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Intimate Partner Violence

Reporting Family Violence National Hot Line
Has resources to call or chat on this page, as well as a quick exit button, if needed.
What to Expect When You Contact Us. Your safety always comes first.
Call Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY 1-800-787-3224

Community Solutions
We provide critical services for children, teens, adults, and families who are facing times of crisis, ranging from mental health and substance use challenges to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We provide services in Santa Clara County and San Benito County.
24-Hour Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking Crisis Line
1-877-END-SADV (1-877-363-7238)

Family Violence Unit
The Family Violence Unit in Santa Clara County reviews, files, and prosecutes crimes of domestic violence; physical abuse, endangerment, and neglect of children, elders, and dependent adults; and child abduction crimes. For More Information please contact:
Family Violence Unit
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Email: dvunit@dao.sccgov.org
Phone: 408-792-2969

Maitri
A free, conﬁdential, nonproﬁt organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area that primarily helps families and individuals from South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives) facing domestic violence, emotional abuse, cultural alienation, or family conﬂict. No one is turned away.
Toll Free Helpline: 1-888-862-4874

YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley
Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

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

Dance Troops in Milpitas & Silicon Valley

Milpitas has a rich heritage of dance troops. Children can learn to dance, often in their own culture, and adults can find others and places to go dancing. Sometimes the library holds dances, too.

Aria Studio
Yelp. I’m a bit of an introvert so joining a dance class seemed intimidating at first, but it’s not at all. The owner and the staff here are very friendly.
1535 Landess Ave. Ste 106
(925) 997-3011

Fancy Dancers
A community-based youth dance company currently celebrating more than a decade of dance.
1491 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-262-0770

Jensen’s School for the Performing Arts
The School features five state of the art studios under one roof. This large facility allows us to offer one of the most extensive and diverse programs in the area.
1491 N. Milpitas Blvd.
To register for classes, call 408-262-0770

Mona Khan Company
Bollywood Redefined. Unmatched quality, artistic and creative direction in the studio and on stage.
473 Jacklin Rd
408-826-8247

University of Silicon Andhra
Master of Arts in Bharatanatyam Dance. Bharatanatyam is one of the classical dance forms of India which has its roots in ancient culture and traditional practice.
1521 California Circle
844-872-8680

Veksler Academy of Music & Dance
We have music lessons & dance classes at a variety of times so that you can book classes for different children at the same time to save you hours of driving and waiting time.
91 S Abbott Ave
669-252-0277

Dance Events

Let’s go Salsa, Swing, and Blues dancing in San Francisco!
It’s simple, join THIS group to find Bay Area dance venues and events!

Salsa Dance Events SF Bay Area Salsa Dancing Clubs and Events
Join the SalsaCrazy SF Bay Area Salsa Dance Events group. This group covers events and news from all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

See also: Music in Milpitas
Whether you wish to learn to play an instrument or sing beautifully, or just come to hear some wonderful music or find a venue to play in, welcome to the world of Milpitas Music!

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

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.

Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention
Part of the County Executive Division of Equity and Social Justice. As a policy office, we address issues related to preventing Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence, and Human Trafficking in Santa Clara County.

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.

Office of Women’s Policy
Committed to ensuring that County policies and programs are gender-responsive and meet the needs of women and girls. We work to improve outcomes, increase access, and promote self-determination of people who identify as women.

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.

Silicon Valley Women’s Organizations and Resources

Whether you are a woman wanting to network with other moms or business women or those of your culture, we have links to Silicon Valley women’s organizations for you!

Advocacy

Milpitas works to create its first ever Women’s Task Force
July 18, 2022. For the past two years, the Milpitas City Council has worked toward creating the City’s first-ever Women’s Task Force. The idea of a Women’s Task Force in Milpitas started when the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CCSWG) announced their $5 million grant program. The City of Milpitas applied for and received $25,000 to create a task force that implements the principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This past April, the money was given to Milpitas at the CCSWG conference in Sacramento.

