Family Support Center

In our sixth year of operation, Family Support Center helped families in humboldt county by serving individual clients ranging in age from 5 - 99 years old. Clients receive outpatient care for substance abuse, mental health therapy, and parenting classes. An average of 8 ftes were employed by the agency during the 2021-22 fiscal year.

Mental health therapy: individuals, couples and families received counseling services from one licensed marriage and Family therapist and one lcsw intern. The youngest clients are served through certified play therapy services. Our therapists are experts in helping people build upon their strengths and develop increased resiliency. Crisis intervention services are provided in the "living room" at the Center and is free of charge. Walk-in crisis interventions occur approximately 1-2 times per month. A total of 2 ftes were dedicated to mental health services. Family Support Center was able to add telehealth therapy to individuals and families who were unable to have in person appointment for mental health and substance abuse. This allowed for a continuum of care without interruptions in recovery and mental health needs.

Substance abuse services: individual and group counseling, case management, and peer Support were provided to individuals involved with the sixth judicial specialty courts and private clients. Celebrating families, a 16- week program that addresses addiction issues in families, is offered two times a year. Families are provided a full dinner each week as part of the program. Fully trained volunteers help facilitate sessions and help with the program administration. Three full-time counselors and a full-time case manager, in addition to an oncall recovery coach, work in this program. A total of 4.25 ftes participated in the program.

Family Support services: we provide monitored visitation services, one on one parent coaching sessions, parenting classes, case management, and co- parenting education to help families function better and enjoy better communication. The evidence-based program celebrating families serves families and individuals for 16 weeks. This program helps parents and children realize their individual and collective potentials. We have been able to Support over 40 adults and children with this program. All Family Support Center staff provide Family Support services throughout the year. We also offer women's trauma and nurturing parenting classes four times a year facilitated by a trained licensed social worker. A men's trauma class is also offered at least one time per calendar year.