Adult Services
Transitions—Mental Health Association’s Peer Advisory and Mental Health Advocacy Program
Contacts:
Katie Stewart: 805-540-6500 or kstewart@t-mha.org
John Byers: 805-540-6500 or jbyers@t-mha.org
San Luis Obispo County Mental Health Services
2178 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
5575 Hospital Dr., Atascadero, CA
1092 East Grand Ave., Suite A, Arroyo Grande, CA
Contact: 805-781-4700 or http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/health/mentalhealthservices.htm
San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services
2180 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA
15223 Longbranch Ave., Grover Beach, CA
3556 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA
Contact:
805-781-4275 or http://www.slodas.org
Community Counseling Center
1129 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Confidential, affordable counseling, education and advocacy.
Contact:
805-543-7969 / Fax 805-653-0859 or www.cccslo.com
Alcoholics Anonymous
Offering assistance with alcohol addiction
Contacts:
South County: 564 Mesa View, Arroyo Grande, CA 805-489-0966
North County: 514 14th St., Paso Robles, CA 805-238-3311
AA Central Office in San Luis Obispo 805-541-3211
Latino Outreach Program
Mental Health Services and Early Intervention – Se habla español
Contact:
Silvia Ortiz, Ph.D., Latino Outreach Coordinator 805-541-5280
or Email: silviaortizphd@yahoo.com
Family Services
Transitions-Mental Health Association’s Family Services
Se habla español
Family Advocates:
Janice Holmes 805-540-6500 or Email: jholmes@t-mha.org
Henry Herrera 805-540-6500 or Email: hherrera@t-mha.org
Cami Rouse 805-540-6500 or Email: crouse@t-mha.org
Family Partners, For Families with Younger Children and Teens
Jackie Garza 805-540-6500 or Email: jgarza@t-mha.org
Linda Quesenberry 805-540-6500 or Email: lquesenberry@t-mha.org
Patty Ramirez 805-540-6500 or Email: pramirez@t-mha.org
The Family Care Network, Inc.
3765 S. Higuera St., Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Children & Family Services Provider
Contact:
805-781-3535 or www.fcni.org
Community Counseling Center
1129 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Confidential, affordable counseling, education and advocacy.
Contact:
805-543-7969 / Fax 805-653-0859 or www.cccslo.com
SLO County Child Abuse Prevention Council (SLO-CAP)
Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect. Also provides individualized family support through parent coaching.
Contact:
Lisa Fraser, Executive Director 805-543-6216 or www.slocap.org
Youth & Teen Services
Transitions-Mental Health Association’s Family Partners Program
Se habla español
For Families with Younger Children and Teens
Contacts:
Jackie Garza 805-540-6500 or Email: jgarza@t-mha.org
Linda Quesenberry 805-540-6500 or Email: lquesenberry@t-mha.org
Patty Ramirez 805-540-6500 or Email: pramirez@t-mha.org
San Luis Obispo County Department of Mental Health Services’ Youth Services Division
Contact:
805-781-4179
Middle School Comprehensive Program
School-based Wellness Project / Student Assistance Programs (SAP).
Contact:
805-466-5404 / Fax 805-466-5343, Email: LINK93422@sbcglobal net
The Link – Service Support Solutions
6495 Lewis Ave., PO Box 3157, Atascadero, CA 93423
Link advocates work on/off campus with youth referrals to SAP program.
Contact:
805-466-5404 / Fax 805-466-5343 or Email: LINK93422@sbcglobal.net
Club Live
(San Luis Obispo Friday Night Live Partnership)
2180 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Builds partnerships for positive and health youth development at the Middle School level/age.
Contact:
805-781-4289 or www.slofnl.com
SLO Friday Night Live
2180 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Builds partnerships for positive and healthy youth development.
Contact:
805-781-4289 or www.slofnl.com
The Cuesta College Independent Living Program (ILP)
PO Box 8106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
Empowering youth through education, life skills training, advocacy, workforce development and community collaboration.
Contact:
Matthew Green 805-546-3100, x2229 or Email: mgreen@cuesta.edu
Kinship Center
71 Main St., Templeton, CA 93465
Mental health clinic for children on SLO Co. Medi-Cal or the Adoption Assistance Program (AAP).
Contact:
805-434-2449 or www.kinshipcenter.org
Mental Health Campaigns:
What a Difference a Friend Makes: Mental Health Campaign for Mental Health Recovery
National Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign
The Time is Now: Children’s Mental Health Campaign
Resources:
San Luis Obispo County Mental Health Services
California Department of Mental Health
California Institute for Mental Health
Mental Health America
National Institute of Mental Health
US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs, Mental Health Mental health resources and links for veterans
Blue Star Families: Military Families Support
NAMI GLBT Mental Health Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Stamp Out Stigma
National Resource
Center on Psychiatric Advance Directives
Breaking Through Barriers: Help for Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
National Empowerment Center
Suicide Prevention Action Network USA
Child Services
Transitions-Mental Health Association’s Family Partners Program
Se habla español
For Families with Younger Children and Teens
Contacts:
Jackie Garza 805-540-6500 or Email: jgarza@t-mha.org
Linda Quesenberry 805-540-6500 or Email: lquesenberry@t-mha.org
Patty Ramirez 805-540-6500 or Email: pramirez@t-mha.org
The Family Care Network, Inc.
3765 S. Higuera St., Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Children and Family Services Provider
Contact:
805-781-3535 or www.fmcni.org
SLO County Child Abuse Prevention Council (SLO-CAP)
Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect. Also provides individualized family support through parent coaching.
Contact:
Lisa Fraser, Executive Director 805-543-6216 or www.slocap.org
Parent Connection of San Luis Obispo County
(Division of SLO County Child Abuse Prevention Council (SLO-CAP)
Strives to encourage, strengthen and nurture families.
Contact:
Michele Gordon, Parent Education Coordinator
805-543-3700 or www.sloparents.org
Community Action Partnership of SLO County (CAPSLO) Child Care Resource Connection Program
Contacts:
Maria Montoya, Child Dev. Specialist 805-541-2272
or Email: mmontoya@ecoslo.org
Mariela Ruelas, Children Services Supervisor 805-541-2272
or Email: mruelas@ecoslo.org
Shana Paulson, Children Services Manager 805-541-2272
or Email: spaulson@ecoslo.org
Sheri Wilson, Director 805-541-2272 or Email: swilson@ecoslo.org
Kinship Center
71 Main St., Templeton, CA 93465
Mental health clinic for children on SLO Co. Medi-Cal or the Adoption Assistance Program.
Contact:
805-434-2449 or www.kinshipcenter.org
Martha’s Place
2925 McMillan Ave., Suite 108, San Luis Obispo
Screening and treatment for children with physical, developmental and behavioral needs as a result of perinatal substance abuse.
Contact:
805-547-1650
Senior Services
Caring Callers
(Division of Wilshire Community Services)
285 South St., Suite J, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Human services program for homebound seniors, 60yrs and older.
Contact:
Suzanne McFarlane, Program Director 805-547-7025, x17 or Email: caringcallers@wilshirehcs.org
Senior Peer Counseling
(Division of Wilshire Community Services)
285 South St., Suite J, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mental Health program providing counseling/support services.
Contact:
Carol Schmidt, Program Director 805-547-7025, x15 or Email: seniorpeer@wilshirehcs.org
Suicide Hotline
800-549-4499