After receiving the money to implement CEDAW in the City, the Council adopted Ordinance 306, a move toward establishing the Women’s Task Force. The task force will give Milpitas the resources it needs to face issues affecting many women in the city. These include but are not limited to: domestic violence, wage gaps, and accessible childcare.

Councilmember Karina Dominguez, who is active in helping to create the Women’s Task Force, stated in an interview, “This is the first time in the City of Milpitas that we have seen policy, resources, and money put down in order to bring women’s issues in the forefront.”

AAUW San Jose
Through AAUW San Jose you will be able to Support equity and education for women and girls; Advocate for societal change; Connect with your community; and Create new friendships through Interest Groups.

Office of Women’s Policy
The official body to which the County Board of Supervisors will refer for study and recommendation on matters relating to discrimination against women on the grounds of sex. The Commission can also recommend programs, policies, and legislation to promote and insure equal rights and opportunities for all women.

Dress for Success San Jose
Empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Women’s Leadership Policy Summit
Supervisor Cindy Chavez and the Valley Medical Center Foundation invite you to meet a coalition of Silicon Valley leaders in government, healthcare, education, the private and nonprofit sectors, and youth leaders who spoke at the Women’s Leadership Policy Summit in 2021.

Articles

Closing The Gap Between Men and Women in STEM
What exactly is STEM, and why is there such a gap between men and women in those fields? More importantly, what can be done to fix the problem? Here are some possible solutions.

Elephant in the Valley
The inspiration for this survey came out of the incredible conversation from the Ellen Pao & KPCB trial. What we realized is that while many women shared similar workplace stories, most men were simply shocked and unaware of the issues facing women in the workplace.

Girl Geeks and Boy Kings
Women workers at Facebook, the customer service buffer between programmers and users, were charged with the social upkeep of this safe space.

The Male Geek Is Not the Only Image of Success in the Tech World
But the truth is that it was a woman named Sheryl Sandberg who transformed Facebook from a hugely popular website into an extremely profitable company.

Silicon Valley superwoman ‘myth’ examined
The lives of successful female executives run counter to the myth that women can have it all: a high-powered professional career, loving family, and satisfying personal relationship — if only they learn how to properly organize their time, according to a new book coauthored by UC Santa Cruz lecturer Peggy Downes Baskin.

Why Is Silicon Valley So Awful to Women?
Tech companies are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to improve conditions for female employees. Here’s why not much has changed—and what might actually work.

Women rise high at the Milpitas Police Department
Officer Casey Croucher can often be seen throughout Milpitas, riding her motorcycle while wearing a bright pink scarf around her neck. She’s the first woman at the Milpitas Police Department (MPD) to have ever been on a motorcycle. Not only that, but she’s one of 3 female motorcycle cops in all of Santa Clara County.

Business Women

American Business Women’s Association
Opportunities for women in business to grow personally and professionally.

Bay Area HR Connections
We are a group of Human Resources Professionals and friends interested in growth and development. We’ve had stellar speakers, people have found jobs and mentors, many professional and personal relationships have developed over the years. Facebook Group.

Career Women – Silicon Valley Career Moms Organization
We help career women in the male dominated industries to elevate their competency and achieve personal success.

The Club
The CLUB is a leadership incubator for San Francisco Bay Area women who want to accelerate their careers. Meets monthly in Santana Row, San Jose.

CREW Silicon Valley
A networking group for women working in the Silicon Valley commercial real estate marketplace.

Girl Geek X
In 2008, Angie Chang brought Bay Area Girl Geek Dinners to the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sukrutha Bhadouria joined her in 2011 to help organize more events. To celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we rebranded as Girl Geek X!

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Silicon Valley
We provide monthly events including some with educational speakers, some focused strictly on networking, and others which celebrate our local women business owners at venues and companies located in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Women’s Networking Alliance
Since 2007, WNA has been the place for women in Silicon Valley and beyond to help each other grow their businesses and succeed both professionally and personally.

