Community Resources in this Directory

Community Resources in this Directory
FAITH-BASED
Apostolic Churches
Archdiocese of Agana
Assembly of God
Baha’i Faith
Baptist Churches
Calvary Chapel Guam
Catholic Churches
Catholic Social Service
Church of Christ
Episcopal Churches
Presbyterian Churches
Elim Pacific Ministries
First Church of God
Guam Association Bible Fellowship
Guam Everlasting Life Church
Guam First Church of The Nazarene
Guam United Methodist Church
United Pentecostal Churches
Iglesia Ni Cristo
Island Praise Fellowship
Life in the Son Christian Fellowship
Lutheran Church of Guam
New Covenant Life Church
Saint Dominic’s Senior Care Home
Seventh Day Adventist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Yigo Church of God
Zion Fellowship
NON-PROFIT
AARP Guam Chapter
Alcoholics Anonymous
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
Ayuda Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Community Services & Resources, Inc.
Edward M Calvo Cancer Foundation
Erica’s House
Guam Association of Retired Personnel/SPIMA
Guam Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Family Violence
Guam Diabetes Association
Guma’Mami Inc.
Guam Legal Services Corporation-Disability Law Center
Guam Sexual Assault and Abuse Resource Center Association
Habitat for Humanity
Ina’fa Maolek
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers – Guam Chapter
Elim Pacific Ministry – Oasis Empowerment Center
Salvation Army
Sanctuary, Inc.
Victims Advocates Reaching Out
WestCare Pacific Islands
GOVERNMENT OF GUAM
Department of Corrections
Department of Education
Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Department of Labor
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Department of Public Health and Social Services
Department of Youth Affairs
Governor’s Office
Guam Fire Department
Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
Guam Police Department
Guam Regional Transit Authority
Lawyer Referral Service / Guam Bar
Mayor’s Council of Guam
Office of Highway Safety Children
Office of the Attorney General
Office of the Public Guardian
Pediatric Evaluation and Development
Public Defender Services Corporation
Senior Community Service Employment Program
Superior Court of Guam
University of Guam
FEDERAL AGENCIES
Andersen Family Advocacy Program
Andersen AFB Airman and Family Readiness Center
Andersen AFB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Farmers Home Administration
Navy Fleet and Family Support Center
Navy Sexual Assault Victim Intervention Program
US Department of Agriculture – Rural Development
CORPORATION / BUSINESSES
Lend-A-Hand Guam Chapter
Pacific Daily News
Ivy Educational Services
Sylvan Learning Center
Faith Based
ARCHDIOCESE OF AGANA
Chancery Main Office ….472-6116
The Archdiocese of Agana is the umbrella for Guam’s Catholic services. The Archdiocese is
made up of many different programs which cater to the public and parishes on island to
promote Catholicism and outreach and minister to meet the needs of its congregation.
Division of Pastoral Ministry….472-6116
Catholic Campus Ministry-Newman Center….472-6116 / 734-3507
Ministering to the spiritual needs of UOG students and the general public.
Office of Family & Youth Ministry….472-6116
Preparation of Sacrament of Matrimony. Spiritual Guidance for family members in
regards to divorce, separation and deployment.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICE….635-1442
Email: [email protected]
Catholic Social Services (CSS) serves the poor, the elderly and disadvantaged families and
individuals for the entire island Guam. CSS is a non-profit, non-stock social services agency
serving all races, creeds and ages.
Father David Quitugua Foundation….735-7256
The Father David I.A. Quitugua Foundation was established in 1986 to assist the
families and individuals in this situation that are experiencing financial crisis due to the
severe illness of a family member. Assistance is given to help defray part of living
expenses when the patient must go off-island for an emergency medical care not
available on island.
Gentle Refuge Crisis Pregnancy Center….477-1742
Fax: 477-4569
Helps those pregnant women who are in crisis with their pregnancy, provides support
and counseling no matter what the situation is.
Elderly Programs
Adult Day Care Center I….653-4004
Provides services to adults age sixty (60) years and older who are unable to
function at home without supportive services and who do not need 24-hour care.
These are people who would normally be homebound, and have no one at home
during the day to care for them.
Adult Day Care Center II Dementia Center….635-4004
Case Management….635-1422 / 1433
Case Workers….635-1430 / 2827 / 2824 / 2823
Project Director….635-1421
Provides advocacy, assessment, counseling, evaluation, information & referral,
interpreting, placement referral, home visit and telephone assistance to persons
who are sixty (60) years or older. Case management social workers assess the
needs of the frail elderly and homebound elderly and refer to the appropriate
department for services.
Elderly Apartment / Housing….635-1446
The Apartments were funded by GHURA / HUD HOME grants program and CSS.
To be eligible, elderly persons must be 60 years of age and above. Ten 1bedroom units with a single shower are designed for the disabled and have
comfortable living rooms. Tenants must have the ability to pay a minimum rent of
$250 or one third of their adjusted monthly income if higher. Section 8 programs
are utilized when available for senior citizens to pay their rent.
In-Home Services….635-1415
The IHS Program will help pay for services provided to you so that you can remain
safely in your own home. To be eligible, you must be over 65 years of age, or
disabled, or blind. Disabled children are also eligible for IHSS. IHSS is
considered an alternative to out-of-home, such as nursing homes or board and
care facilities.
Homeless Program
Guma San Jose Homeless Shelter I….637-2957
A homeless individual or family may stay for up to a maximum of (60) days.
Individuals not on food stamps are provided 3 meals a day. Transportation is
provided to access services. Caseworker assists clients in seeking training or
employment; housing, or applying for Section 8 housing programs and also
networks with government, and non-profit organizations to provide needed
services.
