Holiday Season Brings Uptick in Calls to CA Parent & Youth Helpline

By: Suzanne Potter Producer at publicnewsservice.org Active crisis calls have jumped 50% in the run-up to the holidays, according to officials at the California Parent and Youth Helpline. The helpline is staffed by trained professional counselors who can listen, help people with self-calming techniques, and direct the caller to appropriate help. It’s open seven days a week, from … Read more

Helpline for Parents to Get Lifeline in Governor’s New Budget

According to a June CDC study, 70% of parents have had recent mental health challenges, and 50% of those surveyed said they had suicidal thoughts in the past month. The helpline provides emergency emotional support for parents, and youths would get a three-year extension under Governor Gavin Newsom’s new budget proposal for 4.7 million dollars.  Our calls … Read more

5 Memorable Ways to Strengthen Your Family with New Healthy Food Choices

Family cooking together

Making healthy food choices benefits the whole family! Involving your children and youth in this process builds connections, can be fun and an opportunity to be creative. Here are some ideas to help get you started: Coming Together as a Family is Empowering: Give your children or teen a chance to pick a new vegetable … Read more

Dr. Lisa Receives 100th Anniversary Champion for Children Award

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa, President and C.E.O of Parents Anonymous® for receiving the 100th Anniversary Dr. Lisa holding Champion for Children Award from Child Welfare League of America

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa, President and C.E.O of Parents Anonymous® for receiving the 100th Anniversary Champion for Children Award from Child Welfare League of America. As CWLA celebrates 100 years of leadership in creating and advancing standards of practice, advocacy, and information sharing to enhance the well-being of children and families, CWLA is thrilled to … Read more

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