2016
Enhancing Cultural Competence in Clinical Care Settings (4C)
Resource Directory
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Table of Contents Regulation System ................................................................................................................................... 4 - 8
Break the Barriers ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Catholic Charities ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Community Action Partnership of Madera .............................................................................................. 4
Community Food Bank ............................................................................................................................. 4
Evangel Home ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Fresno County Department of Public Health ........................................................................................... 5
Fresno Metro Ministry .............................................................................................................................. 5
Fresno Rescue Mission ............................................................................................................................. 5
Fresno Unified School District – Project ACCESS ...................................................................................... 5
JMJ Maternity Home ................................................................................................................................ 5
Kings County Action Organization ............................................................................................................ 5
Madera County Public Health Department .............................................................................................. 6
Madera Family Resource Center .............................................................................................................. 6
Madera Rescue Mission ........................................................................................................................... 6
Marjaree Mason Center – Women’s Crisis Center ................................................................................... 7
Nurse Family Partnership ......................................................................................................................... 7
Parenting Network ................................................................................................................................... 7
Poverello House ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Salvation Army .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Spirit of Women ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Turning Point ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Valley Children’s Healthcare – Charlie Mitchell Clinic .............................................................................. 8
Visalia Rescue Mission .............................................................................................................................. 8
Workforce Connection ............................................................................................................................. 8
Sensory System ..................................................................................................................................... 9 - 11
Able Advocates .......................................................................................................................................... 9
California Learning Connection ................................................................................................................ 9
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Central Valley Regional Center ................................................................................................................. 9
CSU, Fresno – Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic ............................................................................... 9
Dynamic Kids Physical Therapy ................................................................................................................ 9
Empower – Speech Therapy ..................................................................................................................... 9
Fresno Unified School District – Lori Ann Infant Program ...................................................................... 10
Heart of the Horse Therapy .................................................................................................................... 10
KC Kids .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Loretta’s Little Miracles .......................................................................................................................... 10
Madera County Behavioral Health Services ........................................................................................... 10
Merced County Interagency Children’s Roundtable .............................................................................. 10
Merced County Office of Education – Ready, Set, Go Program ............................................................. 11
PLAY Project ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center .............................................................................................. 11
TALK Team .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Valley Children’s Healthcare – Pediatric Psychology ............................................................................. 11
Valley Children’s Healthcare – Speech Services ..................................................................................... 11
Relevance System ................................................................................................................................ 12 - 17
All Mom’s Matter Support Group ........................................................................................................... 12
Alpha Behavioral Counseling Center ....................................................................................................... 12
California Health Collaborative – Nurture 2 Nurture ............................................................................. 12
California Psychological Institute ........................................................................................................... 12
Comprehensive Youth Services .............................................................................................................. 12
EMQ Families First .................................................................................................................................. 13
Exceptional Parents Unlimited ............................................................................................................... 13
Family Healing Center ............................................................................................................................ 13
Family Services of Tulare County ............................................................................................................ 14
Fresno Counseling Center ...................................................................................................................... 14
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health .................................................................................. 14
Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries ................................................................................... 15
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Gamino, Rose, LMFT ............................................................................................................................... 15
King, Frankie, LCSW ................................................................................................................................ 15
Madera County Office of Education – Healthy Beginnings .................................................................... 15