Guma San Jose Homeless Shelter II….637-2957
Provides shelter for families for 30 - 90 days. Included in the programs are meals
provisions and a caseworker to assist the family in resolving their problems which
prevent their independent living arrangements.
Karidat Supportive Services….635-1407
KARIDAT Supportive Services Program (KSSP) is a supportive housing program
for homeless persons with disabilities. Three apartment units at the LIHENG
apartments have been designated as permanent supportive housing units.
Consumers must be assessed to be a homeless person with disabilities.
Liheng Transitional Home Program….635-1400
Provides subsidized transitional housing for homeless families, person with
disabilities, and other eligible individuals to pursue economic self-sufficiency over
a two-year period. Applicant has to be classified as homeless and be in a lowincome class bracket.
Disability Programs
Community Habilitation Program….472-8598
Eligibility conditions include severe mental retardation, multiple physical, mental or
communication impairments, traumatic brain injury. The program assists the
individual to improve his/her ability to function dependently in the family or
community in such areas as self care, and other activities of daily living.
Respite Care Program….635-1418
Victims of Family Violence
Alee Shelter I & II….649-2533
Hotline: 648-HOPE (4673)
Provides assistance, guidance, and counseling towards future planning for victims
of domestic violence, spouse abuse or neglect. Women and their children may
receive short term shelter, in a safe and comfortable environment. Provides a
safe, clean and loving home for children in need including those removed from
harmful, unhealthy situations. They may be cared for here until foster care can be
provided.
Supportive Services
Food Bank….635-1443
Emergency Food Bank for Families and Homeless Families /
Individuals….635-1442
Admin….635-1444
Rice, dry goods, canned food, baby food and pampers are distributed to needy
families or those in crisis situations due to unusual circumstances.
Catastrophic Medical Assistance Problems….735-7256 / 7267
The Fr. Quitugua Foundation was founded for catastrophic medical problems. The
foundation can provide assistance to persons in need because of catastrophic
medical problems.
Emergency 24-hour Crisis Hotline (CSS / APS)…. 632-8853
These services are generally toll-free, confidential phone lines that one can call 24
hours a day 7 days a week to speak to staff and/or trained volunteer in a time of
crisis for support and advice. The services may include risk assessment,
intervention, screening and referrals.
Emergency Receiving Home (CSS / APS)…. 632-8853
Fax: 632-8877
The Emergency Receiving Home provides temporary shelter to elderly sixty (60)
years of age or older and adults with disabilities age eighteen (18) years or older
who are victims of abuse and have been determined to be in immediate danger
requiring protective shelter. The shelter provides personal care (when necessary)
and nutritious hot meals three (3) times a day and snacks two (2) times a day.
Social Workers develop individualized care plan (ICP) to each client admitted. The
total capacity for the shelter is no more than eight (8) clients at any given time. A
part-time registered nurse is available in the morning and evening daily.
CHURCHES - APOSTOLIC
Apostolic Bible….472-9200
Pacific Revival Center….637-4900 / 632-9075
Fax: 637-4872
CHURCHES – ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Abundant Life Church….637-2130
Christian Life Center….565-7025
International Christian Assembly….653-1314
St. Paul Assembly of God….637-4457
CHURCHES – BAHA’I
Baha’i Faith Dededo Center….632-9885
Baha’i National Spiritual Assembly….472-9100
CHURCHES - BAPTIST
Agana Heights Baptist Church….472-8082
Bayview Church….472-8107 / 8108
Fax: 472-8109
Calvary Baptist….646-6170 / 3624
Fax: 646-3625
Faith Baptist Church….888-2443
Family Baptist Church….632-4929
Freedom Baptist….653-0116
Guam First Baptist Church….646-4626
Harvest Baptist….477-6341
Fax: 477-7136
Island Baptist Church….734-7228
Jesus Baptist Church of Guam….653-0965
Lighthouse Baptist Church….565-9889 / 2131
Southern Baptist Church….646-6170
Christian Fellowship….646-1370
Temple Baptist Church & Christian School….477-9507
Fax: 477-9504
CHURCHES – BIBLE TEACHING
Bayview Baptist Church….472-8107 / 8108
Fax: 472-8109
Bible Fellowship….633-0223
Japan Evangelical Church of Guam….734-6544
Jehovah’s Witnesses….637-0852
Victory Chapel….632-0873
Yigo Church of God /Servicemen’s Center….653-1005
CHURCHES – CATHOLIC
Agafa Gumas Catholic Church
Santa Bernadita Chapel….653-2584
Fax: 653-4746
Agana Catholic Church
Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica….472-6201; 477-1842 / 1843
Fax: 472-1729
Agana Heights Catholic Church
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament….472-6246
Agat Catholic Church
Our Lady of Mount Carmel….565-2136 / 9676 / 8607
Fax: 565-9678
Archdiocese of Agana
Chancery Office….472-6116 / 8024 / 6573
Fax: 477-3519
Asan Catholic Church
Nino Perdido & Holy Family….477-2211
Fax: 477-1510
Barrigada Catholic Church
San Vicente / San Roke….734-4573
Fax: 734-5858
Chalan Pago Catholic Church
Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje –
Our Lady of Peace & Safe Journey….734-3723
Fax: 734-3722
CCD Office: 734-4223
Dededo Catholic Church
Santa Barbara….632-5659 / 9534
Fax: 632-1713
Inarajan Catholic Church
St. Joseph….828-8102
Fax: 828-7062
Maina Catholic Church
Our Lady of Purification….477-7256
Fax: 477-0221
Mangilao Catholic Church
Santa Teresita….734-2171
Fax: 734-2100
Merizo Catholic Church
San Dimas….828-8056
Fax: 828-3100
Mongmong Catholic Church
Nuestra Senora De Las Aguas - Our Lady of the Waters….477-6754
Fax: 477-3766
Ordot Catholic Church
San Juan Bautista….472-8341 / 8342
Fax: 472-2324
Piti Catholic Church
Assumption of Our Lady….472-2272
Fax: 477-1955
Santa Rita Catholic Church
Our Lady of Guadalupe….565-2160
Fax: 565-7078
Sinajana Catholic Church
St. Jude’s….475-6530
Rectory….475-6531 / 6539
Fax: 477-5353
St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church….637-4148
Talofofo Catholic Church
San Miguel….789-1069
Fax: 789-7665
Tamuning Catholic Church
St. Anthony….646-7181 / 8044
Fax: 646-1039
Toto Catholic Church
Immaculate Heart of Mary….477-9118
Fax: 472-2514
Immaculate Heart of Mary Life Teen Ministries
Immaculate Heart of Mary Life Teen Ministries (IHOM Life Teen Ministries) is a faithbased organization affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church committed to serving and
enhancing the lives of our Youth and community through participation in various grant
programs such as STOP Violence Against Women, Drug-Free and Safe Neighborhood,
and the AmeriCorp-Serve Guam Commission. IHOM Life Teen Ministries engages in
community involvement, promote self-motivated programs, and instill character building
virtues for a better community and healthier lifestyle.
