Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

COVID-19 and the Shelter in Place orders have taken our lives and turned them upside down over the past few months. Our norms are no longer our norms and our routines are anything but routine anymore. As we reported recently, the Eureka Police Department has seen an increase in Domestic Violence and Family Disturbance calls for service during the Shelter in Place. More troublesome is we have also seen an increase in the violence occurring during these calls for service.

Captain Brian Stephens reached out to some of our Community Partners and was able to put together a panel of experts in this field to sit down and talk about Domestic Violence and to provide resources for those needing assistance to reach out to during these times. The following agencies took part in the discussion: Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Branch, Healthy Communities Division, Two Feather Native American Family Services, Humboldt Domestic Violence Services and Captain Stephens.

Captain Stephens said, “During these trying times we need to let our communities know, especially those community members experiencing domestic or family issues, that the organizations designed to support them are here for them and open for business. I hope the information shared in the video will help educate survivors as well as their friends and families, on the resources available as well as how to be supportive during these incredibly stressful and dangerous situations.”

“Overcoming abuse doesn’t just happen, it takes positive steps every day. Let today be the day you start to move forward.” ― Assunta Harris

Below is a list of resources that are available:

National Hotlines (Confidential, anonymous, 24/7):

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

• The National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733

• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or text “HOME” to 741-741

• Ayuda en Español: 1-888-628-9454

• Deaf/Hard of Hearing Lifeline: Via TTF & Chat 1-800-799-4889

• California Youth Crisis Line: Crisis support for youth. Call 1-800-843-5200

• Elderly Friendship Line: For ages 60+. Call 1-800-971-0016

• The Trevor Project: For LGBTQ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386

Local Hotlines (Local support available 24 hours, 7 days a week):

• North Coast Rape Crisis Team: Free and confidential services for survivors of all ages and genders, regardless of when assault happened. Counseling, advocacy and more. Will accept collect calls. Eureka: 707-445-288. Del Norte: 707-465-2851

• Humboldt Domestic Violence Services: Emergency services for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors. Call for more information. 707-443-6042 or 1-866-668-6543

• Youth Service Bureau: Crisis intervention, family mediation and temporary shelter. 707-444- 2273

• Child Welfare Services, Emergency Response, Abuse Reports: Report child abuse. 707-445-6180

• Adult Protective Services, Elder Abuse Reports: Report abuse. 707-476-2100/1-866-527-8614

• Humboldt County Mental Health: Same-Day Services 707-445-7715. Assessments and referrals for ongoing treatment also available for moderate to severe mental health concerns.

• WISH Southern Humboldt: Domestic violence shelter and emergency services. 707-223-0043

Native American Family and Domestic Violence Resources:

• Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria: 707-733-1900 x 225

• Blue Lake Rancheria: 707-668-5101

• California Indian Legal Services: Legal representation for Native Americans. 707-443-8397

• California Tribal TANF Partnership: Educational training, career and employment opportunities for Indian families. Eureka Office 707-476-0344

• Hoopa Valley Tribal Human Services Dept.:. Counseling, Support Groups, Indian Child Welfare, Court Advocacy. Call 530-625-4236

• Hoopa Valley Tribal Court: 530-625-4305

• Karuk Tribe of Northern California: 530-842-9228

• K’ima:w Medical Center: 530-625-4261

• Northern California Indian Development Council: 707-445-8451

• NIWHONGWH XW E:NA:WH Stop the Violence Coalition: 530-625-1662

• Positive Indian Family Network: 530-625-4816