In our efforts to foster healthy relationships through the means of education, training, and screening all adults who have regular access to children, youth and vulnerable adults within the Diocese of San Jose for the purpose of preventing harm, we know there will always be a need for ongoing resources to support survivors as well as resources for those looking for help.
The resources listed below are by no means an endorsed by the Diocese of San Jose, but rather a collection of resources that are well respected in our local community and may be helpful to yourself or someone you know.
Support for Victims
Catholic Counseling Agencies
(Spanish Language Available):
Catholic Charities Community Counseling
408.325.5116 – San Jose Office
www.catholiccharitiesscc.org
Local Counseling Agencies
(Spanish Language Available):
YWCA of Silicon Valley
408.295.4011 – San Jose Office
408.749.0793 – Sunnyvale Office
1.800.572.2782 – Toll Free Support Hotline
www.ywca-sv.org
Alum Rock Counseling Center
408.294.0500 – San Jose Office
408.294.0579 – Crisis Hotline
www.alumrockcc.org
Bill Wilson Center
408.243.0222 – Santa Clara Office
408.850.6125 – Crisis Hotline
www.billwilsoncenter.org
Community Solutions
408.225.9163 – San Jose Office
408.779.2113 – Morgan Hill Office
408.842.7138 – Gilroy Office
www.communitysolutions.org
Gardner Family Care Corporation
Centro de Bienestar
408.287.6200 – San Jose Office
www.gardnerfamilyhealth.org
National Resources:
RAINN National Sexual Assulat Hotline
1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
www.rainn.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Self Help Resources
Websites:
RAINN (www.rainn.org)
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization with various services to help prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
1in6 (www.1in6.org)
The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives.
Books & Readings:
Veronica’s Veil: Spiritual Companionship for Survivors of Abuse: A Guide for Integrated Faith with Recovery
By: T. Pitt Green
A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps
By: Patrick Carnes Ph.D.
Treating Pornography Addiction: The Essential Tools for Recovery
By: Ph.D. Kevin B. Skinner
Say Yes to Your Sexual Healing: Daily Meditations for Overcoming Sex Addiction
By: Leo Booth
Hell, Hope and Healing: A Four-Part Series
By: Mary Gail Frawley-O’Dea, NCR
– Part One: Child Abuse and Neglect Take Their Toll
– Part Two: There is Hope for Survivors to Heal
– Part Three: Trauma Can Bring About Growth
– Part Four: Sex Abuse Survivor’s Resources for Recovery
Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography
A Statement of the Catholic Bishops of the United States, USCCB
Feel free to contact the Office for the Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults (OPCVA) at 408-983-0113 if you have a resource you would like to see added to this page or if you are still looking for assistance.