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Elmwood Jail

Santa Clara County Correctional Facility in Milpitas, California

Also known as Elmwood jail, has facilities for minimum- and medium-security men and women. GoMilpitas.com, where you are now, is NOT related to the jail, but is a resource for those with relatives incarcerated there.

Fentanyl overdoses reported at Santa Clara County jails
One inmate died Saturday at the Main Jail; 13 others at Elmwood Correctional Facility were treated at area hospitals

SAN JOSE – As the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office contends with a spike in fentanyl overdoses at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas, the medical examiner-coroner’s office has identified a 44-year-old inmate who died after apparently coming into contact with the opioid last week at the Main Jail in San Jose.

Deputies at the Main Jail were conducting welfare checks around 8:20 a.m. on March 11 when they found 44-year-old Roland Wrigley unresponsive on the floor of his cell, Sgt. Michael Low said in a statement.

Wrigley was given CPR as well as Narcan, a medicine used to counteract an opioid overdose, but he was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later, Low said.

The in-custody death follows a “substantial amount” of fentanyl overdoses last week at the Elmwood Correctional Facility, Low said. The first two cases were reported on March 8, with a total of 13 inmates eventually being treated at hospitals.

COVID vaccinations to expand for jailed, unhoused people in Santa Clara County
PUBLISHED: February 25, 2021 at 1:36 p.m. | UPDATED: February 25, 2021 at 1:38 p.m.
Expansion occurs alongside various Bay Area efforts to ramp up vaccine access in jails, encampments, homeless shelters.
Santa Clara County, however, is going beyond that, moving into Phase 1B, Tier 2 of the state’s vaccination priority framework, which offers broad vaccine eligibility to incarcerated and unhoused people, as supplies allow.

Santa Clara County inmates report unsafe conditions, go on hunger strike as COVID-19 cases soar
Surge of coronavirus cases surfaced this week in a single housing unit, authorities and inmates confirm
PUBLISHED: January 16, 2021
Inmates in Santa Clara County’s jails are on a hunger strike as cases of COVID-19 rage through the correctional system amid reports of unsanitary, unsafe and cruel conditions.
As of Jan. 14, there were 109 active cases of COVID-19 among county inmates, a slight dip from a high of 127 earlier in the week.
The report included first-person stories from those inside the jails detailing unsafe and negligent conditions.
“(I am housed in a) dorm setting at M-8-C Elmwood. There are approximately 65 beds and approximately 61 beds full,” said one anonymous inmate in the report. “Last week, every bed was full. The bunks are 2 1/2 feet apart. No room at all for social distancing – if your neighbor coughs, it goes right in your face.”

Covid-19 Concerns at Elmwood Jail

Can I visit an inmate during the Covid-19 shutdown?
All scheduled and future social visits are cancelled and will be re-evaluated on 5/31/20. However, the Sheriff’s Office has collaborated with GTL to gift each inmate two 5-minute phone calls per week; effective 3/17/20 to 5/31/20. To be reviewed prior to 5/31/20.

Bay Area jail numbers down, but urgency persists over COVID-19 danger
Inmate, attorney, correctional officer accounts continue to illustrate struggles to enforce safe distancing and increased sanitation, contrary to officials’ statements

Coronavirus: Mass jail, prison releases leave some Bay Area inmates on the streets
PUBLISHED: To reach those people, Andy Gutierrez, a Santa Clara County deputy public defender, has been spending hours at a table outside the Elmwood Correctional Complex in Milpitas, handing out masks, hand sanitizer, snacks and information to people leaving the jail. Every day he’s there, Gutierrez, other activists and county Reentry Services staff meet newly released inmates who have nowhere to stay, he said.

Elmwood Jail

How do I find information on an inmate?

Find an Inmate
To obtain inmate booking information you must provide the Person File Number (PFN) or Booking Number (CEN), or Name, and Date of Birth or Booking Date of the inmate.

How to send money to someone at Elmwood
There are several ways to deposit money in inmates’ accounts.

My Family Member Has Been Arrested – What Do I Do?
A practical guide on what to do if your family member or friend has been arrested in Santa Clara County, and has a mental health and/or addiction diagnosis.

What time do inmates get released from Elmwood?

A majority of inmates are released because their time has been served. They are free to leave, pending processing, at 12:01 A.M. of their release date, provided they have prearranged transportation. The Elmwood staff releases inmates at 12:01 A.M.

About the Elmwood Jail

Department of Correction
DOC operates three major institutions, the Main Jail, the Elmwood Correctional Facility and the Correctional Center for Women.

Elmwood Jail
This is one of two facilities operated by the Santa Clara County Department of Corrections. It includes the Men’s Correctional Facility and the Correctional Center for Women (CCW).  The Elmwood complex houses minimum and medium security inmates at 701 South Abel, Milpitas.

Elmwood Jail – Contact Information & Map
Address, phone numbers, directions and map.

Elmwood Jail – Outreach Programs
Education, training, ministries, and other outreach programs at both the men’s and women’s facilities.

Daily Jail Population Statistics
Updated daily at 5AM.

Visitors Information
Check this link for information about how to visit with inmates in both the men’s and women’s facility.

Bail Bonds

Bail Bondsmen – San Francisco Bay Area
Do you know what a bail bond or bail bondsman is? There are a several ways of explaining bail bonds and how a person in jail can get out of jail.

Tales of Elmwood

History confined in jail
Elmwood jail and Milpitas have had a long and turbulent relationship. The jail has gone through several reincarnations: first as a rich man’s mansion, then as a homeless shelter, and then a jail.

Yelp Reviews of Elmwood Jail by Visitors and Inmates
“The food is a little better but, man! Food is one reason to stay out of jail if you like good food.”
“3 meals a day a bed to sleep in. Even got a TV was livin’ like a king for free. Now i spend 80 bucks a day for the same s**t minis on TV. When I need to vacation, I’ll take a trip back. Gotta love the ranch.”
“What can I say? This place has got to be the most affordable resort in the South Bay region! Free lodging, free food, and extra clothes! What a deal!!”

Who’s Been In Elmwood?

This new feature will be updated as news stories appear about notorious inmates incarcerated in Elmwood Jail. Be aware of the dates. I’m never told when these folks leave the jail, only when they enter.

