LAKE COUNTY— With a significant rainstorm ongoing, and further showers and winds expected through much of the next week, some Lake County residents may be looking to escape the elements. County Library Branch locations and Peer Support Centers operated by Lake County Behavioral Health Services can provide indoor respite during times of extreme weather.
While none of these are formal shelter locations, and there are no overnight services, for example, each of these facilities are currently expected to be open during their customary hours (described below). Should storm-related power outages occur, availability may be affected. For more information, call the phone numbers associated with each listing, or visit the following webpages:
https://www.lakecountyca.gov/344/Community-Peer-Support-Centers
https://www.lakecountyca.gov/729/Locations (Library Branch Locations)
County Library Facilities
Lake County’s four Public Library Branches are open during their normal business hours. While you escape the wind and rain, check out the many new materials and digital services the Library has to offer – there is something for everyone! Here is a list of Lake County Library locations, and their customary hours of operation:
- Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport, CA 95453 (707) 263-8817
Tue 10-5 | Wed 10-7 | Thu-Sat 10-5
- Redbud Library (Clearlake) 14785 Burns Valley Rd. Clearlake, CA 95422 (707) 994-5115
Tue 10-5 | Wed 10-7 | Thu-Sat 10-5
- Middletown Library
21256 Washington Street, Middletown, CA 95461 (707) 987-3674
Tue-Fri 10-5 | Sat 10-5
- Upper Lake Library 310 Second Street, Upper Lake, CA 95485 (707) 275-2049
Tue-Fri 12-5 | Sat 10-3
Peer Support Centers
Lake County Behavioral Health Services also reminds their peer support centers are open as a refuge from the wind and rain. Each provides a climate-controlled place to sit and rest. Water and light snacks are offered to guests, and restrooms are available. Referrals to social services can also be made. All are welcome. Below is a list of Peer Support Centers, with their customary hours and location information:
- Big Oak Peer Support Center
13340 East Highway 20, Suite O, Clearlake Oaks (707) 998-0310
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
- Circle of Native Minds Cultural Center
525 North Main Street, Lakeport (707) 263-4880
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
- Harbor on Main (Harbor Youth Resource Center)
154 South Main Street, Lakeport (707) 994-5486
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
- La Voz de la Esperanza Wellness Center
14092 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake (707) 994-4261
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