Tumon Catholic Church
Blessed Diego San Vitores ….646-5649
Umatac Catholic Church
San Dionisio….828-8056
Fax: 828-3100
Yigo Catholic Church
Our Lady of Lourdes….653-2584
Fax: 653-4746
Yona Catholic Church
St. Francis of Assisi….789-1491
Fax: 789-1400
CHURCHES – CHARISMATIC / CROSS CULTURAL
Island Praise Fellowship….646-4091 / 4081
Fax: 646-2070
CHURCHES – CHURCH OF CHRIST
Church of Christ….472-2632
Iglesia Ni Cristo Harmon….637-5538
Iglesia Ni Cristo Apra Hts…..565-5563
CHURCHES – CHURCH OF GOD
First Church of God….734-3316
CHURCHES – CHURCH OF GOD (PENTECOSTAL)
Yigo Church of God / Servicemen’s Center….653-1005
CHURCHES – CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN
Guam Association Bible Fellowship….637-4669
Life in the Son Christian Fellowship….477-5487
Fax: 477-5487
New Covenant Life Church….647-3401
Zion Fellowship….477-3007
Hotline: 482-9672
CHURCHES – CONVENT & MONASTERY - CATHOLIC
Dominican Sisters….472-1524
Saint Fidelis Friary….472-3339
CHURCHES - EPISCOPAL
Episcopal Church in Micronesia….649-0690
[email protected]
St John the Divine Episcopal Church….646-1708
St. Andrew by the Philippine Sea….649-0690
St. Michael & All the Angels….649-0690
CHURCHES – INTER-DENOMINATIONAL
Zion Fellowship….477-3007
Crisis Hotline….482-9672
CHURCHES – LDS / MORMON
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Micronesia Guam Service Center….646-9291
Fax: 646-9293
Micronesia Guam Mission Office….734-3526
Fax: 734-3037
Family History Center….734-3565
Guam District Office….734-3572
Barrigada Branch….734-3049
Talisay….565-2420
Yigo….653-4545
CHURCHES - LUTHERAN
Lutheran Church of Guam….477-8595
CHURCHES - METHODIST
Guam United Methodist Church….734-3251
Fax: 734-5062
CHURCHES - NAZARENE
Guam First Church of The Nazarene….632-9882
Fax: 632-9882
CHURCHES – NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Calvary Chapel Guam….632-1417
Christ’s Bible Fellowship….647-0223
Island Praise Fellowship….646-4091
Fax: 646-2070
CHURCHES – PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENT
Iglesia Ni Cristo Church (see Church of Christ)
CHURCHES - PRESBYTERIAN
Evergreen Presbyterian Church….649-3416 / 3417
Faith Presbyterian Reformed Church….734-7774
Guam Everlasting Life Church….472-1409
Korean Presbyterian Church….646-7100 / 9400
Pacific Presbyterian Church….637-7771
CHURCHES – SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Agana Heights SDA Church….472-1793
Agat SDA Church….565-3196
Guam Micronesia Mission SDA….477-9745
Korean SDA Church….477-9745
Northern SDA Church….653-4088
CHURCHES – UNITED PENTECOSTAL
Guam United Pentecostal Church….637-4872
Revival Center….637-4900 / 632-9075
ELIM PACIFIC MINISTRIES….646-4601
Fax: 646-5601
Oasis Empowerment Center….646-4601
Oasis Women’s Ministry & Counseling
Committed to helping Pacific Islanders become all they were created to be, especially by
providing practical supportive services that lead to freedom from life-controlling or life-limiting
problems.
SAINT DOMINIC’S SENIOR CARE HOME….632-9378 / 9379
Fax: 537-1697
Provides long-term care for the senior citizens.
SALVATION ARMY
Main Office….477-7671
Salvation Army Guam Corps….477-9877 / 9870
Family Services Center….477-3528 / 3529
Provides education and life skill courses designed to help clients address the
underlying issues that may be leading to their social and economic difficulties. Classes
are held once a week focusing on different topics each week. Categories include
parenting education, immigration education, basic job skills, and basic money
management.
