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”).
San Luis Obispo County’s comprehensive information and referral service available free of charge, 24 hours every day. The confidential telephone service allows callers to remain anonymous while receiving assistance and answers to non-emergency questions about local health and social service resources.
Confidential and nonjudgmental pregnancy and parenting support. Free services include: pregnancy/parenting groups, pregnancy tests, prenatal vitamins, maternity and infant clothing, formula, diapers, infant equipment (cribs, etc.).
DATES: Drop-in support services Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (appointments are available)
TIME: 10:00am-3:00pm
LOCATION: 11549 Los Osos Valley Rd, Suite #104
TUITION: All services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Pregnant or parenting an infant one year old or younger
CONTACT: Jen Miller at 541-3367, Se habla Español
http://www.sloalpha.org/
Offers support to any bereaved parent, grandparent or sibling. Our mission is to reach out to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents after the death of a child.
North County (805) 464-0479
San Luis Obispo (805) 544-6314
Cambria (805) 924-1776
Call for times and places of meetings
www.bereavedparentsusa.org
A parenting program designed to improve the health of families. Parents will have the opportunity to learn positive parenting skills, practice healthy behaviors, and set future goals for their family.
San Luis Obispo County Public Health Nurses are available to support you and your growing family through home visitation. Caring nurses can help with parenting information on: how to improve the health of newborns and children up to age 3, handling difficult parent/child relationships, teen pregnancy, babies born with low birth weight or babies who aren’t growing as they should, mother and baby exposure to tobacco, alcohol and drugs, and babies with special needs. Public Health Nurses can also connect you with family support resources in your community.
To learn more about the program, please call 805-788-2068.
Programa de Apoyo Temprano
Un programa para mejorar la salud de las familias ayudándoles a los padres a: aprender nuevas habilidades positivas; practicando comportamientos saludables; fijar metas para la familia para un futuro
Las enfermeras del Departamento de Salud Publica del Condado San Luis Obispo están disponibles para apoyarle a usted y a su familia que esta creciendo a través de visitas en su hogar. Las enfermeras de cuidado le pueden ayudar con: información para padres; como mejorar la salud de recién nacidos hasta niños de 3 años; relaciones difíciles entre padres y niños; embarazos de adolescentes; bebés que nacen con poco peso o con bebes que no están creciendo como ellos deberían crecer; mamás y bebés expuestos al tabaco, alcohol, y drogas; bebés con necesidades medicas especiales; y conectándolos con los recursos de la comunidad.
Si esta interesada, favor de llamar al 805-788-2068.
Para Familias y seres queridos que tienen personas con problemas mentales; visite el grupo sin hacer cita – no hay costo y no es necesario llamar para asistir. Bilingual (Spanish/English) support group for parents, caregivers and families of children with special mental health and behavioral needs.
FECHAS: Jueves (Thursdays)
HORA: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
LOCACION: 227 South Street, Suite Y, San Luis Obispo
COSTO: no hay costo. (free, drop in group-reservations are not required)
CONTACTO: Para más información llame (for more information call) Patty Ramirez, Asesoría Familiar, Bilingual/Spanish (805) 541-5144 ext. 129 o Janice Holmes, Lead Family Advocate, Adult Services (805)541-5144 ext. 171
http://www.t-mha.org/
The heartache of loss and the burden of serious illness is often eased by participation in a caring, supportive environment and the opportunity to join in sharing with others. All groups are facilitated by trained Hospice of SLO County leaders. Exchanging coping information and expressing the feelings that comes in anticipating or coping with a death or illness helps in promoting healing. Hospice of San Luis Obispo County offers the following support group meetings free of charge to interested community members. Note: please arrive 10 minutes early if it’s your first meeting.
Grief Drop-In Support Groups
- General Grief : Tuesdays, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Widowed Support : Thursdays, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Survivors of Suicide (for those left behind): Wednesdays, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- Family and Friends (of those with life threatening illnesses): Wednesdays, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (pre-registration required for the Family and Friends Group)
All Support Groups meet at :
Hospice of SLO County
1304 Pacific St.
San Luis Obispo
CONTACT: Steve Thayer LMFT, Counseling Program Coordinator @ 544-2266, ext. 218 or 434-1164 for more information
hospiceslo@hospiceslo.org
http://www.hospiceslo.org
Having a baby for the first time is a stressful and life changing event. How do you know if the things your baby is doing are normal? Is what you are doing, what a “good mom” is supposed to do? A nurse can help you feel more confident and informed about how you choose to raise your child.
Your nurse can do many things at your visit, including: weigh and measure your baby, answer common questions new parents have, help parents learn ways to help their babies be as smart as they can be, help parents deal with the stresses a new baby can bring to a family, and connect you with other resources to help your family with meeting their needs.
