Resources
For Emergencies, Dial 911
Listed below are local law enforcement departments available to file a report, answer questions, and refer to appropriate jurisdiction, depending on the circumstances of the crime.
Local Law Enforcement
- Merced Police Department
611 W 22nd Street Merced, California 95340
Non-Emergency dispatch: 209-385-6912
Email: policedepartment@cityofmerced.org
- Merced County Sheriff
700 W 22nd Street Merced, California 95340
Non-Emergency Sheriff Phone: (209) 385-7445
- Atwater Police Department
750 Bellevue Road Atwater, California 95301
Non-Emergency dispatch: 209-357-6384
Email: police@atwater.org
- Livingston Police Department
1446 C Street Livingston, California 95334
Non-Emergency dispatch: 209-394-7917
Valley Crisis Center
A local crisis center that provides relevant direct services that empower victims.
Locations:
- Merced Office
1960 P Street
Merced, California 95340
- Los Banos Office
545 J Street
Los Banos, California 93635
Office Line: 209-725-7900
24 Hour Hotline: 209-722-4357
Email: info@alliance4you.org
National Hotlines and Assistance
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: Chat online with a trained staff member who can provide you confidential crisis support. For more information or to seek support, visit RAINN .
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799- SAFE (7233) or TTY 866-484-4913
STOP Bullying Now!: The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services website, STOP Bullying Now!, provides information regarding bullying, cyberbullying, prevention, and various forms of resources. To seek immediate support, call their 24-hour help hotline for victims at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).