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GATEWAY TO SUCCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE 2012/2013

School Attendance Task Force (March 2013)



GATEWAY TO SUCCESS CONTACTS Alhambra Unified School District 1515 West Mission Road Alhambra, CA 91803 Phone: (626) 943-3400 Fax: (626) 943-8036

Dr. Laurel Phone: Fax: Email:

Bear, Director, Student Services/Gateway to Success (626) 943-3410 (626) 943-8036 [email protected]

Aurora Ambriz, Counselor Email: [email protected] Tonya Baker, Counselor Email: [email protected] Janett Perales, Counselor Email: [email protected] Lindsey Ma, Child Welfare and Attendance Coordinator Phone: (626) 943-3460 Fax: (626) 943-8033 Email: [email protected]

*The Gateway To Success Program does not endorse any program or resource. It simply provides the information for you to responsibly select those services that can assist you.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE AGENCIES ..................................38 CHILD ABUSE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ..............................................................41 CHILD CARE/EXTENDED CHILD CARE.............................................................42 COMMUNITY COUNSELING AGENCIES............................................................43 EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ............................................................46 FAMILY PLANNING ..........................................................................................47 HOMELESS RESOURCES...................................................................................49 HOTLINES ........................................................................................................51 INDEPENDENT THERAPISTS............................................................................53 MEDICAL NEEDS ..............................................................................................54 MENTORING/AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS......................................................55 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PREVENTION ...........................................................57


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SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE AGENCIES The following agencies partner with Alhambra Unified School District to provide schoolbased mental health services to District students. District staff may refer students to these agencies through the school’s Mental Health Integration Team. Families may also access services by contacting the coordinator of the Mental Health Integration Team at the school site or by calling the agencies directly.

ALMANSOR CENTER 205 Pasadena Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030 (323) 344-5536 Provides mental health services which include a full array of services for children, youth and young adults 0–22 years of age. Accepts Medi-Cal and Healthy Families insurance.

ASIAN PACIFIC FAMILY SERVICES (APFC) 9353 Valley Blvd. #C Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 287-2988 Provides prevention/early intervention, parenting and mentoring programs in addition to comprehensive outpatient mental health services to a growing Asian Pacific population. Accepts Medi-Cal insurance.

ASIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S CENTER 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 102 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 250-2977 [email protected] Provides school-based art therapy groups for at-risk students at various elementary sites in our District.


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ASIAN YOUTH CENTER 100 W. Clary Ave. San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 309-0717 Provides an Anger Management Program for those struggling with anger, to improve relationships, to regain control over feelings, and to develop peace of mind.

CHINATOWN SERVICE CENTER 767 N. Hill St., Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 808-1700 Mental health services include individual, family, couples, and anger management counseling; life skills training groups for children and youth; crisis intervention; parent education. Accepts Medi-Cal insurance and sliding scale fees based on family income.

DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 1540 E. Colorado St. Glendale, CA 91205 (818) 244-7257 Provides individual, group, and family therapy, as well as case management and medication management. Accepts Medi-Cal and Healthy Families insurance.

FOOTHILL FAMILY SERVICE 118 S. Oak Knoll Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 795-6907 [email protected] Foothill Family Service is a community-based agency that seeks to meet the ongoing and emerging needs of children and families in the San Gabriel Valley area. Accepts Medi-Cal insurance and sliding scale based on family income.


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HATHAWAY-SYCAMORES CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES 210 S. De Lacey Ave., Suite 110 Pasadena, CA 91105-2074 (626) 395-7100 [email protected] Provides a comprehensive continuum of services to children and families across the greater Los Angeles area including the San Gabriel Valley. Accepts Medi-Cal and Healthy Families insurance.

PACIFIC CLINICS 1020 S. Arroyo Pkwy Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 744-5230 Provides mental and behavioral health support for families and individuals of all ages within the San Gabriel Valley area. Accepts Medi-Cal and Healthy Families insurance


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CHILD ABUSE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S CENTER 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 102 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 250-2977 Provides a safe haven and support services for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Child Abuse Reporting Hotline (800) 540-4000

HAVEN HOUSE P.O. Box 50007 Pasadena, CA 91115 (626) 564-9348 Crisis Hotline (323) 681-2626

PEACE OVER VIOLENCE 829 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite D Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 584-6191

SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM (877) 322-5227 [email protected] Assists individuals who have survived domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault to start new lives in peace and to provide added protections to their overall safety plans.

VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION EVERYDAY PROGRAM (VINE) 1 (877) 846-3452 Anonymous computer-based program that offers information and notification regarding if an inmate is still in custody as well as notification of when an inmate is released or transferred. School Attendance Task Force (March 2013)

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CHILD CARE/EXTENDED CARE CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTERS 1418 South Vega Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 289-3823 Offers child-care, preschool, kindergarten and school-age education services to children.

