There are many helpful resources for you here in the SCV.Well, actually, the question is, "Whom shall I call?" But let's move on.
You see a sprinkler shooting straight up in the air, there's a broken street light, or the neighbor's dog will not stop barking. Where do you turn?
Some of those answers depend upon whether the problem falls within, or outside, of the City of Santa Clarita limits. Yet, in some cases the answer is universal. If you are unsure where the City's boundaries are in relation to the problem you've noticed, start with the City and they'll send you in the right direction.
And, even though we live in one of the safest and most affluent cities in the nation, that doesn't mean problems don't come up. So we've tried to include a list to address most issues. Are you looking for something that isn't here? Drop us an email and we'll see if we can help you find it.
FOR AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1 FROM YOUR LAND LINE.
Or, dial 661-255-1121 from your cell phone.
To find out what's going on today in the Santa Clarita Valley, visit our
Calendar of Events.
LEGAL QUESTIONS
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
The City of Santa Clarita makes all of this extremely easy for you. You may call the different numbers listed below or fill out an
online form
using the City's eService system.
Codes and Ordinances
Can my neighbor park his RV in the driveway? (Maybe.) My neighbors tell me I have to cut back my weeds; do I? (Yes.) These answers and more!
Call Community Preservation with concerns, 661-286-4076.
Graffiti
Call the graffiti hotline at 661-25-CLEAN / (252-5326). Call the Sheriff�s Department at (661) 255-1121 with the suspect(s) and/or vehicle description, including license plate number, if possible.
Parking Tickets
Shoot, you got a parking citation. Now what? Most of your questions can be answered at the link above, but you may also call 661-255-4386. (Please note that tickets for moving violations are handled through LA County Superior Court, 213-742-6648.)
A Pothole in City Streets
Street Maintenance at 661-294-2520.
Speeding
661-255-1121, SCV Sheriff's Dept.
Crazy Drivers in Santa Clarita
I know, you could be on the phone all day reporting careless drivers, but for the ones that are REALLY bad, call 1-877-310-STOP after noting the license number. A sheriff's deputy will be dispatched to talk with the individual. (If it is an emergency situation, Dial 911.)
Sprinkler, Broken
This one can be tough, because it depends if it is on private or public property. Note the general address and start with Urban Forestry at 661-294-2500.
Traffic Issues-Other
Neighborhood speed issues, a request for traffic signs or a crossing guard, contact the City's Traffic Division at 661-286-4061, or by
email.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Codes and Ordinances
Must I have my dog or cat revaccinated for rabies? When? (Yes, every 36 months, at minimum.) Can my neighbor keep a dismantled vehicle in his driveway? (Probably not.) Do I need a fence around my pool? (Yes.)
To report problems, call:
Animal Control, regarding concerns about rabies: 661-257-3191
Building & Safety, regarding abandoned vehicles: 661-723-4440
Sheriff's Dept, regarding fencing around pools: 661-255-1121
Parking Tickets
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Parking Enforcement Detail, 213-629-3919. (Please note that tickets for moving violations are handled through LA County Superior Court, 213-742-6648.)
Speed Enforcement
CHP, 661-294-5540
Street Maintenance
Dept. of Public Works, 661-222-2940
IN OR OUTSIDE THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA LIMITS
Adult Day Health Care Center
661-253-8926, provides outpatient adult day care to older adults.
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Alcohol and/or Drug Abuse
Santa Clarita Health Services, 661-288-2644
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I-ADARP, 661-251-7691
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Live Again Recovery Homes, 661-270-0025
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NCADD, 661-254-0700
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Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center, 661-257-2342
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Barking Dog
661-257-3191 (Ask to speak directly to Castaic shelter)
Bees
562-944-9656
If they are on public property,
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
should be notified. If they are on private property, you'll need to contact a private pest control company.