Women of Silicon Valley
In response to COVID-19, we have decided to make an exciting shift, bringing together all of our Women in Tech World Series conferences to host our first-ever Women in Technology Online Festival! Facebook.

Ethnic Women

33 Badass Black Womxn in Tech
We’re celebrating Black History Month by sharing the stories of 33 powerful & resilient Black womxn in tech.

Vietnamese American Professional Women Association of Silicon Valley
VAPW strives to outreach, educate, prepare and engage Vietnamese American professional women in areas of leadership and development, to provide a network of support and promote the professional growth of its members, to mentor and encourage youths in the community to enter professional careers, and to encourage community responsibility and participation.

Organizations and Charitable Groups in Milpitas

Come enjoy belonging and supporting organizations in Milpitas based on your interests and how you want to spend your time helping others. This is the page for adult organizations, charities, and the civic action groups.

Organizations by Topic

Age
Business
Civic Action
Conservationist
Ethnic
Health
Hobbies & Interests
Neighborhoods
Unions

Age

FLY – Fresh Lifelines for Youth
Since 1998, FLY, a nonprofit organization designed by troubled teens themselves, has been providing programs for more than 1,000 at-risk and disadvantaged youth, their parents and guardians, and community members. 568 Valley Way.

Milpitas Family Help Net
The MFHN asks for donations from the community to help those in need. We distribute funds to help families in emergency situations so they can maintain stability and some semblance of humanity. Contact Tina Broyles @Tinabroyles@loanpros.net or call her at 408-332-7479.

Milpitas Senior Center
Offers activities for those 50 years and older.

PARI Foundation
Our goal is to enable rural youth to realise their full potential in life by providing them tools and motivation through education and other activities’
691 S Milpitas Blvd Suite 210
510-449-6970

Business

Chamber of Commerce
About the Chamber, it’s goals, and how to join. This is in the office building just south of the gym. Take Jacklin Road just east of 680 and turn south on Hillview. Park in 2nd driveway on the north side.
828 N. Hillview Drive
408-262-2613

Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce
The SVC Chamber is your Business Chamber in Silicon Valley, and we believe that opportunity & success are for everyone to experience. As a result, we have teamed up with Live Stories and the City of Milpitas to administer the 2022 Milpitas Small Business Assistance Grants Program.
3350 Scott Blvd, Building 54Santa Clara, CA 95054-3124
408-244-8244

Toast Masters – District Four
The premier educational non-profit volunteer organization assisting people to improve their communication and leadership skills.

Toastmasters – 7242
Meetings are online at this time. Develop your communication skills while having fun. We meet every Monday from 7pm to 8:30pm at ICC (Indian Community Center), 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035

Civic Action

Friends of the Milpitas Community Library
This group raises funds for the Library by having book sales several times a year.

Kiwanis Club of Milpitas Foundation
Sevice organization sponsoring hands-on projects focusing on special needs of the community, helping the elderly and youth. We are the sponsor organization for the Milpitas High School Key Club. Email: kiwanisclubofmilpitas@gmail.com.

Knights of Columbus
Council 8747. News of events. Email address for the Grand Knight, Dennis Pachucki. Links for local Catholics.

Milpitas Democratic Club
On this Facebook page, you will be able to find upcoming events, and recent relevant news.

Project Cornerstone
A growing collaborative dedicated to engaging our entire community in the critical task of connecting youth and adults. Our approach is based on nationwide research that has identified a set of experience and values that we call “developmental assets.”

Rotary Club of Milpitas
We will meet Mondays at 12:00 PM at the Dave & Buster’s Restaurant, 940 Great Mall Drive, probably starting in August 2021. You can also watch our meetings on Facebook. The GoMilpitas calendar of Events usually has Zoom meeting information.

