ASK THE PARENT COACH (805) 904-1411 OR info@sloparents.org
Are you tired of yelling and nagging at your children? Do you want to find a more positive way to parent? Do you want an approach that teaches important life skills and develops healthy self confidence in your children? Then call or email the Parent Coach today. If you are a parent who is looking for insight into troubling childhood and teen behavior, contacting the parent coach will help you find solutions to every day parenting problems. If you have concerns with temper tantrums, learning to set limits, handling disagreements or getting your children to do chores and accept responsibilities, then don’t put off contacting the parent coach today!
(805) 904-1411
info@sloparents.org
Read more about our Parent Coach, Bill Spencer
Linea de telephono confidencial para padres (805) 462-7135
Parent Coach-Jackie Garza
ALPHA PREGNANCY & PARENTING SUPPORT (NORTH COUNTY SATELLITE OFFICE)
Confidential and nonjudgmental pregnancy and parenting support. Free, bilingual 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: THE 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/
Alpha Brochure English
Alpha Brochure Spanish
FAMILY TIES RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, KINSHIP CENTER
These groups offer a great opportunity to meet other relative caregivers, share ideas and get information!
DATES: 1st and 3rd Tuesday 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/
GRANDPARENTS’ NETWORK AND SUPPORT GROUP-NORTH COUNTY
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
MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP, FACILITATED BY JULIE STOWASSER
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
MOMMIES OF NORTH COUNTY
Mommies of North County is a group of mothers who gather weekly to play, learn, and meet new friends in many North County locations. We enjoy zoo days, park days, monthly crafts & moms’ night out, the children’s museum, and play dates at member’s homes.
Contact: http://www.meetup.com/mommiesofnorthcounty/
NORTH COUNTY WOMEN’S SHELTER AND RESOURCE CENTER
Women’s Support Group
A weekly therapy group providing support for healing, growth, and empowerment for women affected by domestic violence. Focusing on: self-esteem, boundries, coping skills, parenting and self-care
DAY: Every Wednesday
TIME: 6:00-7:30pm
LOCATION: 1030 Vine Street, Paso Robles
CONTACT: To register, call co-leaders Amber Hollarman @ 226-5400, ext 220 or Kari Freitas-Field @ 226-5400, ext 223
Group Flyer
PARENT PARTNERS-SUPPORT & RESOURCE SERVICES, CWS
Our vision for Parent Partners is to help families to build their strengths and utilize their resources. We are parents who have been in your situation, who want to offer our experience, provide ongoing support, share our knowledge, and connect you with community resources. A Parent Partner is available at no cost to any parent involved with San Luis Obispo County Child Welfare Services.
For more information or help in deciding if Parent Partners can assist you, please contact us. We are parents who have been there and understand the journey.
CONTACT: Kassi at (805) 781-1824 or parentpartners.slo@gmail.com
WOMEN’S GROUP, FACILITATED BY JULIE STOWASSER
Come and join us! We’ll save a seat for you. We discuss our adult and childhood relationships, our families, parenting, trauma and neglect, limits and boundaries, love and affection, violence, alcohol and other substances, depression, anxiety, anger management, and power and control, as well as a variety of other topics. We explore these topics in our quest to make change sustainable. The goal is a calm body, clear mind, and a feeling of healthy connection to ourselves and others.
DATES: Wednesdays
TIME: Call for information
LOCATION: Atascadero
TUITION: Call for information
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: An initial interview and assessment is required before joining the group.
CONTACT: Julie Stowasser, M.S., LMFT at 544-2273, to learn more about the group
Women’s Group-Flyer
www.CalmClearAndConnected.com
