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DEPENDENTS’ RIGHTSINSTRUMENTS OF CONTINUITY

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Established services, with their location and contact options made visible. This first directory covers United States national support and selected California resources.

You do not need to give this site your location. Choose the relevant area yourself.

Immediate danger in the United States: call 911.

Safety & support

United States

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Support and referrals from an advocate. Call, text, or use the provider’s chat.

Call 800-799-7233 Visit provider website ↗

Text START to 88788. The Hotline offers referrals; it does not directly provide cash, hotel, or transportation vouchers.

Source: provider website · Checked October 12, 2026

San Diego County, California

San Diego County Adult Protective Services

Report suspected elder or dependent adult abuse.

Call 800-339-4661 Visit provider website ↗

Abuse reports can be made 24/7. The county’s general information line has separate hours.

Source: provider website · Checked October 12, 2026

Disability rights

California

Disability Rights California

Contact intake about disability-related legal rights.

Call 800-776-5746 Visit provider website ↗

TTY: 800-719-5798. Listed intake hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The provider currently reports its online form unavailable. Check its page for changes.

Source: provider website · Checked October 12, 2026

Everyday needs

San Diego County, California

211 San Diego

Find local housing, food, healthcare, and other community resources.

Call 211 Visit provider website ↗

The provider describes a free, 24-hour confidential phone service and searchable resource database. Ask the receiving service about eligibility and availability.

Source: provider website · Checked October 12, 2026

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You can ask: “Can you help with this situation? Can I speak with you remotely? What information is necessary, who will see it, and what happens next?”

A directory listing does not guarantee eligibility, an appointment, a shelter space, or a particular outcome. If one service cannot help, ask for a suitable referral.