Light House Recovery Center….477-7671
Provides shelter and treatment for chemical dependency for homeless addicted males.
Non-Profit
AARP Guam Chapter….472-8725
Founded in 1958, a non-profit non-partisan organization that helps people (50 +) improve the
quality of their lives..
Alcoholics Anonymous
A self-help program for individuals who abuse alcohol. Open meetings are open to all closed meetings are for those who have admitted their alcoholism. Anonymity is required.
AL-ANON….646-7233 / 483-5050
A self-help support for spouses of alcoholics, whether or not the problem drinker
recognizes their problem.
ALA-Teen….632-7557
A self help group for teenagers who have one or more parents with a drinking problem.
Teens solve their own problems, not those of the drinking parent.
American Cancer Society….477-9451 / 9452
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community based, voluntary health
organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer
saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy,
and service.
American Red Cross….472-6217 / 6667
Counseling, referral services and financial assistance in times of crisis, disaster-relief
training, and other services.
Ayuda Foundation….473-3003
The Mission of the AYUDA Foundation is to improve the delivery of health care services to
Micronesia and the Western Pacific region. This is a classic example on how we can
effectuate distance learning through resource centers such as medical libraries.
Island Girl Power….637-3011
Fax: 473-3004
The mission of Island Girl Power Guam is to provide positive, alternatives for young
ladies, empowering, encouraging, and inspiring them to be confident in their efforts to
succeed, which ultimately discourages teen pregnancy, suicide, substance and sexual
abuse, we are compelled to speak out against Alcohol Sponsorship of Family & Youth
Events and Negative Images of Women and Girls in the Media and in the Community.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guam….472-2227
Fax: 472-2228 Email: [email protected] Website: guambbbs.org
Provides one-to-one mentoring programs for children and youth in schools, communities and
other non-school sites. Offers programs and support services that encourage lasting
mentoring relationships that result in positive impacts helping children reach their potential.
Inquire about our volunteer opportunities for adults.
Community Services & Resources, Inc. (CSR)…. 479-1277
Fax: 479-7233 Email: [email protected]
Facilitates program services to youth and families including recreational, educational
activities such as Strengthening Island Families at Pagachao in Agat; Sagan Linahyan in
Astumbo and Gil Baza Subdivision in Yigo.
Educational Centers
Guam Parent Information Resource Center (PIRC)…. 777-7991
The goal of the Guam PIRC is to increase parent involvement in children’s education so
they can achieve success both in school and in life.
Edward M. Calvo Cancer Foundation….472-6854
The Foundation’s mission is to provide financial grants to those battling cancer in our local
community. Living with cancer can take a physical, financial, and emotional toll on an
individual and we aim to help alleviate some of these burdens.
Erica’s House….642-4020 / 4022
Fax: 642-4021 Email: [email protected]
*Soroptimist International of the Marianas / Soroptimist International of Guam
A support service for parents and children in need of visitation and exchange service.
Services include a safe place to pick up and drop off children for exchange between parents;
On-site staff or child Protective Services supervised visitation for families; Parenting Classes
will be offered for Court and CPS referred parents.
Guam Association of Retired Personnel (GARP) / SPIMA….473-1916
Fax: 477-9015
The GARP’s mission is to provide social services to senior citizens.
Guam Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Family Violence….479-2277
Fax: 479-7233 Email: [email protected] Website: www.guamcoalition.org
Provides community outreach, education and training. A non-profit organization whose
members are comprised of Guam’s local domestic violence service providers, government
allies, and other community partners. Provides community education, outreach and training
regarding sexual assault and family violence. Works with community organizations and
networks to speak in one united voice on issues related to violence against women.
Guam Diabetes Association….477-7776
Fax: 734-2066
Improve access to and quality of care for all and reach communities most impacted by the
burden of diabetes thus reducing the mortality, morbidity, and cost associated with
uncontrolled diabetes and its related health complications.
Guam Legal Services Corporation – Disability Law Center (GLSC-DLC)….477-9811 /
9812
GLSC-DLC is a private non-profit corporation that provides legal assistance to the lowincome community of Guam as well as to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual
assault, stalking, and individuals with disabilities. GLSC is able to provide comprehensive
legal and supportive services through direct representation and advocacy aimed to enhance
the safety of the victim, assist the victim to escape an abusive relationship through safety
planning, or enhance the victim's ability to remain independent from an abusive former
partner.
Guma’ Mami, Inc….. 477-1505 / 1757
A private non-profit organization which provides community based supports for individuals
with disabilities and their families.
Guma’Mami, Inc.-AmeriCorps: Members promote activities that support the
reintegration of individuals with disabilities into their communities
Para Dinana-facilitates leisure recreational activities leading to a healthy lifestyle
and improved quality of life.
Work Enrichment Program-provides individuals with the tools and training
necessary to obtain and maintain employment.
Warmline-992-HOPE (4673) is an information dissemination phone line.
Warmline receives calls from individuals who need to hear a friendly voice.
Individuals may also sign up to receive updates on activities, etc.
Guam Sexual Assault and Abuse Resource Center Association
(Guam SAARCA)….647-5412
Fax: 647-5414
Provides technical assistance and education focusing on care of victims of sexual assault by
conducting forensic medical-legal examinations of adults and children, peer reviews of the
operations of Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse’s Healing Hearts Crisis Center.
Guam SAARCA provides education and training opportunities to the physicians and mental
health professionals in the community regarding the management of sexual assault victims
in an outpatient / clinic setting.