Counseling: Help and Support with Problems

Health Services in and near Milpitas

Feeling suicidal? Milpitas resources at: Suicide Prevention Resources in Milpitas and SCC

Crisis Support

In an effort to support your wellness The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department has developed some information sheets to help you cope effectively during these Covid19 Pandemic times:

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (English), 03-17-2020​
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children  (English), 03-17-2020​

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Chinese), 03-17-2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children  (Chinese), 03-17-2020​

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Farsi), 03-17-2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children  (Farsi), 03-17-2020​

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Spanish), 03-17-2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children  (Spanish), 03-17-2020​

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Tagalog), 03-17-2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children  (Tagalog), 03-17-2020​

​Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Vietnamese), 03-17-2020​
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children  (Vietnamese), 03-17-2020​

Addiction Recovery Support

AA Meetings in Milpitas
Preselected for “Milpitas” as location. Add category for anything else important to you.

Al-Anon
ALL MEETINGS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY SUSPENDED UNTIL APRIL 7TH DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.
Meetings held in Milpitas at (click on address for map):

Narcotics Anonymous
Sunnyhills Methodist Church
355 Dixon Rd

  • Tuesday at 8:00 pm, Somewhere to Turn Group Discussion/Participation, Speaker Open
  • Wednesday at 7:45 pm, Freedom from the Past Group Discussion/Participation Open

Counciling Services in Milpitas

There are more therapists, but they don’t have websites.

John C. Brady, Psychologist
A criminologist and California licensed forensic psychologist. Author of the  ‘Bad Actor’s’ series.
615 S Main St.
408-263-5313

Lia Huynh, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I have over 15 years of professional counseling experience, and have helped hundreds of people to find ways to make their lives happier, more balanced, and more purposeful.
545 Los Coches St #112
408-599-1413

Patricia Reed, New Hope Counseling
I have a private practice doing counseling in Milpitas, specializing in young children and victims of crime, as well as general marriage issues.
500 Calaveras Blvd, Suite 317
408-262-4870

Kaiser Permanente
Mental health services include assessment, treatment, and support for a variety of mental, emotional, and substance use conditions. At Kaiser Permanente, adults, families, teens, and children can get clinical and support services for a wide range of issues. Milpitas: 1-408-945-2915

Mental Health Services

NAMI Santa Clara County
We offer practical experience, support, education, comfort and understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and their treatment in Santa Clara County. In addition, we work with public organizations, private businesses and the media to increase organizational and personal knowledge of effective ways of treating the illnesses while advocating for increased research and improved services for individuals with mental illness.
1150 South Bascom Ave., Suite 24
San Jose, CA 95128

Homeless in Milpitas

Milpitas needs to be more aware of the plight of the homeless in our small city, living in forested freeway exits and under bridges next to our streams.

Dignity on Wheels

The unhoused find shelter at Hillview Court Apartments in Milpitas
By Rhoda Shapiro March 2, 2021
Hillview Court is unique in that it’s an affordable community, made possible by funding from the CARES Act. Last year, $846 million in funding was put toward California’s Project Homekey in an effort to help people without homes get off the street. Across California, nearly 100 buildings were purchased and converted into apartments to provide long-term housing for those experiencing homelessness.

Here is what we chose between:

Letting our homeless population living like this:

Homeless Encampment

Or housing them by cooperating with the county to purchase the Extended Stay on Hillview.

Extended Stay America

Shelter Directory

Hillview Court – Jamboree Housing
Existing hotel in Milpitas has been rehabilitated into 132 permanent apartments.
The County of Santa Clara has secured $29.2 million in state funding to convert a hotel in Milpitas into permanent apartments for people experiencing homelessness. The site, which was an Extended Stay America, is now the first development in Milpitas fully dedicated for permanent supportive housing. The building, located at 1000 Hillview Court in Milpitas, has been renamed “Hillview Court” and is providing 132 apartments for formerly homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless – some of whom lost homes as a result of the pandemic.

Habitat for Humanity, East Bay/Silicon Valley
We miss our volunteers and cannot wait to have you back! Take a look here for individual volunteer opportunities, and for group volunteering or any additional questions, please get in touch with our Volunteer Team at Volunteer@HabitatEBSV.org. As a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency, our Housing Counseling program works to build financial stability and pave a path to housing that offers families strength, stability, and self-reliance.
513 Valley Way
408-942-6444

HomeFirst
Reusable Facemask Donations: we are currently accepting donations for reusable masks made from cotton or cotton blend fabrics. A leading provider of services, shelter, and housing opportunities to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in Santa Clara County. We serve more than 5,000 adults, veterans, families, and youth each year at nine locations including our Boccardo Reception Center, which is the county’s largest homeless services center.

Use of Rights of Way and Public Property Ordinance (aka Camping Ban) – We can do better!
By Rob Jung – Board President of Hope for the Unhoused – September 14, 2022
Many of the unhoused are trying to get off the streets. They don’t want to be there, but their circumstances limit what they can do. Imposing fines and jail time because they have no place to go adds to the hurdles for them to get back into society. This “kick them when they are down” approach actually worsens the situation for our unhoused, which is counterproductive to the community goal of getting them off our streets.

Bridge Housing
We are celebrating 40 years of service in 2020 and are proud to be the service provider for the City of San Jose’s recently opened Bridge Housing Communities (BHC). Each BHC provides interim housing opportunities to unhoused single adults in a safe, private, and secure environment. HomeFirst delivers on-site supportive services to BHC participants and 24/7 staffing.
Contact the Outreach Helpline at 408-510-7600 or email outreach@homefirstscc.org for information.
507 Valley Way
Milpitas, CA 95035
Homeless Hotline: 408-510-7600
To Donate Needed Items: 408-539-2100

Homelessness in & around Milpitas: Part 1, Part II, and Part III
We examined how homelessness has grown throughout the country and the region, and highlighted some steps that Santa Clara County and the City of Milpitas have taken to address this issue. By David Newman, Milpitas Beat.

Homelessness Task Force
On January 5, 2021, the City Council, upon the request of Mayor Tran, approved the establishment of a Homelessness Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to expand resident participation in addressing homelessness issues within the City. Staff will support the Task Force with meeting facilitation and the meetings will be open to the public. The Task Force will present its recommendations to the City Council on a quarterly basis. Meeting Frequency: Second Thursdays of each month. No meeting in July.

Hope for the Unhoused
Founded in 2020, Hope for the Unhoused, a Milpitas based 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has been working hard with the help of our volunteers and partners to help the unhoused and families in need in Milpitas. Our work is dedicated to:
•Providing Outreach to the Unhoused
•Providing “Street Level Client Management”
•Educating community on the challenge of homelessness
•Preventing homelessness through food and education programs.

Housing Task Force
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously created a Task Force charged with focusing on solutions to the immediate housing needs of the more than 7,000 homeless families and individuals across Santa Clara County on February 24, 2015.

