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Mountain View, CA - February 9, 2009 - El Camino Hospital in Mountain View has launched an after-school program for teenage youths who are experiencing significant anxiety, depression, or other symptoms related to a mental health condition. Called ASPIRE (After-School Program Interventions and Resiliency Education), the group-based acute program's primary goal is to help adolescents achieve emotional wellness and reduce risk for unhealthy behaviors.

"This program is designed for adolescents who need stronger abilities to achieve the necessary emotional balance to cope with stress," said Michael Fitzgerald, director of Behavioral Health Services at El Camino Hospital. "We work with them to develop the necessary skills to help regulate emotions."

The ASPIRE program isn't intended to replace an adolescent's existing therapist or psychiatrist, but to provide an intensive, six-week, 4-day-a-week treatment program that helps break through existing habit patterns and teach new coping skills--leaving the teen better equipped to benefit when he or she returns to regular therapy. The program takes a holistic view of the young person's life situation, and encourages participation and education for the whole family. Parents of participating adolescents attend a group session weekly, and also participate in family therapy. This helps parents and teens develop healthier communications and negotiating techniques.

"Parent involvement is necessary to ensure that the changes extend to the whole family," says Dr. Jennifer Zumarraga, a child-adolescent psychiatrist who is the medical director for ASPIRE. "I believe ASPIRE is a well rounded, essential program which will have a positive impact on many of our youth."

ASPIRE is based on "dialectical behavior therapy" (DBT), which combines cognitive behavioral techniques for emotion regulation with concepts of mindful awareness, distress tolerance, and acceptance. DBT has been proven effective in treating patients with varied symptoms and behaviors associated with a spectrum of mood disorders, as well as Borderline Personality Disorder.

"An example of an adolescent who would fit the ASPIRE program is one who experiences a profound sense of failure, and doesn't benefit as well from other services," Fitzgerald said. "Among other things, our treatment plan uses distraction techniques to combat distress, helping participants adapt coping behaviors that can become automatic over time. Participants also learn to better express their feelings and validate their own strengths through mindfulness, expressive arts therapy, and individual counseling sessions." Following the program, the teenager will typically return to their regular outpatient provider or school counselor, but with improved strengths.

"Sometimes parents are unaware of how their teens are reacting to their verbal and nonverbal cues," Fitzgerald said. "A hallmark characteristic of adolescents experiencing significant anxiety and depression is that they don't feel validated by their families. They crave acceptance. We help parents learn to avoid phrases that reinforce negative self images and teach both parents and teens how to communicate more positively."

"These are often the adolescents who fall through the cracks," Fitzgerald added. "They're typically not committing crimes or heavily into drugs, so their problems might not raise red flags. But depression in teenagers is a serious issue; suicide is the third leading cause of death in young people ages 15 to 24 and the fourth leading cause from age 10 to 14. We created ASPIRE to offer families an affordable option to address this problem."

Medications are considered more of an adjunct than a focus, according to Dr. Zumarraga. "If medications are indicated or were initiated elsewhere, our team is able to observe the therapeutic benefit and help quickly if there are any untoward side effects," she noted.

Fitzgerald said that ASPIRE was deliberately designed as an after-school program because that is a high-risk time period for teens, when lack of supervision and support combined with exhaustion and mood instability from a long school day may lead to engaging in problem behaviors.

ASPIRE qualifies for coverage from most insurers--some payors cover 100 percent of the program costs. Others may require a co-pay (averaging about $50/day). For more program information or to make an appointment for an initial, confidential consultation, please call 650-962-5855.

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El Camino Hospital's ASPIRE Program Designed to Help Stressed-Out Teens Achieve Emotional Resiliency

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El Camino Hospital in Mountain View has launched an after-school program for teenage youths who are experiencing significant anxiety, depression, or other symptoms related to a mental health condition. Called ASPIRE (After-School Program Interventions and Resiliency Education), the group-based acute program's primary goal is to help adolescents achieve emotional wellness and reduce risk for unhealthy behaviors.

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Alateen is part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, ages 12 to 19, whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.

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Trans Lifeline - Crisis Hotline by and for the transgender community.

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A toll free, 24 Hour suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.

