If you need help finding local parenting classes, parenting support services or family resources , contact Parent Connection at (805) 543-3700, info@sloparents.org
Parent Connection of San Luis Obispo County does not endorse the parenting classes and resources listed on this site, but provides the information as a service to our community. If you have concerns regarding a particular class, please contact the agency who is providing the resource (listed with each class, under “CONTACT”).
This workshop is designed to provide parents with an overview of special education with an emphasis on Individual Education Programs (IEPs). Free childcare will be provided.
DATES: 10-12-10
TIME: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: TCRC, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: $5.00 donation
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Parent(s) and caregivers
CONTACT: Deborah Cleere at 782-7306
Participants will learn communication skills to assist their children in managing their own behavior. They will gain techniques in using specific language and adult guidance to encourage success. Free childcare will be provided.
DATES: 10-26-10
TIME: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Morro Road Education Center (MREC)
TUITION: $5.00 donation
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Parent(s) and Caregivers
CONTACT: Loretta Butterfield at 782-7329
Participants will learn communication skills to assist their children in managing their own behavior. They will gain techniques in using specific language and adult guidance to encourage success.
Free childcare will be provided.
DATES: 1-25-11
TIME: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: TCRC, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: $5.00 donation
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Parent(s) and Caregivers
CONTACT: Loretta Butterfield at 782-7329
This workshop is designed to provide parents with an overview of special education with an emphasis on Individual Education Programs (IEPs). Free childcare will be provided.
DATES: 2-9-11
TIME: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Morro Road Education Center (MREC)
TUITION: $5.00 donation
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Parent(s) and Caregivers
CONTACT: Deborah Cleere at 782-7306
The center brings together and empowers individuals, families, and professionals for the purpose of improving the quality of life of those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
http://autismspectrumcenter.com/
The Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center
889 Murray Street, Suite 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 763-1100
Questions can be submitted to
contact@autismspectrumcenter.com
North County Autism Parent Support Group: Providing opportunities to network and socialize with other parents, grandparents, & guardians, whose children’s lives are challenged with autism spectrum disorders (including Asperger Syndrome/HFA/PDD-NOS). The North County Autism Support Group is a discussion group for parents and families of Autism Spectrum children only. Childcare is NOT available.
Meetings are held every other month, on the 3rd Friday, from 7:00-9:00p.m.
Hampton Inn Conference Room
212 Alexa Court (Hwy 46 West @ Theatre Drive)
Paso Robles
For more information, contact Becky @ (805) 471-1354 or
nocosupport@autismspectrumcenter.com
Para informacion en espanol: Por favor llame a Mabel @ (951) 231-0983
NCASG 2010 flyer
South County Autism Parent Support Group-Serving San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, Shell Beach, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Nipomo and Santa Maria.
Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 7:00-8:30p.m.
150 S. 6th Street
Grover Beach
(805) 904-9212
BEST PALS offers FREE screening, evaluation, and intervention services to assist children 0- kindergarten age, and their families in all areas of development. We provide your family with tools and information, as well as behavior management techniques to address your child’s behavior and social difficulties. Our experienced staff will deliver services in your child’s natural environment, with learning tailored to meet your child’s and family’s needs.
CONTACT: To learn more about BEST PALS, call Julie Loe at (805) 772-6014 or visit the website
http://www.best-pals.org/
Jack’s Helping Hand, a non-profit organization, was created for purposes of advocating and advancing the interests of children and young people with special needs.
Family Support Groups
Groups are designed for families facing the challenges of a child with cancer. Meetings are on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00p.m., at the Hearst Cancer Resource Center
1941 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo
Call for more information, (805) 547-1914
Adaptive Toy Lending Library
21 Zaca Lane, #100
San Luis Obispo
(805) 547-1914 (call for days/times)
Jack’s Helping Hand Adaptive Toy Lending Library provides financial assistance for therapeutic equipment or transportation to a medical facility, hospital or camp for disabled children when no other agency will provide it.
www.jackshelpinghand.org
jhh@jackshelpinghand.org
Children’s Assessment Center
The Children’s Assessment Center provides assessment and treatment strategies for children at high risk for health and behavioral health problems.
Martha’s Place utilizes a comprehensive system of tools and procedures to identify, assess, refer and treat children who have been prenatally exposed to alcohol and other drugs and/or who are exhibiting at-risk behaviors that may interfere with normal development. The goal is to facilitate appropriate interventions to support each child in reaching their full potential, to enter school ready and able to learn, and to be emotionally well-developed.