Milpitas, CA Low Income Housing
We have listed the low income / affordable apartments in Milpitas, CA. Properties include HUD low income housing, public housing offered by housing authorities along with non profit organizations that help with low income housing needs.

The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH)
Advancing Housing Justice In The Time Of COVID-19: Resources For Our Work
A decent, safe, affordable home for every Northern California resident is the ultimate goal of NPH.
369 Pine Street, Suite 350,
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-989-8160

Roadmap Home 2030
The Roadmap Home includes more than 50 policies that, when fully implemented, will address the root causes of housing insecurity and homelessness across our state. Tell your state senators and assembly members to endorse the Roadmap Home 2030.

Santa Clara County low income transitional housing and shelter
Families facing eviction or the currently homeless can look into a number of housing resources in the greater San Jose and Santa Clara County region. Several non-profits, charities, and government programs provide short term shelter, transitional housing, and case management to impacted individuals.

Food

Free and Low Cost Meals

There are a number of places in Milpitas that offer free and low cost meals for those having difficulty meeting their nutrition needs.

Milpitas Food Pantry
1440 S. Main Street
Provides free food, clothing, and household items.
Milpitas, CA 95035
We are closer to Montague Expressway in the same plaza as M & B Plumbing, Silicon Valley Lockmasters, The Cat’s Nest, and Abbott Auto Service.
408-946-5564

Addressing Health Issues

Addressing COVID-19 in the Homeless Community
Last content update: 6/12/2020
The County of Santa Clara, City of San José, and Continuum of Care partners have been working together to address the needs of homeless individuals affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak locally. Since the crisis began, the County and City have added a total of 1,094 new units/beds to their temporary shelter inventory. This includes dozens of hotel and motel rooms booked by the County and new congregate shelters supported by the City of San José and the County.

In addition, the City has broken ground on emergency interim housing. Three emergency interim housing communities will be built, providing housing for approximately 348 individuals. The first of these communities is expected to be complete in late June.

The City, County and partners have also taken many actions to help those in encampments. This includes the City’s pilot meal-delivery program at two encampments, which has provided over 5,400 meals to individuals who have had difficulty accessing food and water.


San Jose Opens Tiny-House Community to Shelter the Homeless
Some are calling it a turning point in the homeless crisis in Santa Clara County: San Jose opened up its first new tiny home community. Len Ramirez reports, (2-27-20)

Gardner Health Services
Our medical team provides a variety of preventive and primary healthcare services to homeless individuals including substance use treatment and counseling, case management, and urgent care referrals. The program also offers eligibility and registration services through homeless shelter locations in the Santa Clara County. Our services are provided by two medical mobile units, at John XXIII Service Center, and at two intermittent clinics in partnership with City Team and the Bill Wilson Center.
For help call 408-935-3908

Silicon Valley Stong
In response to the COVID-19 emergency and the City’s shelter crisis declaration, the City of San José is developing three emergency interim housing communities to help protect unhoused people from the disease, slow the spread of COVID-19, and expand the City’s interim housing capacity after the emergency recedes.

On April 21, 2020, the City Council approved construction of the first emergency interim housing community on a parcel at the intersection of Monterey Road and Bernal Road. The City Council also directed staff to develop plans for emergency interim housing on Evans Lane near Almaden Expressway, and on Rue Ferrari near Highway 101.

Sleeping Bags for the Homeless of Silicon Valley
Sleeping bags of the Homeless is in need of Dog and Cat food, water, protein bars, hygiene supplies,tarps/tents, Shoes in good condition, as well as cellphones in working condition( to communicate with the homeless to provide them with details needed for distributing supplies and locating them).
sleepinghomeless@yahoo.com
408-728-1222

Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP)
Provides healthcare services to people experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County. We provide care to over 7,000 people every year. Our services are set up to meet the needs of the community.

See also ~ Affordable Housing

Lawyers, Attorneys & Legal Advisors in Milpitas

GoMilpitas.com does not endorse any of these lawyers. The materials on this page are presented for informational and promotional purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content in these links without seeking appropriate legal advice regarding your own particular facts and circumstances from an attorney licensed to practice law in your state.

Apoyo Legal Migrante Asociado
The specific purpose of our organization is to provide legal advice, education, and services to immigrants and the legal community. We specialize in serving low-income immigrants and charge below market rate fees. We offer family-based immigration advice and practice.
Sobrato, 534 Valley Way A
Milpitas, CA 95035
650-964-4966

Capillas at Law
We specialize in assisting our clients to not only understand their legal options but also to find legal solutions.  Our firm does not engage in litigation. What we provide is legal consultation in specific areas of law that deal with real estate, estate planning, or immigration.
354 Fairview Way
Suite C
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-408-941-0535

Keyes Law Group
The Keyes Law Group can provide the answers and solutions you need. We have more than 10 years of experience dealing with life’s complexities so you do not have to bear the burden alone. We are here to help.
500 E. Calaveras Boulevard, Suite 323
408-444-7019

Gopal Krishan, Law Office
An attorney licensed in California. He practices immigration law, Family laws and Estate Planning. He is also a lawyer in India. He does not complicate things and believes in straight answers. To provide the best legal service to the esteemed clients, he also has an office in New Delhi, India.
1649 S Main St #105
Milpitas, CA 95035
510-600-3083

Maydanik Law Firm
San Jose Bankruptcy Attorney is focused on making the law work for you.
Whether you live in San Jose or San Francisco, Oakland or Fremont, Santa Cruz or Gilroy, our Milpitas, Northern San Jose office is just a short drive away for a One Hour Consultation with our Bay Area Bankruptcy Attorney!
1525 McCarthy Blvd #1000
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-673-0111

Nancy R. Reed Attorney
Personal Injury, Family and Tax Lawyer. She will provide services in divorce, custody, support, guardianship, wills and trusts, estate planning, probate, power of attorney, conservatorships, elder law, and business and contracts.
133 S Main St
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-262-7992

Tacinco Law Offices
Provides efficient and dependable legal solutions in all areas of U.S. immigration law on a federal level for clients that may be resident of other States as well. TLO specializes in family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, temporary work visas, removal/deportation defense and naturalization.
500 E Calaveras Blvd #250
Milpitas, CA 95035 (Home base is in San Francisco. Branch office in Milpitas.)
415-397-0808

Social Networking Groups for Milpitas

Find out about local issues and what is trending in Milpitas, California, in the following social networking groups. Connect with others in Milpitas and nearby to talk about our town and its activities.

Adding members and friends as of February 4, 2022. Compare to Average Page Views on GoMilpitas.com this past year of 12,063/month Feb 1, 2021-Jan 31, 2022. (144,761 total.)

