Family Support Services
The Road to Helping a Loved One With Mental Illness Can Be a Challenging One, but Transitions - Mental Health Association is Here to Help.
Navigating Our Family Support Services
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Help Supporting a Minor With a Mental Illness
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Help Assisting an Adult Loved One With a Mental Illness
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Where Can I Find a Family Support Group?
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I Need More Education About the Mental Health System
Family Services Staff are available by phone for one on one support, education and resource connection particularly during these challenging times. Please feel free to make contact with any of our staff.
Family Support Specialists, Adult Services – San Luis Obispo County
Michele Chavez-Michel: 805-441-9740
Vivian Soul: 805-540-6572
Family Support Specialists, Youth Services – San Luis Obispo County
Esme Vasquez, South SLO County: 805-458-6388*
Gwen McNamara, North SLO County: 805-458-2596*
Ana O'Sullivan, SLO and North Coast: 805-503-0009*
Family Support Specialists, Youth and Adult Services – Northern Santa Barbara County
Maria Perez, Santa Maria and Surrounding Areas: 805-441-3325*
Lorena Jimenez, Lompoc and Surrounding Areas: 805-458-5487*
Triple P & Youth Coordinators
Natalia Stilleson, San Luis Obispo County, 805-801-4683*
Zandra Alfaro-Olea, Northern Santa Barbara County, 805-801-5724*
Family Services Program Manager
Jorge Huerta: 805-540-6571*
*Bilingual services by phone are available as well.
To enroll in Family Services and receive more information, please click here complete this electronic intake and release form to be contacted directly by staff.
As always, Central Coast Hotline is available for reaching out any time: 1-800-783-0607