Rotary Club of Silicon Andhra
Facebook. This new club got its charter on the 4th of August, 2019, with 221 charter members, which is a world record. I can understand the hard work put in by Sri Anand and others to convince and motivate people to join the club as charter members. Contact: info@siliconandhrarotary.org.
1521 California Circle

Salvation Army: Golden State Division
Human services and emergency and disaster assistance. Milpitas Social Services Unit, 220 S. Main Street. Contact Mr. Kenneth Bocchini, 831-946-8487

San Francisco Bay Area Progressive Directory
A guide to about 1000 organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area of interest to progressive activists.

Conservationist

Committee For Green Foothills
Help protect and preserve the hills, forests, creeks, wetlands, and coastal lands of the San Francisco Peninsula through grass-roots education, planning, and legislative advocacy.

Greenbelt Alliance
The leading land conservation organization in the nine county San Francisco Bay Area.

Loma Prieta Sierra Singles
Local branch of the Sierra Club has carpool arrangements at McCarthy Ranch for getting to hikes and a whole host of other activities of interest to singles in their 30s and 40s.

Ethnic

Ethnic Organizations
Black, Chinese, East Indian, and Vietnamese Organizations in Milpitas or nearby and with lots of Milpitas members.

Health

American Red Cross
Northern California Chapter. Emergency preparedness, blood drive info, and more.

Healthier Kids Foundation
We are diverse group of health screeners, case managers, community members, executives, and health professionals united in our desire to create the next generation of healthy, happy world leaders.
4040 Moorpark Ave., Suite 100San Jose, CA 95117
408-564-5114

Insulin Pumpers
Provides information and support for adults and children with diabetes and their families interested in insulin pump therapy. Sobrato Foundation center, off Abbott.

Vista Center for the blind and visually impaired
Nationwide, Lions Clubs help the blind and vision impaired. Local clubs, realizing that there was no facility for the blind in Santa Clara County, banded together to build the center and organize its programs.

Hobbies & Interests

Hobbies & Interests Groups in Milpitas
If you’d like to join with others who have a hobby, talent or interest like you in Milpitas, you’ll find a long list here.

Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Associations
Neighborhood websites and private mail lists. Information on how to organize a neighborhood association.

Unions

Milpitas Firefighters Local 1699
Founded in 1967. Our purpose is to serve and protect the community of Milpitas. Preservation of life, property and the environment within this community is the reason for our existence. Facebook page.

Labor Unions in the SF Bay Area
A listing with links from the Progressive Directory.

Fitness – Personal Training, Teams, Sports Programs & Training

Health Services in and near Milpitas

Milpitas residence believe that keeping fit is important. Here you will find the nearby fitness center to suit your needs. Some teams are here, but do look under the category of Sports & Recreation for more.

Advice

Overview of California’s Health Studio Services Contract Law
All health studio contracts must be in writing. The contract may not require payments that total more than $3,000 not including finance charges (this amount increases to $4,400 on January 1, 2010) over the contract term. The duration of the contract may not exceed three years, and the contract may not require payments for longer than the term of the contract. Read on before signing any health club contract!

Leagues & Teams

Bay Area Cricket Alliance
For the Milpitas team, contact Jatinder “Sunny” Singh at 408-836-8589, or mcc@bayareacricket.org.
Like on Facebook

Milpitas Pickleball Club
Whether or not you are an MPC member, everyone is welcome to play pickleball at courts with Milpitas. Join to participate to encourage /city to improve pickleball courts, find other players, and get invites to parties.

Tennisball Cricket Association
There are about 5/6 teams that play in Milpitas. Baslog (Bay Area Sloggers) – on Thomas Russell School ground. Spanglers – on Spanglers elementary school ground. There are a couple others who play on Dixon Landing Park. Teams can register on the web site and join these teams or contact them.

