| The
Northern California Family Center is a non-profit
counseling center that has been serving the mental health needs of
Contra Costa County since 1978.
Our staff consists of dedicated professionals who provide experienced
clinical
care and assessment for a wide range of personal and family problems. Our
Crisis Home Program serves the runaway youth population of Contra
Costa County. |
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| We
serve children and adolescents, individuals, parents, couples
and families.
We can help with a wide variety of problems ranging from depression
and anxiety, domestic violence and abuse, to personal
growth and development. |
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| Our fees
are based on a sliding scale according to income. Fees start at $25
an hour. NCFC accepts individuals and families covered by the Contra
Costa Health
Plan. For appointments or information please call: 1-925-370-1990 |
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| Counseling
appointments are available for both days and evenings. For services
in Spanish, please call 925-370-1990 Monday - Thursday between the
hours of 9am to 2pm. |
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| Crisis
Home Placement Program |
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| Northern
California Family Center’s Crisis Homes are licensed foster family
homes that provide temporary, emergency shelter for youth between the
ages of 9-17. |
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| Crisis
Homes shelter runaways and at-risk youth. They provide a cooling off
site for children involved in family disputes, crisis, or abuse. Crisis
Homes are meant to act as a neutral setting, one that the parent/guardian
feel is safe, structured, and supervised. Placement gives the family
a chance to receive case management services designed to reunify the
family, or help find an mutually agreed upon place for the youth to
live. NCFC’s services help families find options to cope with
problems at home. |
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| The Runaway
and Crisis Home Program is funded by the Federal Government, allowing
us to provide placement services at no charge to the family. While
the youth is in placement, NCFC counselors are available to meet with
the family for two sessions at no charge, to help mediate their options. |
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| Children
typically stay from 1-5 nights. The Crisis home program is NOT a health
treatment program, nor a “lock-up” or punitive program
for the out of control youth. It is an emergency shelter program with
case management services available. Youth stay with us on a voluntary
basis, and NCFC makes every effort to keep the child in school during
their stay in a crisis home. |
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| If
you are interested in becoming one of our foster families, click
here for more information and to begin a rewarding experience. |