Habitat for Humanity….647-4667
A non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing program whose goal is to eliminate substandard
housing in Guam.
Ina’fa Maolek….475-1977
Trained mediators assist in troubled marriages and family conflicts, small claims disputes,
work-related conflicts, and victim-offender mediation involving delinquent and criminal
behavior. The organization also recognizes the value of training island youth in
peacemaking by providing peer mediation training to prevent violence on campuses.
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers - Guam Chapter…. 653-2368
Aims to stop driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or other substances,
supports the victims of this violent crime, and prevents underage drinking of alcohol.
Sanctuary, Inc….. 475-7101
Community Outreach Prevention Education & Development Program
(COPED)….475-7130
Fax: 743-7097
Provides public housing residents with services such as door-to-door outreach,
educational / economic workshops, resident association capacity building, drug &
alcohol assessment and referral, parenting classes as well as youth peer leadership
training, mentorship, and conflict resolution
Crisis Hotline (24 hours)…. 475-7100
Provides a 24-hour accessibility to youths between the ages of 12 to 18 who are
experiencing family problem / conflict. This includes counseling via Sanctuary Hotline,
face-to-face emergency counseling, referral services, and temporary emergency
shelter.
WestCare Pacific Islands
Provides a wide spectrum of health and human services available to the island’s children,
adolescents, and families.
Guahan Project….647-5684
Fax: 647-4481 www.guahanproject.org
Victims Advocates Reaching Out (V.A.R.O.) 24 hour hotline….477-5552
Fax: 477-8276 Email: - [email protected] Website: - www.varoguam.com
Trained volunteers respond to victims of violent crimes and their families to provide crisis
intervention, emergency assistance, information, follow-up and referral.
Youth for Youth Organization….477-2303 / 9079 / 8861 - 3
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse - under Prevention and Training
Services (PEACE)
Youth for Youth LIVE! Guam (YFYLG) Organization is a community-based, non-profit
organization. Successful prevention programs for youth are based on the influence of
positive peer support, youth helping youth and skills for maintaining a drug-free lifestyle. A
Teen drug prevention program based on the influence of positive peer support. Youth
helping youth choose and maintain a drug free lifestyle. The teens used their creative
energy to spread that drug free message to others.
Government of Guam Agencies
Attorney General, Office of the
(see under Office of the Attorney General)
Crime Stoppers….477-5357 / 4357
(see Guam Police Department)
Department of Corrections, Parole….473-7001
This Division processes parole applications and conducts extensive research on the
applicants prison record and social background necessary for determining parole eligibility.
It conducts surveillance of the parolees regularly and meets with them for counseling on a
schedule basis. They provide logistical and administration support to the Guam Parole
Board.
Guam Department of Education
Main Office….475-0462
www.gdoe.net
Guam Early Intervention System….735-2414 / 17
Fax: 735-2439
Provides services and support for infants and toddlers with special needs and their
families. Guam Early Intervention System is committed to enabling families to access
integrated and quality services for young children.
Guam Head Start Program….475-0484
Fax: 477-1535
Provides health, dental, nutritional, psychological, social, and educational services to
children and families. Eligibility opened to preschool age children (3 to 5 years old) of
income eligible families and children with special needs.
Pediatric Evaluation and Development….735-2414
(Department of Education - Guam Early Intervention)
Fax: 735-2439
Provides services and support for infants and toddlers with special needs and their
families. Guam Early Intervention System is committed to enabling families to access
integrated and quality services for young children through support and shared dreams.
Provides identification, screening, assessment, monitoring, and referral services for
infants, toddlers, and preschool. Services provided at no cost to families.
Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities (DISID)
Vocational Rehabilitation Field Services….475-5735
Provides evaluation of vocational rehabilitation potential including diagnostic and related
services, counseling and guidance, physical and mental restoration, vocational and other
training services, maintenance, transportation to related programs, services to family
members of handicapped persons, placement in suitable employment, post-employment
services necessary to maintain suitable employment.
Department of Labor
Main office….475-7075
www.guamdol.net
Agency for Human Resource Development….475-7016 / 22
Provides protection, advocacy and client assistance programs for developmentally-disabled
and mentally ill individuals. Services include information and referral, monitoring, support
and advocacy counseling, ranging from investigation to negotiation, and may include legal
action as the final alternative. Besides individual advocacy services, systems advocacy may
also be provided.
Guam Employment Services….475-7004
Department of Labor - (OCC) One-Stop Career Center;(GES ) Guam Employment
Services
To help prepare individuals for better-paying positions that enables them to lead safe
and secure lives. Programs include employment counseling, job placement, adult
education, and literacy, computer training, and employment / work experience
programs.
One Stop Career Center….475-7000
Provides job seekers with employment related services such as training assessment,
employment counseling and referral. Interested individuals need to complete a
registration form and schedule an appointment.
AmeriCorps Program / Serve Guam….475-7081 / 2
Fax: 475-7045
Provides education scholarships to participants who provide volunteer services to the
community.
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA)
Main Office….647-5330
www.dmhsa.guam.gov
Adult Mental Health….647-5401
Adult and Children / Adolescent Inpatient Units
Adult….647-5417 / 5408
Children….647-5317
The adult and adolescent in-patient units are short-term care facilities that provide
treatment for persons with mental health problems that cannot be resolved in society.
Adult Counseling Services….647-5325
Provides direct clinical services to individual adults as well as to families, couples, and
group of people with problems in living which may or may not occur because of
substance abuse or mental illness.