Go Milpitas Group 567 members
If you call Milpitas your home, or you spend a lot of time here through work or pleasure, have friends or relatives here, or used to live here, or represent Milpitas in government at higher levels, you are welcome to join!

Friends of the Milpitas Library 98 people like this. 118 people follow.
Get announcements about book sales by liking this page.

Golden Hills Art Association of Milpitas, California 15 members
Most recent post September 25, 2019.

I <3 Ol’ School Milpitas! 3.5K members
For those who grew up in, went to school in, spent time in, or love somebody from Milpitas. Please keep ALL posts about memories of people and events from Milpitas.

Marshall Pomeroy PTA 338 Friends
What a year this kids had! Thanks to all teachers for all your hard work this year with our kids. I know this had to the hardest year to teach! Thanks for everything you do for our Pomeroy’s kids!

Milpitas, Ayer and Calaveras Alumni 2.0K members
Alumni from the city of Milpitas, CA. Milpitas High, Samuel Ayer high, Calaveras High, Rancho Jr. and Randall Jr. When you join the group, announce yourself on the wall by your school, year and maiden name, if needed. If you don’t see your Yearbook cover, post it under the Photo Sections.

Milpitas Chamber Events 95 members
This group is for those interested in events. 2 posts a month

Addiction Recovery Center

Milpitas Citizens Network 303 members
Getting Milpitas Residents together to raise issues and help build a better community. Current issue: Stop Pot shops! Stop Landfill Expansion!

Milpitas Community Library 2,389 people follow
This is an official page for Santa Clara County Library. Please visit https://sccld.org/mobile-apps/ on your mobile device to use our app.

Milpitas Desis 17.2K members
Indian Community. *ONE POST PER EVERY 24 HOURS. I WILL FILTER POSTS AND DELETE ANY POSTS IN EXCESS. REPEAT OFFENDERS WILL BE BANNED* Feel free to post stuff for sale, announce your event, share job leads, offer or search for rentals etc. Please keep posts relevant.

Milpitas Dog Park 406 members
The goal when this group was started was to bring together the people who come to enjoy this great park. Everyone who comes to the park is encouraged to get to know both the two-legged and their four-legged furry family members.

Milpitas Family 1.4K members
We are a local community group offering positive support to residents in Milpitas and the surrounding area.

Milpitas Family First 49 members
We are committed to helping Our MUSD Unhoused/Homeless McKinney Vento Students, and in that commitment, we are advocates for Milpitas.

Milpitas High School Friends 94 members
3 posts a month. Not very active. 

Milpitas Homeschool Support Group 32 members
This is a private group for those who homeschool or plan to homeschool in Milpitas to look for nearby homeschool friends, invite others to join them for an event.

Milpitas Hook-up Buy Sell trade 10.4K members
Post items you need to Buy, sell or trade. Services also welcome.

Milpitas Key Club 708 members
“Caring – Our Way of Life” Key Club is the oldest and largest international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities.

Milpitas Knights Group Page 579 members
Milpitas Police Activity League (PAL) For more information on Knights Football please contact us at milpitasknights@gmail.com. PAL football is a program offering healthy, safe activities to the youth of our community as an alternative to street crime, drugs and violence.

Milpitas Neighbors 309 members
Public: Anyone can see who’s in the group and what they post. No description.

Milpitas Moms and Kids 191 members
Welcome to the Milpitas Moms and Kids playgroup Virtual Playdates, Virtual Moms Night Out, etc. Anyone can host a virtual event.

Milpitas Rants and Raves 2.8K members
This is the place to rant and rave about anything and everything going on in Milpitas.

Milpitas Real Estate 149 members
Looking to get a pulse on Milpitas Real Estate Market? Find out the ins and outs of Milpitas Real Estate Market.

Milpitas Renters Coalition 81 people follow
We are a grassroots group of Milpitas tenants and other community members who are deeply invested in preventing the displacement of renters in Milpitas. We make decisions collectively and need your voice to help combat evictions and rent gouging.

Milpitas Santa Clara Bay Area Garage Sales & More 7.3K members
This group is for anyone who wants to sell, trade, give away, or in search of anything that is legal. Mainly serving the South Bay Area such as Milpitas, Santa Clara, San Jose or any surrounding areas such as Fremont or Union City.

Milpitas Skatepark Facebook Group 236 members
This group is for those who support a skatepark in Milpitas, skaters, their parents and friends and anyone else who is excited that we are finally getting skatepark in Milpitas!

Milpitas Tells It Like It Is! 236 members
Looking for ideas that support our community and ways to improve our quality of life!

Milpitas Vietnamese Food 623 members
Share delicious Vietnamese food and snacks.

Milpitas Women’s Action Network 20 members
Women who want to make a difference in local and national policies- we are the resistance!

Next-door Milpitas
Milpitas Neighborhood is central Milpitas, east of 680 and one neighborhood south of Calaveras, and one neighborhood north of Landess. Use from browser or app for mobile devices.

Our Milpitas Eagles Freed 284 members
Unlike the other “Our Milpitas Eagles” group, this group will be free to join for all interested about the Bald Eagle nest at a school in Milpitas California.

Shopping Milpitas 1,204 people follow
The heart of the valley awaits you with four community centers located in the heart of Milpitas. Beauty treatments, grocery, specialty services and fine dining–find more of what you are looking for.

Spring Valley VFD 296 members
Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department (SVVFD) provides fire safety and emergency medical services for residents, recreational enthusiasts, and property in the north-eastern foothills above San Jose and Milpitas, California.

Sunnyhills Sign
Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association 321 people like. 355 people follow.
We are a volunteer group actively working to improve our neighborhood and the city of Milpitas through positive activities, events, and programs.

#SunnyhillsStrong 782 members
A group created to celebrate the world’s first planned integrated community, to honor those pioneers that helped to establish it, to tell “Our Story” and to keep the spirit of Sunnyhills alive forever!

71 Milpitas neighborhoods are on Nextdoor
Nextdoor is the best way to stay in the know about what’s going on in your neighborhood—whether it’s finding a last-minute babysitter, learning about an upcoming block party, or hearing about a rash of car break-ins. There are so many ways our neighbors can help us. We just need an easier way to connect with them.

Authorities need help identifying man who assaulted bus operator in Milpitas

By Eric Shapiro, June 14, 2022

On Wednesday, May 25, at 5:50PM, a VTA bus operator was violently attacked at the Milpitas Transit Center. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Transit Patrol (which heads up VTA security) has put out word that they’re seeking help identifying the attacker.