Madera SELPA Mental Health Services .................................................................................................. 15
Mental Health Services – Fresno Family Connections ........................................................................... 15
Merced County All Dad’s Matter ............................................................................................................ 15
Merced County Child Welfare Services .................................................................................................. 15
Merced County Department of Mental Health ...................................................................................... 16
Merced County Human Services Agency ................................................................................................ 16
Merced County Department of Public Health ........................................................................................ 16
PATHS Program ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Resource Center for Survivors ................................................................................................................ 16
Sierra Vista Child and Family Services .................................................................................................... 16
Sullivan Center ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Transitional Age Youth (TAY) .................................................................................................................. 17
Valley Crisis Center ................................................................................................................................. 17
VMS Family Counseling Services ............................................................................................................ 17
Executive System ................................................................................................................................. 18 - 19
Centro La Familia..................................................................................................................................... 18
Children’s Services Network ................................................................................................................... 18
FIRM Preschool ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Fresno County EOC ................................................................................................................................. 18
Fresno Unified School District – Early Learning ...................................................................................... 19
Madera County Office of Education – Early Start Program .................................................................... 19
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REGULATION SYSTEM
Agency Services Provided Contact County
Break the Barriers Dedicated to accelerating awareness, understanding, acceptance and education for all people with various abilities
Deby 559-432-6292
Fresno
Catholic Charities Provides services to individuals in crisis
First responders in helping neighbors with food, clothing, and other basic necessities
Assist in helping individuals manage monthly expenses
559-237-0851 Fresno, Merced,
Bakersfield
Community Action Partnership of
Madera County
Alternative Payment Program (APP)-subsidized child care program that serves low-income families who are employed, seeking employment, or participating in a job training or educational program
Domestic violence services
Energy Assistance-Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
First 5 Preschool Readiness—Fairmead
Head Start-provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically
Martha Diaz Battered Women’s Shelter –provides up to 30 days of emergency shelter to women and children who are in immediate danger of domestic violence
Rape/sexual assault services
Shunammite Place-houses chronically homeless women who suffer from mental health and/or disabilities
Transportation
Victim and Witness Services -assists crime victims, witnesses, and significant others restructure their lives through advocacy, support, information, and referrals
559-673-9173 Madera
Community Food Bank
Backpack program
Mobile pantry program
Neighborhood market program
Nutrition education
Cal-fresh outreach
559-237-3663 Fresno, Madera,
Kings, Kern and Tulare
Evangel Home 28-day emergency shelter for women and children
9-month residential program
9-month alternative sentencing
Community connection
559-264-4714 Fresno
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Fresno County Department of Public Health
California Children’s Services (CCS) program - statewide program that pays for treatment, equipment, and rehabilitation services to qualified clients up to the age of 21
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) - provides services to the community for the purpose of increasing awareness regarding the hazards of lead exposure
Public Health Nursing
Barbara Besmer, RN,
PHN 559-600-3330 [email protected]
Fresno
Fresno Metro Ministry
Produced a useful guide of nearly 350 local and regional social service organizations, city, county and state agencies and CBOs that provide needed supportive services for many of our community members
559-485-1416 Fresno
Fresno Rescue Mission
The Academy - for homeless men with drug and alcohol addiction, physical and mental abuse, and jail and/or prison experiences
Rescue the Children - provides emergency and long-term services to at-risk, abused, homeless, or previously incarcerated women or women with children
Community Care - “First Touch Ministry”, partnered with a host of community agencies, nonprofits, churches, legal, and health services in an effort to pull individuals from the pit of despair and help them achieve a life change
559-268-0839 Fresno
Fresno Unified School District – Project ACCESS
Services for homeless children and children living in foster care
Nancy Horn 559-457-3359
Fresno
JMJ Maternity Home
All services are for homeless pregnant women
Educational, Employment
Personal & Spiritual Growth
Work, Study Community Service Program
Medical, Legal & Human Services Agency appointments and required Community and County Programs
Drug Abuse
Domestic Violence, Mental Health, prenatal Health
Parenting and Transitional Exit Plan
Merced
Kings County Action
Organization
Head Start-for children birth to 5 from low-income families
Domestic violence and sexual assault
Nutrition Education and Hunger Prevention (NEHP)-summer food service program, day care homes food program
559-582-4386 Kings
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program- Education (SNAP-Ed)
Utilities assistance
Child care assistance
Teen pregnancy-one-on-one case management to young parents
Cal-Learn Program-serves pregnant or parenting teenagers 19 yrs. or younger, receiving CalWORKS, and who don’t have a diploma
Housing and tax assistance
Youth Learning with Engagement to Achieve Dreams (L.E.A.D)-focuses on academics, recreation, enrichment, and mentoring
Madera County Public Health Department
California Children’s Services-provides specialized medical care and rehabilitation for children whose families cannot provide all or part of the care
Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP)-provides eligible applicants for temporary Medi-Cal Health coverage
Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP)-prevent subsequent pregnancies to teenage parents, help teen parents graduate from high school, help pregnant and parenting teens to have healthy babies, prevent pregnancies among siblings of pregnant teens and teen parents.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)-prevent lead poisoning in children by pro-active action to educate the public about it
Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)-improves the health of low-income pregnant women
WIC Program-nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well and stay healthy.
