My specialties include over 25 years working with couples child and adult survivors of sexual trauma domestic violence adolescents young adults and parenting teens and all issues around adoption and foster care. I have experience working with individuals who have problems with pornography addiction sexual addiction and Alpha Males. I work with PTSD and trauma from the military.

The Family Advocacy Services are available to provide assistance to the Caregivers and/or Family Members of Fresno County Residents. The Family Advocate provides information, support, and referrals to community resources. The Family Advocate may provide education regarding: – Mental health services and staff involved – Family participation in treatment and confidentiality limitations – Coping skills, self-care, and stress management – Advocacy for families, including facilitation of communication with service providers – Assistance to families with concerns and complaints regarding mental health services – Assistance to families in finding services and resources for themselves as supporters, including referrals to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Fresno County Phone: (559) 224-2469 (not a crisis line) Address: 7545 North Del Mar #105 Fresno, CA 93711 Email Address: [email protected] NAMI’s National Information HelpLine (800) 950-NAMI.

UCSF Gender Affirming Health Care: San Francisco n UCLA Gender Health Program: Los Angeles n Kaiser Gender Health Services & Transgender Care n Stanford LGBTQ+ Health Program

The Living Room a project of WestCare California is dedicated to encouraging and supporting the well-being and empowerment of persons infected affected and at risk for HIV/AIDS. The Living Room’s many programs focus on improving the quality and availability of HIV-specific services for all residents of Fresno County nServices and Scope:nThe Living Room is a social support center that provides a wide range of direct and indirect services for persons infected affected and at risk for HIV/AIDS. These services include case management client advocacy hot meals the Drop-in Center housing rapid testing for HIV and Hepatitis C and social support groups. The Living Room staff provide supportive networks fellowship information education and referrals to those infected affected and at risk for HIV/AIDS. All services are confidential. The Living Room advocates client empowerment and well-being through the development of high self-esteem based on positive attitude positive support and positive living. The Living Room services are designed to assist clients within the Central Valley to allow them to live healthy and productive lives. In addition The Living Room collaborates with all providers of HIV/AIDS services in Fresno County including but not limited to University Medical Center Special Services Department Fresno County Department of Public Health Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. Such collaborative efforts allow for the provision of more effective services to those in need within the community.

TXT 4 HELP works anywhere in the US, and extends access to safety for teens. TXT 4 HELP can be used for the same reason a young person may go to a Safe Place site – abuse, bullying, family problems, depression, suicidal thoughts, and others. TXT 4 HELP counselors can provide support via text and can offer additional suggestions for immediate help regardless of where you are. Here’s how it works: Text the word “safe” and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357). Within seconds, you will receive a message with the closest Safe Place site and phone number for the local youth agency. For immediate help, reply with “2chat” to text interactively with a trained counselor. It’s quick, easy, safe, and confidential. TXT 4 HELP is a free service offered to all youth in crisis.

Directory of therapists who specialize in supporting BIPOC LGBTQ+ neurodiverse clients (mostly out of the Fresno area) nMany therapists offer virtual access for remote clients.

The Living Room is a social support center that provides a wide range of direct and indirect services for persons infected affected and at risk for HIV/AIDS. These services include case management client advocacy hot meals the Drop-in Center housing rapid testing for HIV and Hepatitis C and social support groups. The Living Room staff provide supportive networks fellowship information education and referrals to those infected affected and at risk for HIV/AIDS. All services are confidential. The Living Room advocates client empowerment and well-being through the development of high self-esteem based on positive attitude positive support and positive living. The Living Room services are designed to assist clients within the Central Valley to allow them to live healthy and productive lives. In addition The Living Room collaborates with all providers of HIV/AIDS services in Fresno County including but not limited to University Medical Center Special Services Department Fresno County Department of Public Health Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. Such collaborative efforts allow for the provision of more effective services to those in need within the community.

HOW TO ACCESS CARE FOR A Child or Youth Providers, families, caretakers, and others may access care by using the following options: Calling the County’s 24/7 Access Line at 1 800 654-3937. This call will start the process which can include a screening, provide linkages and referrals, and also determine eligibility for various services. Persons interested in children’s and youth services may self-refer by visiting the Children’s services at the Heritage Campus Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 2719 N Air Fresno Drive, Fresno, CA 93727 or calling (559) 600-8918 or using the Access Line at 1 800 654-3937 For youth substance use treatment services please contact Youth Wellness at 559-600-8918, visit the Children’s Heritage Campus Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 2719 N Air Fresno Drive, Fresno, CA 93727 click here to visit the SUD treatment page or call the Access Line 24/7 at 1 800 654-3937 for information about treatment services. More information on SUD is available on this website including prevention, general info and tips which can be found here. Individuals, families, and caretakers can contact the Youth Wellness Center at (559) 600-8918 for information or referral for youth 0-17. Same information may also be obtained through the Access Line at 1 800 654-3937