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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.
News
Registration Day: On August 31st, registration will be open for the Fall 2010 Deaf Families with Children Program! Come to learn more and sign up from 6-8:30pm at the Monte Vista Gardens Senior Center, 2605 La Hacienda Court, San Jose 95127. There is no fee to participate; families must live in San Jose. View the flyers for more details: English, Spanish
Family in the Community Project:New for fall 2010! 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.
Internships: Beginning in January 2011, resumes will be accepted for 2011 Fall BSW (bachelor of social work) internship placements. Applicants must be fluent in ASL. Please send resumes to eybarra@fcservices.org
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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Family Program: Parent Workshops and Weekly After-School Program
Made possible through the funding support of the City of San Jose's Healthy Neighborhoods Venture Fund, families living in San Jose with a child who is Deaf/HOH are invited to join a fun and educational family program. The program features workshops for parents and families, weekly after-school activities for children, and outings. view flyers: English, Spanish |
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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)
Staff:
| 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 |
| Coralia Valdez, MFT |
Mental health counseling (English, Spanish, American Sign Language) |
| Sheila Jacobs, MFT |
Mental health counseling (English, American Sign Language) |
| Marlene Tamayo |
Family Program |
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Mental health counseling (English, Spanish, American Sign Language) |
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Services for Families with Young Children (English, Spanish, American Sign Language) |
| Ana Rios Reyes |
Family Program |
| Kristin Perez |
Program Intern |
| Catie Kniess |
Volunteer, Family Program |
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