Directory the agencies and service providers are listed in alphabetical order and in the front directory they are further arranged by the agencies general area of service. We appreciate the participation and cooperation of all agencies providing information regarding their services for this directory.
Readers should be made aware that addresses, telephone numbers, and services are constantly changing. Also, the information in the Directory does not in any way constitute an endorsement or exclusion of an agency by the authors of the Directory. Your assistance is requested to correct any omissions or errors and to keep this directory current. Please call the Regional Head Start Program at the Madera County Action Committee (209) 673-9173 for new listings and corrections.

EMERGENCY
AND HOT LINE NUMBERS

Police, Fire, Sheriff
Ambulance, Emergency........................................911

Child Protective Services..............................675-7839
24 hour emergency............................675-7829

Childfind:
California.....................................800-222-3463
New York.....................................800-426-5678
St. Louis......................................800-648-3463

Handicap Crisis Line..............................800-426-4263

National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children..................................800-843-5678

Regional Poison Control Center
Fresno....................................................800-346-5922

Runaway Hotline....................................800-448-4663

CONTENTS
Adult Education (Madera Unified    1
Alonon / Alateen / Alcoholics Anonymous   2
Alcohol and Drug Services     3
Alview Dairyland Elementary School    4
Alternative Child Development Program   5
American Cancer Society     6
American Red Cross      7
Bass Lake Lions Club     8
California Highway Patrol     9
California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc. 10
California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)   11
Centerforce       12
Central Valley Medical Group    13
Central Valley Opportunity Center (CVOC)   14
Central Valley Regional Center    15
Chapel Hill Rehabilitation Services    16
Chowchilla Community Health Center   17
Chowchilla District Memorial Hospital   18
Chowchilla Elementary School    19
Chowchilla High School District    20
Chowchilla Justice Court     21
Chowchilla Police Department    22
Chowchilla Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department       23
Chowchilla Senior Center     24
Chowchilla Terrace Apartments    25
Coarsegold Senior Site     26
Colusa Apartments      27
Community Integrated Work Program   28
Community Resource Center (Madera City P.D.) 29
Comprehensive Counseling Services   30
Darin M. Camarena Health Care    31
Dial - A - Ride       32
Drug Free Schools Program (MUSD)   33

Eastern Madera County Senior Citizens Transport 34
Eastern Madera County Transit Escort Program 35
Emergency Resources     36
Employment Development Department   37
Environmental Health      38
Family Health Services     39
First Baptist Church      40
First Christian Church     41
Frank A. Bergon Center     42
Golden Acres Apartments     43
Heartland       44
Homeless Program      45
Hospice of Madera County, Inc.    46
Housing Authority      47
Kings View Community Services    48
Madera Adult Day Care     49
Madera Apartments      50
Madera Community Hospital
Home Health Care Agency      51
Madera City Police Department    52
Madera Community College Center    53
Madera Community Hospital     54
Madera Counseling Center     55
Madera County Department of Corrections   56
Madera County Department of Public Health 57
Madera County District Attorney    58
Madera County Family Support    59
Madera County Library (Madera Branch)   60
Madera County Library (Chowchilla Branch) 61
Madera County Library (North Fork Branch)   62
Madera County Library (Oakhurst Branch)   63
Madera County Library (Ranchos Branch)   64
Madera County Mental Health Plan    65
Madera County Office of Education    66
Madera County Probation Department   67
Madera County Public Defender    68
Madera County Sheriff - Coroner    69
Madera County Welfare Department    70
Madera County Welfare Department (CHDP) 71

Madera County Welfare Department (IHSS, ACPS) 72
Madera Head Start      73
Madera High School-School Age Parenting Program 74
Madera Municipal Court     75
Madera Parks and Community Services   76
Madera Rescue Mission     77
Madera Unified School District    78
Migrant Education      79
Mountain Christian Center     80
Mountain Area AIDS Services and Support (MAASS) 81
Narcotics Anonymous     82
Narcotics Enforcement Team    83
North Fork Center, North Fork Town Hall   84
North Fork Indian Community Health Center 85
Nurturing Parent Program Madera Adult School 86
Oakhurst Apartments      87
Oakhurst Community Medical Center   88
Oakhurst Counseling Center     89
Oakhurst Home Services     90
Oakhurst Medical Group, Inc.    91
Oak Terrace Apartments     92
Planned Parenthood      93
Pan - American Community Center    94
Pistoresi Ambulance      95
Poison Control      96
Private Industry Council (PIC)    97
Rancho/Hill Senior Center     98
Recovery Mountain Retreat     99
Resource and Referral Child Care Program   100
St. Columba Catholic Church    101
Self Help Enterprises      102
Senior Transportation     103
Seventh Day Adventist Church    104
Sierra Justice Court      105
Sierra Senior Center      106
Sierra Tribal Consortium     107
Social Security Office      108
S.T.A.R.T. (Formerly GAIN)     109
State Department of Rehabilitation    110
Summit Adventures      111
Trinity Lutheran Church     112
University of California Cooperative Extension 113
Valley Oaks Apartments     114
Veteran's Service Office     115
Victim Services      116
Yosemite Adult School     117
Yosemite Women's Center     118

Madera Community Action Agency
Regional Head Start
1200 W. Maple
Madera, CA. 93637