The school closures, layoffs, shelter-in-place, and food shortages related to COVID-19 are creating major hardships, stress, and fear among our clients and their families. These stressors are putting the young people and adults we serve at greater risk of alcohol and drug use, anxiety and depression, domestic violence, health problems, and other trauma.

The State of California and Contra Costa County considers Familias Unidas’ work as “essential services” because of the therapeutic support, care, and empathy our dedicated clinicians provide to the very vulnerable people we serve in an extremely scary and uncertain time. At times like these in particular, mental health services reduce self-harm and harm to others, save lives, and provide space for families to heal.

Your support is needed now more than ever. With your help, we can continue to provide vital services to vulnerable community members, young and old, who depend on us, to help them get through the enormous stress of the coronavirus pandemic, limit the harm it causes, and be better able to face the challenges ahead.

More information about Desarrollo Familiar: To Eliminate And Prevent Mental Health Problems By Providing Education, Training, Research And Direct Service Programs For West Contra Costa County With Special Emphasis On Addressing The Needs Of The Latino Population.