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Counseling & Related Services
If it is suspected that a child’s emotional and/or mental health is affecting school attendance and/or performance, referral to counseling services is a viable intervention. Listed below is a partial list of community agencies providing mental health services and behavior programs.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
760-324-4880 Cathedral City main hotline for local meeting information.
CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES – San Bernardino County
56311 Pima Tr., Yucca Valley 92284
800-827-8724 – Abuse Hotline
760-228-5300 - Programs and Services
In addition to reporting, you can call the hotline to consult with a worker. CFS provides a variety of programs and services to keep children safe, promote well-being, and support families in need.
COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
760-499-4429
A function the San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health, the Community Crisis Response Team is a community-based mobile crisis response program for those experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES
Wayne Hamilton, Coordinator
760-401-0375
Mr. Hamilton provides assistance and services to children families of students in Morongo Unified School District who are homeless.
DESERT/MOUNTAIN CHILDREN’S CENTER
58967 Business Center Dr. Suite C, D & E, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Hours are Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm
760-369-3130
After Hours Hotline: 760-946-5135
www.dmchildrenscenter.org
Accepts Medi-Cal, IEHP, Tricare, Pacific Care, Molina
School-Aged Treatment Services (SATS): Individual, group, and family counseling services for children and youth ages 7-22. SATS are primarily provided at each child’s school, but are also offered in the home, clinic, and community as needed.
Children’s Intensive Services (CIS): Short term (4-12 weeks) intensive home-based services to children and adolescents. Using a team approach, CIS is designed to address the identified needs of the child/youth that have severe behavioral and/or emotional problems.
Early Identification, Intervention Services (EIIS): is specifically for infants and young children who may display some type of developmental, behavioral concern or who are at risk for disabilities or special needs. The purpose is to identify mild concerns in order to provide early intervention to the child “at risk”.
DESERT/MOUNTAIN CHILDREN’S CENTER continued
Screening, Assessment, Referral, and Treatment Program (SART): Designed for children 0-6 who may have been prenatally exposed to drugs, alcohol, and/or violence. Also addresses concerns with children experiencing behavior problems in school settings and home.
Student Assistance Program (SAP): Serves students, their families, and the school community. For students who are dealing with non-academic barriers to learning. SAP is on some MUSD elementary school campuses and pending at YV-Boys and Girls Club.
FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION
Joshua Tree Community Center
6171 Sunburst Street, Joshua Tree 92252
760-366-2471
www.fsaca.org
Offering frozen senior meal pick up for those 60 years or older.
HI-DESERT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
57407 29 Palms Hwy, Suite F, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-366-1541
Individual Therapy and Psychiatry Services
Accepts Medi-Cal and IEHP
LEGAL AID/ASSISTANCE
Joshua Tree Clinic
6171 Sunburst Ave., Joshua Tree, CA 92252
909-889-7328 – call for current schedule
Bring all existing files and court orders and proof of legal residence. No children.
*Conservatorship *Guardianship * Family law/custody & support services * Consultation with attorneys * Power of Attorney *Trusts and wills * Advise on bankruptcy * Medical directive
Family Law Assistance
Joshua Tree Court House, Jury Assembly Room
6527 White Feather Rd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252
909-269-8826 – Family Law (Guardianship and Child Support)
909-708-8606 – Small Claims and Landlord/Tenant
Call for current schedule. Free online forms with instructions and information.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
58923 Business Center Dr. Suite E, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-365-7209
No cost/no insurance
N.C.T.I.: 6 week program, ages 10-17 years: Anger Management, Drug & Alcohol, Truancy, Cognitive Life Skills, Shoplifting. Funded by Probation. School, probation and self-referral. Schools can arrange to have programs at school sites.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES Continued:
Parenting: 6 week program, no fee, no children age restriction, NCTI based in conjunction with student N.C.T.I. program. LSS also offers a 6 week Positive Discipline Class
Adult Classes: 52 weeks. $50: Batterer Intervention, Anger Management and Divorce Conflict (court approved)
Success First 0-18 years (excludes CFS and Probation) Serves children at risk, with severe emotional condition, experiencing difficulty in school, family relationships, or impaired function. Team works with entire family for a four-month period.
Therapeutic Behavior Support (T.B.S.)
Wraparound is limited to DCFS and Probation referrals.
MCAGCC: MILITARY FAMILIES
Family Advocacy and Support Services
760-830-6345
Available to Marines and family members offering childcare, counseling Services, suicide prevention and education. Includes stress management, anger management, domestic abuse, marital distress, post-traumatic stress syndrome, grief and loss, and drug and alcohol abuse.
FOCUS Twentynine Palms
Village Center, Bldg. 1551, Box 788150, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278
760-830-3818
TwentyninePalms@focusproject.org
FOCUS (Families Over Coming Under Stress) provides training to military couples, children and families in core resilience skills to increase closeness, support, communication and adaptability. Families learn to work together to manage difficult emotions, set goals and problem solve, communicate clearly and effectively, and develop customized strategies to deal with transitions and stress.
MORONGO BASIN SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES
58945 Business Center Dr. Suite C, Yucca Valley 92284
760-369-3353
800-656-4673 - 24 Hour Hotline
Services primarily offered via phone, telehealth through Zoom and educational presentations offered online. In-office visits still offered as needed and for crisis situations.
MORONGO BASIN UNITY HOME
7237 Joshua Lane, Yucca Valley 92284
- Outreach Office
- 24 Hour Crisis Hotline
Offering shelter for abused women/children and legal advocacy and support.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
Local Helpline 800-833-2830
Meetings currently held online and via phone.