Brush Clearance
626-969-2375
Child Abuse Hotline
800-540-4000 or 213-283-1960
Child, Youth & Family Services
661-288-2700
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Childhood Cancer
661-250-4100 A community-based volunteer organization providing support services to local children diagnosed with cancer and their families.
Children of an Incarcerated Parent
661-296-0933, bringing assistance to young girls between the ages of 8 - 17, of an incarcerated parent.
Consumer Issues
The list is long. Please see our web page dedicated to these issues.
Counseling, Education, Support
Grace Baptist Church
Grace Baptist provides a place to help people who are hurting in two different types of settings. You do not need to be a member of the church in order to receive these services.
1. Care Groups – We have groups for grief, sexual abuse, anger, divorce, depression, substance abuse and more. For information about
Care Groups please contact
Fiona Hutton.
2. Spiritual Care – A safe place to talk with someone one-to-one about relationships, stress and more. For information about Spiritual Care please contact
Dan Broyles.
Courthouse, Local
661-253-7308
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Coyote, Stray
John Santos (661-723-4485). Contact the local sheriff (661-255-1121) or DFG office (310-590-5132) to report an animal that is behaving aggressively toward humans.
DMV, Dept. of Motor Vehicles
1-800-777-0133 (You can avoid long lines by calling ahead!)
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Dead or Injured Possom, Raccoon, or Rat
661-257-3191 (Ask to speak directly to Castaic shelter)
If it is alive AND in a trap or injured,
Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control
will remove it.
Dental Health for Children
Email
contact only.
Developmentally Disabled Adults, LARC Ranch
661-296-8636
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Differently-abled (Disabled) 16+ Adults, LetMeSail Inc.
661-702-8555
Offering social, recreational, and educational activities for differently-abled and their families and caregivers
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Dispute Resolution Services
213-351-5476 Invites parties to mediated sessions to avoid costly legal action.
Domestic Violence
Call 661-259-8175 or 661-259-HELP for the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita.
Emergency
911
Food Pantry
With rising costs, families may find themselves in tighter situations than anticipated. Our local food pantry is here to help. 661-255-9078
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Food Poisoning or Food-borne Illness
You may leave a message on the Environmental Health Emergency Hotline at (888) 700-9995. If you wish to report an outbreak of food-borne illness by phone, please contact the Morbidity Unit at (213) 240-7821 (Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or (213) 240-7941 (evenings and weekends).
Gas Station is Ripping Me Off
No, we're not talking about high gas prices. But if you think the pump is not accurately measuring the gas being dispensed into your vehicle, call 626-575-5472 (Agricultural Commissioner, Dept. of Weights & Measures).
Helplines
Alcohol & Drug: 800-367-8336 (24 hour)
Baby Safe: 877-BABY-SAFE or 877-222-9723 (24 hour)
Breast Cancer, Early Detection: 800-511-2300
Child/Family Support Hotline (Statewide): 800-615-8858
Crime Report Hotline (Report gangs, guns, & drugs): 800-ATF-GUNS
Crisis Line, LA County (Anything you need): 211 (24 hour)
Domestic Violence Hotline: 661-259-HELP or 661-259-4357 (24 hour)
Elder Abuse Hotline: 800-992-1660 (24 hour)
Homicide Prevention (Teen): 661-259-9439 (Local 24-hour)
Pregnancy: 800-395-HELP (24 hour)
Rape Hotline: 661-253-0258 or 800-585-6231 (24 hour)
Runaways Hotline: 800-231-6946 (24 hour)
Sexual and Interpersonal Violence: 661-253-0258 (24 hour)
Substance Abuse: 800-367-8336 (24 hour)
Suicide Prevention (Teen): 661-259-9439 (Local 24 hour)
Suicide Prevention for Gay & Questioning Youth: 866-4-U-TREVOR or 866-488-7386 (24 hour)
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-SUICIDE or 800-784-2433 (24 hour)
Teenline Online: 800-852-8336 (24 hour)
Troubled With: 1-866-914-HOPE or 866-914-4673 (8:00 am - 3:30 pm)
(Mention "Troubled With" when you call)
Homelessness
December through March, a homeless shelter is open in the Santa Clarita Valley. Call 661-259-1298. For resources on finding affordable housing, visit the City's
website.