When the operator got off his bus to take a break, he found himself getting knocked hard to the ground. He suffered a concussion as a result. Photographs released by law enforcement to the public show the assailant to be a Hispanic male, 5’10”, 160 pounds, with black hair, a mustache, and a sparse beard.

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Scams

GoMilpitas.com provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report ongoing scams.

Text Phishing Scheme

The suspects in this scam are targeting disability applicants and beneficiaries by sending them text messages on their cellphone asking them to call. The text messages have read, “Disability Alert: Please call 253-xxx-xxxx regarding your recent disability benefits application.” The numbers to call have varied but the wording has been about the same. When the number is called a person claiming to be a Government official asks for personal identifying information. We have received reports of identity theft where victims have fallen for this scam.

Facts related to this scam:

  • Social Security never sends unsolicited text messages.
  • Once you give anyone your personal information, they can use it repeatedly or sell it for others to use.
  • More information on this scam is available on the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General website: https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/report-the-scam/.

What you can do to combat this scam:

  • Never blindly respond to a text message by calling the number given. Do some research and find the actual number for the entity you are trying to call.
  • Call the agency the person is from directly to verify their identity. Social Security has a toll free number to call: 1-800-772-1213
  • Report the scam to the Social Security Fraud Hotline at http://oig.ssa.gov/report or by phone at 1-800-269-0271.
  • Report the scam to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400.
  • If you have been the victim of Identity Theft then take these steps after you have filed a report with your local law enforcement agency:
    • Place a fraud alert with the credit reporting agencies and provide them with the police report number.
    • Obtain a copy of your credit report and review it to make sure no accounts have been opened without your authorization. Dispute any accounts you did not authorize.
    • Check the inquiry section of your credit report and make sure you made them. Call the telephone number listed for the ones you do not recognize and ask them why they ran your credit.

    Online Employment Scam

    The suspects in this scam either post an advertisement online offering employment or respond to your online solicitation. They almost always communicate with you via text message or email and involve several different variations. They will either send you a check that they want you to cash or they will ask for your account information to deposit money into your account. They will then ask you to send them money via prepaid credit cards or they will have you wire them money. It can take banks several days or more to determine that the checks or deposits are fraudulent and in the meantime you have given your money to the suspect. Your account will be charged for the full amount of the check or deposit plus fees.

    Another variation of this scam is where the suspect sends you a check in the same manner as above then instructs to you buy merchandise or use a service acting as a “Secret Shopper”. In the end, you still end up sending money or merchandise to the suspect and you are at a loss once your bank determines the check or deposit is fraudulent.

    Still another version of this scam deals more specifically with people who advertise online offering childcare. The premise is the suspect is moving to your area and needs someone to care for their wheelchair bound child. They send a large check for wages and costs related to the wheelchair. They want you to cash the check and then send the money to some third party (which is probably another alias of theirs) in order to either purchase the wheelchair or have it shipped. Once again, when the bank determines the check or deposit is fraudulent, your account will be charged for the full amount plus fees.

    What you can do to combat this scam:

    • Never follow a link on an unknown email or website unless you know where it will lead you. If you allow your cursor or arrow to hover over a link then the true destination will appear in a text box;
    • Avoid speaking to people using only text or email. Ask to speak with them in person or over the telephone. Be suspicious of people who will not do this or give you excuses why they cannot;
    • If you suspect a check is fraudulent then take it to the issuing bank to verify it or at least telephone the bank. You can also try calling the business or person who is listed as the account holder on check;
    • Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Information on how to do this is on their website;
    • Report the scam to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400

    Tech Support Scam

    The suspects in this scam call you and claim they are from Microsoft Tech support. They talk you into allowing them control of your computer to fix some kind of problem. In some cases they also charge a fee which requires you to give them your credit card number. They will then ask for as much personal information as you will give them because they claim they need it to process the transaction.

    Facts related to this scam:

    • Microsoft does not make unsolicited phone calls.
    • Once you give them control of your computer they are free to obtain any information contained on it as well as place malicious software on it.
    • Most merchants only need your name, card number and billing address to process a credit transaction. Some may need the three digit security code from the back of the card.
    • Merchants do not need to know your birthdate, social security number, mother’s maiden name, etc. in order to process a credit transaction.

    What you can do to combat this scam:

    • Don’t call them back or hang up if you are talking to them;
    • Contact Microsoft directly or visit their scam website;
    • Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Information on how to do this is on their website;
    • Report the scam to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400

    Telephone Taxes Due Scam

    Someone calls or leaves a message on your answering machine stating you owe taxes. You answer the call or call the number back and the person threatens you with arrest, deportation, etc. if you do not pay the tax immediately. They then instruct you to obtain a prepaid credit card and give them the card number from the front of the card and the code from the back of the card. If you refuse most times another person will call you purporting to be from a local law enforcement agency threatening to arrest you if you do not pay. The caller ID number is most often “spoofed” so that it shows the number for the law enforcement agency.

    Facts related to this scam

    • If you provide the numbers for the prepaid credit card then the person can access the funds anywhere in the world.
    • The IRS always sends taxpayers written notification of any tax due via the US mail.
    • The IRS will never ask for credit card, debit card or prepaid card information over the telephone.
    • The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department does not work in conjunction with the IRS for tax collection purposes.

    What you can do if you get one of these telephone calls:

    • Don’t call them back or hang up if you are talking to them;
    • If you know you owe taxes or you think you might owe taxes, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. The IRS employees at that line can help you with a payment issue, if there really is such an issue;
    • If you know you don’t owe taxes or have no reason to think that you owe any taxes (for example, you’ve never received a bill or the caller made some bogus threats as described above), then call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484;
    • If you’ve been targeted by this scam, you should also contact the Federal Trade Commission and use their “FTC Complaint Assistant”. Please add “IRS Telephone Scam” to the comments of your complaint.
    • Call the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400 to verify whether or not an actual Sheriff’s employee is calling you and to file a report.
    • Visit the IRS website for further information about Tax Scams;
    • Learn how to report tax scams.

    Telephone Utilities Due Scam

    This uses the same premise as the tax due scam but the person threatens to have your utility turned off. They demand that you obtain a prepaid credit card and provide them with the numbers. PG&E has more about ongoing telephone and email scams.

    Facts related to this scam:

    • If you provide the numbers for the prepaid credit card then the person can access the funds anywhere in the world;
    • Most utility companies allow for many forms of payments and never require just one;
    • The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department does not work in conjunction with Utility Companies for the collection of money.