Children referred to Martha’s Place undergo a comprehensive assessment of their medical, cognitive, behavioral, social, educational, and emotional development, as well as their family relationships. Services for children include: a medical examination, cognitive, psychological, behavioral, emotional and social evaluations, mental health therapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration, family support, parent education and case management.
2925 McMillan Avenue, Unit 108
San Luis Obispo
(805) 781-4948
Referral Form
Do you have a family member suffering from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other serious mental illness? Do you know where to find help? Do you think enough support is available? NAMI San Luis Obispo County presents a screening and discussion of the eye-opening public television program:
Breaking the Silence: Mental Illness and the Family
NAMI SLOCO is a non-profit organization of families and friends of people with severe mental illnesses. Members provide educational and emotional support for each other and advocate for better understanding, treatment and care of people with mental illness. Extensive training is provided by NAMI for those members leading support groups and classes. NAMI SLOCO is affiliated with the NAMI California and NAMI National.
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a 12 week course for families of individuals with severe brain disorders (mental illnesses). The course is taught by trained family members. All course materials are furnished at no cost. The curriculum focuses on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), clinical depression, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively.
NAMI Basics is the new signature education program for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. The NAMI Basics course is taught by trained teachers who are the parent or other caregivers of individuals who developed the symptoms of mental illness prior to the age of 13 years. All instruction and course materials are free to class participants.The program was developed around elements that have been extensively tested and found to be highly effective in the field, including:
- Recognition of mental illness as a continuing traumatic event for the child and family
- Sensitivity to the subjective emotional issues faced by family caregivers and well children in the family
- Recognition of the need to help ameliorate the day-to-day objective burdens of care and management
- Gaining confidence and stamina for what can be a lifelong role of family understanding and support
- Empowerment of family caregivers as effective advocates for their children
The NAMI website offers a current schedule of classes: http://www.namislo.org/
The mission of Parents Helping Parents of San Luis Obispo County is to empower children with special needs to reach their fullest potential. This is realized by strengthening families through parent and professional education, mutual support, referral networks and greater community awareness.
Click on this link for a Calendar of Events
To receive our calendar of local events, email us at: php@ucp-slo.org
Click on the website link to find out about PHP’s support services: www.phpslo.org
Parents Helping Parents Resource Center Libraries
- 3450 Broad Street, Suite 111, San Luis Obispo
(805) 543-3277 - 7305 Morro Road, Atascadero
(805) 461-7413
PHP-Calendar of Local Events
Parents Helping Parents (PHP) is a non-profit, community-based, parent-directed family resource center. PHP provides lifetime guidance, supports and services to children with any special need, their families and the professionals who serve them.
CONTACT: PHP @ 805.543.3277
www.phpslo.org
The Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), per state mandate, provides county wide regional coordination and leadership in special education to insure compliance with state and federal laws relating to students with disabilities. Our SELPA provides an array of services related to special education to local districts, parents and the community. We provide support and information to parents and educators.
Does Your Child Need Special Education Services? Parents are invited to call with questions. For more information, visit www.sloselpa.org or contact SLO County SELPA at 782-7301.
A six week class for individuals with a family member who they know or suspect has a mental illness.
DATES: Tuesdays
TIME: 12:00am-1:00pm
LOCATION: 277 South Street, Suite Y, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: All services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: for persons who know or suspect they have a loved one with mental illness
CONTACT: Janice Holmes, Program Manager, at (805) 541-5144 x171
For families and loved ones of persons with mental illness; this is a drop in group no charge and no need to call for attendance.
DATES: Tuesdays
TIME: 1:00am-3:00pm
LOCATION: 277 South Street, Suite Y, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: All services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: for persons who know or suspect they have a loved one with mental illness
CONTACT: Janice Holmes, Program Manager, at (805) 541-5144 x171
www.t-mha.org
Se invita a padres que están criando a niños menores de edad con problemas de conducta o emocionales a reunirse con nosotras cada semana para platicar y encontrar ayuda y apoyo.
Horario y localidad:
S.A.F.E. Family Resource Center/Centro de Recursos S.A.F.E. para la Familia 1086 Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande
los miércoles, de las 6:30pm hasta las 8:00pm.
Para más información y para confirmar su intención para asistir, favor de llamar a Jackie Garza, (805) 458-6388
YFP SUPPORT GROUP FLYER
Parents who are raising minor children with behavior or emotional problems are invited to meet weekly for help and support.
Location and Schedule:
S.A.F.E. Family Resource Center
1086 Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande
Wednesdays, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
For more information and to let us know you will be attending, please call Jackie Garza at (805) 458-6388
