This section is sponsored by Nancy W. Dahan The Law Offices of Brown & Dahan 38 Corporate Park, Irvine, California 92606 (949) 724-8857 Email: nancy@women911.com Nancy W. Dahan specializes in family law issues in Orange County. She has been a practicing family law attorney for twelve years and represents men and women who seek reasonable solutions to the problems they face going through a divorce proceeding. Mrs. Dahan has worked in Los Angeles and Orange County family law courts. In the event that Nancy's office is too far from your location, she will refer you to another family law attorney in your area.

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FAMILY THERAPISTS IN OC
List of Family Therapists in Orange County,
with full description of qualification and services

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Parent Education Series
Parent Warmline Got a specific question about raising your child? These parent educators can help you work through some of the classic child-rearing issues all parents eventually face. Help is only a phone call away and all calls are strictly confidential. (949) 364-0500. Normal busines hours. FREE

Here's some other good parenting programs:
Nu Parent - An eight week series of classes for parents and their infants 0-6 months to learn about infant development and share experiences with other new parents.
-Infant Massage - A three week series of classes for parents and infants 0-4 months.
-Positive Practical Parenting - A four week series of classes for parents of children of all ages to learn about the stages of childhood development, discipline tools that work and how to deal with the stresses of being a parent.
-F.O.C.U.S. - Families of Children Under Stress - A six week course of education and support for parents having behavioral challenges with their children ages 11-18
- Other - In collaboration with area professionals and other community agencies, the Center periodically will have other series of classes for families on a variety of topics such as : step parenting, single parenting, etc.
- Parent Education Workshops The Center staff and other area professionals present evening and Saturday seminars on a wide variety of parenting topics as well as family health and safety.
- Parent Support Groups
-Mommy Matters- a weekly group for parents of infants 0-12 months where parents can share experiences and learn more about their babies.
- Postpartum Adjustment - a weekly group for mothers of infants who are experiencing anxiety or depression after the birth of their baby.
Community Based groups
- Support groups are offered in a variety of community organizations in English and Spanish upon request.
Parent/Child Interactive Programs The Center sponsors a wide variety of programs.
Youth Programs
Babysitter Education Classes- "I'm Taking Care" A four hour program for youth ages 10-16 to learn about how to provide quality child care services.
Anger Management for Youth and Teens A series of four classes which focus on improving impulsive behavior and improving family and peer relationships.
"Hire Me" A job and life skills program for teens offered through local high schools and other community organizations upon request.
Tobacco, Drug and Alcohol Prevention Classes Workshops offered in schools and other community organizations upon request.
Arts and Crafts Programs Workshops are offered on a periodic basis at the Center for youth.
In-home Parent Education and Support Services
- Healthy Families A program offered in English and Spanish for families who are experiencing parenting difficulties in their own homes. Based on family needs, visits can be made weekly for 4-6 months. Service is free.
Counseling Time limited, problem focused family counseling is provided in English and Spanish at the Center. Low cost. Limited availability.
Parent Warmline The Center sponsors a confidential, free service where parents can call in and discuss parenting concerns with a trained professional. This line is operational only during Center's normal hours of operation.
Information and Referral Services The Center is a clearing house of information for parents. Parents or professionals can walk in an pick up information or can call and staff or volunteers will assist them in finding local community resources.
Parent Resource Library A library of books and tapes related to parenting concerns is available to the clients of the Family Resource Center to borrow.
Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program The Center hosts the WIC program from Camino Health Center one day a week. Program is based on financial eligibility and available for pregnant and postpartum women and preschool children.

SOCIAL HELP HOT LINES

AIDS
AIDS Education - OC Health Care Agency - Santa Ana - (714) 834-8733
AIDS Drugs - OC Health Care Agency - Santa Ana - (714) 834-7721

Special Diseases English - OC Health Care Agency - Santa Ana - (714) 834-8169
Special Diseases - Spanish - OC Health Care Agency - Santa Ana - (714) 834-8700

SO Calif HIV/AIDS HOT LINE - (800) 922-2437
Advance Human Service - Spanish - LA - 8am-8pm - (800) 400-7432
AIDS Response Program - Garden Grove - (714) 534-0961
Gay & Lesbian Center - Garden Grove - (714) 534-0862
AIDS Service Foundation - Irvine - 949 809-5700
Laguna Shanti - Laguna Beach - (714) 494-1446

BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTERS
Women's Traditional Living Centers - North Orange County - (714) 992-1931
Human Options - South Orange County - (949) 854-3554
Eli Home - East Orange County - (714) 921-5271
Interval House - West Orange County - (714) 891-8121
SU Casa - Lakewood - Los Angeles - (310) 402-4888

CANCER Cancer Hot Line St Jude Hospital - (714) 871-3280
Cancer Hot Line UCLA - (800) 422-6237

CHILD ABUSE
Child Abuse Hot Line For Child - (800) 422-4453
Parents Anonymous - Laguna Hills - (714) 831-1800
TOT Line FSA - Irvine - (714) 660-8020

CHILD ABUSE REPORTING
OC Child Abuse Registry Phone - Santa Ana - (714) 938-0505 Report by Fax - (714) 938-0289

COCAINE
Cocaine Hot Line - (800) 262-2463

CRIME REPORTING
Gang Information - (800) 664-2647

CRISIS/ SUICIDE/ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Cal Youth Crisis Line - 24hours - (800) 843-5200
CSP Domestic Violence Service - (714) 935-7956
Domestic Violence Hot Line - (714) 992-1931
Hot Line Help Center - 9am-2am - (714) 778-1000
Hot Line of Southern California - 8am-12pm - (714) 894-4242
New Hope Hot Line - 24 Hours - (714) 639-4673
Rape Crisis Hot Line OC Sexual Assault Network - 24 hours - (714) 831-9110 - (714) 836-7400
Suicide/Drugs Hot Line Primary Health Hot Line - 24Hours - (800) 333-4444

TEEN RUNAWAYS
National Switchboard - (800) 621-4000
Runaway Hot Line - (800) 231-6946

TEEN SHELTERS
Amparo Shelter - Garden Grove - (714) 638-8310
Huntington Beach Youth Shelter - Huntington Beach - (714) 847-5437
Casa Youth Shelter - Los Alamitos - (714) 995-8601
CSP Youth Shelter - Laguna Beach - (714) 494-4311
Laurel House - Tustin - (714) 832-0207

TOXIC EMERGENCIES
Office of Emergency Services - (800) 852-7550

VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE
Victim/Witness Hot Line - Irvine - (714) 957-2737

DISTRESSED FAMILY HOUSING
Referrals Community Development Counsel - (714) 897-6670
Brea-Human Service - Brea - (714) 990-7776
OC Interfaith Shelter - Costa Mesa - (714) 631-7213
Lutheran Social Service - Fullerton - (714) 738-1058
New Vista - Fullerton - (714) 738-0255
Lutheran Social Service - Garden Grove - (714) 534-6450
OC Indian Center - Garden Grove - (714) 530-0221
Travelers Aid Society - Garden Grove - (714) 530-2426
Irvine Temporary Housing - Irvine - (714) 250-7177
Jewish Family Service - Orange - (714) 939-1111
His House Placentia Presbyterian Church - Placentia - (714) 993-5774
Placentia Human Service - Placentia - (714) 630-3871
Catholic Charities - Santa Ana - (714) 668-1130
Mercy House - Santa Ana - (714) 836-7188
Salvation Army - Santa Ana - (714) 542-9750
Thomas House - Santa Ana - (714) 647-7534
Anchor House Episcopal Service Alliance - San Clemente - (714)492-5450
Sheepfold - Tustin - (714) 669-9569
Shelter for the Homeless - Westminster - (714) 897-3221

PREGNANCY HOUSING
Florence Critten - Fullerton - (714) 680-9000
Precious Life - Los Alimitos - (310) 995-8601
Casa Teresa - Orange - (714) 538-4860
Living Well Medical Clinic - Orange - (714) 633-4673
Mary's Shelter - Tustin - (714) 730-0930

DISTRESSED WOMEN HOUSING
YWCA - Fullerton - (714) 871-4488
Martha House - Orange - (714) 639-5323
His House Placentia Presbyterian Church - Placentia - (714) 993-5774
Salvation Army - Santa Ana - (714) 542-9750
YWCA - Santa Ana - (714) 542-3577
Shelter for the Homeless - Westminster - (714) 897-3221

Note: This information is not to be considered legal advice to create an attorney-client relationship. Laws and practices vary from state to state. Taking legal information out of context generally has negative consequences. If you have questions relating to your particular matter, you should contact an attorney in your state for advice.