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W.O.M.E.N.~SV
Directory
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Ruth Patrick, M.A.

Program Director
W.O.M.E.N. ~ SV

A Los Altos Community Foundation

Non-Profit Program
Phone: 650-996-2200
Email: womensv@losaltoscf.org
Website: www.losaltoscf.org/womensv

Women-Of-Means Escape Network,

Silicon Valley
Directory

Domestic Violence Directory

Part Two: Providers

DISCLAIMERS
W.O.M.E.N.~SVs Domestic Violence Directory contains samples of the many
resources available, obtained from three main sources:
1)direct contact with WOMEN~SV wherein the providers have demonstrated
integrity, competence, and commitment to advocacy on behalf of survivors of
domestic violence
2) referral by reputable agencies such as Next Door and YWCAs Domestic
Violence Support Network
3) clients who have had positive experiences in working with these providers.
W.O.M.E.N.~SV is not guaranteeing a provider will produce a desired result.
It is best to interview several, ask for references, etc. This list is for
convenience only. Many providers are willing to negotiate fees and offer a
sliding scale, flat fee, or reduced rate if you ask.
If you are a provider with expertise in domestic violence and a track record of
committed advocacy on behalf of domestic violence survivors, particularly
those with affluent abusive partners, you are invited to submit your contact
information and/or colleague(s) for consideration in this directory to:
womensv@losaltoscf.org; subject heading: Provider Referral.
If you have been in a relationship with an affluent abuser, and if you have
been helped by an experienced provider who consistently demonstrated
commitment, competence, and integrity in advocating on your behalf, you are
invited (with their permission) to submit their contact information for
consideration in this directory to: womensv@losaltoscf.org; subject heading:
Client Referral.
W.O.M.E.N.~SVs Domestic Violence Directory is designed to continually
evolve as a result of feedback from clients, providers, and agencies. However,
inclusion in the directory is in no way to be construed as an absolute
endorsement for any of the providers listed. Similarly, the absence of a
particular provider is in no way to be construed as censure. Caveat emptor.
As a client, you might consider asking attorneys, consultants, financial
planners, etc. if 2-3 of their former clients would be willing to speak with you
about their experiences. Try calling at least 3 references in a category, then
choose the one best suited to your needs. These references may lead you to
others. Please note: therapists may not be able to give references due to
confidentiality.

In summary, this directory serves as a guide and database only, NOT as a

directive. In the end, as a client or provider, you are the one most qualified to
make your own informed decisions regarding who can best serve your needs.
And as a client, you are the one best qualified to make your own decisions
about who to hire and when or whether to leave an unhealthy relationship.

TABLE OF CONTENTS: PART TWO

This DV directory is divided into three parts:
Part One: Precautions and Suggestions
Part Two: Provider Names and Phone Numbers
Part Three: Educational and Reference Materials

PART TWO: PROVIDERS

RELOCATION AND PERSONAL SECURITY
HOME SECURITY....8
HOTELS WITH SECURITY.8
MOVING COMPANY...8
SAFE AT HOME ENROLLING AGENCIES...............9
SAFETY PLANNING9
SHELTERS...10
24-HOUR CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINES/CRISIS LINES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCIES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY10
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER WEBSITES..11
OTHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINES..11

COUNSELING SUPPORT
COUNSELING AND SUPPORT (INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING)..12
A. COMMUNITY BASED/SLIDING SCALE COUNSELING SUPPORT..12, 13
B. PRIVATE COUNSELING.13, 14
DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY CONSULTATION...14

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONSULTANTS........14

LIFE AND PARENT COACHING .................14
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS .......14
PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CHILDREN;
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT; EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION;
ADVOCACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN...14
RELATIONSHIP COACH...14

LEGAL SUPPORT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/IMMIGRATION ISSUES..15
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES......15, 16
EXPERT WITNESS.16
GOOD CAUSE REPORT.16
JAMS.16
LAWYERS............17
LEGAL ADVOCATES.....18
LEGAL AGENCIES.....18
POLICE STATIONS...18, 19
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION....19
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING FOR COURT......19
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.......19
FREE LEGAL HELP.20

