Parent Resources
A Supportive Space to help families promote mental health and well-being at home and school.
This section is designed to support parents, caregivers, and families in understanding mental health, navigating school systems, and connecting with services in 大象传媒 Costa County. WISP believes that that family engagement is essential to student wellness and we're here to provide guidance, tools, and encouragement along the way.
Crisis Support
988 is the three-digit number that connects people in distress to the nationwide network of trained crisis counselors at the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7 across the United States. If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis, confidential support is available 24/7.
Local 24/7 crisis line offering support, counseling, and connection to mental health services.
Call 1-800-833-2900 or text 'HOPE' to 20121 to recieve assistance in English and Spanish.
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth under 25.
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 'START' to 678678 to connect with counselors trained to support LGBTQ+ identities.
Local Community-Based Services
Get one-on-one help connecting your child to the right mental health services.
Contact EHSD's 4OurFamilies Navigator Program to recieve assistance navigating care options and referrals
Comprehensive mental health care and crisis services through county clinics.
Call the Access Line 24/7 at 1-800-678-7277 to get connected to counseling and psychiatric support.
24/7 Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention
Free, confidential support for youth in emotional crisis. Offers a 24/7 hotline, school-based suicide prevention trainings, and referrals to local mental health services.
Strengthen your family's well-being with affordable therapy, parenting classes, and support groups.
Available in English and Spanish to help parents and children build healthier relationships.
Culturally-rooted mental health support for Spanish-speaking and immigrant families
Offers therapy, wellness groups, and stress management in a safe, supportive space.
Trusted Mental Health Support for Youth in Crisis
Outpatient and inpatient behavioral health services for children and teens in a hospital setting, pyschiatric care.
Mental Health Navigation & Care Coordination
Your go-to guide for parenting, mental health, and family support resources in 大象传媒 Costa County
The Surviving Parenthood Directory, developed by the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC), is a comprehensive, user-friendly that connects parents and caregivers to local mental health services, family support programs, child development resources, housing assistance, crisis lines, and more.
One Call for Community Resources & Mental Health Referrals
Free, 24/7 help in over 150 languages. Dial 2-1-1 or text 'HOPE' to 20121 for live support and referrals to mental health providers, housing, food, and more.
Private Mental Health Care Matching for School Communities
Available through many 大象传媒 Costa school districts, Care Solace connects families to mental health or substance use providers matched to their needs, insurance, and availability - free and confidential.
Start Here for Medi-Cal & County Mental Health Services
Call 1-888-678-7277 to access county mental health services for children and teens, including therapy, psychiatry, or crisis support. Interpreters available.Support for Youth and Families Facing Substance Use Challenges
The Alcohol & Other Drugs (AODS) Navigator Program offers personalized help for youth and families dealing with substance use or co-occuring mental health issues. Navigators provide care coordination, referrals, linkage to treatment programs, and help families understand service options.Search Local Mental Health & Support Services by Zip Code
A free, user-friendly site where families can search for mental health care, counseling, financial aid, food, housing, and more - all tailored by Zip Code and service type.
One-on-One Help Getting Medical & Mental Health Coverage
A program that offers one-on-one support to help families enroll in Medi-Cal or Covered California plans, including behavioral health coverage. Services are free and multilingual. Call 1-888-349-1642 or email help@askariana.com for assistance.
Family Stability & Long Term Support
Parenting Classes, Crisis Support, and Advocacy
CAPC offers Triple P Parenting classes, family-strengthening workshops, and home visiting services for families facing high stress, CPS involvement, or parenting challenges. Also provides mandated reporter training and family advocacy.
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities or Special Needs
Provides one-on-one navigation, advocacy training, and support groups for parents of children with developmental, physical, or emotional disabilities. Help families access IEP support, regional center services, and long-term planning.
Mobile Outreach for Families Facing Homelessness
馃摓 Core Dispatch: 925-608-6700
Coordinated Outreach Referral & Engagement (C.O.R.E.) teams connect unhoused or housing-insecure families to emergency shelter, health care, mental health support, and long-term housing programs.馃搷Locations in Richmond, Concord, and Antioch
One-Stop Support for Families Experiencing Violence or Trauma
Family Justice Center offers coordinated support for families experiencing domestic violence, abuse, or human trafficking, including legal help, counseling, safety planning, and parenting support.
馃搷 Locations across West, Central, and East County
Support for Parents of Children Ages 0-5
First 5 大象传媒 Costa offers parenting classes, support groups, developmental screenings, early learning activities, and basic needs navigation.
Support for Families & Students Experiencing Homelessness
Homeless Education Technical Assistance Center (HETAC) supports school districts and families in accessing services under the Mckinney-Vento Act, including transportation, school stability, and basic needs for students experiencing homelessness.
Bilingual Mental Health & Parenting Education
Offers culturally responsive health and behavioral health care with family support services, including parenting groups, therapy, and stress management.
馃搷 Based in Central County (Concord area)
Empowering Immigrant & Low-Income Families
Offers service focused on economic resilience, including job readiness, digital literacy, tenant protection, housing stability, and family wellness support.
馃搷 Central and East 大象传媒 Costa
Emergency Shelter & Housing Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness
Offers safe overnight shelter, meals, tutoring, and housing navigation for families with children. Wraparound support help families transition from crisis to permanent housing.
Parenting Education & Support Groups
Triple P and Nurturing Parenting Classes
Provides evidence-based classes for parents facing high stress or CPS involvement, including the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), Nurturing Parent, and trauma-informing parenting.
Parent Education, Anger Management, & Co-Parenting Support
A leading nonprofit offering evidence-based parenting workshops, including Triple P, parenting teens, anger management, and reunification support for families involved in family court. Available in English and Spanish
Support groups, workshops and coaching on navigating IEPs, regional center services, and disability rights. Offers support groups and advocacy training for families raising children with physical, emotional, or developmental needs.
Healing-Centered Parenting Programs
Provided trauma-informed parenting support, including resiliency-focued classes for survivors of family violence or trauma.
Parenting Education with Mental Health Support
Offers parenting classes and support groups integrated with behavioral health services. Culturally responsive and bilingual programs available.
Supportive Spaces for Navigating Behavioral, Emotional, and School-Related Challenges
Provides healing-centered support groups for caregivers, with a focus on mental health, school stressors, and trauma recovery. Bilingual and culturally responsive.
Youth Mental Health Education & Support
A Parent's Guide to Teen Depression & Mental Wellness
Offers free, accessible resources including warning signs, conversation starters, and self-care tools for parents of teens. Includes a downloadable family guide and videos.
Strengthening Mental Health for Teens & Young Adults
Nationally trusted nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and emotional well-being. Their parent hub offers expert-backed tools, how-to guides, and checklists for spotting red flags and supporting transitions (like college).
Free Coaching App for Youth (0-12) & Their Families
This app provides on-one-one digital behavioral coaching, activities, and mental health tips for caregivers and kids.
Understand Youth Mental Health Across Ages
Covers common conditions, stress, school-related challenges, and how to get support.
Support for Parents Navigating Tech & Emotions
Trusted media reviews and mental health articles related to social media, screen time, and digital well-being.
Free Parent Education Courses on Mental Health Conditions
NAMI offers structured, multi-week programs that help families understand mental health diagnoses, treatments, communication, and self-care.