Sports Programs & Training

Barbara Lee Senior Center
Seniors age 50 and older will find a comfortable workout environment and an even better price at the Barbara Lee Senior Center Fitness Room. Our Senior Center Fitness Room cardio equipment includes treadmills, upright and recumbent stationary bikes, and elliptical machines. Other equipment includes Life Fitness weight machines to work your arms, legs, upper body, and core, and cable motion pulley machine.
40 North Milpitas Boulevard
408-586-3400

Bay Badminton Center
The largest Badminton facility in the Bay Area with 12 wellspaced, well-lit courts. Summer camp program.
1191 Montague (near 680 in Fleming Business Park).
408-942-2888

CrossFit Milpitas
A No-sweat intro is the perfect way for you to learn how we can help you reach your fitness and health goals.
Located next to ABC Printing, 1090 S. Milpitas. Blvd.
510-676-9191

India Community Center Table Tennis Center
The hub for enrichment classes and camps in the bay area with high quality structured program. This center houses the largest Table Tennis program in North America launched in 2005. The Table Tennis program has produced many National Champions including 7 Olympians in last 3 Olympics.
For more information, email ICC.
1507 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-945-9556 x 250

Milpitas Skatepark Page
This Facebook 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! Soon to open at the Milpitas Sports Canter, linked next.

Milpitas Sports Center
This recently renovated facility is designed to promote healthy lifestyles in the community for physical, as well as mental well being, by providing quality, safe, healthy, accessible, clean and well-supervised environments. Drop-In Sports – Open Gym Volleyball and Pickleball.
1325 E. Calaveras Blvd.
408-586-3225

Milpitas Star Aquatics and Fitness
With convenient freeway access from neighboring cities, the new aquatic and fitness center offers indoor swimming lessons, competitive swimming, lap swimming, summer camps, steam and sauna, cardio machines, weight training machines, free weights, aerobics, yoga classes, and much more.
1818 Clear Lake Ave.
408-800-8838

Mount Olive Community Life Center
Free instructor-led aerobics class every Thursday night from 6 -7 PM. It is a great work out for all levels. Child care is available for a suggested donation of $1 per child. Please email Marcie if you plan to utilize child care.
1989 E. Calaveras Blvd.
408-262-0506

9Round
Kickboxing circuit training. We are a Black-owned health facility that has been in operation since 2018, successfully navigating to stay open during the pandemic. We are looking to connect with local residents in the new year and promote health and wellness. Instagram. Facebook.
91 Dempsey Rd.
408-493-6328

Planet Fitness
We strive to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted and respected. That’s why at Planet Fitness Milpitas, CA we take care to make sure our club is clean and welcoming, our staff is friendly, and our certified trainers are ready to help. Whether you’re a first-time gym user or a fitness veteran, you’ll always have a home in our Judgement Free Zone™.
158 Ranch Dr.
408-957-8906

24 Hour Fitness
Get Gym Membership Information. Buy a Gym Membership Online! Find Special Offers in your area. No long term contracts required. Has a pool.
719 E. Calaveras Blvd.
408-856-1961

Hairdressers, Hair Salons, Barber Shops-Best in Milpitas

Getting “Done” at His N Hers, 1215 S Park Victoria Dr., 408-262-8047

These are the best hair salons to get your hair done in Milpitas. Some also offer other beauty services, such as nails. While many offer walk-in service, it is always best to make an appointment, which often can be done online at the parlor’s website.

Becoming a Santa Clara County Certified Healthy Nail Salon.
This is a FREE and voluntary program offered to all nail salons in the county. A recognized Healthy Nail Salon offers safer products, safer practices, and proper ventilation to reduce exposure to more toxic products.