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
ACCOUNTANTS/INCOME TAX PREPARATION......21
ESTATE PLANNING, TRUST, PROBATE ATTORNEYS...21

FINANCIAL PLANNING/PORTFOLIO MANAGERS..21

FORENSIC ACCOUNTANTS.....11
HOUSING LOANS, REAL ESTATE..22
IRA AND INVESTMENT22

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS....22
TUTORING......22

VOCATIONAL SUPPORT
JOB TRAINING.......23
SELF SUFFICIENCY......23

PART TWO
CONTACTS

RELOCATION AND PERSONAL SECURITY

HOME SECURITY
ALA Alarm
(Aptos, but service includes Silicon Valley)....................................800-933-2527
ADT
(Los Altos)855-324-2855
HOTELS WITH SECURITY AND BUSINESS CENTERS
Fairmont
(San Jose).........................................................................................800-257-7544
Hotel De Anza
(San Jose)..800-843-3700
Hotel Valencia
(San Jose) .408-551-0070
Sainte Claire
(San Jose)408-295-2000
MOVING COMPANY
Bekins Van Lines
(Mountain View/Los Altos) .............................................................800-966-4434
Los Altos Movers..650-209-6990
Partners Van Lines Moving Company
(Palo Alto)........................................................................................800-966-8380

SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM

(Mail forwarding service of Secretary of State in Sacramento to keep new
address confidential)
SAFE AT HOME ENROLLING AGENCIES:
Asian Americans for Community Involvement..........................408-975-2730
(San Jose)
Domestic Violence Intervention Collaborative...........................408-294-0006
(San Jose)
MAITRI (Specializing in Support for South Asian Women)
(San Jose)....1-888-8MAITRI
Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence..................................408-501-7557
(San Jose)
YWCA DV Support Network Program .....................................408-295-4011
(San Jose)

SAFETY PLANNING
(Help in planning what to take with you when you leave--income tax
returns, social security numbers, vaccination records, passport, credit
cards, as much of your partners financial information as possible,
including his social security number, etc.)
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS877-END-SADV
(South Santa Clara & San Benito Counties.877-363-7238
NEXT DOOR.................................................................................408-279-2962
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-501-7550
YWCA Domestic Violence Support Network Program
(San Jose).........................................................................................800-572-2782
Michael Kelley, Ph.D.
(Sunnyvale)......................................................................................408-431-6317

SHELTERS
Community Solutions ...877-363-7238
(South Santa Clara and San Benito Counties)....877-END-SADV
CORA
(Burlingame)....................................................................................800-300-1080
NEXT DOOR 24 Hour hotline
(San Jose).............................................408-279-2962
Bill Wilson Center
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-243-0222
YWCA Domestic Violence Support Network Program
(San Jose).800-572-2782
Asian Americans For Community Involvement (AACI)
(San Jose).408-975-2730

24-HOUR CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINES/CRISIS LINES

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCIES
Adult Protective Services (Elder Abuse).800-675-8437
Asian Womans Home..................................................................408-975-2739
Community Solutions: Solutions to Violence.....877-363-7238
(South Santa Clara and San Benito Counties)....877-END-SADV
CORA
(Burlingame)....................................................................................800-300-1080
MAITRI (South Asian Women)....................................................888-8MAITRI
(San Jose)
Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence..................................408-279-2962
(San Jose)
Teen 24-7 Line ..............................................................................888-247-7717
YWCA Support Network.............................................................800-572-2782
(San Jose)

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER WEBSITES

Community Health Awareness Council
(Mountain View) .........................................www.chacmv.org/
Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse
(Burlingame)............www.corasupport.org
Community Solutions.www.communitysolutions.org/
MAITRI (Support for South Asian
Women).......................................................................................www.maitri.org/
Next Door (San Jose)........................................................... .www.nextdoor.org/
YWCA Support Network
(SanJose)......................................http://supportnetwork.org/NEW_index.html/

OTHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINES

National Domestic Violence Hotline...........................................800-799-7233
800799-SAFE
Teen Dating Violence...................................................................800-851-3420
Tri Valley Haven For Women.....................................................800-814-8119
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline.... (408) 299-2071

