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FAMILY SUPPORT
A variety of support options exist in Yolo County for
families of adults, youth and children with psychiatric disorders.
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SUPPORT AND REFERRAL PHONES |
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Adults |
NAMI-Yolo Helpline |
(530) 756-8181 |
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Information and referral for families of adults with psychiatric
disorders. Leave a message with our answering
service along with a phone number where you can be reached. A NAMI
member will get in touch with you with help, information and support. |
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Children and Youth |
Yolo Co. Mental Health Family Partnership |
(530) 666-8632, Ext. 9183
(M-F 8am-5pm) |
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Information and referral for families of children and youth with
mental health treatment needs. |
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Children and Youth |
Warmline Family Resource Center |
Phone (M-F 9am -4pm)
530-406-7221
916-922-9276
800-660-7995 |
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FAMILY
SUPPORT |
NAMI-Yolo offers a family support groups in English and Spanish open to
those who care for a family member or friend living with a mental
illness and seeking a
supportive environment for sharing information, problem-solving strategies
and empathy. A trained NAMI-Yolo family member leads these groups. Other
organizations also offer support groups that may be helpful to family
members
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WOODLAND (ENGLISH)
Family Support -(NAMI-Yolo sponsored)
2nd Tuesdays
Location: Phone for time and location
Phone:
Phone Diana at (530) 661-3208 for details.
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WOODLAND (SPANISH)
Family Support -
(NAMI-Yolo sponsored)
Phone for day and details
- (530) 756-7001
409 Lincoln Ave. Woodland.
MAP
Coordinators:
MariaElena Vega
Amparo Hernandez (530) 662-2274
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DAVIS (ENGLISH)
Family Support and Prayer Group
4th Mondays of the month: 7-
8:30pm
Discussion Leader and Contact: Noma Wilken
Phone: Noma Wilken at (530) 753-6881 for details.
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DAVIS (ENGLISH)
Family Support
4th Wednesday of the month, 7- 8:30pm
Cesar Chavez housing complex conference room
1220 Olive Drive, Davis
Cesar Chavez housing complex is just north of the Lexington Apartments on
the east side of Olive Drive. The conference room is in the office
building at the end of the parking lot.
MAP
Discussion Leader and Contact: Jan Garrison
Phone: Leave a message on the NAMI-Yolo
Helpline at (530) 756-8181 and someone
will return your call.
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WOODLAND (ENGLISH)
Support for Parents / Caregivers of Transition-Age Youth (Ages 16-25) with
psychiatric disabilities.
sponsored by the Yolo County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Family
Partnership Program
4th Tuesday of every month from
6:30-8pm
Transition Age Youth Center
Fairgrounds Plaza at East Street & E. Gum, near DMV
825 East Street, Suite 123; Woodland
MAP
Discussion Leader /
Contact: Donna Bousquet
Phone: Call TAY Center
Program Admin at (530) 668-6765
or Donna directly on her cell # 530-383-1060
Topics include education, job skills,
treatment decisions, housing, independent living, SSI benefits, healthy
relationships, Medi-Cal vs. private insurance, medication issues,
"breaking away," advanced directives.
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FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
SUPPORT
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Family Partnership, a program of the
Children's System of Care division of Yolo County Department of Alcohol,
Drug and Mental Health Services offers special assistance to families
including information, education, consultation, advocacy and support
services. They serve parents and caregivers of:
- Minors with mental health treatment
needs.
- Youth involved with Juvenile Justice.
- Children and youth involved with child
welfare.
- Children and youth receiving services
from Special Education due to Serious Emotional Difficulties (AB
3632/Chapter 26.5).
- Transition-age Youth (Ages 16-25).
For information or assistance, phone (530) 666-8632 (8AM to 5PM
Monday-Friday)
Alicia Ruiz, Family Partnership Program Coordinator
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If
you would you like to help influence program planning and policy,
considering joining the
Family Partnership Advisory Council.
Contact Alicia Ruiz at (530)
666-8632, Ext. 9183 for details.
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