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: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month (appointments are available)
TIME: 10:30am-1:30pm
LOCATION: Atascadero Link, 6500A Morro Road, Atascadero
TUITION: All services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: pregnant or parenting an infant one year old or younger
CONTACT: Jen Miller 541-3367, Se habla Español
http://www.sloalpha.org/
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
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.
A support group for relative caregivers.
DATES: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
TIME: 6:00-8:00p.m. Potluck dinner-Family Ties will provide the main dish & beverages.
LOCATION: Kinship Center, Family Ties office (75 North Main Street, Templeton)
TUITION: free, with recreation for children provided
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Caregiver must live in SLO County and child’s primary residence is with the relative caregiver. Family Ties is a voluntary program
CONTACT: RSVP a must! Call 434-2126 (Marta Nielsen, Program Coordinator, at ext. 30)
FOR OTHER FREE FAMILY TIES SERVICES: legal assistance, parent education, case management, recreational events, referral and information, or counseling-call 434-2126 to set-up an intake appointment.
http://www.kinshipcenter.org/
We are a grassroots organization created to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Resource information and discussion based on experience of those who are presently raising their grandchildren.
DATES: 1st Thursday of the month (no meeting in July or August)
TIME: 10:00a.m.
LOCATION: Centennial Park, Paso Robles
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: any grandparent raising grandchildren, also open to foster grandparents
CONTACT: Tom Reed (805) 237-2732 or Christina Hatch @ 237-4086
teapad@charter.net
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
CONTACT: Steve Thayer LMFT, Counseling Program Coordinator @ 544-2266, ext. 218 or 434-1164 for information
- Widowed Support: Tuesdays, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Hospice of SLO County, 1345 Oak Street, Paso Robles
Hable cuando te sientes deprimida!
Mami’s Conexion es un oportunidad para hablar sobre los defacios de maternidad y explorar como apoyar el dessarrolo de sus nino(s) para asegurar un buen comienzo en un hogar seguro.
Speak up when you’re down!
Mommies Connection is an opportunity to speak about the challenges of motherhood and explore how to support the development of your children to ensure healthy beginnings in a safe environment.
Tiempo: Miercoles de 6-7pm
Lugar: The Community Link, 6500A Morro Road, Atascadero
Costo: GRATIS!
Eligibilidad: Para mujeres embarazadas y mujeres con nino(s)
Para mas informacion llame Julissa Dyer, Program Associate de ALPHA: 805-541-3367
Time: Every Wednesday 6-7pm
Place: The Community Link, 6495 Lewis Ave, Atascadero
Cost: FREE
Eligibility: Parenting and Pregnant Mothers
For more information: call Julissa Dyer, Program Associate, at ALPHA (805) 541-3367
There is still room in this remarkable group of men who have banded together in camaraderie, humor, support and reality checking. We explore our relationships-parenting, families, assertiveness, boundaries, love, violence and anything else we want.
Our group is facilitated by Julie Stowasser, M.S., LMFT who has more than 10 years experience leading, teaching, and challenging group members to be their best and most authentic selves.
DATES: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
TIME: 5:30PM – 7:00PM
LOCATION: Calm Clear and Connected Counseling Center at 7528 Morro Road, Atascadero
TUITION: $35 each group
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: free initial interview with group facilitator is required
CONTACT: Julie Stowasser, M.S., LMFT at 466-4681, www.CalmClearAndConnected.com
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
The groups are Certified Batterer Intervention Groups, 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 Tuesday (except major holidays)
TIME: 5:30-7:30PM
LOCATION: Calm Clear and Connected Counseling Center at 7528 Morro Road, Atascadero
TUITION: $35 each group
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: $75 initial interview and assessment. Fee includes group workbook.
CONTACT: Julie Stowasser, M.S., LMFT at 466-4681
www.CalmClearAndConnected.com