Spanish available
Michelle Cornejo
559-675-7843
Madera
Madera Family Resource Center
Resource, referral and follow up
Family activities (playtime, story time, cookie baking)
Special events (Spooktacular, Spring Fun Day)
Spanish Speaking available
559-674-0915 Madera
Madera Rescue Mission
Women’s Recovery Program
Emergency housing units
Women and children emergency shelter
Men’s 12 month recovery program
559-675-8321 Madera
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Marjaree Mason Center - Women’s
Crisis Center
Provide safe houses for children and women who are victims of domestic violence (DV)
Legal assistance to victims of DV
Group and individual counseling for victims of DV
Crisis support, education and training for the community
Kayti Quinn-Crask
Corina Carrillo 559-227-1836 corina@mmce
nter.org
Fresno
Nurse Family Partnership
Provide help during pregnancy for first-time moms
Partners low-income, first-time moms with maternal and child health nurses
209-381-1244 Merced
Parenting Network Parenting Classes
Mental Health Services
Differential Response
Support Groups
Phone Support and Respite Care program
Information Packets and Resources and Referral Case Management
Parent to parent support for families of children with disabilities
Food pantry and clothes closet
Timberly Romero
559-732-4194
Tulare
Poverello House Holy Cross Clinic - provides free medical and dental services to the poor and homeless
Hot, daily meals - serves three hot meals 365 days a year to anyone in need.
Clothing, showers and laundry are provided
Village of Hope – shelter for homeless
Naomi’s House - 24-bed overnight shelter for single, homeless women. It provides basic necessities such as showers, clothing, meals and medical and/or dental care
SOCIAL SERVICES / HOUSING REFERRALS
Men’s residential rehab program
Holy Cross Center for Women and Children
559-498-6988 Fresno
Salvation Army Offer emergency assistance programs
Qualified families can receive food, Christmas gifts, utility bill assistance, and funds for paying rent to prevent an eviction
559-435-5783 Fresno
Spirit of Women Services for pregnant and parenting women with substance abuse issue
Residential substance abuse treatment facility.
559-233-4353 Fresno
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Turning Point Adult Mental Health - provides comprehensive mental health
Children’s Mental Health-Visalia Youth Services, Dinuba Children’s Services, Sequoia Children’s Services
Community Rehabilitation
Developmental Residential
Employment and housing
Outpatient substance abuse and residential substance abuse and drug treatment
559-732-8086 Tulare
Valley Children’s Healthcare –
Charlie Mitchell Clinic
Offers medical services to children under age 15 with acute and chronic medical conditions
Practice is staffed with registered dieticians, social workers, nurses, a pharmacist, a case manager and a phlebotomist.
559-353-3000 Madera
Visalia Rescue Mission
Life Change Academy - Christ-centered program focusing on improving the mental, physical and spiritual health of men and women struggling with life issues and chemical dependencies (1-yr program)
Community kitchen - provide two meals daily to anyone who comes hungry to their doors
Two overnight shelters - Women and Children's Shelter of Hope and Men’s Shelter
559-734-7921 (Women’s
Shelter) 559-740-4178
(Men’s Shelter)
Tulare
Workforce Connection
Educate, train and place individuals with the necessary resources and skills to fulfill employer needs
Provide referrals to partnering agencies and community resources
559-230-3600 Fresno
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SENSORY SYSTEM
Agency Services Provided Contact County Able Advocates Provide direct support and services to children that
are denied or put on hold due to insurance specifications or budget cuts
Connect families to agencies in the Central Valley Provide literature and other resources Monthly support meetings Family matching with similar diagnosis Spread awareness for children with special needs Supply information about events in the Central
