Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.
Become informed of your child's issues.
Network the resources listed on the Family Help pages and throughout the Focus website to find referrals to mental health services and supportive programs.
Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.
Build a support system from family, friends, self-help groups, and your place of worship.

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Hotlines & Helplines - Programs & Services

Self-Help & Support Groups

COLT SCHOOLS

Christian outdoor programs

for youth, ages 12-18

406-722-2658

EAGLE VALLEY RANCH

Residential treatment center

for girls, ages 12-17

1-866-842-8336

RED ROCK CANYON SCHOOL

Residential treatment center

for youth, ages 12-17

1-800-635-4441

FALCON RIDGE RANCH

Residential treatment program

for girls, ages 12-17

1-866-968-4673

CEDAR BREAKS ACADEMY

Residential treatment center

for girls, ages 12-17

1-800-793-7401

BONNEVILLE CANYON RETREAT

Life skills learning center

for young men, ages 18 and over

1-866-800-9517

NEW HOPE

21-day outdoor and wilderness camps

held each month throughout the year

417-683-9793

MEADOWLARK ACADEMY

Boarding school

for girls, ages 12-17

1-800-610-8810

TIPTON ACADEMY

Boarding school

for boys, ages 12-17

1-877-968-8443

FUTURE MEN

Christian residential program

for young men, ages 16-20

417-546-4171

BUXMONT ACADEMY

Residential programs and

special education programs

for youth, ages 12-18

215-840-9515

Helping Resources

Attorney General's Crime and Violence Prevention Center

Violence prevention programs, training, community outreach and assistance, publications, and multimedia resources.

California Citizens for Health Freedom

530-534-9758

Works to protect and expand the right of citizens to have access to alternative medicine, natural treatments, natural nutritional products and to have a toxic free environment.

California Healthy Kids

1-888-318-8188

510-670-4581

Health education materials for free loan sent anywhere in California. Research summaries, school health laws, programs and consultant services.

Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County

408-293-5450

Develops, supports, and coordinates community efforts to prevent child abuse and heal its effects.

Dyslexia Awareness and Resource Center

805-963-7339

Helps students and adults with dyslexia and ADD, as well as parents, teachers and professionals who work with them.

Healthy Families

1-800-880-5305

A state and federal funded health coverage program for children (18 and younger) with family incomes above the level eligible for no cost Medi-Cal and below 250% of the federal income guidelines.

The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion

1-866-756-9385

Proactive approaches in dealing with the difficult issues of violence against children while celebrating the gift that is every child.

Kitty Petty ADD/LD Institute

650-329-9443

Provides education, resources, and support to children, youth and adults with ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities.

Learning Disabilities Association of California

1-866-532-6322

Volunteer organization of parents, professionals, and adults with learning disabilities whose purpose is to promote and support the education and general welfare of children and adults of potentially normal intelligence who manifest learning, perceptual, and/or behavioral handicaps. Learning Disabilities Association - East Bay

Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center

415-884-3535
1-800-578-2592 M-Th 9-3

Parent-run information and resource center helping families of children with special needs in Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties.

Mental Health Association in California

916-557-1167

Brings together local support chapters of the oldest national mental health consumer organization, the National Mental Health Association.

Methamphetamine Strike Force of San Diego

1-877-NO-2-METH
Composed of approximately 70 member organizations and agencies. Extensive information about meth.

National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse

213-625-5795

Free information and referral regarding substance abuse, mental health and related services to API populations and opportunities to be involved in nationwide prevention, research, and advocacy efforts for Asian and Pacific Islanders.

Pacific Justice Institute

916-857-6900

Legal defense organization specializing in the defense of religious freedom, parental rights, and other civil liberties.

The Polly Klaas Foundation

1-800-587-4357 24 Hour

Education, assistance and support for individuals and the public to prevent crimes against children, assistance in the recovery of missing children, and support for legislative and regulatory protection for children.

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

619-298-3396

Consumer education, research, and advocacy program that helps you control your personal information by providing practical tips on privacy protection.

Protection and Advocacy, Inc.

1-800-776-5746

Works in partnership with people with disabilities to protect, advocate for and advance their human, legal and service rights.

Scott Newman Center

1-800-783-6396

Drug abuse prevention through education. Offers the Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp, which treats mothers and children whose lives are troubled by drug abuse and domestic violence to a safe, fun-filled week in the wilderness.

Tariq Khamisa Foundation

1-888-HELP-TKF

619-525-0062

Dedicated to breaking the epidemic of youth violence.

Team of Special Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)

714-533-8275

858-874-2386 San Diego

Parent Training and Information Center that provides assistance in seeking and obtaining needed early intervention, educational, medical or therapeutic support service for children.