AT THE END OF YOUR ROPE?

 

Parenting is a tough job.  There are times that you just need a bit more help to avoid escalating into a full blown crisis.

   

You or your child are welcome to call us at 805 384 1555 during the day.

   

After hours or on weekends, use our HAT (Home Access Triage) line 805 551 0472. THIS LINE IS FOR NON-CRITICAL EMERGENCIES.  It is for support when you really need to talk to someone and the office is closed. 

It is to talk to someone, or have your child talk to someone, before behaviors escalate to a crisis. It is 24/7.  If it is busy, someone will call you back.  805 551 0472.

 

In the event of a crisis, call 911 or CIRT (Children’s Intensive Response Team) at 866 431 2478.

 

 

UNITED PARENT'S RESPITE PROGRAM

 

Respite is an opportunity for parents to take some time off from parenting a child with mental, emotional and/or behavioral disorders.

 

Children are matched with a trained, experienced Respite Provider who involves the child in pro-social activities in their neighborhood while the parents “de-stress”.

 

This short break is sometimes all that is needed to help stabilize a family.

If your family qualified, you may have up to 10 hours per month of respite.

 

We want you, the parent or caregiver of a child with mental, emotional and/or behavioral disorders  to relax and regroup. 

 

You need time to yourself in order to be the best parent you can be. 

 

This “time off” is essential in providing a calm, stable home.

 

Our trained Respite Providers will care for your child(ren) so you need not worry.