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COUNSELING SUPPORT
NOTE: All hotline phone numbers are confidential. There is no need to give
your name. You can call anytime, day or night, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day,
anytime you need to talk to someone.
Will this number appear on your phone bill? If so, can you call from a friends
house? From work? Can you get a dedicated phone that you charge up with a
phone card (and therefore no bill)?
A drop-in support group meets every Monday and Tuesday night at Next Door
in San Jose, 6:30-8:30, 234 East Gish Road, Suite #200, near the San Jose
Airport. Child care (Kids Club) available. Call in advance to reserve a spot.
For Monday night call by Thursday. For Tuesday night, reserve by Friday.

COUNSELING AND SUPPORT (INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING)

A. COMMUNITY BASED (OFTEN SLIDING SCALE)
ASIAN AMERICANS FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (AACI)
(San Jose).408-975-2730
BILL WILSON CENTER
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-243-0222
COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS CENTER (CHAC)
(Mountain View)..............................................................................650-965-2020
COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE (CORA)
(Burlingame)800-300-1080

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS:
24-Hour Crisis Line..877-END-SADV
(South Santa Clara and San Benito Counties).877-363-7238
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS OFFICES:
Morgan Hill408-779-2113
Gilroy.408-842-7138
Hollister..831-637-1094
Perla Flores, Program Director
(Morgan Hill) 408-776-6294

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MAITRI (South Asian Women)

(San Jose).........................................................................................888-862-4874
NEXT DOOR
24-Hour Hotline
(San Jose):........................................................................................408-279-2962
Main Office..408-501-7550
Patricia Bennett, Program Director..................................................408-501-7557
Suicide and Crisis Hotline.............................................................408-279-3312
YWCA Domestic Violence Support Network Program National DV
Hotline.............................................................................................800-799-7233
800-799-SAFE
B. PRIVATE COUNSELING
Amy Caffrey, MFT
(Campbell).......................................................................................408-871-1397
Edith Collin, MFT
(Mountain View)..............................................................................650-430-4514
Martha Cravens, Ph.D.
(Los Altos).......................................................................................650-504-6781
Richard Ferry, MFT
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-947-7047
Mica Fuller, MFT
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-244-1362
Michael Kelley, Ph.D.
(Sunnyvale)......................................................................................408-431-6317
Maureen Lowell, LMFT
(San Jose) .......................................................................................408-246-1300
Steven Marcus, Ph.D.
(Los Altos)..650-962-1987
Stephanie Raney, Ph.D.
(Los Gatos).......................................................................................408-603-4213

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William Virga, M.A., C.H.T...408-559-4858

(Campbell)
DIVORCE and CHILD CUSTODY CONSULTATION (pre-divorce,
conflict resolution coaching, strategic analysis, mediation, court preparation, and
parenting plan education. Assistance throughout divorce, step-parenting,
blending families, and child custody matters)
Elena Hobbs-Minor, M.A.
(Palo Alto)........................................................................................650-322-2464
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONSULTANTS (support, networking, and
resources for all women and especially women in middle-to-upper income
relationships who are experiencing domestic violence)
Women-of-Means Escape Network~Silicon Valley (W.O.M.E.N.~SV):
A Los Altos Community Foundation Non-Profit Program.....650-996-2200
LIFE AND PARENT COACHING
Jodie Lewis .....................................................................................208-946-6998
(individual phone appointments, group parenting conferences)
Ryan McClintock............................................................................408-806-1650
(makes house calls)
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Davis Baldwin, M.D., OB-GYN(Palo Alto)...................................650-324-0669
Patricia Baldwin, NP
(Palo Alto)........................................................................................650-324-0669
PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CHILDREN; PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT; EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION; ADVOCACY FOR
SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
The Pratt Center
(Los Altos). .....................................................................................650-949-2997
RELATIONSHIP COACH (anger management, support in changing unhealthy
relationship patterns; support in recognizing red flags and in creating healthy
future relationships)
Wally Anderson, M.A. Certified Anger Management Specialist, Certified
Relationship Coach.
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-777-0962