Best Asian Hair Salons in Milpitas

La GuGu Salon
Yelp reviews. “Amy is a very talented hair stylist, and she is the best one in La Gugu.” “This is my worst haircut experience. I’ll never come back again.”
666 Barber Ln.
408-383-0888

Simple Hair
We are the specialists in Japanese Hair Straightening and our staff are highly trained as well as certified Milbon Straight Liscio. Yelp.
33 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-946-9999

Best Mens Hair Salon in Milpitas

Dappers & Dolls
Online appointments now available.
107 S Milpitas Blvd.
408-418-6597

Galaxy Barber Shop
Offering full hair and beauty services for men including straight razor shave with hot lather cream and hot UV towel.
308 S Abel St.
408-618-8988

Best Inexpensive Hair Salons in Milpitas CA

CN Beauty & Spa
Yelp review: “Been seeing Jenny for years. She is the only person who I would trust with my hair.”
230 N Abel St.
408-263-6924

Hair Expo
Yelp review: “The prices are reasonable and location is convenient with lots of parking. I would definitely recommend this spot to any one looking for a quick and affordable cut. Just a heads up to anyone who is uncomfortable with furry creatures, this shop does have a friendly feline friend who likes to visit and hop on your lap.”
1315 Jacklin Rd.
408-263-2313

Mira Beauty Salon
Yelp review: “My husband is so happy with my hair that he started going to Jennifer also.”
280 S Abel St.
408-942-9148

Supercuts
At Supercuts, our stylists are some of the best trained in the business.
105 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-945-6644

Beauty Salons that Defy Characterizations

Cali’s Perfect Cuts
Our friendly staff and experienced stylists are the best in the arts of women and men hair cuts, styling and full service hair, nail and beauty salon.
71 Dempsey Rd.
408-935-8935

Creative Concepts Salon
We want you to be delighted with your time with us. If for some reason you are not completely satisfied with your service, please let us know and we will do whatever we can to ensure your delightedness.
627 S Main St
408-942-5004 Phone goes to a daughter. Is business still open?

Hair Plus
Voted Best Salon in Milpitas 9 years in a row. A full service hair and skin care salon.
495 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-945-4247

His ‘n Hers Hair
Yelp reviews. Excellent reviews for Delia, Linh, and Aurora. The Zeise family has gone here for many years.
1215 S Park Victoria Dr.
408-262-8047

Jessica’s Beauty Salon
Yelp reviews. “Never a disappointment always friendly staff nice and clean. Jessica, the owner, is hands down best when it comes to facials.”
1350 S Park Victoria Dr
Ste 21 next to Quickly.
408-263-2055 after 10AM
Lana Pham, manicurist: 408-646-6831
Katherine Headrick, hair stylist: 408-316-4211

Homeschooling – Milpitas Homeschool Support Group

I, Ann Zeise, your GoMilpitas webmaster, also had a very large and popular homeschooling website, A2Z Home’s Cool for over 2 decades. In 2017 I sold it to Time4Learning as the site had become too large for one person to run. I needed “staff.” In 2023 they removed to site from the internet, so I created this archive of the site from the Way Back Machine.

Locally, though. I continue to serve homeschool families in my area in California. For those in Milpitas considering homeschooling, check Should we homeschool independently during Covid-19?

On Facebook I have a page for Milpitas Homeschool Support – East Side Silicon Valley, California as well as the Milpitas Homeschool Support Group for discussing more private matters and field trip plans among ourselves. This is ONLY for families currently homeschooling from their home in Milpitas CA. If your profile says you live elsewhere, even San Jose or Fremont, your application for membership will be denied. If you are thinking about homeschooling, contact me directly.

On the page I post interesting, educational, and fun things for Milpitas and other area homeschool families to do. Just “Like” and “Follow” the page to the degree you want to see the ideas and events posted there. Those who “Like” the site are encouraged to also offer interesting activities. While I would like to offer a park day, there has not been enough interest. I’ll leave that up to someone else to organize. The Group cannot be viewed by others than members. It is a good place to talk about how you and your kids are fairing, without concern about your mother-in-law seeing the post.