Valley
Fresno
California Learning Connection
Speech and Occupational therapy Academic Support Play therapy
Kathryn Wage 228-9100
Fresno
Central Valley Regional Center
Provides services to persons with developmental disabilities-diagnosis, evaluation, and case management
Also coordinates services with other agencies in the community
Spanish speaking available
Carina Rodriguez,
Barbara Newman, Program Manager
559-276-4300 559-738-2247
Fresno, Merced, Tulare, Kings
CSU, Fresno – Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
Dedicated to serving people who have communicative disorders
Evaluations and treatment are available for persons of all ages with speech, language and hearing impairments
559-278-2422 Fresno
Dynamic Kids Physical Therapy
Physical therapy
Aquatic therapy
Consultative services-observing the student within the educational environment
Aimee and Elias 559-433-4700
Fresno
Empower – Speech Therapy
Autism Spectrum (ASD)
Speech Delay and Language Delay
Early Intervention
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) & Assistive Technology (AT)
Language Disorder and Phonological Disorder
Articulation (speech clarity, correct pronunciation)
Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Motor Planning
Stuttering / Fluency Disorder
Natalia 559-801-2626
Fresno
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Fresno Unified School District – Lori Ann Infant
Program
All services are provided in the family's home, toddler groups, and in the community
Coordinate services with other agencies deemed beneficial to the family and child
Assessment of each child's unique abilities
Infant Mental health therapy
Deaf and hard of hearing intervention
Vision, orientation and mobility intervention
Health Services
Parent support
Identify learning opportunities in the family's daily routines to promote the child's development
559-248-7236 Fresno
Heart of the Horse Therapy
Promotes therapeutic riding as an efficacious treatment modality for those with a disability
Treats people with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, sensory impairment (i.e. loss of hearing or sight), Down syndrome, Autism, missing limbs, PTSD, and many other disabilities
559-297-7100 Fresno
KC Kids Early Intervention 0-3 yrs. old
Special needs
Special education to preschoolers 3-5 yrs. old
STARS program -Supporting Toddlers with Autism in Responsive Relationships.
Home visiting
Spanish available
Cathy Pope Pope-
Cristina Acosta acosta-
Monica Salinas salinas-
Fresno, Kings
County
Loretta’s Little Miracles
Licensed day health care facility for medically fragile children
Skilled nursing services in a daycare setting
559-226-1225 Fresno, Sanger,
Hanford, Oakhurst
Madera County Behavioral Health
Services
Provides assessment and intensive intervention services to children 0-5 and their families
Service areas include; health, early childhood education (0-3), school readiness (4-5 yr. olds), mental health and social services.
Spanish speaking available
Irene Blanco [email protected]
559-673-3508
Madera
Merced County Interagency Children’s
Roundtable
Developmental assessment Home and center-based education Parent-to-parent support Respite care Special therapy and equipment Nutrition help Financial assistance
Cindy Sutton [email protected]
rg 209-381-6665
Merced
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Merced County Office of Education
– Ready, Set, Go Program
Special Classes for Preschool students with Mild, Moderate, and Severe Disabilities at various Merced County Schools (3-5 yrs.)
Pre-Academic/Academic Skills Language Enrichment Individualized Communication Systems Adaptive and vocational Skills
Stephanie Roe 209-381-5938
Merced
PLAY Project Evidenced-based autism early intervention program Provides professional training and development
Drea Strompf 559-241-7233
Fresno
Scottish Rite Childhood
Language Center
Provide free services to children with language, literacy, and learning challenges (18 mos. – 18 yrs.)