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If you're thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate help-please call the Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386

TrevorChat-Available 7 Days A Week, (3pm-10pm ET / Noon-7pm PT). Click the link below to start a chat. You can usually expect to wait just a few minutes to speak to a counselor, but if we are very busy the wait can be up to a half hour. If you need to speak to someone sooner, please call the TrevorLifeline at 1-866-488-7386.

TrevorChat is designed to be accessed through a computer, so you may have technical difficulties if you are using a smartphone or tablet. Instead, you can try the Lifeline or TrevorText (see below).

TrevorLifeline -A crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386

TrevorText -Text "Trevor" to 1-202-304-1200. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available Monday through Friday between 3pm-10pm EST / Noon-7pm PT

TrevorSpace-An online international peer-to-peer community for LGBTQ young people and their friends.

Trevor Support Center-Where LGBTQ youth and allies can find answers to FAQs and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more.

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A non-profit agency offering affordable counseling in the Santa Cruz region.

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Camp Erin© Santa Cruz is a weekend-long camp for children and teens in Santa Cruz County, the greater Monterey Bay, Silicon Valley, and other areas. Camp Erin helps children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone special to process their feelings of grief and loss in a healthy manner.

Register a camper: Camper Application in English and Camper Application in Spanish
Becoming a volunteer Camp Erin Volunteer Application

Spots are free of charge and go fast, so we recommend reserving your camper's spot while space is available.

Want to peek inside Camp Erin?
We're honored to have been featured in the Santa Cruz Sentinel, with an inspired slideshow:
Look Inside Camp Erin - An Inspiring Weekend - View Slide Show >

Held at Mount Hermon Redwood Camp, the rustic camp among the towering Redwood trees is the ideal setting for a fun, supportive camp experience. It combines traditional, fun camp activities (like archery, swimming, and arts & crafts) with grief education and emotional support. Activities are facilitated by grief support professionals and trained volunteers.

Campers learn that they are not alone in their grief

Camp Erin serves kids through engaging activities and interactions that strengthen peer-to-peer connections. Campers learn that they are not alone; they are in the company of peers who understand. Every year, Camp Erin cultivates a relaxed, safe, and supportive setting - one that allows kids to express their emotions, share their grief, and learn positive coping skills.

Your Questions, Answered
For more information, please call Julie Lockwood at (831) 430-3000 or email CampErin@HospiceSantaCruz.org.

To apply for a camper spot, we recommend reserving your camper's spot while space is available:
Register a camper: Camper Application in English and Camper Application in Spanish
Become a volunteer Camp Erin Volunteer Application
Click here to access the Moyer Foundation Resource Center >>
We're proud to partner with the Moyer Foundation to offer Camp Erin to our community.

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Camp Erin© Santa Cruz is a weekend-long camp for children and teens in Santa Cruz County, the greater Monterey Bay, Silicon Valley, and other areas. Camp Erin helps children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone special to process their feelings of grief and loss in a healthy manner.

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The death of a loved one can be a difficult experience for children and teens. As a parent or guardian of a grieving child, you may want some guidance and support in helping your child cope with the death of a loved one.

Our Grief Support Program for children and teens is open to the community. Your family does not have to receive other hospice services to participate. Due to the generous support of our donors, our program is provided free of charge.

If you would like more information, please call us at (831) 430-3000 and ask for the Grief Support Program.

Individual Counseling: A counselor can meet with your child or teen to provide support. The counseling typically incorporates art, play and other creative activities. Counseling is also available in Spanish.

Camp Erin: Our weekend camp is October 6 - 8, 2016. It is offered to children ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of someone close to them.
Written Resources:
Supporting Children When Someone They Love Has A Serious Illness

Helping Children Understand Grief

Grief Handbook for Teens

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The death of a loved one can be a difficult experience for children and teens. As a parent or guardian of a grieving child, you may want some guidance and support in helping your child cope with the death of a loved one. Our Grief Support Program for children and teens is open to the community.

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Gender Clinic - Stanford Children's Health

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Stanford Children's Health Pediatric and Adolescent Gender Clinic provides medical services for gender conforming youths and their families.

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The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

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[En Español]
If you are feeling suicidal,
if you know someone who is,
if you are worried about someone,
or if you have lost someone to suicide...

we want you to know that you are not alone-
support is available.

You don't have to wait until a suicidal crisis occurs. These feelings do not have to last forever, and no one has to experience this alone.