DISCOVERY TIME 406 S. Second St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 458-1373 Provides child-care and services to infants and young children.

ANGELS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL 150 N. Garfield Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 457-5927 Programs for children age 2 years through 6 years.

HAPPY DAY SCHOOL 507 N. Chandler Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 282-2919 [email protected] Offers services and daycare from preschool through kindergarten age.


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COMMUNITY COUNSELING RESOURCES *The following agencies can be used in addition to those listed under School-Based Mental Health Service Agencies.

BIENVENIDOS MENTAL HEALTH 110 S. Garfield Ave. Montebello, CA 90640 (323) 869-9255 Services children and young adults who present a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Accepts Medi-Cal insurance.

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY 200 E. Del Mar Blvd. Ste.#118 Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 796-1083 www.cancersupportcommunity.org Provides support to patients, family and friends dealing with cancer.

FULLER PSYCHOLOGICAL AND FAMILY SERVICES 180 N. Oakland Ave. Pasadena, CA 91011 (626) 584-5555 Offers mental health services and programs for children, adolescents, adults and couples. Accepts sliding scale only according to family income. No insurance is accepted.


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LA VIE COUNSELING CENTER 650 Sierra Madre Villa Ave#110 Pasadena, CA 91107 (800) 483-9591 www.laviecounseling.org Provides professional individual, family, and group counseling services Accepts sliding scale only according to family income.

LIVING GRACE COUNSELING 108 S. First St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-9280 Offers individual, family, couple and small group counseling services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Accepts sliding scale fees according to family income.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (800) 854-7771 http://dmh.lacounty.info Mental Health emergency and non-emergency 24-hour helpline.

ROYBAL FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4701 E. Cesar E Chavez Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 267-3400 Offers assessment and treatment services to children and their families who are in need of mental health services. Accepts Medi-Cal, some Managed Care, and indigent clients.


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SANTA ANITA FAMILY SERVICE 206 E. Las Tunas #12 San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 308-1414 (626) 966-1755 Offers counseling services for individuals, couples, family and group counseling. Sliding scale fee (based family income).


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EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES CALL 911

BHC ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL 4619 N. Rosemead Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 (800) 235-5570 BHC Alhambra Hospital is a full-service acute care psychiatric hospital.

CHARTER OAK HOSPITAL 1161 E. Covina Blvd. Covina, CA 91724 (626) 966-1632

LAS ENCINAS HOSPITAL 2900 E. Del Mar Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 795-9901

PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY TEAMS (PET) are mobile response teams based in and operated by psychiatric hospitals approved by the Department of Mental Health to provide 5150 and 5585 evaluations. Team members are licensed mental health clinicians. For help with a mental health emergency, call ACCESS at (800) 854-7771 TTY for Hearing Impaired (562) 651-2549


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FAMILY PLANNING ALTAMED MEDICAL GROUP 10418 Valley Blvd. El Monte, CA 91731 (626) 453-8466 Provides services such as: pregnancy tests, health education and parenting classes.

EAST LOS ANGELES PREGNANCY CENTER 2342 S. Atlantic Blvd. Monterey Park, CA 91754 (323) 838-0204 Provides education in areas such as: pregnancy, child development, family planning, and interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships.

FOOTHILL FAMILY SERVICE 2500 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste. 300 Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 564-1613 www.foothillfamily.org Provides case managers to assist pregnant and parenting teens and their families in obtaining information and assistance with challenges they may face.

LIVING WELL PREGNANCY CENTERS 445 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 440-9400 Serves women, men, teens, parents and all those involved in a circumstance where a pregnancy is unplanned or unwanted.


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PLANNED PARENTHOOD 320 S. Garfield Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-1550 Provides services such as: pregnancy tests, birth control services, STD and HIV testing, and patient education.

PREGNANCY HELP CENTER 5626 N. Rosemead Blvd. Temple City, CA 91780 (626) 309-0788 Provides services such as: pregnancy tests, baby supplies, and parenting classes.


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HOMELESS RESOURCES FOOD BANKS CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES 4171 N. Tyler Ave. El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 515-7652

FOOTHILL UNITY CENTER 191 N. Oak Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 584-7420

PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE 860 E. Mission Rd. San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 285-2549

ST. STEPHEN COMMUNITY OUTREACH 122 S. Ramona Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 573-9984

SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 333 S. Garfield Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 573-1240


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HOUSING DOOR OF HOPE 669 N. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 304-9130 [email protected]

EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS St. Martin de Porres Center at St. John Vianney Church 1345 Turnbull Canyon Rd. Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 (626) 333-7204 [email protected]

LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY 811 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 683-3333

UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES 825 E. Orange Grove Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 240-4550


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HOTLINES AIDS HOTLINE AIDS HOTLINE 1 (800) 400-7432 Provides information and referral services regarding HIV/AIDS issues.

