Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns

Provider: HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

The hospital provides safe haven services for people of all ages in Los Angeles County. Services include safe havens for abandoned newborns. There are no geographic restrictions. Under the Safe Haven Law, this county designated site accepts newborn babies up to 72 hours old from parents or individuals with lawful custody who want to anonymously relinquish their child. After 72 hours individuals are not protected under the law. Designated emergency room staff attempt to place a numerically matching ID bracelet on the individual and the baby, and individuals have up to 14 days to reclaim their child. Women who have just given birth may receive emergency medical attention without the threat of criminal prosecution; however, confidentiality will be compromised. Individuals who surrender a newborn in accordance with the Safe Haven Law are immune from criminal liability for child abandonment.
Resource Description

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Hours
24-Hour Services
Fee structure
Free
Application procedure
Walk in for Service

Address

100 W. California Blvd.

Pasadena, California 91105 (Physical)

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Service hours
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours per day.
Monday : 24 hours
Tuesday : 24 hours
Wednesday : 24 hours
Thursday : 24 hours
Friday : 24 hours
Saturday : 24 hours
Sunday : 24 hours

TDD

+16265788601

Service/Intake (Perinatal Health)

+16263973172

Service/Intake (Outpatient Appointment Line)

+16263975600

Service/Intake (Perinatal Health Education)

+16263978768

Information Only (Visitor Information Line)

+16263973777

Service/Intake (Social Work Department - Counseling Services)

+16263975171

Administrative (Service/Intake)

+16263975000

Emergency

+16263975111

Service/Intake (Physician Referral)

+18009039233

All services by this agency

Mental Health Related Support Groups (Depression)
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Terminal Illness Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral (Older Adults)
Emergency Room Care
Public Lectures/Discussions (Health Issues)
Physician Referrals
Occupational Therapy
Caregiver Training (Kinship Caregivers)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Health Education (Asthma, Children)
Health Literacy Programs (Surgery Related Issues)
Condition Specific Treatment (Multiple Sclerosis)
Birthing Centers
Stroke Rehabilitation
Nutrition Assessment Services
Childbirth Education
Health/Disability Related Support Groups (Colon Cancer)
Health/Disability Related Support Groups (Parkinson's Disease)
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Neonatal Intensive Care
Health Education (Asthma)
Therapeutic Exercise (Breast Cancer)
Health/Disability Related Support Groups (Prostate Cancer)
Therapeutic Exercise (Parkinson's Disease)
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups (High Risk Infants/Children)
Health/Disability Related Support Groups (Stroke)
Health/Disability Related Support Groups (Breast Cancer)
Cancer Detection
Terminal Illness Support Groups (Families/Friends of People With Terminal Illnesses)
Health Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups (New Mothers)
Crisis Intervention (Older Adults)
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Trauma Centers
Health/Disability Related Support Groups (Lung Cancer)
Hospitals
Speech Therapy (Stroke)
Referral to Physicians Accepting Medicaid
Blood Banks
Health Education (Lymphedema)
Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
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