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing

increased anxiety and/or depression

general hopelessness

changes in mood, sleep, or eating patterns

increased drug and/or alcohol use

grief over losing a loved one to suicide

Please call our 24-hour suicide crisis line and speak with one of our trained volunteers today. All calls to our line are free, completely confidential, and your information will be protected. Click here for a more complete list of warning signs.

When you call our 24-hour multilingual suicide crisis line, you will be connected to someone who is compassionate, supportive, and accepting of anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or a general life crisis.

If you are interested in our community education and training, bereavement support services, or volunteer opportunities, please call our administrative line at (831) 459-9373 to speak with a staff member.

Have feedback on any of our services? Please use one of the forms on our Contact Us page to send anonymous feedback. You can also request information on volunteer opportunities and outreach services.
24-Hour Suicide Crisis Line
Toll-free: 1-877-663-5433 (ONE LIFE)
Local: 831-458-5300
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TransFamily Support Group of Santa Cruz County is offering a workshop for parents and caretakers of gender expansive children of any age:

Create Space for the Joy of Change

"Grief is an emotional, physical, and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve." -Earl Grollman
Date: December 2, 2017
Time: 3 to 5 pm
Location: TBA
Order your tickets through Eventbrite.
Grief occurs when an individual responds to any kind of loss, whether it be unmet expectations, a missed job opportunity or a change in relationship status. Change, however big or small, often elicits grief - we mourn the loss and welcome the new. Families supporting gender-expansive children of any age often experience an incredible amount of change in a variety of unique forms. This change can look like anything from different name and gender markers, to shifting family dynamics, to a shift in how a parent views his child's future. This workshop is designed specifically to create space for family members to share their stories and to explore the grief that may arise as they work to support their gender-expansive child. Participants will leave the workshop with a wealth of resources and tools to support them in processing their personal experience of grief.
Ben Geilhufe, MA, LPCC is a licensed therapist, trainer, and consultant. He is the co-founder and Director of Train the Gap, a group of mental health and medical professionals who provide gender specialist clinical training for a variety of organizations. He is on the Leadership Team of the Gender Specialist Clinical Team of the Central Coast, and is an active contributor to Mind the Gap, the Bay Area gender specialist team. He has contributed to policy reform for higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, school systems, and larger corporations around gender identity, awareness, and inclusivity.
Micah Hammond received a masters in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University in 2013. She is the Assistant Clinical Director at The Lotus Collaborative providing counseling for people with eating disorders. Micah is an Ally and has presented at conferences and trained professionals on supporting gender expansive identities in treatment settings.

Please order your tickets through Things to Know:
Ben Geilhufe presented this workshop for TransFamily Support Group members in 2015. It was a significant support resource for those who attended. We are so pleased to offer this workshop once again, and our only regret is that we did not do it sooner. Do not miss this opportunity; register today. Keep in mind, this event is not for our gender diverse children. It is for parents, grandparents, adult siblings (18+), and other caregivers of gender diverse children of any age.
$15 for one parent/caregiver ($16.82 with Eventbrite fee)
$25 for two parents/caregivers ($27.37 with Eventbrite fee)
Our workshop presenter and facilitator, Ben Geilhufe, does not want the cost of the workshop to inhibit anyone from accessing this important source of parent support. If the cost of attendance creates a hardship, please use the scholarship option at check out. For those able to support the scholarship program, a donation option will be available during check out as well.

Eventbrite as soon as possible, so we can determine the appropriate venue size. We will email you the final location once it is determined. Feel free to call or email with any questions.
Warm regards,
Dina Oskiera
831-818-2253
TransFamiliesofSantaCruz@gmail.com

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TransFamily Support Group of Santa Cruz County is offering a workshop for parents and caretakers of gender expansive children of any age: Create Space for the Joy of Change "Grief is an emotional, physical, and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve."

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LGBT Care

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Birth Control, STD Testing & Abortion - Santa Cruz, CA

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The Santa Cruz County Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center

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The East Cliff Family Health Center serves the primary health care needs of men, women and children regardless of economic status, through high-quality, patient-centered programs that offer primary care, pediatric services, mental health education and more.

