Humboldt Community Resources

Humboldt Counseling & Psychological Services (for eligible Humboldt students):

For a list of groups, workshops, and other services, please see:

Groups & Workshops

Individual Counseling

General Department Info

To find a local psychotherapist:

Humboldt Family Service Center (HFSC)

HFSC, located in both Eureka and Arcata, offers sliding fee based counseling for individuals, couples, children, and families. During this time of coronavirus, they are operating through telehealth.  In normal times, their Eureka office has a free walk-in counseling clinic on Mondays 1-4 p.m. Call 443-7358 for more information.

In addition, they offer an Employee Assistance Program, Drug Education Program, Anger Management Counseling, and a Children of Divorce workshop. See website for details.

North Coast Mental Health Professionals

The website for this organiziation is very helpful in searching for a priviate practice psychotherapist. Most of our local therapists are part of this organization. The website allows you to search by location, health insurance, presenting problem, etc.

Open Door Community Health Centers

Locations throughout the county. Both the Eureka and Arcata offices of Open Door have a licensed clinical social worker on staff and provide behavioral health counseling. The North Country Clinic includes a psychologist on staff and also provides behavioral health counseling. See website for specific phone numbers.

Additional Community Resources:

Resources for those with Disabilities: Resources for those with disabilities or who have a family member with a disability.  Courtesy of Open Door Health Centers.

2-1-1 Humboldt (Humboldt Community Switchboard): search the database through the online link or call 2-1-1 from any phone in Humboldt.

Specific Resources by Topic:

Alcohol/Drug Care

Alcohol and Drug Care Services

528 5th Street
Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: (707)445-1391
Sliding Scale

AA Style Groups and Other Peer Based Support Groups

AA of Humboldt & Del Norte Counties

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Al-Anon

LifeRing

Marijuana Anonymous World Services

Narcotics Anonymous of Humboldt & Del Norte Counties

Secular Organizations for Sobriety

Sex Addicts Anonymous

Drug Rehab Eureka -- offers a program for detoxification, rehabiliation, and relapse prevention

Waterfront Recovery Services... A Wellness Collaborative: A new 56-bed medically managed detoxification and residential addiction treatment center.

2413 2nd Street, Eureka, Ca (near Target)

Rehabs.org -- list of treatment centers in California

This 2-page PDF of local community resources provides a comprehensive list.

Brain Injury Recovery & Support Services

Making Headway

Domestic Violence

Humboldt Domestic Violence Services

Offers education, advocacy, and services related to domestic violence (including crisis/shelter services). Hotline number is 707-443-6042 (or 866-668-6543).

Humboldt Family Services Center

Eureka, Ca 707-443-7358

Offers weekly support and therapy groups related to family violence; fee is related to income.

Food and Body Issues

Overeaters Anonymous

To find a local therapist, go to North Coast Association of Mental Health Professionals and search for therapists specializing in eating disorders.

Grief & Loss Support

Through Hospice of Humboldt, Phone: 445-8443

Hospice Website

Calendar of Hospice Support Groups & Activities

**The calendar includes a free drop-in Young Adult Grief and Loss support group on Tuesdays 4-530pm on Zoom. Call 707-267-9801 Ext 0 to register**

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Support

Open Door Clinic, Arcata office, offers a Transgender Clinic. Call 707-826-8610 for more information.  Also see Transgender Health Services.

Queer Student Union

An Humboldt student club that provides the queer commuinty a safe place to talk, play games, plan events, meet new friends, gain support, etc. Meets Thursdays at 7 pm in the Vine Deloria Room, MCC.

Queer Support Website

See the resources section of the website for a list of upcoming events, including Queer Youth Coffeehouse, Depression Support Group, Girls' Space, etc.

Sexual Assault &/or Abuse

Various Support Services for Survivors of Sexual Abuse &/or Assault

Emma Center Website

Emma Center is located at:

5251 Ericson Way, Suite 3

Arcata, CA

707-825-6680

Click here for upcoming events, including support groups, yoga sessions, etc.

North Coast Rape Crisis Team

Eureka, Ca

707-445-2881

Offers advocacy, education, individual counseling, support groups, etc. in a very survivor centered environment. Free & confidential.

Website of the Sexual Assualt Prevention Committee

Resources, information, and "stop rape" advocacy

You may be interested in checking out: "Healing after a Sexual Assault" (an interactive Prezi with lots of good information and local resources)

Youth Services & Activities

Changing Tides Family Services

Programs through the Adorni Center