    What you can do if you get one of these telephone calls:

    • Don’t call them back or hang up if you are talking to them;
    • Contact your utility company immediately to verify;
      PG&E contact information
    • Call the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400 to verify whether or not an actual Sheriff’s employee is calling you and to file a report.

    Item Listed for Sale Check Scam

    There are many variations of this scam and many different advertisement modes have been targeted but most lately have been through craigslist. The basic premise is that you list something for sale and the person contacts you to make the purchase. They come up with a story that makes you believe they have a legitimate check coming to you for more than what you are asking. They instruct you to cash the check, take the money out for the purchase, keep money for your trouble and then ultimately send them some amount of money immediately by prepaid credit card or wire. It can take banks several days or more to determine a check is fraudulent and in the meantime you have given your money to the suspect. Your account will be charged for the full amount of the check plus check fees.

    What you can do to combat this scam:

    Warrant for your Arrest Scam

    The suspects in this scam call you, identify themselves as law enforcement officers and then direct you to pay a bail or fine to prevent arrest. The reasons for the warrant vary and most recently have been because you supposedly did not report for jury duty. They most often “spoof” the caller ID number to show the number or name of a local law enforcement agency. As with the other scams the suspects instruct you to obtain a prepaid credit card and give them the card number from the front of the card and the code from the back of the card.

    Facts related to this scam:

    • The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department will never demand payment for a warrant over the telephone;
    • Payments related to warrants are handled through the Court that issued the warrant;
    • You will never be restricted to one form of payment;
    • If you provide the numbers for the prepaid credit card then the person can access the funds anywhere in the world.

    What you can do to combat this scam:

    • Don’t call them back or hang up if you are talking to them;
    • Call the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400 to determine if an SCCSD employee is actually calling you and to file a report
    • Contact the Court Directly to inquire about bail or fine payment. The link http://www.occourts.org/locations contains court locations and contact information in Santa Clara County.


Verizon Advice about Identity Theft
Stay a step ahead of the scammers. Educate yourself on some of the most common frauds and scams. Site also includes:

Crime Fighting

Ways to fight, prevent and report crimes in Milpitas, CA.

Alerts
All Point Bulletins
Being a Kid is Not a Crime
Consumer Services
Crime Victim Resources
Data & Statistics
Documents & Forms
Domestic Violence
Fraud
Identity Theft
Jails-Correctional Facilities
Laws
Lawyers
Legal Institutions
Megan’s Law
Prevention
Sex Crimes
Spam

Milpitas Citizens Online Police Reporting System

Please confirm the following to find out if online citizen police report filing is right for you:

  • This is not an Emergency?
  • This incident occurred within the Milpitas City limits?
  • There are No Known suspects?
  • This did not occur on a State Freeway?

If you answered yes to all of the above questions, you are ready to file your report online.

If you do not wish to be anonymous, you may call 408-586-2400

Crime Tip Hotline
To report crimes anonymously to the Milpitas Police:
Call 408-586-2500 or click the link above to report with online form.

Milpitas Youth Crime Activity Lead Line
Reward of $100 if report leads to an arrest:
(866) 276-5463

Milpitas Police Department
1275 North Milpitas Blvd.,
Milpitas, California 95035 
Main Phone: 408-586-2400

Contacting Milpitas Police
Crime Tip Line – 408-586-2500
Neighborhood Watch Info – 408-586-2525

Alerts

Scam Alerts
GoMilpitas.com provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report ongoing scams.

Utility Scam Alert
There was one such scam reported in Milpitas recently so I wanted to share with you the information on the flyer. Please share the flyer with your neighbors.

All Point Bulletins

City of Milpitas Police Department: Wanted for Murder
Below is a list of wanted persons. If you have any information about where these individuals can be found, please contact the Milpitas Police Department.

Santa Clara County’s most wanted.
All individuals depicted on this site should be considered innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. If you have knowledge as to the whereabouts of any of these subjects, do not attempt, under any circumstances, to apprehend any of these individuals. All individuals depicted should be considered dangerous. If located or if you have information as to their location, please contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.

The “Most Wanted Terrorists” List
United States Government officials have announced the creation of the “Most Wanted Terrorists” List. The first individuals placed on this list are 22 people wanted for their role in crimes committed since 1985, crimes which resulted in the death of innocent people around the world.

Consumer Services

Consumer Publications
California Department of Consumer Affairs online publications regarding rights and responsibilities.

Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights (FTCR)
A nationally-recognized, California-based, non-profit education and advocacy organization. Our job is to fight to protect your interests every day. We provide people with the facts, not propaganda. We hold the politicians and the special interests accountable when they endanger the public.

FTC Consumer Complaint Form
Use this form to submit a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection about a particular company or organization. This form also may be used to submit a complaint to the FTC concerning media violence. The information you provide is up to you.

Small Claims Court of Santa Clara County
Consumer Resource & Referral Guide to Legal Agencies for when you want your day in court.

Crime Victim Resources

The Victims of Crime Resource Center
Understanding victim rights. The Victims of Crime Resource Center is located on the Pacific McGeorge School of Law campus in Sacramento, California. The Center operates the State of California’s confidential, toll-free 1-800-777-9229 line.

Amber Alert Plan in California
The CHP is ready to assist in the recovery of an abducted child with statewide notifications of child abduction information.

California Bar Association
Legal Referral Services in the state of California.

California Victim Compensation Program (Cal VCP)
We can assist you and your family with out-of-pocket costs related to the crime, such as medical and counseling bills. To do that, Victim Advocates can help you fill out the proper forms.

District Attorney, Santa Clara County
We in the District Attorney’s Office are making every effort to achieve the lowest crime rate reasonably possible while emphasizing the prosecution of violent crime. 70 West Hedding Street, West Wing, San Jose, CA 95110, Phone: 408-295-2656.

Graffiti Terminators
Graffiti Hotline: 408-408-586-3079
Become a graffiti terminator and help beautify Milpitas.

Paws on Patrol
New crime prevention program sponsored by the Milpitas Police Department to learn how to be observers while out walking your dog. You may use your steps tracker and win prizes for having the most steps per month among the members.

Santa Clara County Bar Association
Court information, lawyer referral service, information for those in the legal profession.

State Attorney General
Bill Lockyer. How the Department of Justice works to ensure safety and justice for all the people of the Golden State.

Data & Statistics

Bay Area homicides 2018: Map and details
Red dots indicate shootings, yellow dots are stabbings, blue are other methods. Click on a dot for more details of the incident. Links to the Bay Area News Group articles about the crimes are below. Find homicide maps from previous years, too.