In 2012, SCCHC received federal funding and unprecedented support from Dominican Hospital and its parent organization, Dignity Health, as well as Sutter Santa Cruz/Palo Alto Medical Foundation, to launch the East Cliff Family Health Center. Dominican and Sutter/PAMF are each investing $1.5 million in the SCWHC's Live Oak operations between 2014 and 2019. Dignity Health, Dominican's parent company, provided a loan for tenant improvements to the 9,000 square foot leased space at the East Cliff Village Shopping Center. In addition, Dominican's highly regarded Pediatric Clinic, serving 1,600 low-income children, many of whom are high-risk patients, has transitioned to the new clinic where SCCHC is committed to growing the program. Read more about the expansion here.

The East Cliff Family Health Center serves men, women and children through high-quality, patient-centered primary care, pediatric services, mental health counseling, prenatal care, and more. Here is a list of providers assigned to the clinic.

Services

Primary Care

Pediatrics

Prenatal Care and Education

Group and Individual Counseling

Health Education

Covered CA, Medi-Cal and CalFresh Enrollment & Renewal

Quest Lab Services on site

Appointments

Call (831) 427-3500 to make an appointment. Also go to the Appointments page for information on payment, insurance, and registration. Most insurances accepted, including Medi-Cal, MediCare, Healthy Kids, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and Health Net. Sliding fee for those without insurance.

Location

21507 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
in the East Cliff Village Shopping CenterThe Metro Bus Route 66 stops directly in front of the Center's parking lot

East Cliff Family Health Center Hours

Monday: 8 am to 8 pm
Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm
Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm (*12:15 pm - 6 pm, quarterly, 3rd Wednesday of the month)
Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm
Friday: 8 am to 5 pm (*every 2nd Friday of the month 10:30-5pm)
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
SCCHC offers extended hours appointments on site until 8pm most weekdays and on Saturdays at the SC Women's Health Center.

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The Santa Cruz County Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center

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Encompass strives to focus its programming on prevention services that will start our youth down a positive path so they never experience poverty, neglect, or trauma. Setting our young ones up for success is the most effective way to strengthen our community, but our children need the support at home, from both mom and dad. Our Papás program promotes father involvement as part of Encompass's ongoing efforts to reduce the number of people in our community that struggle with homelessness, addiction, and unemployment.

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Encompass strives to focus its programming on prevention services that will start our youth down a positive path so they never experience poverty, neglect, or trauma. Setting our young ones up for success is the most effective way to strengthen our community, but our children need the support at home, from both mom and dad.

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Santa Cruz Trans* Resources - Trans Gender Resources in Santa Cruz County

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Trans Gender Resources in Santa Cruz County

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Live Oak Community Resources | Community Bridges

Our compassionate staff build a warm, friendly, safe place for the Live Oak community to access resources that offer stability and hope for the future. Live Oak Community Resources is part of the Community Bridges family of programs. (Para Español, desplácese hacia abajo y en el icono de Google seleccione "Spanish." La información estara traducida a partir de allí.)

SERVICES

Youth Advocacy:

Youth referred to us by the Santa Cruz County Probation Department receive counseling, mentoring, and community service opportunities.

Tutoring:

Our dedicated volunteers are here to provide individualized after-school support throughout the school year.

Counseling:

We partner with professionally supervised counseling interns to offer free counseling and advocacy to individuals and families.

Foster Family Support:

In partnership with the County of Santa Cruz, our dedicated Family Advocates support foster parents and resource parents and relative caregivers who have children in their care, including tangible and emotional support.

Community Advocacy/Case Management:

We seek to meet the needs of families through bi-lingual, bi-cultural support on both a long and short-term basis. Our drop-in advocacy support aims to help our community access resources and set goals to address relevant issues.

Parent Education:

Share the joys and challenges of parenting at our weekly parent-child playgroups in both English and Spanish, or the popular courses in Positive Discipline.

Healthcare Access:

Our advocates are here to enroll your family in programs such as Medi-Cal and the Covered California Health Exchange, and will help you select a primary care provider.

"When I lost my job it was so hard to get by. Live Oak helped me with everything - job applications, parenting skills, food stamps, and help enrolling in insurance. They made sure my family and I were okay."

