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Mental health counseling, information and referrals, and family support services
For more than 20 years, Family & Children Services has specialized in serving the mental health needs of children and adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HOH) in Santa Clara County.
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News
Learn ASL: Registration is open for our winter Beginning American Sign Language (ASL) class. The class will begin on January 26 and meet for 10 weeks from 6pm-7:30pm through March 29. Fee: $75. Must be a mature 17 years old or older. Space is limited! Registrations must be received by January 24. For information, please contact Evette Ybarra at 408 899-5207 (VP) or (408) 200-8618 (V). Registration Form and Flyer (PDF)
Internships: Beginning in January 2012, resumes will be accepted for 2012 Fall BSW (bachelor of social work) internship placements. Applicants must be fluent in ASL. Please send resumes to eybarra@fcservices.org
Services Update: As of July 1, 2011, our two-year-old Deaf Families with Children Program has closed following elimination of program funding due to government budget cuts. We continue to serve children and adults who are Deaf/HOH and their families--as we have for more than 20 years--through specialized counseling and family support services. We are grateful to the individuals and businesses who supported our Deaf Families with Children Program, and helped us to make the activities so special for participants of all ages. View our thank you message.
Family in the Community Project: Join us for hands-on activities designed to empower families with Deaf/HOH member(s), while building a circle of support among families. Families will participate in community events in order to learn how to access them for Deaf/HOH family members. For example, one trip may be to watch a film at a theater with Caption Reflector Equipment – the chance for all members of the family to watch a film in a theater together! These community-based events/activities will be provided at no-cost to families through the support of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. Families must have a child under the age of 5 and live in Santa Clara County. Contact us to learn how to participate! For information and to sign up, please contact Evette Ybarra.
Services
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Services for Families with Young Children (5 and under)
Funded by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County, families of children five and under who are Deaf or HOH may access free information and support services. Contact us for referrals, guidance on strategies to raise a healthy child and to build communication, and answers to parenting questions. Home visits and counseling are also available. |
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Mental Health Counseling
Counseling is available for children, youth, and adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and for their family members. Through individual, couples, family, and group counseling, clients address such issues as self-esteem, communication, social skills, parenting, relationships, and depression. Services are available in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). |
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Information and Referral Services
We are also here to help with referrals to local resources that assist children and adults who are Deaf/HOH. |
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Parent Education
Support groups, one-to-one consultations, and education for parents with a child who is Deaf/HOH and for parents who are Deaf/HOH. |
Communication modes:
American Sign Language, English, and Spanish
Locations and Fees:
Services are available to residents of Santa Clara County. Clients are served in our San Jose office, through home visits, and at community-based locations, depending on the program.
Medi-Cal is accepted for counseling and mental health services. We also offer fees on a sliding scale for individuals without insurance who are not Medi-Cal-eligible.
No fees are charged for information and referral; FIRST 5 Santa Clara-funded family support services (must be residents of Santa Clara County with a child under age 5); or the parent workshops/children's after-school program (must be residents of San Jose).
In the News:
Visit the Childhood Matters radio program online to hear therapist Evette Ybarra describe services funded by FIRST 5 Silicon Valley on the Childhood Matters radio program (April 5, 2009 section).
Read about the program on the website of ROEM Corporation, which is donating space for Family & Children Services' expanded Deaf/HOH services.
For information:
Videophone (VP) 408-899-5207
Videophone (VP, Spanish) 408-200-8625
Email deaf@fcservices.org
Contact Form
Voice 408-292-9353
TTY 408-795-1022
Printable Referral Form (PDF file)
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| Coralia Valdez, MFT |
Mental health counseling (English, Spanish, American Sign Language) |
| Evette Ybarra, ASW |
Mental health counseling (English, American Sign Language) |
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Services for Families with Young Children |
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Parent and Family Workshops |
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After-School Program |
| Jackie Valadao |
Administrative Assistant |
| Marlene Tamayo |
Family Programs |
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Case Manager (English, Spanish, American Sign Language) |
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Services for Families with Young Children (Home Visits) |
| Tiffany Freymiller |
After-School Program |
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| Volunteers: |
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| Kristin Perez |
Program Intern |
| Catie Kniess |
Family Program |
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