You must be less than 28 weeks pregnant and meet income guidelines to enroll in the First Time Mothers Program.
If interested, and for more information, please call 805-788-2068.
Programa De Madres Primerizas
Tener un bebé por primera vez es muy difícil y un gran cambio de vida. ¿Cómo saber si lo que hace su bebé es normal? Las Madres primerizas se preguntan si están haciendo lo que “una madre buena” debe hacer. La enfermera le puede ayudar a sentirse segura e informarle sobre las opciones que hay para criar a su bebé. Su enfermera puede hacer muchas cosas en su visita, incluyendo: pesar y medir a su bebé; dándoles respuestas a preguntas comunes que tengan los nuevos padres; ayudándoles a los padres aprender maneras nuevas para ayudar al bebé a ser lo más inteligente que pueda ser; ayudando a los padres con las estreses que se presentan con la llegada del nuevo bebé en la familia; y conectándola con los recursos para ayudarle a usted y a su familia a llevar acabo sus necesidades.
Usted debe tener menos de 28 semanas de embarazo y reunir los requisitos de ingresos para poderse registrar con el Programa de Madres Primerizas.
Si esta interesada, favor de llamar al 805-788-2068.
You are not alone. You are not to blame. You will get better. There is help. Usted no está sola. Usted no es culpable. Usted mejorará. Si hay ayuda!
CONTACT/CONTACTO: For help, contact the support line at 549-7786/Para ayuda contacte la linea de 549-7786
www.slocap.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.
Prevention and early intervention services for youth to build skills to help reduce the problems associated with stress, depression, mental illness, alcohol and other drug use. Designed for teens, ages 16+, experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use. Services include education, counseling, assessment & referral. The Young Adult Counseling Program offers free, one-on-one and small group opportunities to gain knowledge and skills in self-esteem, relationships, communication, trust, and accessing treatment or recovery services.
For more information, or to enroll countywide, please contact behavioral health services:
Jolene Holman @ (805) 461-6080 or email jholman@co.slo.ca.us
Deanna Franklin, MS, LMFT @ (805)459-6649 or email dfranklin@co.slo.ca.us
Click on this link to view the flyer: Young Adult Counseling Program
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
The group is a Certified Batterer Intervention Group, meeting for a minimum of 52 weeks, and designed for women arrested for domestic and other forms of interpersonal violence. A variety of topics are discussed, including: our current families and children, ex-partners, friends, co-workers, our relationship with ourselves, emotional management, choices and personal responsibility, domestic and other forms of interpersonal violence, boundary setting, values clarification, and our relationships with extended and original family. Group format is interactive, entertaining and humorous when appropriate, confrontative when necessary, and very supportive. There is lecture, member to member discussion, role play, video, and guest speakers from time to time. Voluntary women are welcome to join the group
DATES: Every Monday (except major holidays)
TIME: 4:00-6:00PM
LOCATION: Calm Clear and Connected Counseling Center at 860 Pacific Street, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: $35 each group
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: $75 initial interview and assessment. Fee includes group workbook.
CONTACT: Julie Stowasser, M.S., LMFT at 544-2273
www.CalmClearAndConnected.com
A support group, designed for women who are experiencing postpartum stress (anxiety, depression, sadness, fearfulness, helplessness, irritability/stress, poor concentration, guilt, feelings of inadequacy). This group will provide a safe and supportive environment to: work toward understanding your postpartum distress, gain skills to cope and feel better, identify, process, and share your feelings/concerns, and receive support and feedback regarding your experience. Facilitated by Michelle Hobby, Ph.D.
DATES: Wednesdays
TIME: 5:30-7:00p.m.
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo
TUITION: $30.00 per group (financial assistance is available for those who qualify)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: preregistration is required
CONTACT: 459-8117
www.DrMichelleHobby.com
For women who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss. This group will provide a safe and supportive environment to: acknowledge, identify and process your feelings and concerns, receive support and feedback regarding your experience, and work toward understanding your loss and bereavement. Facilitated by Michelle Hobby, Ph.D..
DATES: Thursdays
TIME: 5:30-7:00p.m.
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo
TUITION: $30.00 per group (financial assistance is available for those who qualify)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: preregistration is required
CONTACT: 459-8117
www.DrMichelleHobby.com
Education in Action
Come join us as we learn and grow together through play! Mommy and Me Classes for Crawlers to Explorers
$40.00 per 4 week session
Classes held each weekday morning-call from specific dates/times and to reserve a spot for you and your child: (805) 772-6014. Classes held at 524 Kentucky Street, in San Luis Obispo.
www.your-sensational-kids.com
