Susanville Police on Solutions for Homelessness

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The Susanville Police Department hosted a community presentation on Homelessness Solutions Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Susanville Police Department.

Rebecca Peconom, the community services officer, social services, for the SPD, led the hour-long meeting. She said if you’re homeless in Susanville she can help.

People experiencing homelessness can call or text Peconom at (530) 251-7896 make an appointment. Drop-in case management hours are 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays.

According to a handout distributed at the meeting services are available at:
Lassen Family Services, 1306 Riverside Drive
LFS provides domestic violence and sexual assault resources by calling (530) 257-5004 or (888) 2890-5004.

Food Pantries
Hope Food Pantry, 635 S. Cottage St. United Methodist Church
Distribution from 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays. For more information, call 530) 249=5839.

Salvation Army, 1560 Main St.
Daily food table, with pet food, is open from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays. Additional food distributions are held the second and fourth Fridays of the month. For more information, call (530) 257-0314.

Employment
Alliance for Workforce Development, 1626 Main St., Suite B
Job search assistance, career assessment, training and guidance.
For more information, call (530) 257-5057.

Clothing
LFS Clothing Closet, 1306 Riverside Drive
Free clothing once a month for those in need, by appointment only. For more information, call (530) 257-5004.

Parent Resources
Lassen County H.E.A.R.T.S., 1445 Paul Bunyan Road, Suite B
Providing training and resources for parents. For more information, call (530 838-1223

Elder Services
Lassen County Adult Services, 1700 Sunkist Drive, Suite B
Assistance for elders and dependent adults, includes APS and IHSS. For more information, call (530) 251-8158.

Lassen Senior Services, 1700 Sunkist Drive
Services to enhance the health and well-being of senior citizens. For more information, call (530) 257-6670.

Native American Resources
SIR Social Services, 735 Joaquin St.
General and emergency assistance for al Native Americans. For more information, call (530) 251-5119.

California Indian Manpower Consortium
Job search assistance for Native Americans. For more information, call (530) 222-1004.

Housing and Shelter Assistance
Lassen County Housing, 1445 Paul Bunyan Road, Suite D
Housing navigation, case management and general housing assistance. For more information, call (530) 251-8309 or email [email protected].

Crossroads, 24120 Main St.
Emergency shelter. A free meal is available at 7 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday. For more information, call (530) 251-0701.

Judy’s House, 810 Nevada St.
After hours drop-in center and warm line. Open daily from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. For more information, call (530) 250-2797.

Lassen County Resources
Lassen Works, 1616 Chestnut St.
Low income and family assistance. For more information, call (530) 251-8152.

Lassen County Behavioral Health, 555 Hospital Lane
Mental Health and substance use disorder services.
For more information, call (530 251-8108, 24-hours (888) 530-8688.

National Hotlines
National Suicide and Crisis Line
Call or text 988

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Hotline
Call (800) 662-4357

Kick It California — Stop Smoking
Call (800) 300-8086.

National Drug Abuse Hotline
Call (844) 289-0879 or text 96130 to 989211.