Get Help Now
24-hour crisis and information line: (805) 545-8888. Free interpretation is available in most languages, including American Sign Language (ASL).
Trained, caring staff and volunteers are available 24 hours a day to support people impacted by sexual assault, sexual abuse, and intimate partner violence in San Luis Obispo County. Trained advocates provide confidential crisis intervention, support, and referrals, accompany survivors during medical exams, court hearings, and law enforcement interviews, connect clients with other community agencies, and provide ongoing self-sufficiency services.
Call us on our 24-hour crisis & information line to speak with an advocate. Appointments are available during our office hours. Feel free to stop by without an appointment, and we can arrange for you to see the first available advocate.
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24-hour crisis and information line: (805) 545-8888
Free interpretation is available in most languages, including American Sign Language (ASL).
For information, please visit our contact page.
For a comprehensive list of county services and immediate assistance, dial 211.
All services are provided confidentially, free of charge, with accessibility accommodations, and in English and Spanish to people of every age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, ability, sexual orientation, income, immigration status, occupation, and religion.
County Resource List
Law Enforcement Agencies
| Agency | Phone Number | Address | Description | Website |
| Arroyo Grande Police Department | (805)473-5110 | 200 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 | Lobby Hours: Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM | AGPD Website |
| Atascadero Police Department | (805)461-5051 | 5505 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 | Lobby Hours: Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM | Atascadero PD Website |
| Cal Poly Police Department | (805)756-2281 | 1 Grand Ave, Building 36, San Luis Obispo, CA 92407 | Lobby Hours: Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM | Calpoly PD Website |
| Grover Beach Police Department | (805)473-4511 | 711 Rockaway Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433 | Lobby Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8AM – 4:30PM , Friday: 8AM-3:30PM | Grover Beach PD Website |
| Morro Bay Police Department | (805)772-6225 | 850 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay, CA 93442 | Lobby Hours: Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM | Morro Bay PD Website |
| Paso Robles Police Department | (805)237-6464 | 900 Park St, Paso Robles, CA 93446 | Lobby Hours: Monday – Friday: 8AM – 4:30PM | Paso PD Website |
| Pismo Beach Police Department | (805)773-2208 | 330 Main St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 | Lobby Hours: Office open 24 hours | Pismo Beach PD Website |
| San Luis Obispo Police Department | (805)781-7312 | 1042 Walnut St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | Lobby Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8AM – 5PM Closed Friday | SLO PD Website |
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff | (805)528-6083 | 2099 10th St, Los Osos CA, 93402 | Coast Station – Lobby Hours: Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM | |
| (805)434-4290 | 356 N Main St, Templeton, CA 93465 | North Station – Lobby Hours: Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM | ||
| (805)473-7100 | 1681 Front St, Oceano, CA 93445 | South Station – Lobby Hours: Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM |
Hospitals
| Agency | Phone Number | Address | Description | Website |
| Arroyo Grande Community Hospital | (805)645-4602 | 345 S Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 | Open 24 hours | AG Community Hospital Website |
| French Hospital | (805)543-5353 | 1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | Open 24 hours | French Hospital Website |
| Sierra Vista Hospital | (805)546-7600 | 1010 Murray Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 | Open 24 hours | Sierra Vista Hospital Website |
| Twin Cities Hospital | (805)434-3500 | 1100 Las Tablas Road, Templeton, CA 93465 | Open 24 hours | Twin Cities Hospital Website |
Medical Services
| Agency | Phone Number | Address | Description | Website |
| CHC-Community Health Centers of the Central Coast | 866-614-4636 (Toll Free) | Contact for multiple locations & services. | Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Accessible, affordable, comprehensive and quality healthcare services in strategically located health centers | CHC Website |
| Public Health Clinic – Grover Beach | (805)473-7050 | 286 South 16th Street, Bldg. A Grover Beach, CA 93433 | Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM (Closed 12 PM – 1 PM daily) Available services at this clinic location: Vaccines & Immunizations, TB Testing, Communicable Disease Follow Up | |
| Public Health Clinic – PASO | (805)237-3050 | 805 4th Street, Suite 201-202, Paso Robles, CA 93446 | Hours: Monday–Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Available services at this clinic location: Vaccines & Immunizations, HIV/AIDS Testing, STD Testing, TB Testing. | |
| Public Health Clinic – SLO | (805)781-5506 | 2191 Johnson Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | Hours: Monday–Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Available services at this clinic location: Vaccines & Immunizations, TB Testing, Communicable Disease Follow Up, Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Medical Marijuana Identification Card, FIT Testing |
Find Safety
Get to a place that feels physically and emotionally safe. If you or a loved one is in immediate danger, call 911 for assistance. Ask for an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) when the police arrive.
The First Step to Healing
If you or a loved one has been injured due to a recent sexual assault or intimate partner violence incident, seeking healthcare may be the first step. Please see our resource page for local healthcare providers. A confidential advocate can accompany survivors to any medical procedures.
Emergency Shelter
Our Emergency Shelters in Paso Robles, Atascadero, and San Luis Obispo host survivors in a safe, confidential location. Guests of the shelters and their families are offered empowerment-focused advocacy, legal services, case management, and therapy. Services are free of charge to any survivor of intimate partner violence.
To access the Emergency Shelter, start by calling our 24-hour crisis & information line at (805) 545-8888. Our staff is available to discuss options, provide valuable referrals, and help determine whether our Emergency Shelter Program is most appropriate for your situation.
For a full list of services, please visit our services page.