Find Health Services
Helplines/Hotlines
Adult Protective Services Hotline (County of San Diego) - Call 1-800-510-2020
Child Abuse Hotline (County of San Diego) - Call 858-560-2191 or 1-800-344-6000
Emergency and Crisis Mental Health Services (County of San Diego) - Call 1-800-479-3339
National Alliance on Mental Illness: San Diego - Family and Peer Support Helpline 1-800-523-5933 or 619-543-1434
National Domestic Violence Hotline - Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Sexual Assault Hotline - Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
San Diego Domestic Violence Hotline - Call 1-888-DVLINKS (385-4657)
Disclaimer: The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library provides public access to a wide range of health and medical information and is not a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your physician or other health care professional concerning specific questions or to obtain medical advice.
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Find a Community Clinic or Urgent Care Clinic
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Find a Hospital
Children's Hospital Directory - Detailed search options from the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions.
Hospital Compare - This site is offered by Medicare and allows search results to be modified by one of six medical conditions or five surgical procedures. Provides results of patient surveys. Three hospitals may be compared at one time.
HospitalConnectSearch Hospital Finder - Contains the locations of over 6,000 U.S. hospitals. Site offers a variety of search options.
U.S. Hospital Finder™ - Hospital Directory for San Diego Area
UCSD Regional Burn Center - Serves San Diego and Imperial Counties
Disclaimer: The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library provides public access to a wide range of health and medical information and is not a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your physician or other health care professional concerning specific questions or to obtain medical advice.
The links found on this website do not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, its affiliates, or individuals. We are not responsible for and do not sanction the information contained in websites linked from this site.
Find a Doctor
Board Certification: Is Your Doctor Board Certified? (American Board of Medical Specialties)
DoctorFinder (American Medical Association)
Find a Dentist (San Diego County Dental Society)
Find a Doctor (San Diego County Medical Society)
Kaiser Permanente: Find Doctors and Locations
Medicare Participating Physician Directory
Physician License Lookup (Medical Board of California)
Scripps Health San Diego: Doctor Finder
Sharp HealthCare San Diego: Find a Doctor
TRICARE (U.S. Military): Find a Doctor
UC San Diego Health System: Find a Doctor
Disclaimer: The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library provides public access to a wide range of health and medical information and is not a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your physician or other health care professional concerning specific questions or to obtain medical advice.
The links found on this website do not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, its affiliates, or individuals. We are not responsible for and do not sanction the information contained in websites linked from this site.
Finding Other Health Professionals
Acupuncturist: American Academy of Medical Acupuncture: Find an Acupuncturist Near You
Acupuncturist: National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: Find an NCCAOM Certified Practitioner
Acupuncturist: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine: San Diego Acupuncture and Massage Clinic
Chiropractor: American Chiropractic Association: Find a Doc/Find an ACA Member Near You
Directories (MedlinePlus) - Links to directories to help you find a wide range of health professionals as well as services, facilities, and libraries
Homeopath: North American Society of Homeopaths: Find a Homeopath - Please note that homeopaths are not licensed in California.
Mental Health Services Locator - The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides this locator. Services may be limited by inpatient, outpatient, or residential settings.
aturopath: California Naturopathic Doctors Association: Find a Doctor - Licensed in California
Psychologist: San Diego Psychological Association: Find a Psychologist
Social Worker/Therapist: Help Starts Here: Find a Social Worker - The National Association of Social Workers sponsors this website with links to several directories for finding therapists, social workers, or other mental health professionals.
Therapist: CounselingCalifornia: Find a Therapist - Directory of California licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
Disclaimer: The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library provides public access to a wide range of health and medical information and is not a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your physician or other health care professional concerning specific questions or to obtain medical advice.
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Caregiver Resources
Aging and Independence Services (County of San Diego)
Alcohol and Drug Services (County of San Diego)
Alzheimer's Association: San Diego Chapter - Includes a Community Resource Directory for elder care resources for families and persons living with Alzheimer's disease.
Behavioral Health/Mental Health (County of San Diego)
Caregiver Coalition of San Diego - Information for people caring for a family member. Provides help with health, financial and legal planning, and guidance with family issues.
Child Welfare Services (County of San Diego)
Disability Services (City of San Diego)
Disabled Persons Therapeutic Recreation Services (City of San Diego)
Elder Care Online - Provides information for people caring for aging patents and elderly loved ones. Health care advice and an online community of peers and professionals to improve the quality of life of the elderly.
ElderHelp of San Diego - Information and services to help seniors to remain independent and in their homes. Programs and services for seniors, including help with companionship, grocery shopping, shared housing, legal counseling, volunteer opportunities, and local senior events.
Family Caregiver Alliance - Extensive resources for caregivers from the National Center on Caregiving.
Health and Human Services Agency (County of San Diego)
Nursing Home Guide - Information on how to find a nursing home and an online directory for finding nursing homes that serve those with specific health issues.
San Diego Eldercare Directory - Guide to independent living and long-term care sponsored by the San Diego Union-Tribune.
San Diego Hospice: Caregivers Resources
Senior Services (City of San Diego)
Southern Caregiver Resource Center - Provides services and information to caregivers in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Disclaimer: The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library provides public access to a wide range of health and medical information and is not a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your physician or other health care professional concerning specific questions or to obtain medical advice.
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Patient Communication Websites
CaringBridge - Free personalized websites for a patient or family member to stay in touch with family and friends during significant health challenges.
CarePages - Free patient websites that connect friends and family during a health challenge.
Disclaimer: The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library provides public access to a wide range of health and medical information and is not a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your physician or other health care professional concerning specific questions or to obtain medical advice.
The links found on this website do not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, its affiliates, or individuals. We are not responsible for and do not sanction the information contained in websites linked from this site.
Evaluating Healthcare
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, AHRQ supports research that helps people make more informed decisions and improves the quality of health care services. Consumers & Patients section includes information on staying healthy, choosing quality care, getting safer care, understanding diseases and conditions, and comparing medical treatments.
Hospital Compare - This site is offered by Medicare and allows search results to be modified by one of six medical conditions or five surgical procedures. Provides results of patient surveys. Three hospitals may be compared at one time.
The Joint Commission - Certifies more than 19,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Search for health care organizations. Information for the General Public.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Be an Informed Consumer - Provides links to 11 Fact Sheets on the issues to consider and questions to ask about the use of complementary and alternative medicine.
National Committee for Quality Assurance - Ratings and information on health care plans, hospitals, and doctors. Organizations that pass a rigorous, comprehensive review may use the NCQA seal as a symbol of quality.
Disclaimer: The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library provides public access to a wide range of health and medical information and is not a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your physician or other health care professional concerning specific questions or to obtain medical advice.
The links found on this website do not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, its affiliates, or individuals. We are not responsible for and do not sanction the information contained in websites linked from this site.
