Resources for people involved in a gun violence restraining order case

Legal resources

• Find your court

  Find information about where you can file or respond.

• Find a Self-Help Center

  Staff may be able to give you legal information and help with your forms.

• Find an attorney who can give you advice or represent you in court.

Mental health support

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline

  Call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  Chat 24/7 online

  TTY: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255

• Nacional de Prevención de Suicidio

  Llama 1-888-628-9454 24/7

• Veterans Crisis Line

  Call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) and press "1" 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  Chat 24/7 online or text 838255

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine

  Chat online 24/7, call 1-800-950-6264 Monday-Friday 7am - 7pm PST, email info@nami.org

  For mental health crisis support, text NAMI to 741-741 to chat by text 24/7.

• Starting July 16, 2022, you can also call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline and the Veterans Crisis Line.

Turn in firearms (guns), firearm parts, ammunition, and magazines

• California Sheriff's Offices

• California Law Enforcement Agencies (including local police departments)

Hotlines for victims of abuse and harassment 

• National Domestic Violence Hotline

  Get support, find local resources, and safety tips.

  1-800-799-7233  TDD: 1-800-787-3224

• National Sexual Assault Hotline

  Get confidential support at 1-800-656-4673

  Chat 24/7 online or by phone

• Stalking Hotline

  Get support 24/7; text or call 1-855-484-2846

• National Trafficking Hotline

  Get confidential support at 1-888-373-7888

  Chat 24/7 online, by phone, or by text to 233733

  TTY: 711

Other resources

• California Victim Compensation

  Find out if you qualify and apply for compensation online.

• Find a Victim Assistance Center in your county.

• Dementia and Gun Safety