Mental Health & Crisis Support
Tahoe Youth & Family Services
Individual & family counseling, youth drop-in center, crisis support
(530) 541-2445
El Dorado County Mental Health Services
Mental health assessments, therapy, crisis intervention
(530) 573-7970
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 confidential support for mental health crises
988
Housing & Shelter Support
Tahoe Youth & Family Services
Emergency shelter and permanent housing for youth 16-26
(530) 541-2445
Vista Rise Collection (Live Violence Free)
Emergency shelter for those fleeing domestic violence or abuse
(530) 544-2118
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
Housing support and winter warming shelter
(530) 600-2822
Food & Basic Needs
Bread & Broth
Hot meals, food pantries, and community outreach
(530) 542-2876
Saint Theresa Church Food Pantry
Weekly food distributions for families and individuals
(530) 544-3533
LGBTQ+ Youth Support
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis and suicide prevention support for LGBTQ+ youth
1-866-488-7386
PFLAG South Lake Tahoe
Local chapter supporting LGBTQ+ students and families
Legal & Educational Rights
ACLU of Northern California
Support with civil rights, education access, and discrimination cases
California Department of Education – Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)
How to file a complaint about discrimination, harassment, or policy violations
Health Care & Reproductive Health
El Dorado County Public Health – South Lake Tahoe
Immunizations, wellness checks, STI testing, pregnancy services
(530) 573-3155
eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Health-Well-Being/Public-Health
Planned Parenthood – Reno or Sacramento Locations
Birth control, STI testing, LGBTQ+ inclusive care
1-800-230-7526