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NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release: January 30, 2012
Expanded Counseling Services for Low-Income Children and Youth in Northern Santa Clara County
Palo Alto, CA – Family & Children Services has announced new mental health services at its Palo Alto location. Children and youth who have Medi-Cal or Healthy Families health coverage and reside in Santa Clara County may now receive professional counseling at Family & Children Services, which is located at 375 Cambridge Avenue. The nonprofit organization has provided counseling care for children, youth, and adults in the Palo Alto area and throughout Silicon Valley for more than 60 years.
Children and youth may receive counseling to assist with a variety of emotional or mental health needs, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavior disorders (e.g., ADHD), social issues (e.g., withdrawal, peer or family conflict), moodiness, anger issues, and classroom behavior.
To access services, families should contact the Santa Clara County Mental Health Department Call Center at 408-885-5673 or 1-800-704-0900 and request to be referred to Family & Children Services’ Palo Alto office. For assistance with the referral process or to request additional information, parents are encouraged to call Family & Children Services’ 408-292-9353.
Family & Children Services has provided counseling, caring, and support to children, teens, and adults in Silicon Valley since 1948. The organization helps children and adults cope effectively with depression, addiction, and chronic mental or physical illness; aids families in overcoming domestic violence and child abuse, teaching them how to build safe, healthy relationships; and counsels and assists veterans, LGBTQ youth, and young people aged 16-21 as they emerge from the foster care system into independence. More information about Family & Children Services is available online at www.fcservices.org.
Services flyer (PDF file)
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Media Contact:
Maryanne McGlothlin
Director of Development
650-543-5423
mmcglothlin@fcservices.org
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