Salvation Army, 661-251-5680
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Santa Clarita Valley Service Center, 661-254-0070
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Hospital
661-253-8000
Information Line
Dial 2-1-1, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week
Provides information on all types of human services including adult services, counseling, legal assistance, financial assistance, training, and services for the disabled.
Jury Duty
213-974-5811, or 800-778-5879. Don't try skipping Jury Duty, as tough penalties have been imposed in L.A. County!
Law Enforcement
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department 661-255-1121. Or call 911 in an Emergency.
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Lost Pet
661-257-3191 (Ask to speak directly to Castaic shelter)
Missing Persons
323-890-5529
Mosquitoes in Standing Water
562-944-9656
Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths than any other living creature. If you see a trouble spot, contact
LA County Vector Management.
Motorist Aid
Dial 3-9-9 from your cell phone.
Poison Control
800-222-1222
Pregnancy, Unplanned
You're not alone; call 661-255-0082.
Rape Victims
Call 911 or the Valley Trauma Center Crisis Line at 661-253-0268.
Rat, Dead or Alive
Sorry, we can only advise you about the four-legged kind. If he's dead, call 661-257-3191 (and ask to speak to the Castaic shelter) at
Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.
If he's alive, you may either call a private pest control service, or 818-902-4478 or 626-430-5450
LA County Vector Management.
Unfortunately, tree rats are as common here as squirrels in other parts of the country, so think twice about baiting to eliminate them. You may just end up encouraging more unwanted visitors.
Safe Ride, Santa Clarita Valley
661-259-6330 Operated Friday and Saturday evenings from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am by teenagers, offering a ride home to teenage drinkers.
Senior Center
661-259-9444, provides congregate and home-delivered meals, recreational activities, lectures and education, telephone reassurance, trips and tours.
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Sexual Abuse Victim
If you suspect that your child has been a victim of sexual abuse, call the Department of Children's Services (661-288-2700) or the SCV Sheriff's Station (661-255-1121).
Department of Children's Services
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SCV Sheriff's Dept.
661-255-1121
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Snake Bite or Spider Bite
Dial 911. Or from a cell phone, 661-255-1121. Henry Mayo Hospital is the only location in our valley with anti-venin.
Snake on Your Property
661-257-3191 (Ask to speak directly to Castaic shelter)
In the summer months, Animal Control removes about 30-40 snakes a day, and most of these are rattlers. Don't try to remove it yourself; call for help.
Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control
will come out and remove the snake--dead or alive. If for some reason they are not available, you should know that general pest control companies, such as Orkin and Terminix, do not remove snakes. Orkin recommends Snake Removal (800-339-9470) and Terminix recommends Animal Pest Management Service (800-344-6567).
Social Services (L.A. County)
661-298-3406
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Stray Animal
661-257-3191 (Ask to speak directly to Castaic shelter) Stray dogs will be picked up by
Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control,
but stray cats will not be picked up. (Owners may surrender their cats for a nominal fee.) Stray coyotes should be reported to John Santos (661-723-4485) at the
Los Angeles Agricultural Commission.
Contact the local sheriff (661-255-1121) or DFG office (310-590-5132) to report an animal that is behaving aggressively toward humans.
A Street Light is Out
Southern California Edison at 800-611-1911
Support Groups
Provided by Grace Baptist Church. Call Fiona at (661)296-8737 Ext156 unless otherwise noted.
Finding Hope: Are you dealing with intense sadness and having difficulty managing anxious thoughts? Do you wonder how to handle feelings of depression? We meet Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Grief Share is a group for people grieving the death of someone close. It's an opportunity to join others who understand the pain of your loss. We meet Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Grief Care for Widows is for women who have experienced the loss of a spouse. We want to care for you and help you as you adjust to different circumstances in life's journey. We meet the third Sunday of each month.