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINES DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 1 (800) 540-4000 To report child abuse and to provide help and information regarding child abuse. NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE 1 (800)/4-A-CHILD 1 (800)/2-A-CHILD

CRIME HOTLINE We Tip Hotline 1 (800) 782-7463 Report any crime confidentially and anonymously.

MISSING CHILDREN HOTLINES NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN 24-Hour Hotline 1 (800) 843-5678 NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD 1 (800) RUNAWAY


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RAPE AND BATTERY HOTLINES LOS ANGELES RAPE AND BATTERING HOTLINE West San Gabriel Valley – (626) 793-3385 RAPE, ABUSE, INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK (RAINN) 1 (800) 656-HOPE (4673) NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233) 1 (800) 787-3224 TDD

SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINES SUICIDE CRISIS HOTLINE USA NATIONAL SUICIDE HOTLINES Toll Free/24 hours/7 days a week 1 (800) SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) 1 (800) TALK (1-800-273-8255) – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline TTY: 1 (800) 799-4TTY (4889) DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 24-hour Crisis Line: 1 (877) 7-CRISIS or 1 (877) 727-4747 Individuals whose life may be in immediate risk from self-harm should call: 1 (800) 273 TALK (8255) or 911 CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER Teen-To-Teen Hotline 1 (800) TLC-TEEN


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INDEPENDENT THERAPISTS The following individuals provide services independently and do not have any connection with Alhambra Unified School District programs or services.

RACHEL L. BARR, MFT 2904 Rowena Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039 (323) 393-3678 Specializes in adult, teen, family, and couples counseling

MARILYN DE LA TORRE, LMFT 65 N. Madison Ave., Suite 620 Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 278-1906 Specializes in working with children and families and individual clients.

SAMUEL GONZALES, LMFT 595 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 329 Pasadena, CA 91101 (818) 324-5969 Specializes in working with young children and teenagers.

CARLOS RAMOS, LCSW 595 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 432 Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 577-7795 Specializes in working with children and adults and group work

RYAN SPENCER, MFT 595 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 432 Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 921-6715 Specializes in working with middle school and high school students, as well as trauma.


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MEDICAL NEEDS ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER 100 S. Raymond Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570-1606

ALTAMED MEDICAL AND DENTAL GROUP 10418 Valley Blvd. El Monte, CA 91731 (626) 453-8466 www.altamed.org

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES – ARCADIA 468 E. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, CA 91006 (888) 631-2452

CHINATOWN SERVICE CENTER – COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER 320 S. Garfield Ave., Suite 118 Alhambra, CA 91801 (213) 808-1700

GARFIELD MEDICAL CENTER 525 N. Garfield Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 573-2222

LOS ANGELES COUNTY/ USC MEDICAL CENTER 1200 N. State St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 (323) 409-1000

SAN GABRIEL MEDICAL CENTER 438 W. Las Tunas Dr. San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 289-5454


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MENTORING/AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ASIAN YOUTH CENTER 100 W. Clary Ave. San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 309-0622 Serves the social service needs of youth and families, with a focus on Asian immigrants.

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES 800 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 481-3611 Serves children and youth (aged 6–18) by matching them with carefully screened, professionally supported adult volunteer mentors.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 3450 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 351-8815

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 328 S. Ramona Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 573-2831 Provides after-school care, homework assistance, sports leagues, social recreation, and computer access to students age 6–17.

GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA 90017  (213) 213-0150 [email protected]


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READING CLINIC AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES 5151 State University Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90032 (323) 343-4761 Sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 4:30–5:45 p.m. Sliding scale fee for each quarter of instruction.


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SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PREVENTION AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS 4936 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 760-7122 www.alanonla.org Offers support and understanding for the friends and families of problem drinkers.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (626) 914-1861 Provides support for men and women that are looking to recover from alcoholism.

ACTION FAMILY COUNSELING 3813 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-8106 Provides a variety of counseling services including substance abuse issues. Accepts all major insurance.

CIRCLE OF HELP FOUNDATION 1011 Goodrich Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 888-9191 [email protected] Provides substance abuse treatment to adults and adolescents for whom drugs and alcohol have become a problem.


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DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 1540 E. Colorado St. Glendale, CA 91205 (818) 244-7257 Provides substance abuse and prevention counseling for both teens and adults dealing with substance abuse problems. Accepts Medi-Cal and sliding scale fees (based on family income).

SPIRITT FAMILY SERVICES 2000 S. Tyler Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 442-1400 Offers a full range of substance use prevention and treatment for youth and their families. Sliding scale fee.


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