Social Distancing Activities for Kids
Whether you have been homeschooling for years or find yourself “accidentally” homeschooling because of the pandemic, you may find it even more difficult to incorporate socialization into your school day. Parks and museums may not be options right now, but there are still some social distancing activities for kids that will allow socialization while safely social distancing.

If you’d like to come play at Ben Rogers Park on Wednesdays, please come. My home is on the west side of the park, the one with all the red geraniums you can see from the playground. If the dark gray Rav 4 is in the driveway, then I am home. Just knock on the door, and I’ll come out to join you. My homeschooled kid is now in his 30s, and hasn’t played in the park for decades. But this grandmother still likes to walk in the park, pet the dogs, and enjoy watching the children play. If you happen to have questions bout homeschooling, I’d love to do my best to answer, or point out resources. The park has picnic tables and barbecues, a sandlot with playground equipment, dog-friendly (with bags, leashes required), a geocache and tons of good Pokemon destinations. Plenty of space to fly a kite or drone.

If you’d rather call, our home phone is 408-823-8247. Leave a text message for a quick response.

Call me to ask me questions about homeschooling in California or text via Facebook, if you’d like, but ONLY if you live in California.

Here are some useful links for local homeschoolers.

Homeschool Rooms
While homeschooling can be done in any room, indoors or out, some families want to makeover the playroom into a place for learning and projects. Here are some ideas…and some that I have reviewed as to be avoided.

HomeSchool Association of California
First look at their Quick Guide to Homeschooling During a Crisis. It will give you all you need to know to get started and get in touch.

Starting to Homeschool
Families decide to homeschool for all sorts of reasons, and then often continue homeschooling simply because the freedom is so sweet and they like the affect it’s had on their children and family life. They like living joyfully with children.

Hobbies & Interests Groups in Milpitas

If you’d like to join with others who have a hobby, talent or interest like you in Milpitas, you’ll find a long list here.

Advocacy and Service
Arts & Creative Hobbies
Charitable Groups
Ethnic Organizations
Gardening
History
Kids & Teenagers
Neighborhood Associations
Resources for Clubs
Technical Hobbies

Advocacy & Service

Graffiti Terminators
Become a graffiti terminator and help beautify Milpitas

Silicon Valley Women’s Organizations and Resources
Whether you are a woman wanting to network with other moms or business women or those of your culture, we have links to women’s organizations for you!

Arts & Creative Hobbies

Camera Club
Meets monthly for a meeting on second Tuesdays, and holds field trips to take photographs in lovely surroundings. Classes on matting and other photography tips. Contests and community displays.

Golden Hills Art Association
A fairly active group of artists, though not online much. Find announcements about meetings in print media.

Peaceful Poets
The Peaceful Poets are a Milpitas-based group of writers and appreciators of poetry. Their works have been published in the Milpitas Post and Fremont Bulletin. Facebook for meeting dates and times.

Gardening

Gardening with Natives
A special interest group of the California Native Plant Society’s local Chapter which meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7p in the Community Library. The group is open to all, and includes a mix of seasoned native plant gardeners as well as beginners.

Local (Milpitas) Home Gardeners Club 2018
This is a community based home gardening club begun to provide education, share pointers, trade and exchange, and overall support each other in building productive and healthy home gardens.

History

Milpitas Historical Society
Generally meets on the second Wednesday of each month, except in the summer, and has a Holiday party in December. Milpitas History books and other memorabilia available to buy in their online store.

Society for Creative Anachronism
The International Headquarters of this organization is in Milpitas! This is a link to finding an SCA group nearby. As of July 1, 2020, we can no longer keep expired memberships open.
P.O. Box: 360789 Milpitas, CA 95036-0789
membership@sca.org | (800) 789-7486 | (408) 263-9305

Kids & Teenagers

Activist Clubs at Milpitas High
Clubs at Milpitas High that give to the community there and at large.

Kids’ Clubs
Kids’ clubs for children and teens in Milpitas, CA. Come learn and have fun with us: 4H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sports teams, and more.