Criminal Justice Statistics Center
The California Attorney General’s site contains more than 5,000 statistical tables, 59 reports, 29 publications, links to federal, state, and local agency statistics, and links to other criminal statistics services.

Documents & Forms

Law Depot
Free Legal Documents, Forms and Contracts. Print or download your customized legal document in 5-10 minutes.

Small Claims Forms
Free to view and print out on your home or business printer. From the Superior Court’s Small Claims Advisor.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence
What to do and who to call if you or a friend are a victim of domestic violence in Santa Clara County.

Fraud

Bad Check Restitution Program
In an effort to combat this problem, DA George Kennedy has organized the Bad Check Restitution Program to assist local merchants with bad check losses. The primary goal of the program is to obtain full restitution for the victim without adding to the financial burden of the criminal justice system.

Crimes of Persuasion
Inform the public, along with law enforcement personnel, justice officials and victim support groups on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud so that efforts can effectively be taken to minimize the impact on its victims and ensure that adequate penalties are in place to deter the perpetrators.

Internet Crime Complaint Center
IC3’s mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime.

Straight Talk About Telemarketing
It’s like clockwork. You sit down to dinner and the phone rings. You answer it. The caller is trying to sell you something or tell you that you’ve won a fabulous prize. If you’re tempted by the offer, get the facts. If you don’t, you may be in for a fraud.

Identity Theft

Defend: Recover from Identity Theft
Take steps to respond to and recover from identity theft as soon as you suspect it.

General Guide For Victims Of Identity Theft
This information is provided by the Attorney General to assist individuals who are victims or suspect they may be victims of identity theft. It is intended as a general guide, not as legal advice.

Identity Theft: Online Resources Can Help Protect You
How to protect yourself against identity theft and respond if it happens. A USA government site.

Illegal Drugs

Anonymous Crime Tip Form
You can play an important part in reclaiming your neighborhood from crime and illegal drug trafficking. Any information you supply will help police in their efforts to suppress drug-related activity in your area. All of the information collected will be taken seriously and is confidential. You can also remain anonymous if you wish.

Laws & Legislation

Laws
Milpitas, Santa Clara County and California laws that are top on our mind.

Legal Institutions

FBI – San Francisco Division
The San Francisco Division operates from its headquarters office in downtown San Francisco as well as from its Resident Agencies in Concord, Eureka, Hayward, Monterey, Oakland, Palo Alto, San Jose, San Rafael, and Santa Rosa.

Jails – Correctional Facilities
A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE
Information and links for Elmwood Correctional Facility and the Correctional Center for Women.

Sheriff’s Office
A very helpful and technical site. Just about everything you’ll want to know about crime fighting in Santa Clara County.

United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit
Federal Court for appeals, bankruptcy, etc. for the Pacific states and territories. History and a “walk-through” of a typical case.

Prevention

License Look-Up Page
The California State Department of Consumer Affairs offers this page for you to check that the professional you are considering hiring has a license in the State of California.

Neighborhood Watch
The city police will help you organize a crime prevention Neighborhood Watch program in your neighborhood. Call 408-586-2400.

Sex Crimes

Megan’s Law
Gives the benefit of the doubt to parents and community leaders by removing the veil of secrecy that has shrouded the whereabouts of over 64,000 registered sex offenders in California.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7. Click to call
The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

Sex Offender Identification Line
Before hiring an employee or taking on a new volunteer, especially those who will be working with children or women, you may want to take advantage of this service at our local police department. 1 900 448-3000. Cost to use is $10.

Spam


Spam Email
To forward unwanted or deceptive spam to the FTC send it to spam@uce.gov, and be sure to include the full email header. If you think you have been taken advantage of by a spam scam, file a complaint with the FTC online at www.ftc.gov. Complaints will help the FTC find and stop people who are using spam to defraud consumers.

SPAM information from the California Office of the Attorney General
Unfortunately, there is no easy way to get rid of this electronic junk mail, but there are steps you can take to reduce the amount of unwanted spam and precautions to take to avoid falling victim to bogus offers slipping into your in-box. You may file a Consumer Complaint Against A Business/Company from this page.

Threatening social media trends at MHS: Devious Licks

MUSD’s Board President gathers student leaders to delve into threatening social media trends

September 23, 2021
On September 22, 2021, Milpitas Unified School District Board of Education President Chris Norwood convened a 60-minute Special Board Study Session with student leadership, Milpitas law enforcement and district leaders to discuss social media trends in our school communities and their impact on safety and resource utilization. In attendance were secondary school principals, assistant principals, teachers, students, and student governance leaders from Milpitas High School, Milpitas Middle College High School, Calaveras Hills High School, Thomas Russell Middle School and Rancho Middle School.

It was an eye-opening discussion. Students shared their knowledge of the many different social media trends, concerns, and platforms used most commonly for fun and in education. Three of the biggest student concerns were cyberbullying, unknowingly communicating with strangers and being trolled. Twitch, Discord, YouTube, Instagram, SnapChat, TikTok and other international platforms that pay users for content were mentioned as dominating the hearts and minds of the youth.

Read more.

IMPORTANT – Be Aware of “Devious Licks” TikTok Challenge


Dear MHS Community,

We are alerting you to a new trend on social media called “Devious Licks.” This trend involves encouraging teens to “lick” or steal items from school, whether these items are soap dispensers, teacher’s keys, urinals, or more, including school buses, and then posting about the stolen item on social media with the hashtag, #deviouslicks. Across our campus, we have already had incidents of soap dispensers being ripped off the walls, restrooms being vandalized, toilets and urinals clogged and overflowing, locker doors being stolen, and other acts of vandalism.

Here is a link to an NBC News video and article about this costly, community-damaging trend: NBC News – TikTok Devious Licks Trend

In response to this, we are alerting our MHS staff about this trend and asking our community to be vigilant about their student’s actions and social media activity, and encourage them that if they see something they should report it to an adult on campus.

This is a very serious offense, and if a student is found to be stealing, being in possession of stolen items, or damaging school property (which also includes people’s personal belongings), the MHS administration will take the appropriate disciplinary action which may include:

  • Loss of privileges for the remainder of the school year, including participation in athletics or other extracurricular activities, attending athletic games, dances, and graduation activities;
  • Seek reimbursement for the stolen and damaged items from the student or their family;
  • Suspension from school.
  • In more severe situations, where a student violates penal code, the referral to local law enforcement may be made.

As suspensions are a last resort disciplinary action, a student taking accountability is a positive step in the restorative justice process. Students who engage in, confess to, and/or return items that were stolen or damaged while engaging in this trend will be recognized for their desire to be a part of the restorative process in the determination of appropriate disciplinary actions.