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LEGAL SUPPORT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/IMMIGRATION ISSUES
Asian Law Alliance.408-287-9710
Bay Area Legal510-663-4755
Catholic Charities.408-468-0100
Katherine & George Alexander Community Law Center...408-554-4361

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Victim Notification System
These systems tell you an inmates custody status and give electronic notice of
an inmates release from jail or prison.
Santa Clara Victim Information & Notification 800-464-3568
Victim Witness Assistance Center408-295-2656
This center provides services to crime victims and witnesses including
counseling, follow-up care, help in court, and applications for money for
counseling and other immediate needs.
California Victim Compensation and Government Claims
Board...408-777-9229
This is a California program for victims of crime.
Sheriffs Department Civil Division408-808-4800
To find out if your restraining order was served on the restrained person.
District AttorneyCriminal Division
Main Office (San Jose).......408-299-7500
Victim AdvocateDomestic Violence Unit408-792-2546
Adult Probation
Santa Clara County Jail
Main Booking408-299-2306

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Family Violence Center

San Jose Police Department408-277-3700
Santa Clara County Family Court Resources
Resource Specialist (link to all community resources)408-534-5600

EXPERT WITNESS
Richard Ferry, M.S. LMFT
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-947-7047
Michael Kerner, Ph.D.
(San Jose)..408-236-6666

GOOD CAUSE REPORT

For women fleeing with young children to avoid being accused of kidnapping:
District Attorneys Office..............................................................408-792-2921

JAMS (Judicial Arbitration Mediation Services)

Judge Catherine Gallagher
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-288-2240
Judge Jamie Jacobs-May
San Jose............................................................................408-288-2240
Judge Rebecca Westerfield
San Jose............................................................................................408-288-2240
Judge Elaine Rushing
(San Jose).................................408-288-2240

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LAWYERS
Brad Baugh
(San Jose).......................................................................................408-287-7790
Constance Carpenter
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-287-1916
Robert Evans
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-998-2857
Phil Hammer, Natasha Parrett of Hoge, Fenton, Jones, & Appel Family Firm.
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-287-9501
Hugh Jackson
(Sunnyvale)......................................................................................408-732-3114
Valerie Houghton, RN, MFT, JD
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-293-5853
Arthur Lin
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-947-9151
Dennis Luca
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-287-7878
Martha Parker
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-294-0520
Julie Saffren
(Mountain View)..............................................................................408-791-9433
Holly Ullman
(Stanford).........................................................................................650-494-8016

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LEGAL ADVOCATES
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS..877-END-SADV

(South Santa Clara and San Benito Counties)...877-363-7238

CORA
(Burlingame)................................................................................800-300-1080
NEXT DOOR (Virginia Ballantyne).............................................408-501-7542
(San Jose).408-501-7569
YWCA Domestic Violence Support Network Program (Phoenix)
(San Jose).........................................................................................800-572-2782
LEGAL AGENCIES
Asian Law Alliance
(184 Jackson St, San Jose) ..............................................................408-287-9710
(Fluent in Vietnamese, Laotian, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese)
Bay Area Legal Aid........................................................................408-850-7066
(2 W. Santa Clara St. 8th Floor, San Jose)....408-283-3700
Free legal services (housing, family and immigration, DV, public benefits,
health) to low-income residents of 7 Bay Area counties. Call if you have no
individual bank account or access to joint funds has been cut off.
(San Jose) 800-551-5554
POLICE STATIONS
GILROY POLICE DEPARTMENT408-846-0300
LOS ALTOS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police Tuck Younis...........................................................650-947-2770
Officer (and former detective) Susan Anderson..............................650-947-2770
LOS GATOS POLICE DEPT
Scott Seaman, Chief of Police..........................................................408-354-6840
MORGAN HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT..408-779-2101
MOUNTAIN VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
Catherine Comesana........................................................................650-903-6387
PALO ALTO POLICE..................................................................650-329-2413

