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”).
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
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, including parenting support services.
www.unitedwayslo.org.
SLO Hotline @ 1.800.549.4499 is an emotional and mental health support, resource and referral, crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone line serving San Luis Obispo County. It is also the line for the SLOtheStigma campaign. It is confidential, free of charge, and is answered by well trained volunteers 24 hours every day. SLO Hotline is a program of Transitions-Mental Health Association, a community-based nonprofit.
www.t-mha.org
www.SLOtheStigma.org
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
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Join us for a 12-week course designed to help you learn to manage anger. Learn strategies to reduce anger once it flares. Increase awareness of the role that anger plays in your life. Identify trigger thoughts and learn early warning signs. Learn what happens in your brain and body when you experience anger.
DATES: Call for specific dates
TIME:
LOCATION: Call for location
COST: free
ELIGIBILITY: This course is taught by a certified Anger Management Specialist and meets the requirements for those who are court mandated to attend a course. Participants must be at least 18 years old in order to attend.
CONTACT: Jessica at (805) 540-6576 to register and for more information
An outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program, designed for youth ages 12-18 and their families, is available through SLO Drug and Alcohol Services. In the Youth and Family Program, families can participate in 4- 6 hours of treatment per week; this includes: group counseling, family counseling, drug education, parenting education, and multi-family sessions. Evening hours are available.
San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services offers POEG, Perinatal Outpatient Extended Group, a treatment program for addicted women who are pregnant and/or have young children. The therapy group helps women with recovery, parenting skills, relationships and other issues.
Please call for an assessment appointment.
Atascadero Center
3556 El Camino Real, Atascadero
(805) 461-6080
Grover Beach Center
1523 Longbranch Avenue, Grover Beach
(805) 473-7080
San Luis Obispo Center
2180 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo
(805) 781-4275
www.slodas.org
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/
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.
CONTACT: The Counseling Program Coordinator can be reached @ 544-2266, ext. 218 or call 434-1164 for information
- Spouse/Partner Loss Group and General Bereavement Group-call if you are interested in participating
Hospice of SLO County, 1345 Oak Street, Paso Robles
La Conexión de Mami es un grupo de apoyo guiado por colegas que te brinda una oportunidad para hablar sobre los retos de ser madres de familia y explora el cómo apoyar el crecimiento positivo y desarrollo de tu(s) hijo(s) para asegurar un principio saludable en un ambiente seguro.
Hablando sobre cómo te sientes es el primer paso…y
ALPHA está aquí para ayudarte!
EN OCEANO:
¿Cuándo: Cada jueves de 6-7pm
¿Dónde: Centro de Recursos de Oceano, 1511 19th Street, Oceano
¿Cuánto Cuesta: ES GRATIS!!!!
¿Quién es elegible: Todas las mamás–embarazada o con bebés
EN ATASCADERO :
¿Cuándo: Cada miércoles de 6-7pm
¿Dónde: El Link Comunitario (The Community Link), 6500 A Morro Rd., Atascadero
¿Cuánto Cuesta: ES GRATIS!!!!
¿Quién es elegible: Todas las mamás–embarazada o con bebés
Para más información, Comunícate con Julissa Dyer llamando al (805) 541-3367
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“Mommy’s Connection: Speak Up When You’re Feeling Down!” is a peer-led support group that provides an opportunity to discuss the challenges of parenting and explore how to support the positive growth and development of your child(ren) to ensure a healthy beginning in a safe environment. Speaking about how you feel is the first step… and ALPHA is here to help!
DATES/TIMES: Every Thursday from 6pm-7pm at the Oceano Family Resource Center, Oceano
DATES/TIMES: Every Wednesday from 6pm-7pm at THE LINK, Atascadero
TUITION: FREE!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: For pregnant or parenting mothers
CONTACT: For more information call Julissa Dyer (805) 541-3367
www.sloalpha.org
Mommy’s Connection Flyer
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
Support Group for Military Parents
DATES: First Monday of the month
TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION: United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo
CONTACT: 783-4418
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/
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
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Parent Connection volunteer Parent Mentors are forming support groups throughout the county. Parent Mentors are parents who understand the challenges and questions many parents have while raising their children. Support groups provide a place where parents can gather and share their everyday parenting concerns in a supportive & encouraging environment, with a skilled facilitator.
Fathers’ Group-Facilitated by Mike Miller
DATES & TIME: To be determined based on participant availability
LOCATION: THE LINK Family Resource Center, Atascadero
COST: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: This group is designed for fathers who are currently parenting
CONTACT: For more information on this support group and others forming in your community, please contact Robyn Shoffner, the Parent Connection Parent Mentor Coordinator @ 234-4834
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
The road to recovery from mental illness can be a lonely journey at times, but it doesn’t have to be. You’re not alone. Come join us at one of our peer support groups where everyone who attends, including the facilitator, knows what you’re going through because they’ve been there too! FREE Confidential Groups! No need to call to register for the support groups, you are welcome to just show up!
Schedule of Support Groups
For information on available support groups (including: Peer Support, Support Groups with Dr. Kelly Moreno, Dual Recovery Anonymous and Recovery Discussion Groups), contact Meghan Walters (805) 540-6577 or MWalters@t-mha.org
For information, and to sign up for WRAP Groups (Wellness Recovery Action Plan: a 12-week class that provides tools to deal with mental illness and/or an emotional crisis), please contact Betty McGraw at (805) 540-6578
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
