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FAMILY RESOURCES
YMCA Mental Health Warmline
A free, non-crisis phone service for new and expecting parents, caregivers, and individuals seeking mental health support. Download the flyer for more information. English | Español
Free Medi-Cal Services
Neighborhood Networks will pair you with your own care manager, who can help you set health goals, connect with needed services, and improve your overall health. Download the flyer for more information. English | Español
Need Help Paying for Child Care? Eligibility for child care subsidies has been extended to families who participate in government programs such as Medi-Cal, CalFRESH (SNAP), California Food Assistance Program, WIC, The Federal FoodDistribution Program on Indian Reservations, Head Start, Early Head Start, or other means-tested government programs. Learn more at www.childcaresandiego.com.
Get Support with the tough stuff and help your child thrive. BrightLife Kids — a CalHOPE program by Brightlife — is designed by youth behavioral health experts to give you and your child the emotional and behavioral support your kids need to succeed. Download the flyer for more inorfmation. Sign up for free at brightlife.kids.
Child Care Provider Resources
IECMH Network
Infant and Early Child Mental Health Network offers no cost infant and early childhood mental health consultation services, supports and resources for all early learning and care providers in California
New Website for Child Care Providers!
Have you heard the news? YMCA CRS recently launched a new website for child care providers in San Diego! Click here to explore our newest resource hub for providers looking for tips, tools, and new ideas for growing their business. Be sure to share it far and wide!
Community Events
Medi-Cal Transformation (CalAIM) Events
YOUR MEDI-CAL BENEFITS JUST GOT BETTER!
The YMCA of San Diego County, in partnership with the County of San Diego, is hosting free events across the region to raise awareness of Medi-Cal Transformation, also known as CalAIM, and new services now available to Medi-Cal members, such as Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports.
If you or someone you care for receives Medi-Cal, join us for one of our events to learn more about these resources and how you can get connected! You can also sign up for services at the onsite resource fair. Register for an event near you!
Upcoming Dates:
- Oct 25 | 10am-12pm: Escondido YMCA, Escondido
- Nov 8 | 10am-12pm: Ronald Reagan Community Center, El Cajon
- Nov 22 | 10am-12pm: Mira Mesa Senior Center, Mira Mesa
- Dec 9 | 6-7:30pm: Virtual Session, Zoom link provided
Contact Christie Yorty at cyorty@ymcasd.org with questions. Download the flyer for more information: English | Spanish | عربي | Soomaali | Filipino | Tagalog | دری | فارسی | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt
PARENT & CAREGIVER GROUPS
A SPACE TO CONNECT
Join us for an evening of meaningful conversations! Our Community Conversation and Connection Groups offer a warm, welcoming space for parents, caregivers, and child care providers to come together and explore important questions across different topics. By sharing our unique experiences of raising our own families and children, we can learn from each other in valuable ways! Groups will run from 6:00-8:00pm at the Copley-Price Family YMCA, starting with complimentary dinner at 6:00pm. Open to members and nonmembers. Child care and resources provided!
Contact Claudia Alvarado-Sasse at calvarado-sasse@ymcasd.org with questions. Download the flyer for more information. English | Spanish
Meeting Dates: Sept 29 | Oct 20 | Dec 1
Find a community event near you: 211 Community Calendar
BUILDING BONDS COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
TRAINING FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
The YMCA’s Building Bonds community workshop provides support, guidance, and resources to caregivers of children and youth who have experienced trauma. Through a focus on Connection, Empowerment, and Collaboration, Building Bonds helps caregivers build trust, develop co-regulation strategies, and strengthen family resilience.
Contact Larry Banks at lbanks@ymcasd.org with questions. Click here to register.
Upcoming Trainings:
- Oct 10 | 3:30-6:30pm: Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, San Diego (light dinner provided)
- Oct 15 | 10am-1:30pm: Border View Family YMCA, San Ysidro
- Nov 5 | 3:30-6:30pm: Ryan Family YMCA, Point Loma (light dinner provided)
- Nov 7 | 10am-1:30pm: Mission Valley YMCA, Mission Valley
- Nov 10 | 10:30am-2:00pm: Davis Family YMCA, La Mesa
- Nov 12 | 10am-1:30pm: Magdalena-Ecke YMCA, Encinitas
This initiative is part of the California Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) and is supported by Heluna Health and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Learn more about Building Bonds here.
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If you have any questions or concerns, our team is here to help! Call us at (619) 521-3055 during regular business hours or send an email: childcareresourceservice@ymcasd.org and we’ll get back to you soon!