Guma Ifil….473-2606 / 2607 / 647-5325
Fax: 472-2606
Provides 24-hour supervision and support to seriously mentally ill persons living in
individual apartments. The goal of the program is to provide a therapeutic living
environment which is close to public transportation, shopping, entertainment, and public
recreation facilities.
Healing Hearts Crisis Center….647-5351
Fax: 647-5414
Provides support, information, and referrals for all survivors of sexual assault. A
special trained doctor or nurse examiner who can perform the medical legal
examination on site, in a safe and warm environment, will also be available if the
survivor wishes to pursue reporting the assault to police or to the survivor who does not
wish to report, a medical examination for their own health
I’Famaguonta - Child Mental Health….477-8848 / 5338
Program established solely to help the island’s children.
Marriage and Family Counseling….647-5325
Provision of counseling in marriage and family for people encountering personal,
marital or familial difficulties.
Medication Clinic….647-5345
Nursing Services Division….647-5350
Partial Hospitalization….647-5817
Fax: 647-0250
Crisis Center….647-5351
Crisis Hotline….647-8833 / 7
A 24-hour crisis intervention hotline which serves the community by providing a
listening service, referral service and public outreach. All calls are handled
confidentially and with compassion.
Prevention and Training Services….477-8861/63
New Beginnings….475-5438
A residential rehabilitation treatment program for men and women dependent on
alcohol or other drugs. Its purpose is to assist theses people identify, understand,
and change the destructive patterns of chemical addiction.
PEACE Office….477-9079
Professional Support Unit….647-5345
Therapeutic Foster Care….647-5440
Provides treatment for emotionally disturbed children within the private homes of
trained families. It provides home-like environment supported by intensive behavior
management, crisis intervention, and specialized treatment inventions.
Department of Public Health and Social Services
Main Office….735-7102
www.dphss.guam.gov
Central Office….735-7102
Northern Office….635-7411 / 56
Southern Office….828-7511
Adult Protective Services….735-7384 - 6
Provides protective services to the elderly (60 and over) and persons with disabilities
(18 and above) against abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.
AIDS Hotline….734- AIDS (2437)
Fax: 734-2105
Provides information on HIV and AIDS in Guam, and promotes AIDS awareness.
AIDS - STDs Program….735-7317 / 7402 / 7403
Provides counseling, testing, and/or treatment on HIV & STD.
Child Care and Development Fund Program….735-7256 / 7267
Fax: 734-5955
Provides assistance with childcare expenses so families can work, attend school, or a
training program. Low income families; families who are receiving Temporary
Assistance for the Needy (TANF); families who are attempting through work activities to
transition off from TANF; and families who are at risk of becoming dependant on such
assistance programs.
Child Protective Services (CPS)…. 475-2653 /72
Fax: 477-0500
Responsible for receiving and investigating reports of child abuse and neglect.
Ensures through reasonable effort that children are safe in their own homes. Crisis
intervention to prevent further abuse and neglect, removal and placement, initiation of
court intervention, and case management services.
Food Stamp Program
Central Office (Mangilao)….735-7245 / 7552/ 7537
Fax: 734-3364
Northern Office….635-7466
Fax: 635-7438
Southern Office….828-7543
Fax: 828-7542
Provides monthly benefits to individual or families who are unemployed, low income, on
welfare or payment assistance and elderly person with disabilities to purchase food
items.
Guam WIC Program (Women Infants & Children)
Provides selected supplemental foods (such as milk, eggs, cheese, cereals, juices,
dried beans & peas, peanut butter, infant cereals), to eligible persons, along with
nutrition education to improve the health and nutrition of its participants.
Central (Tiyan)….475-0295 / 0296
Fax: 477-7945
Central (Mangilao)….735-7180
Fax: 734-3364
Northern Office….635-7471 / 7472
Fax: 635-7476
Southern Office….828-7551
Maternal Child Health Program….735-7110
Fax: 734-7097
Provides social work services to patients and their families to assist them in resolving
social and emotional problems related to their health care, illness, birth defects and or
rehabilitation in order to promote optional social functioning. Services include crisis
intervention, information and referral, casework, counseling, and consultation with a
medical team.
Medicaid….735-7243 / 7287
Medical Social Services
Northern….635-7523
Fax: 635-7496
Central (Mangilao)….735-7168 / 7351 / 7356
Fax: 735-7103
Medically Indigent Program….735-7245
Department of Youth Affairs
Office….735-5010
www.dya.guam.gov
Youth Resource Centers
Haya….565-5031
Central….477-9557 / 9558
Lagu….635-4392 /4393
Juvenile Diversion Program….735-5030 / 8010
A crisis intervention programs that allows at-risk, troubled youth to experience firsthand the reality of institutional living through admission into the Youth Correctional
Facility. Most referrals are high-risk juveniles demonstrating oppositional, antiauthoritative disobedience at home and/or school.
Community Social and Development Unit
Central - Toto Gardens….477-9557 / 9558
Fax: 472-2912
Northern Dededo - Across Maria Ulloa Elementary….635-4392 / 4393
Fax: 632-0294
Southern (HAYA) Agat * Across Mount Carmel Church….565-5031
Guam Fire Department
Agat….565-2700
Astumbo….633-6626
Barrigada….734-2264
Dededo….632-5197
Inarajan….828-8177
Piti….472-8139
Sinajana….472-6342
Talafofo….789-3473
Tamuning….646-8801 / 8802
Umatac / Merizo….828-8572
Yigo….653-3473
Yona….789-2231
Rescue 1 / 2….642-3330 / 3359
Rescue 3….565-4118
The members of the Guam Fire Department proudly serve the citizens of our
community and willingly pitch in to protect and serve their friends and neighbors
regardless of the situation or the possibility of injury, or even loss of their life.