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF

San Jose408-808-4760
South County Substation408-686-3651
West Valley Station408-686-6614
STANFORD POLICE...................................................................650-723-9633
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION (to assess and inform the court as to
whether conjoint therapy with father and child is in the childs best interest)
Leslie Packer, Ph.D.
(Menlo Park)....................................................................................650-321-6127
Stephanie Raney, Ph.D.
(Los Gatos) )....................................................................................408-603-4213
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING FOR COURT
Nancy Read, Ph.D.
(Palo Alto)........................................................................................650-325-2406
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS .877-END-SADV
(South Santa Clara and San Benito Counties)877-363-7238
CORA
(Burlingame) ..................................................................................800-300-1080
NEXT DOOR
(San Jose) ........................................................................................408-501-7550
YWCA DV SUPPORT NETWORK PROGRAM
(San Jose) .......................................................................................408- 295-4011
DO-IT-YOURSELF RESTRAINING ORDERS (Not Recommended)
Santa Clara County Superior Court's Restraining Order Help Center: located in
the basement of the Family Court building at:
170 Park Center Plaza, San Jose, California 95113.
This office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and
assists people on a first come, first served basis.

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FREE LEGAL HELP with restraining order forms, restraining order court
hearings, and other family law issues:
Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)408- 975-2730
Asian Law Alliance.408-287-9710
Bay Area Legal Aid Society510-663-4755
Community Solutions. ...877-END-SADV
(South Santa Clara and San Benito Counties)877-363-7238
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley...408-293-4790
Legal Aid Society, Santa Clara County, Family Law Section.408-998-5200
Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence Legal Aid (Hotline)408-279-2962
Pro Bono Project..408-998-5298
YWCA Domestic Violence Support Network Program (Hotline)..800-572-2782
SALA (60 years old or older, Central Office) 408-295-5991
North County 650-969-8656
South County 408-847-7252
Family Violence Appellate Project (headquartered at Berkeley Law Schoolbut
serves the Bay Area): to Appeal court decisions where the batterer is awarded
custody of the child:...http://www.fvaplaw.org/contact-us.html

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
ACCOUNTANTS/INCOME TAX PREPARATION
Jennifer Johanson, CPA.408-494-1200
(San Jose)
Larry Kuechler, CPA.408-494-1200
(San Jose)
Diane Lewandowski, CPA408-379-1309
(Campbell)
ESTATE PLANNING, TRUST, PROBATE ATTORNEYS
Jan Fox
(San Jose).........................................................................................408-947-2488
Terry Kane
(Palo Alto)........................................................................................650-470-8845
Jane Brindle Miller
(Palo Alto)........................................................................................650-321-6011
Lynn Sereno
(Los Altos)..650-917-4600
Krista Conover
(Los Altos)..650-917-4600
FINANCIAL PLANNING/PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Horacio Teran
(Palo Alto)......................................................................................650-799-2483
Nancy Woodall
(San Leandro)
(out of local area but makes house calls)........510-493-7630
FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT
Sheri Billings
(Soquel, Campbell)..........................................................................831-462-3238
Katie Sims
(Los Altos)..650-559-8980

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Reagan Wade
(San Ramon)925-828-0434
HOUSING LOANS, REAL ESTATE
Derrick Yee......................................................................................650-470-8859
(First Republic Bank, Palo Alto)
IRA and INVESTMENT
Vanguard........................................................................................800-662-2739

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS
BODIN ASSOCIATES
Miriam Bodin, M.A
(Los Altos).:.....................................................................................650-937-1111
EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS
Jennie Heckman, Ph.D
(Palo Alto)........................................................................................650-941-4662
Vania Matheus, MA. MS
Los Altos..650-321-0550
TUTORING
PACIFIC LEARNING CENTER
(Los Altos).......................................................................................650-948-4647
SCHOOL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNERS
(Los Altos).......................................................................................650-941-4350
LYDIAN ACADEMY
(Menlo Park)650-321-0550

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VOCATIONAL SUPPORT
JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT
(career counseling, interview skills, resume writing, job postings)
NOVA
(Sunnyvale)408-730-7232
SELF-SUFFICENCY AND LIFESKILLS
(help with budgeting, resume writing, job applications, life-skills)
Sarah Fuller (Self Sufficiency Advocate)
(San Jose)...408-501-7550

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