NEW HORIZONS COUNSELING Contract probation referrals
56970 Yucca Trail Ave. Suite 104, Yucca Valley 92284
760-369-0294
Counseling and Group Therapy Services
PACIFIC CLINICS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Family Resource Center (FRC)
58945 Business Center Dr. Suite J, Yucca Valley 92284
760-228-9657
Offers a variety of services and community resources at one convenient location for people of all ages. FRC services also include support groups, counseling for all ages, outreach activities, parent training and education, substance abuse services, youth mentoring, anger management, SARB parent support group, and much more.
PACIFIC CLINICS MILITARY PROGRAM SATELLITE OFFICE
Military Services & Family Support Program
5910 Adobe Rd., Suite A
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
760-228-9657
Provides free and confidential mental health services for military service members and their families. All veterans, active duty or retired military personnel, reservists or National Guard who have served on or after September 11, 2001 and their families are eligible. Call main office to refer. Families can self-refer. (MHSA funded).
REACH OUT – YUCCA VALLEY
7255 Joshua Lane, Suite C, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-365-7130 phone
Youth classes - 6 sessions, twice a week for 3 weeks or as arranged. Classes held in schools and at facility: Anger Management, Drugs & Alcohol, Cognitive Life Skills, Truancy, Gang Involvement, Shoplifting and Curfew.
Parenting -6 week parenting classes
SAN BERNARDINO DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOR HEALTH
www.sbcounty.gov/dbh/index.asp#
This website is a tool to help meet your behavioral health and substance abuse issues. This website has been created for clients, family members, organizations and individuals to help on your journey to rehabilitation and recovery.
SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
800-273-8255
TUTORING
Khan Academy www.khanacademy.org
Free on-line teaching in all subjects for all ages
VALLEY STAR CRISIS WALK IN CENTER (CWIC)
Valley Star Behavioral Health
7293 Dumosa Ave., Suite 2, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
855-365-6558 – toll free
760-365-2233 - local
Any/no insurance/flexible funds/no residency requirement
The Crisis Walk-In Clinic (CWIC) provides urgent mental health services to residents of the County of San Bernardino. CWIC provides crisis intervention, crisis risk assessments, medications, referrals to county, contract and community resources, education and when necessary evaluations for hospitalization. Consumers will be screened for appropriateness of service and will either be provided referrals or admitted in to CWIC for additional assessment. A consumer may meet the criteria to see a psychiatrist, which will be arranged same day for adults and an appointment will be scheduled for children. Open 24/7. Can transport for 5150.
VALLEY STAR ONE STOP STAY CENTER
58471 29 Palms Hwy., Suite 102, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-853-4888
Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) - provides mental health services, case management to young adults between the ages of 16-25. The TAY Center is where our clients can come to have their basic needs met (shower, laundry, and food) as well as find additional services such as counseling, job resources, housing resources, and enrichment groups (potential clients must have either Medi-Cal or NO insurance).
VALLEY STAR CRISIS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER (“THE STAY”)
780 Gilbert St. Bldg. H, San Bernardino, CA 92415
909-763-4760 - For referrals and information about The STAY
For overall information, including the referral process, email: thestay@starsinc.com
A short-term, 14-bed center for TAY age 18-25 in San Bernardino County who are at risk and need a higher level of care (but lower than a psychiatric hospital) who are willing to actively part in developing their own plans for recovery. Priority is given to at-risk, system-involved youth (dependents and wards).
Counseling & Related Services
Additional Notes
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
(760) 324-4880
Following CDC guidelines for in-office services at Cathedral City Location.
CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES – San Bernardino COUNTY
Currently offering court ordered supervised visits, curbside support, food and clothing assistance to children awaiting placement and bus passes for parents to attend child visitation.
COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
Assessments and counseling resources offered via phone.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing services as usual with masks and distancing.
DESERT/MOUNTAIN CHILDREN’S CENTER
Left a message for updated info.
FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION
Pick up food services only.
HI-DESERT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Phone sessions and in-person. Currently no group therapy.
HOSPICE OF MORONGO BASIN:
Office has closed permanently.
LEGAL AID/ASSISTANCE
Joshua Tree Clinic
Phone services only.
Family Law Assistance
Phone services only.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
Left message for updated information.
MCAGCC: MILITARY FAMILIES
Family Advocacy and Support Services
All Services via phone.
FOCUS Twentynine Palms
All Services via phone.
MORONGO BASIN SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES
Services primarily offered via phone, telehealth through Zoom and educational presentations offered online. In-office visits still offered as needed and for crisis situations.
MORONGO BASIN UNITY HOME
Office is open for shelter and legal assistance only. No counseling or classes at this time.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
Meetings currently held online and via phone.
NEW HORIZONS COUNSELING Contract probation referrals
Group Therapy is offered in office. Therapy sessions are offered via phone or in office.
PACIFIC CLINICS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Services, including classes are offered via Zoom and phone.
PACIFIC CLINICS MILITARY PROGRAM SATELLITE OFFICE
Services, including classes are offered via Zoom and phone.
REACH OUT – YUCCA VALLEY
Office currently closed.
SAN BERNARDINO DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOR HEALTH
Services are available online.
SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
Services available online or via phone.
TUTORING
Khan Academy
Free on-line teaching in all subjects for all ages.
VALLEY STAR CRISIS WALK IN CENTER (CWIC)
In office services provided according to CDC guidelines and medical screenings at the door.
VALLEY STAR ONE STOP TAY CENTER
In office services provided according to CDC guidelines and medical screenings at the door.
VALLEY STAR CRISIS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER (“THE STAY”)
In office services provided according to CDC guidelines and medical screenings at the door.