Governor’s Office
Constituents Division / Community Affairs….475-9331 / 9135
Governor’s Office liaison with the public in regards to utilities (power / water /
telephone) or community affairs.
Governor’s Community Outreach – Federal Programs Office (GCO-FPO)….475-9162 /
9179
Fax: 300-7575 [email protected]
Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA)….477-9851 - 4
Admin Fax: 300-7565 Fax: 477-7570
Assists low and moderate income renters and homeowners to acquire suitable housing
through several programs. Public housing is an affordable rental-housing program for eligible
low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Section 8 is a program that
provides vouchers and certificates to eligible very low-income families, the elderly, and
persons with disabilities. The vouchers and certificates are a form of monetary rental
assistance that helps very low-income families rent affordable housing of their choice from
landlords on Guam. Guma’ Trankilidat provides housing to very low-income elderly and
persons with disabilities and Section 8 rental assistance is provided to residents of Guma’
Trankilidat.
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA)….647-2552 / 2330
Fax: 646-5508
Provides medical services as needed.
Guam Police Department
www.gpd.guam.gov
Crime Stoppers….477-4357
Fax: 472-4036
A program involving the Police, community and the media in the fight against crime.
Allows individuals to call in crimes, guaranteeing anonymity and may provide rewards
for information leading to an arrest
Crime Victim’s Assistance Unit….475-8620
Criminal Investigation Section….475-8551
Dispatch….472-8911
Domestic Violence Unit….475-8560
Federal Programs Section….475-8567
Guam Family Justice Center….635-9114
Precinct Command
Dededo….632-9809 / 11
Tamuning / Tumon….649-6330
Beach Patrol….646-7911
Hagatna….475-8541
Agat….475-8628 / 8630
Provides service and protection to the general public of Guam.
Guam Regional Transit Authority
Also known as - Guam Para-transit System….475-4616
Provides rides with fee, starts at Micronesia Mall and Agana Shopping Center and
branches throughout the island. 5:30am - 7:30pm., Monday thru Saturday, 7:30am 5:30pm Sunday and Holiday
Main HUB at Chamorro Village (Central) – Dededo Public Health (Northern) Agat
Mayor (South).
Guam Bar Association….475-3396
Fax: 475-3400
www.guambar.org
Lawyer Referral Service (LAWS)….864-5297
Improve the administration of justice and the standards of the legal profession, encourage
higher and better education of its members, assist in the admission and discipline of its
members and in the formulation and administration of measures to prevent the unauthorized
practice of law, and assume such other responsibilities and duties as the Supreme Court of
Guam may from time to time determine.
Mayors’ Council of Guam
Executive Central Office….472-6940 / 477-8461
Fax: 477-8777
Agana Heights….472-6393
Fax: 472-6124
Agat….565-2524 / 4335
Fax: 565-4826
Asan-Maina….479-2726; 472-6581
Fax: n / a
Barrigada….734-3859 / 3737
Fax: 734-1988
Chalan-Pago / Ordot….477-1333 / 8302
Fax: 477-7131
Community Center: 472-8303
Dededo….632-5203 / 5019; 637-9014
Fax: 637-1129
Gym: 637-5002
Hagatna….477-8045 / 47; 472-6379
Fax: 477-6686
Hagatna Youth Center: 477-8049
Inarajan….475-2509 – 12
Fax: 828-2543
Mangilao….734-2163 / 5731 / 5734 / 5735
Fax: 734-4130
Merizo….828-8312 /2941 / 8772 / 2429
Fax: 828-2429
Mongmong - Toto – Maite….477-6758 / 9090; 479-6800 / 6801/ 6802
Fax: 472-6494
Piti….472-1232 / 1233
Fax: 477-2674
Santa Rita….565-2514 / 4337; 4301 / 4302 / 4304
Fax: 565-3222
Sinajana….472-6707 / 477-3323; 475-1539
Fax: 472-5084
Talofofo….789-1421 / 3262 / 4821 / 6671
Fax: 789-5251
Gym: 789-2010
Tamuning….646-5211; 647-9819 / 9820
Fax: 646-5210
Umatac….828-2940 / 8252 / 8258
Fax: 828-2676
Yigo….653-5248 / 9446; 633-3001 / 3002 / 3003 / 3005 / 653-9119
Fax: 653-3434
Gym: 653-3088 / 9
Yona….789-4798 / 1525 / 1526; 789-0012
Fax: 789-1821
Gym: 789-1524
Office of Highway Safety Children….646-3229
An office where parents can call to have their child restraint inspected by a certified child
passenger safety technician. In addition, educate parents on the proper installation of the
child restraint and the importance of utilizing the restraint. Conduct presentation to school
regarding car seat and seatbelts.
Office of the Attorney General….475-3324
Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED)…. 475-3360 ext 1100
The mission of the Child Support Enforcement Program is to promote the well-being of
children by assisting both parents to meet the financial and medical needs of their
children.
Civil Division….475-3324 ext 3115
Consumer Protection Advocate….475-3324 ext 3340
Advocates for consumer protection. Consumer complaints, price gouging, unfair
business practices, etc.
Family Division….475-3406 ext 4035
Prosecution Division….475-3406 ext 2410
Prosecutes individuals; consults with victims / witnesses for case preparation, evidence
gathering and testimony; and advocates for consumers.