Carolina, mother of 4

Contact Us

236 Santa Cruz Ave
Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-688-8840
Fax: 831-688-8302
Email: info@cbridges.org

Community Bridges is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Federal Tax ID number: 94-2460211

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Eating Disorder Recovery Centers of San Francisco & Santa Cruz

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Eating Disorder Recovery Centers of San Francisco and Santa Cruz | 831-600-7103

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Make A Match Campaign

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County matches children with volunteer mentors. We call this "making a match." We invite you to Make A Match. $3,500 is the cost to match a child and fund ongoing professional mentoring support for one year. Your Make A Match gift contributes to this goal.
One caring mentor can change the course of a child's future!

Bowl for Kids' Sake

April 28 & 29, 2018

Bowl For Kids' Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters' largest annual fundraising event. It is a fun way to raise money and make a difference in a child's life. It doesn't cost you to bowl or rent shoes, you just ask people to sponsor you.

The 2018 Bowl For Kids' Sake fundraising campaign starts in April when you form your team and start collecting pledges. It culminates with the bowling event on April 28th & 29th at the Boardwalk Bowl in Santa Cruz.

2017 Regatta was a smashing success!

On August 13th the Santa Cruz Yacht Club & Santa Cruz community helped us raise $69,400!

Thank you Santa Cruz!! The support was tremendous from: the fantastic sponsors; the business community who donated items for our Silent Auction or raffle; the sailors who paid to take part in the race; Island Breeze who provided the live music and kept us dancing; and Fresh Prep Kitchens who served a delicious dinner. While it is a cliche, we absolutely could not have done it without any of you. View the race results and sponsors' list here.

Have you ever wondered how you could help the children in our community? Do you have a few hours twice a month, time that could be spent with a child in need?

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for you! We have over 70 kids waiting to be matched with a mentor like you. The time spent with one child will enrich there lives, as well as your own.

Call today for more information or click here Volunteer today to learn more about becoming an adult mentor.

A Thank You from the Littles

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County matches children with volunteer mentors. We call this "making a match." We invite you to Make A Match. $3,500 is the cost to match a child and fund ongoing professional mentoring support for one year. Your Make A Match gift contributes to this goal.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County

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Our Mission:

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as responsible, caring, productive citizens.

Your financial gift supports Club kids by funding academic and recreational programming, organized sports, art and dance classes, teen programs, summer reading programs, free snacks and nutrition classes, field trips and the staff needed to run these programs.
We are honored to be a part of Santa Cruz Gives as an effort to bring our successful Garden Program: Positive Sprouts to our Live Oak Clubhouse. Currently, over 50 Club members participate in 7.5 hours a week of our garden program and subsequent cooking classes at our Downtown Clubhouse. We would like to expand our Positive Sprouts program to our Live Oak Clubhouse- but we need the help of our community to do that! Check out our Santa Cruz Gives page for more information on how you can support our Positive Sprouts Garden Program! Check out our page here.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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NAMI, Santa Cruz County has established itself as the most formidable and helpful grassroots mental health organization. We provide Free support groups, classes, outreach and advocacy.

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Special Parents Information Network

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Special Parents Information Network (SPIN)

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

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Telehealth is a virtual, outpatient behavioral and mental health clinic that uses videoconferencing technology to provide evidence-based care.

Telehealth serves a broad range of clients with diverse demographic backgrounds and motivations for seeking therapy. The clinic has successfully served more than 2,000 clients and provided nearly 20,000 sessions since its launch in 2012. Our clients include:

Middle school, high school, college and graduate students

Parents of children with special needs

Survivors of intimate partner and domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking

Transitional age youth involved with the public child welfare system

Active duty military, veterans and their families

Common problems Telehealth can help with include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance use, personal life crises, home, work or school related problems and other behavioral health challenges. Services may involve weekly individual sessions over 12 weeks or more.

Telehealth's providers include 30 California licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and MSW interns, who are organized into treatment teams led by a clinical supervisor/ faculty member. All clinical supervisors, California LCSWs with an average of 13 years of post-graduate experience, hold faculty appointments in the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.

Services

Telehealth provides therapy in English and Spanish for children, youth, adults, couples and families. The clinic helps those with mild to moderate psychosocial problems, as well as those with more serious behavioral health problems.

How it Works

Telehealth provides clients with live, "face-to-face" tele-behavioral and mental health services. The provider and client connect from separate locations via a computer, laptop or tablet. Clients can join their virtual sessions from a private location such as their home or in professionally supervised offices called "tele-suites."

