Redwood Community Services continues to care for our clients’ well-being during this difficult time. We are following all guidelines from the CDC, WHO, state guidelines and local officials, to protect the health and safety of all members of the communities we serve.
The Homeless Resource Center and shelter will be open to guests while following guidelines and will be providing hand washing stations and increased sanitization. Any guests who enter our shelter will be screened for symptoms before entering the premises. We are also working closely with our HHSA counterparts to serve the community while reducing risks.
Redwood Community Crisis Center will be operating with limited access at our office locations and all phone numbers and office hours will remain. If someone in Mendocino County is experiencing a Mental Health Crisis; please call our 24-hour crisis line @ 1-855-838-0404.
Our Youth Resource Centers in Lake and Mendocino Counties (the Arbor and the Harbor) will be closing effective immediately and hope to open once it is deemed safe to do so.
We will close our service locations throughout Mendocino, Lake and Humboldt Counties however staff will be working remotely. All services are moving to Telehealth.
We are working with our state and local officials for our Foster Family Agency and residential facilities and are following all guidelines to reduce risk and exposure.
During this time, we are committed to maintain continuity of care in order to serve our community. We will continue to monitor state and local regulations to ensure the safety of all staff and clients. RCS understands our responsibility to take action to slow the spread of the virus.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate these challenging times. It is unprecedented and the safety of our communities most vulnerable population is something we take very seriously in protecting.
We will continue to provide updated information in the coming days.
Take care,
Victoria Kelly, CEO