Victims / Witness Ayuda Services (VWAS)….475-3406 ext 6010
Provides direct services to victims of crime. Services may include case information,
referrals, transportation to / from court or criminal justice appointments, emotional
support and court/ criminal justice interview accompaniment; if needed.
Office of the Public Guardian….475-3173
Public Defender Services Corporation….475-3100
MVP Sinajana Commercial Bldg Unit B * 779 Route 4 * Sinajana, Guam 96910
Fax: 477-5844 website: www.guampdsc.net
“As public servants, the Public Defender Service Corporation exists to provide effective legal
assistance to those unable to afford private counsel, thereby ensuring equal protection of
their lawful rights, an accordance with prescribed ethical laws rules and regulations.”
Senior Community Service Employment Program….475-7097
Assist economically disadvantaged persons who are 55 or older, and are unemployed or
have poor employment prospects through part-time subsidized employment with ultimate
transition to unsubsidized employment.
Superior Court of Guam
Client Services & Family Counseling….475-3490 / 3383
Fax: 472-5450
Superior Court’s family counseling service which provides counseling and evaluation to
court referred clients, individual, family, group, and couples counseling as well as
psychiatric and psychological evaluations.
Teaching Healing and Recovery for women In Violent
Environment (THRIVE)…. 475-3101 / 3383
THRIVE empowers women by providing education about family violence &
opportunities to learn new strategies in life skills to support new life changes.
Court Program Office - Judicial Education Project….475-3270
Marshals….475-3270
Probation Division
Adult….475-3375
Child….475-3453
Adult Pre-Trial Services….475-3466
Provides monitoring and supervision to individuals on probationary, diversion pretrial status.
University of Guam
TRIO Programs: Education Talent Search; Upward bound; Student Support
Services….735-2246
Education Talent Search….735-2251
Provides services which include academic and career counseling, academic
tutoring, information on colleges/universities, financial aid information,
social/cultural enrichment, etc. Students must meet qualification guidelines and
are first generation college bound students who show potential for educational
success.
Student Support Services….735-2248
Provides mentoring and counseling for students who have come up through the
TRIO programs and are enrolled at UOG.
Upward Bound….735-2245
The program is open to students with college potential who meet qualification
guidelines, and where neither parent nor guardian has a college degree.
Cooperative Extension Service (CES)….735-2976
Fax: 734-6912
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program….735-2030 / 2029
Fax: 734-4222
Provides nutrition lessons such as food storage, sanitation, meal planning and
budgeting, food preparation, and nutrition education.
** Low income families, young homemakers with young children, and youths
between 9 - 19 years
Violence Against Women Prevention Program….735-2890
Aims to address the prevention of violent crimes against women on campus,
particularly domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and to
provide services for victims of these crimes.
Guam Veterans Affairs Office….475-8388
Fax: 475-8396
To provide veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned - and to do so
by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence,
professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.
Federal Agencies
Andersen Family Advocacy Program….366-5167
Fax: 366-5122
Anderson Family Advocacy Programs (FAP) is located on the Air Force Base. Its mission is
to build a healthy community at Andersen so that every family and home is violence free.
This is done through developing and providing services designed to prevent, intervene in
and treat child maltreatment and intimate partner violence. There are many enrichment
classes that are provided to improve parenting skills and to help couples communicate
effectively. Clinical intervention services are provided to prevent unhealthy interactions and
to build on relationship strengths. A new Parent Support Programs is offered to families with
children less and 3 years of age. Assist new parents in coping with demands of parenting
and military life through home visits by a Family Advocacy Nurse. Parents are taught how to
effectively nurture their children and each other.
Andersen Air Force Base
Airman and Family Readiness Center….366-8136
Anderson AFB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response….366-7714 / 7715
24-hour Help-line: 366-SARC (7272)
The mission of the AAFB SAPR office is to reinforce the Air Force’s commitment to eliminate
sexual assault through a comprehensive program that provides prevention and awareness,
education, ensures compassionate and effective response for survivors, and cultivates a
base-wide wing man culture that is predicated on mutual respect and trust.
Farmer’s Home Administration….472-7379
Accept loan applications for housing from low-income families and grant applications from
low-income elderly (62 and older) for home upkeep and maintenance.
Navy Fleet and Family Support Center….333-2056
Fax: 333-9630
Assists both single and married personnel to help solve problems, obtain assistance and
provides in-depth information on resources available to them in the military and civilian
community in Guam.
Navy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator….483-7129
24 Hour Emergency Number: 488-0514
US Department of Agriculture – Rural Development….472-7361
Accepts loan applications for housing from low-income families. Also accepts applications
for grants from low income elderly (62 and older) for up-keep of the home.
Corporation/Businesses
Lend - A - Hand Guam Chapter….477-9711 ext 102
Fax: 479-3079
(please look under) Pacific Daily News
Pacific Daily News….477-9711 ext 102
Fax: 479-3079
Lend - a - Hand Guam Chapter
Financial assistance limited to local residents for emergency need situation on a one-time
basis. Applicants must prove financial need and the inability to acquire assistance from any
other source before they can be considered.
Educational Centers
Ivy Educational Services….646-5792
We strive to help students develop, obtain, and achieve their personal and academic
growth while at the same time guiding them along pathway to college.
Sylvan Learning Center….477-0700
Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services
to students of all ages and skill levels, At Sylvan, our warm and caring tutors tailor
individualized learning paths that build the skills, habits and attitudes students need to
succeed in school and in life. Affordable tutoring instruction is available in math,
reading, writing, study skills, homework help, test prep and more at more than 900
learning centers in the United States, Canada and abroad.
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