Teenagers in Silicon Valley & Milpitas
What’s there to do for teenagers in this town? How do Milpitas and other Silicon Valley cities treat their teenagers?

Resources for Clubs

Donation Locations
Where to drop off your holiday donations of food, toys or cash for Milpitas and area charities.

Grant Writing
Too often grant writers fall into these traps when applying for community grants.

Grant Writing Help
A list of organizations that provide technical assistance, consulting, classes and research materials in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Halls
Whether you need a meeting hall for business, a wedding, or large event, there’s a place to rent in Milpitas!

Volunteer
Volunteer matching services. Find the voluntary service that’s just right for you.

Technical Hobbies

Milpitas Amateur Radio Emergency Services/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services
MARES meets at 7:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Milpitas Police Department. Anyone with an interest in Amateur radio or emergency communications is welcome to attend.

Silicon Valley Scale Modelers
Contest postponed. A club dedicated to the promotion of the hobby of scale modeling.

User Groups in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley user groups for hardware platforms, internet and web, professionals and hobbyists.

Abortion Providers Near Milpitas

Is abortion legal in Milpitas and nearby Santa Clara County cities?
Yes, but abortion clinics are not available in each city. Milpitas just happens not to have one, but there are three nearby.

West Coast States Launch New Multi-State Commitment to Reproductive Freedom, Standing United on Protecting Abortion Access
Published: Jun 24, 2022
In the face of U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Roe vs. Wade, California, Oregon and Washington will continue to be a safe haven for all people seeking abortions and other reproductive health care services in these states:
The governors of California, Oregon and Washington today issued a Multi-State Commitment to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives, and committed to protecting patients and doctors against efforts by other states to export their abortion bans to our states.
This Multi-State Commitment affirms the governors’ commitment in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision to strip away a constitutional right that has been in place for half a century, leaving abortion regulation to the states. The sweeping decision means that for patients in more than half the country, home to 33.6 million women, abortion care is illegal or inaccessible.
A copy of the Multi-State Commitment to Reproductive Freedom can be found here.

Planned Parenthood – San Jose Health Center
Abortion clinic
Before your abortion, our expert and caring staff will discuss all of your pregnancy options with you to help you make sure abortion is the best decision for you. We’ll also talk with you about your health history to make sure we’re providing the best care for you.
3.6 miles from Milpitas
1691 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
408-287-7526
Hours:
Sunday: 8AM–4PM
Monday: 8AM–8PM
Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM–5PM
Thursday: 8AM–5PM
Friday: 8AM–4PM
Saturday: 8AM–4PM
Make an Appointment
Our expert care providers offer care in the following services. Learn more about what services are offered, what to expect, and pricing.

FPA Women’s Health
Women’s health clinic · San Jose, CA
An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. It is a basic healthcare need for millions of women, girls, and others who can become pregnant. Our number one priority is to deliver the highest quality care to all women, no matter where they come from or the reason for their visit. We are grateful for the thousands of patients who have trusted us with their care over the past 50 years.
4.8 miles from Milpitas
2100 Forest Ave #108, San Jose, CA 95128

Hours:
Monday: 8AM–5PM
Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
Thursday: 8AM–5PM
Friday: 8AM–5PM

RealOptions Obria Medical Clinic in East San JoseWomen’s health clinic
4.9 miles from Milpitas
12 N White Rd #1 San Jose, CA 95127
Call 408-272-5577
Text 408-837-1717
It is your decision. It is your choice. “We are trying to provide information to the patient so she can make an informed decision,” said Christine Kulle, the Nurse Practitioner at RealOptions. “We are there to provide information, education, and support in whatever she decides.”
Hours:
Monday: 9AM–5PM
Tuesday: 9AM–5PM
Wednesday: 9AM–5PM
Thursday: 9AM–5PM
Friday: 9AM–5PM

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