Complete speech and language diagnostic evaluations
Intensive speech and language therapy services for children
Advocacy for children and their families Consultations to schools, agencies and for other
professionals
559-498-8393 Central Valley
TALK Team Speech Pathology and O.T. Amy 559-970-8277
Fresno
Valley Children’s Healthcare –
Pediatric Psychology
Evaluate and treat children with chronic medical illnesses and complex medical conditions who are experiencing coexisting emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Diagnostic and therapeutic services Multidisciplinary care
559-353-3000 Madera
Valley Children’s Healthcare –
Speech Services
Failed speech, language or feeding screening Delayed onset of speaking or slow progression of
speech/language Stuttering/Fluency disorder Craniofacial anomaly or syndrome Cleft lip and/or palate Resonance disorder Vocal fold nodules Diagnosed hearing loss History of aspiration or suspected aspiration Feeding/Swallowing problems Tracheostomy patients (candidacy for Passey-Muir
Valve) Prematurity Speech-Language Therapy (Individual & Group) Feeding/Swallowing Therapy
559-353-3000 Madera
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RELEVANCE SYSTEM
Agency Services Provided Contact County
All Mom’s Matter Support Group
Mothers receive and offer feedback and support
Mothers have a place to speak honestly and directly about thoughts and feelings
Mothers gain insight and understanding into one’s own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Mothers gain understanding and empathy towards other mothers’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Mothers improve self-confidence, self-image, and self-esteem
Mothers are supported and empowered
Mothers are provided education and mentorship
Ensuring that all mothers have happy and healthy children
209-385-3000 xt. 5001
Merced
Alpha Behavioral Counseling
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Relational therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Solution focused therapy
559-412-7799 Fresno
California Health Collaborative –
Nurture 2 Nurture
Care coordination
Resources
Counseling
Education
Screening
Referrals
Support groups/mom groups
Education on pregnancy/baby care/breastfeeding
Spanish speaking
559-244-4580 Fresno
California Psychological
Institute
Mental Health Services Individual, family and group therapy Individual and group rehabilitative services Collateral Services Infant Mental Health Services Medication Assessment & Management Psychological testing Court ordered bonding/ sibling assessments Case Management
Chuck Padilla 559-256-2000
Fresno
Comprehensive Youth Services
Anger management for adults and teens
Bright Beginnings for Families
Child abuse treatment (CHAT)
Child welfare services
Family solutions
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Debbie Bergthold
Jim Pryce
Fresno
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Parenting classes
Supervised visitation
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
CHAT (Spanish)
Claudia Sanchez (CHAT)
559-229-3561
EMQ Families First
Mental health/substance abuse (ACT) services (10-18 yrs.)
Bright Beginnings- families with children who have complex behavioral health needs (birth – 10 yrs.)
Family search and engagement-reconnect foster children with safe, healthy family members
Foster care and adoption-places children ages birth-21 in foster homes
Matrix-works with youth (ages vary by County) in the child welfare system to ensure that they make a successful transition to adulthood.
Wraparound-offers individualized, comprehensive, community-based services and supports to children and teens with serious emotional and/or behavioral disturbances
SERVICES VARY BY COUNTY
Tammy Exum 559-248-8550
Fresno, Davis,
Sacramento, Los Angeles,
San Bernardino,
San Jose
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
Parent training and information center (PTIC) for birth-26 yrs.
Family resource center for parents of children with special needs
Infant-family program for children birth-3 yrs with developmental delays
Gentle Start program-monitor, support and enhance the development of infants and toddlers who face medical, social, emotional and developmental challenges
Learning about Parenting (LAP)-comprehensive, culturally responsive program that utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to serve families who are overwhelmed with life challenges
Play & Grow program-provides play groups for families who are currently participating in any of EPU’s programs
Assessment Center for Children-assesses children whose parents/caregivers have multiple concerns about their child’s learning, development, and/or behavior.
Reva Guimont 559-229-2000
Fresno, Stanislaus, Merced,
Mariposa, Madera,
Kings, Tulare,
Kern, San Luis, Santa Barbara,
Mono, Inyo, San
Bernardino
Family Healing Center
Provides critical services to women and children who are victims/survivors of sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence
Child abuse
Family violence
559-840-1012 Fresno
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Family Services of Tulare County
Domestic violence services
Mental health services – individual, marriage and family counseling and children’s counseling
Parenting resources and support – co-parenting, divorced focused parenting classes, family re-unification
Sexual assault services
Supervised visitation
Supportive housing
Susan Olivas 559-741-7310
Tulare
Fresno Counseling Center
Provides low cost counseling services
Services are provided by advanced graduate students enrolled in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Fresno State and post-graduate MFT interns who work under the supervision of Fresno State Faculty who are licensed professionals
559-229-3085 Fresno
Fresno County Department of
Behavioral Health
Outpatient services provided to individuals 0 - 18 yrs., and infant mental health for voluntary or court-ordered 0-3 year olds
Mental health assessments and evaluations,
Case management and transitional services
Medication services and collateral interventions
Individual and family therapy and family advocacy
Community based services as needed
Substance abuse prevention and interventions
Parenting groups in English and Spanish, groups for pre-adolescents and adolescent girls
Boys Coping Skills group, trauma focused mental health treatment
Attachment-based family and child therapy
Youth Wellness Center- for youth ages 0-17 who are experiencing behavioral challenges
Expansion of Day Treatment Program (EDT)-therapeutic day treatment program for adolescents who are offered daily mental health services in a structured setting
Family Behavioral Health Court (FBHC)-voluntary program for minors involved in the juvenile justice system and who have a mental health disorder
Day Reporting Center-Violet Heinz Education Academy-collaborative program for youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system and is located at a school site.
