Resource Center
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Resource Center
The Resource Center at the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs maintains a comprehensive collection of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention and treatment information. This information is provided to all California residents at no cost through a Clearinghouse, Lending Services, Internet communication links, and a telephone information and referral system. These services can be accessed by letter, fax, Internet, e-mail, telephone, or in person during the business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.
Contacting the Resource Center
The Resource Center provides non-emergency information only and does not operate a crisis line. The Resource Center maintains two toll-free statewide telephone numbers for California residents needing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention and treatment information, publications or lending services.
| Location: | California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs 1700 K Street, 1st Floor, Sacramento, CA 95811-4037 |
| E-mail: | ResourceCenter@adp.ca.gov |
| Fax: |
(916) 323-1270 |
| 1-800-879-2772 | Available 24-hours a day. Answered by ADP staff. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and answered by voice mail after hours. |
| 1-800-662-4357 | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): available 24-hours a day from telephone numbers within California. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.—answered by ADP staff. After hours—answered by U.S. Department of HHS staff. |
| (916) 327-3728 | Available 24-hours a day. Answered by ADP staff. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and answered by voice mail after hours. |
Lending Media:
- The Addiction Treatment Planner
- Impact of Substance Abuse on Children and Families
- Prenatal Exposure to Drugs/Alcohol
- Psychological Trauma and Addiction Treatment
- Substance Use Disorders
Publications:
- The Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking 2007Downloadable Only
- Tips for Parents: Underage Drinking in California - What Can You Do? Downloadable only
- TAP21 Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice Published 2006
Matrix Publications:
(The Matrix Publications are for download only. Please right click on the link and choose "Save As..." to save it to your computer.)

Client's Handbook
Family Education Manual
Client's Companion
Counselor's Treatment Manual