Safe, Secure & Easy

Telehealth uses a sophisticated yet easy-to-use videoconferencing platform that is HIPAA-compliant and meets all federal security guidelines for encryption. Users simply need access to a computer or iPad less than 5 years old with a web camera, mic and speakers, as well as a reliable Internet connection. One-on-one assistance is available to new clients by request.

To register for services at Telehealth, please call (866) 740-6502 to speak with a Client Navigator.
Telehealth - Contact Us form

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Telehealth is a virtual, outpatient behavioral and mental health clinic that uses videoconferencing technology to provide evidence-based care. Telehealth serves a broad range of clients with diverse demographic backgrounds and motivations for seeking therapy. The clinic has successfully served more than 2,000 clients and provided nearly 20,000 sessions since its launch in 2012.

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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

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May Café:

More Than a Couple:
Working with Clients
Who are Non-Monogamous

with
Michael Guichet, LMFT

May 11, 2018
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

June Café:

The Dynamics
of the Divorcing Couple

with
Larry Stone, LMFT

June 8, 2018
9:00 am - 11:30 am

A Message from Julie, Our Chapter President

As President of the Santa Cruz Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SC-CAMFT), I am honored to serve our community. I am newly selected and elected to serve in this role, and I encourage you to reach out and let me know about your experience.

If you are looking for counseling services, you came to the right place! Our members are among the most experienced, longest serving therapists in Santa Cruz, as well as some of the freshest and brightest additions. Check out Find a Therapist. (link to our site)

We would like to warmly welcome new, current and potential members. SC-CAMFT is a valuable resource and professional platform, to help navigate the world of psychotherapy. Whether it's finding the right internship or supervisor, locating office space, staying up-to-date with relevant research and trainings, or simply obtaining CEU's - we've got you covered.

Together with the Chapter's ongoing networking and training events, it is our hope that membership provides ease in developing clinical connections and creating professional collaborations with like-minded therapists. The SC-CAMFT members are excited to be part of this developing network.

I'd like to thank all those that have previously served the SC-CAMFT community. It is amazing to see the progressive work done over the years. Special thanks to Jeni Woodfin, MFTI and Maaliea Wilbur, MFT, our recent chapter Presidents, along with appreciation to the SC-CAMFT board members that are staying on in service.

We are fortunate to live in this vibrant community. Mental health matters, and so do you!

Julie Norton, LMFT
SC-CAMFT President

Julie is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC #53057) with a private practice in Santa Cruz, providing counseling and psychotherapy for adults and youth, including support for couples and groups. She specializes in grief, and person-centered expressive arts. 831.471.7833.

About SC-CAMFT

This is your local branch of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, an association of licensed and prelicensed marriage and family therapists (MFTs), clinical social workers (LCSW), professional clinical counselors (LPCC), and affiliated mental health practitioners in the state of California. Our purpose is to create an environment in which therapists, interns, and allied professionals can grow personally and professionally.

We are a volunteer organization and invite you to join our board, committees or participate as little or as much time as you'd like. It is a great way to meet colleagues, make friends and market your practice.

Learn More

3000 Hour Club - Prelicensed Support

We welcome all prelicensed individuals to join our support group. A monthly meeting led by licensed therapists to help you navigate your road to licensure.

Join a supportive community, share internship/employment opportunities, clinical training presentations, learn skill building, networking and a great place to begin building your career as a licensed therapist.

Learn More

Continuing Education

SC-CAMFT offers specialty training programs, our Friday Cafe CAMFT and special Saturday training programs where we offer local practitioners the opportunity to present a workshop. Every two years we offer the required 6 hour Law and Ethics program. Our programs are meant to provide high quality education, networking and community support.

Learn More

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As President of the Santa Cruz Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SC-CAMFT), I am honored to serve our community. I am newly selected and elected to serve in this role, and I encourage you to reach out and let me know about your experience.

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Parents Center - Santa Cruz, California - Mental Health Service | Facebook

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Parents Center, Santa Cruz, California. 7 likes. Mental Health Service

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Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

Positive Parenting: It Works!

1. Ensuring a safe, interesting environment

2. Creating a positive learning environment

3. Using assertive discipline

4. Having realistic expectations

Triple P offers parenting information and tips in four main areas:

For more information on Triple P contact First 5 Santa Cruz County at (831) 465-2217 or triplep@first5scc.org.