Please talk with your student about the serious consequences of participating in this trend, or participating in any other activity that involves stealing or damaging school  and personal property. We also encourage monitoring of students’ social media activity, as these types of social media challenges tend to involve risky behaviors of which students do not typically realize the serious consequences or threat to the safety of our schools and community until it’s too late.

Thank you for your assistance in helping to put a stop to this negative activity in our community.

Francis Rojas
Principal

 

Domestic Violence

Local solutions to domestic violence. If you, a loved one, or a co-worker are suffering through domestic violence, we list here resources in or near Milpitas where you can get help.

YWCA – Support Network for Battered Women
24/7 Crisis Support Line: 1-800-572-2782

Milpitas Police Department
1275 North Milpitas Blvd.,
Milpitas, California 95035 
Main Phone: 408-586-2400

Contacting Milpitas Police
Crime Tip Line – 408-586-2500
Neighborhood Watch Info – 408-586-2525

Battered Women

Are You Safe In Your Relationship?
You do not deserve to be hurt. Nothing you say or do causes your partner to hurt you. We all get angry sometimes, but when we do, we all have choices. We can choose to express ourselves in healthy ways. Or we can be irresponsible and choose to hurt someone else – which is not healthy.

Resources for Survivors during the Covid-19 Crisis
Unfortunately, for people who are experiencing violence in the home, a shelter in place order is especially difficult because they cannot escape their abuser. Isolation increases and tensions run high. For survivors, the focus quickly shifts to safety and survival. Am I safe? Are my children safe? How will I pay for groceries and rent? Where can I find help?

Intimate Partner Violence During Covid-19
Domestic violence has increased during stay-at-home restrictions during Covid-19.

Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence
24-Hour Hotline: 408-279-2962. We provide innovative prevention and intervention services to all families in Santa Clara County. About 18 minutes from Milpitas City Hall.
234 E Gish Rd #200
San Jose, CA 95112

Shelters in or near Milpitas, CA
Welcome to our Milpitas, California page. We provide listings of: women’s shelters, family shelters, transitional housing, residential treatment centers and other residential services for women. Many shelters also provide services such as alcohol and drug rehab treatment along with clinics, and best of all supportive housing options.

Support Network for Battered Women
The mission of the YWCA Support Network is to empower our diverse community to live free from domestic violence. Our vision is to end domestic violence, one family at the time. We look forward to the day that we are able to close our doors because no one in our community will have to fear harm from her/his intimate partner. Toll-free 24 hour crisis line in Santa Clara County: 1-800-572-2782.

Women’s Rights Handbook
Prepared by the Office of the Attorney General as a summary of women’s rights in important areas such as employment, economic independence, education, housing, health care, domestic relations, violent crimes and child care. It also provides other valuable information related to those rights. There is, for example, a section on crimes of violence against women and children, and where victims can get help.

Additional Links

AACI
Asian Women’s Home – 408-975-2739 – Santa Clara County’s largest community-based organization focused on the Asian American community. Their programs continue to grow and improve to provide culturally appropriate and linguistically accessible services.

California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence is a catalyst and advocate for social change through innovative solutions to ensure safety and justice for victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children.

Child Abuse
This website is intended to assist affiliated healthcare personnel of Stanford University Medical Center with questions about recognition and management of suspected child abuse.

Child Abuse Council
The mission of the Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County is to protect children from abuse and neglect by their parents and caregivers, and from the systems designed to protect them.

Community Solutions
408-842-7138 – We provide a comprehensive spectrum of prevention, intervention, treatment, residential and housing services to the communities of South Santa Clara County, South San Jose and San Benito County.

Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence
A national non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the costs and consequences of partner violence at work – and eliminating it all together.

Domestic Abuse
This website is intended to assist affiliated healthcare professionals of Stanford University Medical Center with questions about possible management of patient and co-worker domestic abuse and violence.

Elder Abuse
This website is intended to assist affiliated healthcare professional of Stanford University Medical Center with questions and management about suspected elder and dependent adult abuse.

Family & Children Services
Since 1948, Family & Children Services has provided health and human services to children, teens, adults, and families in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Our mission is to build strong, safe, and self-sufficient individuals, families, and communities.

First Strike: The Connection Between Animal Cruelty and Human Violence
The First Strike® campaign was created in 1997 to raise public and professional awareness about the connection between animal cruelty and other violent crime violence and to help communities identify some of the origins of violence, predict its patterns, and prevent its escalation.

Institute for Collaborative Response
Through participation in this Institute, students will receive specialized training in collaborative practice and service delivery, and on the effects of family violence, system’s response and awareness of victims’ rights.

​Maitri – Helping Women Help Themselves
888-8-MAITRI – Our organization is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, that primarily helps families from South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka among others) facing domestic violence, emotional abuse, cultural alienation, human trafficking or family conflict.

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence​
Through its key initiatives and special projects, NRCDV works to improve community response to domestic violence and, ultimately, prevent its occurrence.

National Network to End Domestic Violence
Dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.

New National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
A 24-hour national web-based and telephone helpline created to help teens (ages 13-18) experiencing dating abuse. It is the only helpline in the country serving all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Call 1-800-799-7233, Chat or text. (Text “START” to 88788 to 1-800-799-7233.)

Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence
408-279-2962 – Next Door’s programs and services are free-of-charge and designed to empower victims and their families. With a short-term goal to provide safety and a long-term aim to prevent abuse, Next Door’s programs and services include Victim Advocacy, Shelter & Housing, Support Groups, and Children & Youth programs.

Peace at WorkDedicated to preventing violence in the workplace before it becomes a threat.

Pro Bono Project
The Pro Bono Project provides quality, caring representation to clients with limited means. Our volunteer attorneys make the courts and the protection of the laws accessible to the most vulnerable members of our community.

SV Faces – Victim Witness Assistance Program
Crime victims may experience problems and disruptions that require special attention and support. The Victim Witness Assistance Program was created to assure that every possible benefit, service and courtesy is made available to crime victims and witnesses.

The Initiative Greenbook Initiative
Released in 1999, the Greenbook Initiative offers a comprehensive set of responses designed to eliminate or decrease the enormous risks that battered mothers, caseworkers and judges must take on behalf of children.

Vine Link (Victim Information and Notification Everyday)
VINELink is the online version of VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), the National Victim Notification Network. This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day.

YWCA – Support Network for Battered Women
800-572-2782 – Our services include a 24-hour toll-free crisis line, an emergency shelter, counseling, information and referrals, support groups, safety planning, legal services and community education presentations.​​​​​

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