WATCH: FOX26 Town Hall: Central Valley Homelessness; Finding Solutions

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — FOX26 continues to shine the light on homelessness in the Valley.

We hosted a town hall focusing on homelessness in the Central Valley on Thursday, March 23rd at 6:00 p.m.

It is part of our continuing effort to bring local leaders and community members together to talk about this important issue.

You can watch the full one-hour broadcast here.

People in need are welcome to call some of the following resources that were talked about during the Town Hall:

Key Contacts For Fresno County Behavioral Health

• 24/7 Access Line 1-800-654-3937 - Accessible in all languages for information on how to access mental health or substance use services
• 988 Phone or text for the national suicide prevention lifeline. 24/7 365 days a year; 988 is staffed locally, confidential and can support anyone with a suicidal ideation or crisis.
• CalHOPE 1-833-317-HOPE (4673) Warm line connects callers to other people who have persevered through struggles with stress, anxiety, depression and emotions triggered by circumstances and events in everyday life. Peer counselors listen with compassion, provide nonjudgmental support and guide callers to additional resources that can give hope and help them cope.
• For information on substance use treatment call the Access Line 1-800-654-3937 or visit www.recoverfresno.com for info related to treatment services and resources.
• To learn more about behavioral health services visit www.hopefresnocounty.com
• Info is also available in Spanish at www.DBHespanol.com and in Hmong at www.DBHHmoob.com
• Multi-Agency Access Program (MAP Point) providing screening and linkages to an array of services and supports across the community. (559) 512-6777 or visit www.fresnomap.org for more info or to find the various MAP locations in Fresno County.
• Urgent Care Wellness Center (559) 600-9171 Adult outpatient clinic for adults requesting connection to behavioral health services; accessible by phone or walk-in; located at 4441 E. Kings Canyon Road Fresno, CA 93702.
• Crisis Stabilization Center (559) 453-1008 Individuals of all ages experiencing crisis may receive crisis care 24/7 by calling or walking in at 4411 East Kings Canyon Road Fresno, CA 93702.

The Town Hall is sponsored in part by Omni Family Health, Fresno Rescue Mission, and Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health.