Parenting is hard during "typical" times, and even harder during tough times like the current coronavirus pandemic. Working remotely, worrying about losing a job or business, supporting and supervising children's distance learning, maintaining physical distance from friends and loved ones, worrying about the health of your family...the stress adds up and can become overwhelming. In times like this, Triple P's 5 Principles of Positive Parenting are a reassuring reminder that we don't have to have it all figured out. We're learning and adapting and doing the best we can under these difficult circumstances. Watch as Dr. Heather Thomsen, a mother of three boys and a Triple P practitioner describes the five principles and how they are brought to life in her family as they shelter in place.

The tangible, lasting impact of the Triple P was summarized in the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program: Strengthening Families in Santa Cruz County, 5-Year Report (2010 - 2015) by these five key findings:

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Positive Parenting: It Works!

Watch our video, produced by Triple P International, to see how the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program is helping thousands of Santa Cruz County's families raise happy, healthy children.

Parents and caregivers can get as little or as much parenting support as they'd like from trained Triple P practitioners in a number of organizations throughout the county. Triple P services are available in English and Spanish for Santa Cruz County families with children birth-12 (Core Triple P), families with teens (Teen Triple P), and families with children with special needs (Stepping Stones Triple P).

Triple P Seminars - A series of three classes that provide an introduction to Triple P positive parenting strategies.

Triple P Workshops - One-time classes on specific parenting topics such as Preventing Tantrums, Encouraging Your Child's Self-Esteem, Helping With Homework, Encouraging Teens to Cooperate, Teaching Communication Skills to Children With Special Needs, and more.

A series of locally-produced Triple P Parenting Pocket Guides also provide positive parenting tips for families with children from birth - 12 years old, families with teens, and families with children who have special needs. To request Triple P Parenting Pocket Guides or get help finding a Triple P class or practitioner, contact First 5 Santa Cruz County at (831) 465-2217 or triplep@first5scc.org.

This program is made possible through a partnership between First 5 Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency (MHSA-Prop. 63) & Santa Cruz County Human Services Department.

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Triple P - Positive Parenting Program Positive Parenting: It Works! Ensuring a safe, interesting environment Creating a positive learning environment Using assertive discipline Having realistic expectations Triple P offers parenting information and tips in four main areas: For more information on Triple P contact First 5 Santa Cruz County at (831) 465-2217 or triplep@first5scc.org.

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Classes, trainings and playgroups at a glimpse... Full listing and registration details here.

El Patio de Mi Casa
Every Wednesday in Spanish

11 am to 1 pm

playgroup with parents and children 0 to 5 years, sliding scale $3-$7, no one turned away

All Together Now!
Every Wednesday

9 to 11 am

playgroup with parents and children 0 to 5 years, sliding scale $3-$7, no one turned away

Support Group for Parents of Teens
Last Wednesdays of the month, Oct. 25

6:30 pm to 8 pm

free, at Branciforte Small Schools Library, call 831-476-7284x107 for details

Navigating the School Years with Positive Discipline
Tuesdays, October 25 - December 13

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$80, register at www.pdcrsantacruz.org or call 831-476-7284 ext. 107

Solutions, Agreements, and Follow-Through

Saturday, December 2

10:00 am to 12 pm

$20/person. At Live Oak Community Resources (1740 17th Avenue). Register at our Classes Page (pdcrcc.org/classes-workshops/classes/) or call 831-476-7284 ext. 107

Family Meetings

Saturday, December 16

10:00 am to 12 pm

$20/person. At Live Oak Community Resources (1740 17th Avenue). Register at our Classes Page (pdcrcc.org/classes-workshops/classes/) or call 831-476-7284 ext. 107

Vision
Relationships based on mutual respect and dignity will lead to healthier, safer, and more just societies. PDCR helps our community learn a model of connection and interaction, along with concrete communication tools, which can result in a positive cultural shift. This shift includes increasing the values of mutual respect and dignity, responsibility for oneself and others (interconnectivity), social interest, civic engagement, curiosity and a solution orientation. Our future generation of children will learn to embody the principles above as our social structures begin to embody these principles, and families, schools, and our community at large learn to implement and model them.

Mission
Our mission is to support our community of families, schools, and service providers in learning how to have respectful relationships through the teaching of Positive Discipline.