Perinatal program - Client orientation to services, client assessments and reassessments throughout pregnancy and after birth
Obstetrics, nutrition, health Education
Lori James (Perinatal program)
559-600-8918
559-600-1033
Fresno
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Obtaining WIC, genetic screening, dental care, family planning and pediatric care
Spanish speaking
Fresno Inter-denominational
Refugee Ministries
Serves refugee families of all cultures and religious traditions
Offer several programs that meet both the physical and mental health needs of the refugee community
Education and advocacy
Outreach
Crystal 559-487-1500
Fresno
Gamino, Rose, LMFT
State endorsed as infant parent mental health specialist in April 2016
1141 W. Shaw Ave., #203,
Fresno, 559-431-3900
Fresno
King, Frankie, LCSW
Attachment issues 559-453-8918
Madera County Office of Education
– Healthy Beginnings
Serves families with children prenatal to five years of age
English and Spanish speaking therapists
Irene Blanco [email protected]
ov 559-673-3508
Madera
Madera SELPA Mental Health
Services
Individual/group Counseling
Parent child interaction (2-7 yrs)
Support services by school psychologist
Genesis day treatment program (5th-12th grade)
Dani Little 559-662-4648
Madera
Mental Health Services – Fresno
Family Connections
Program that works with children and families that are involved in the Fresno County Child Welfare System
Targeted case management
In home behavioral support
Functional skills building
24/7 crisis support
Psychiatric services
Evidence based therapeutic services (infant, individual, family, and group)
Bryndahl Childers, ASW 559-573-4887
Fresno
Merced County All Dad’s Matter
Fatherhood Programs
Boot camp for dads
Father’s support group
Lamar Henderson
209-385-7521
Merced
Merced County Child Welfare
Services
Dedicated to the preservation of families through the prevention of child abuse and neglect
24-hour emergency service responds to reports of abuse or neglect by providing assessment, counseling, crisis intervention and, if necessary, emergency shelter care
Provide a safe and stable home for children with their parents
Amardip Basra 209-385-3000
Merced
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Assists foster children ages 16 to 21 prepare for life as self-sufficient adults, conducts foster care home licensing, and facilitates the adoption of children that cannot return home
Merced County Department of Mental Health
HOPES-multi-agency program created to educate and help children and families dealing with sexual abuse
Partnership for Adolescent Success (PAS)-special school program created to target teens in the juvenile system with serious emotional and behavioral problems
Recovery Assistance for Teens (RAFT)-multi-component alcohol and drug service program for youth ages 12-17
Lori Keegan Kao Chao
209-381-6880 [email protected]
ced.ca.us
Merced
Merced County Human Services
Agency
Coordinate services with community partners including Education, Public and Mental Health, WIC, law enforcement, Housing services and many others
Programs include financial support for housing, food, health care and other necessities
Provide Foster Care and Adoptions Services
Programs for the protection and support of vulnerable at risk adults and children
Support and training for those seeking employment, and programs designed to train and support mothers, fathers and other caretakers in raising their children
Lindsay Whatcott
209-385-3000 xt 5222
Merced
Merced County Department of Public Health
Children and teen services
Community health safety and prevention
Women’s services
Cheryl Assante 209-381-1162
Merced
PATHS Program Provides outpatient counseling, partial hospitalization and day treatment for substance abuse issues
Target group is Pregnant/postpartum women
559-600-6087 Fresno
Resource Center for Survivors
Accompany sexual violence survivors to sexual assault forensic exams and court proceedings
Offer rape prevention education
Shari Marquez 559-497-2900
Fresno
Sierra Vista Child and Family
Services
Foster Care & Adoption Services
Children's Services
Perinatal Substance Abuse
Educational Services
LIFE Path
Family Resource Centers
Adult and Community Services
Sierra Vista Merced Programs
Community Training
209-523-4573 Merced
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Sullivan Center
Psychotherapy services – Play, individual, group and family therapy
Medication services Forensic/legal evaluations Comprehensive assessments
559-271-1186 Fresno
Transitional Age Youth (TAY)
Outpatient Full Service Partnership (FSP) program serving individuals between the ages of 16-24
Clients receive mental health services and secure affordable housing
Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
Health education
Individual and family therapy
Educational and peer support groups
Jeff Avery 559-600-9171
Fresno
Valley Crisis Center Domestic violence and sexual assault victims
Human trafficking
Teen dating abuse
Prevention/education
Rosie 209-728-7900
Merced
VMS Family Counseling
Services
Provide individual, couples and family therapy
Therapy for Depression and Anxiety, as well as other diagnosis
Specialized support for children and adolescents with serious behavioral difficulties (including: cutting or other self-harming behaviors, anger outbursts, defiance, disrespectfulness, etc.)
