Program areas at Whole Child-Mental Health & Housing Services
Family Housing Services - We help families experiencing or on the brink of homelessness on their journey to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Our services include prevention, crisis and permanent placement, case management, employment services, life skills, family mentoring, and amenities for unhoused families. Annually we serve over 1,500 families, housing over 200 and preventing over 700 from experiencing homelessness.
Parent Enrichment Services - We help caregivers establish a strong attachment with their children, prenatal to 5 years, to avoid abuse and neglect. Our services include developmental screening, infant massage classes, lactation classes, stress screening for caregivers, monthly group socializations. Annually we served over 240 families via in-home visits and vital classes and workshops.
Mental Health Services - We address behavioral challenges and trauma in children by helping them develop coping skills and heal from distress. Our services include family, individual, and group psychotherapy; crisis intervention, psychological testing, and medication; case management. We provided services for over 1,300 families last year, guiding children and each family unit on the path to mental wellness.
Nutrition Education Services - We address child obesity by providing families with nutrition education and physical activity promotion, in coordination with CalFresh Healthy Living. Our services include nutrition education courses for children ages 3-5, youth ages 6-13, and parents; working with schools to redesign lunchroom environments; physical activity promotion; and community outreach events. Annually we now reach 1,900 families per year, positively impacting their nutritional habits.