Values
These values guide our practice, policies, and our teaching:

1. Teach and model mutual respect (respect being defined as "consideration and understanding of" rather than the more traditional "deference to").

2. Encourage connection and increase a sense of belonging, significance, and safety.

3. Discipline means "to teach", not to punish. By drawing forth someone's own knowledge they learn more and feel empowered. Limits and structure are set in the context of a relationship of trust with kindness and firmness at the same time.

4. Decide together and help people learn long-term skills. Doing "with" instead of "for" or "to" helps create a caring, respectful atmosphere that encourages the development of self-discipline, cooperation, responsibility and problem solving skills.

5. Mistakes are opportunities to learn. We focus on solutions and accountability for our choices, rather than blame or shame.

Our Commitment
We offer instructional classes, support groups, training resources, and restorative programs for families, schools and community service providers. Using research-based methods and experiential practice, PDCR teaches social and emotional awareness skills that promote initiative, responsibility, resilience capability, and environments that are positive and safe to learn in.

"I think and feel that the greatest legacy we can leave our children is the skill to communicate and pass on great family and relationships through the generations. Positive Discipline does that." - Mark Anicetti, Dad on Positive Discipline Parenting

Check out our welcome message from PD Founder, Jane Nelsen!

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Classes, trainings and playgroups at a glimpse... Full listing and registration details here. Vision Relationships based on mutual respect and dignity will lead to healthier, safer, and more just societies. PDCR helps our community learn a model of connection and interaction, along with concrete communication tools, which can result in a positive cultural shift.

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Crisis Lines
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016 FREE or 1-415-752-3778
http://www.ioaging.org/services-for-elders-and-care-givers/friendship-line
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.

The Center for Violence-Free Relationships
530-626-1131
http://thecenternow.org/
The center provides a 24-hour crisis line; individual counseling, crisis counseling, and group support for victims; emergency food, clothing and transportation; legal assistance and accompaniment; a safe house; hospital and court accompaniment and advocacy; information and referrals; community education; school prevention programs; and training for volunteers.

24-hour support line: 530-626-1131
Live Violence-Free
530-544-4444
https://liveviolencefree.org/
(South Lake Tahoe 24-hour crisis line) 530-544-4444
County of El Dorado Crisis Lines
530.622.3345 (Placerville); 530.544.2219 (South Lake Tahoe)
http://www.edcgov.us/mentalhealth/
24 Hour Psychiatric Emergency Services
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
https://www.wellspacehealth.org/services/counseling-prevention/suicide-prevention
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365 Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org ; Crisis Chat via TEXTING- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226) Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss Emergency Department Follow Up program available ASIST and SafeTALK workshops Business Office: (916)368-3118
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
http://www.ioaging.org/services/cesp_suicide_prevention_help.html
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely. 1-800-971-0016 http://www.ioaging.org/services-for-elders-and-care-givers/friendship-line

Programs
Friends for Survival
Susan Salluce 530-306-2787
http://www.marshallmedical.org/?id=311&sid=1 www.FriendsForSurvival.org
Friends for Survival is dedicated to providing a variety of peer-support services that comfort those in grief, encourage healing and growth, foster the development of skills to cope with a loss from suicide, and educate the entire community regarding the impact of suicide.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) chapter
El Dorado County Western Slope Contact: Jan Melnicoe (530) 621-4834 or South Lake Tahoe Contact: Jeanne Nelson (650) 740-5776
https://namieldoradocounty.org/
NAMI California is a grass roots organization of families and individuals whose lives have been affected by serious mental illness. We advocate for lives of quality and respect, without discrimination and stigma, for all our constituents. We provide leadership in advocacy, legislation, policy development, education and support throughout California.
PFLAG
(530) 621-6700
http://www.pflagplacerville.org/
PFLAG is a national organization that started in 1972, and has since opened affiliate chapters in more than 460 communities across America. PFLAG stands for Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (and also includes and supports bisexual and transgendered individuals.) PFLAG's mission is to promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons (referred to on this site as the GLBT community), and their families and friends.

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Suicide Prevention Awareness | Know the Warning Signs of Suicidal Behavior

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Although the warning signs of suicide can be subtle, they are there. By recognizing these signs, knowing how to start a conversation and where to turn for help, you have the power to make a difference - the power to save a life.