Grief Care for kids. Ages 5-18 years. Are you hurting because someone close to you has died? We want to come along your side. Group meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Healing Hearts is a group for parents who share a common bond through the loss of a child. Join us for an evening of sharing, caring, and bearing of one another's losses. We meet Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Military Care: A place for those with family or friends in the military and wants to support them. Join us the first Sunday of every month at 10:45am.
Divorce care for Kids: Do you know a child in a separated home? Bring them for encouragement Wednesdays at 7pm.
Finding Hope: Are you dealing with intense sadness and having difficulty managing anxious thoughts? Do you wonder how to handle feelings of depression? We meet Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Grief Share is a group for people grieving the death of someone close. It's an opportunity to join others who understand the pain of your loss. We meet Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Grief Care for Widows is for women who have experienced the loss of a spouse. We want to care for you and help you as you adjust to different circumstances in life's journey. We meet the third Sunday of each month.
Grief Care for kids. Ages 5-18 years. Are you hurting because someone close to you has died? We want to come along your side. Group meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Healing Hearts is a group for parents who share a common bond through the loss of a child. Join us for an evening of sharing, caring, and bearing of one another's losses. We meet Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Military Care: A place for those with family or friends in the military and wants to support them. Join us the first Sunday of every month at 10:45am.
Divorce care for Kids: Do you know a child in a separated home? Bring them for encouragement Wednesdays at 7pm.
Divorce Care for Women: If you've been divorced or are Going through a divorce, this is a safe place to heal. Come develop friendships, and share your burdens with others as you walk through these hard times.
Divorce Care for Men: Meet other who understand your feelings and struggles and help you work through the emotional pain of separation or divorce. Join us Wednesday s at 7:00 pm.
Men only: Do you desire accountability in the area of purity? Meet with us Wednesdays at 7 pm in D220 to address the area of purity in our thoughts and actions. All men welcome. Call Jason at (661) 296-8737 Ext 162.
Boundaries for Women: Do you know when to say yes and how to say no? Learn how to avoid feeling guilty when setting boundaries. Join us Wednesday s at 7:00 pm.
Substance Abuse: If drugs or alcohol has negatively impacted your life and relationships, come Thursdays at 7 pm for details, call Jason at (661) 296-8737 ext 162.
Women's Anger Group: Does anger get the best of you? Do you continue to tell yourself you're going to change, but feel as if it's impossible? Then now is the time to address anger head-on and make a break-through. Group meets Wednesday s at 7:00 pm.
For Women Only: Does your husband struggle with purity? A care group meets to help and encourage women whose husbands struggle in the area of purity. We meet every other Wednesday at 7 pm.
Torn Apart for Women: Are you struggling in your relationship with your spouse? Please come if you're struggling with divorce or need help in your marriage. We meet Mondays at 6:45 pm.
Wounded Hearts for Women: Has your heart been wounded due to sexual abuse as a child? Be encouraged and find a new beginning. We meet Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
First Place Weight Loss for Women: First Place is a Bible based weight loss program for those wanting to put their bodies in shape and feel healthier. We meet Wednesdays at 5:30
And 7:00 pm.
Spiritual Care Training: Do you have the desire to help those who are hurting, but don't always know what to say? Come to this class held Tuesday mornings at 8:30am or Wednesday nights at 7pm starting September 9th and 10th. Call Marilou at 661-296-8737 ext. 150.
A Traffic Signal is Out
Santa Clarita Valley�s Sheriffs Department at 661-255-1121
Youth Crisis Line (California)
800-843-5200
Youth Project
800-920-9688 SCV Youth Project's mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where teens and families are strengthened, empowered and equipped with the tools they need to live successful and fulfilling lives.