Parenting Support (including specific techniques to support you in managing difficulties)
Grief Counseling
Work and Career issues
Stress Management
Addiction & Recovery
Conflict Resolution
Pre and Post Adoption Support (both domestic and international)
Specialized training in attachment work (including the use of Thera play and other play therapy modalities to support attachment and appropriate bonding)
559-573-4194 Fresno
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EXECUTIVE SYSTEM
Agency Services Provided Contact County Centro la Familia
Community based non-profit organization that
serves low income families
Assistance with Domestic Violence Restraining
Help victims of Serious Crimes & Human Trafficking
Promotora Advocacy & Resource for Sexual Assault
Family strengthening/parent education
Outreach Enrollment Retention Utilization (OERU)
MHSA Consumer/Family Advocacy
CBANS: Culturally Based Access Navigation and Peer Support Services
Building Healthy Communities
559-237-2961 Fresno
Children’s Services Network
Focused on issues of child care, finding child care, and improve the quality of child care
Offer resource services that help connect parents with other types of support
Offer workshops and resources for child caregivers to improve the quality of their services
Toy Lending Library - community resource available to families, child care providers, students, educators and all members of the community
Jessica Shadrick
559-456-1100
Fresno
FIRM Preschool The preschool uses a culturally congruent, enriched, Reggio-inspired curriculum with an emphasis on language and literacy development
Primary goal of the preschool is to prepare children to be ready for formal education
One teacher for every eight children
559-487-1500 Fresno
Fresno County EOC Community-based program for low-income families with infants and toddlers and pregnant women
Provides individualized child development, parent education and early opportunities for infants/toddlers with and without disabilities
Home Visitation consists of weekly 90-minute home visits, twice a month socialization groups, breastfeeding support, prenatal education, and labor support classes
Center Based option provides year-round childcare from Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
559-263-1200 Fresno
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Fresno Unified School District – Early Learning
Early Learning Centers - The Child Development Centers offers full day programs for children ages 6 weeks - 5 years old and after-school programs for 8 years old.
Teen Parent Program -Offers parenting classes for the teen parent and early care and education for the children to allow their parent to graduate from high school.
Pre-Kindergarten - Part-day Pre-Kindergarten programs for children who are 4 years old by December 2.
Transitional Kindergarten - First of a two year kindergarten program for children turning 5 between September 2nd - December 1st.
559-457-3682 Fresno
Fresno Unified School District – Lori Ann Infant
Program
All services are provided in the family's home, toddler groups, and in the community
Coordinate services with other agencies deemed beneficial to the family and child
Assessment of each child's unique abilities
Infant Mental health therapy
Deaf and hard of hearing intervention
Vision, orientation and mobility intervention
Health Services
Parent support
Identify learning opportunities in the family's daily routines to promote the child's development
559-248-7236 Fresno
Madera County Office of Education
– Early Start Program
Early intervention services to infants and toddlers from birth-3 yrs who have physical, cognitive/adaptive, communication and social/emotional disabilities
Spanish speaking available
Lisa Moreno 559-662-4829
Madera, Chowchilla,
Oakhurst
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Funded by:
Enhancing Cultural Competence in Clinical Care Settings: The 4C Project – is funded by the
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) in partnership with the Department of Developmental
Services.