Aspiranet REACH
Merced County Resource Directory
REACH’s Adoption Services Resource Directory is a listing of support services for families who adopt through child welfare and other agencies. Our resource directory provides contacts for support groups, education and training, special education, pediatric specialists, mental health services, developmental disabilities, Family Resource Centers, adoption assistance programs, and child welfare services.
ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
California Department of Social Services- Adoption Services Bureau
1330-C East Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
559-243-8200
Aid-to-Adoptions- Merced County
2222 M Street
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 385-7434
ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUPS
Aspiranet REACH Post-Adoption Program
Adoptive Parent Education and Support Groups are held on a monthly basis in Madera, Oakhurst, and Hollister. Please call 209-669-2577 or 559-222-4969 for more information.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
California Autism Center & Learning Group
1630 E. Shaw Ave. Ste. 190, Fresno, CA 93710
559.475.7860
California Children’s Services
1221 Fulton Mall, Fresno, CA 93721
559.600.3300
Central Valley Regional Center
4615 N. Marty Ave., Fresno, CA 93722
3172 M Street Merced, CA 95348
Merced office: 209-723-4245
Fresno office: 209-276-4300
Serves several counties, including Madera and Mariposa
EPU Children’s Center
4440 N. First St., Fresno, CA 93726
Phone: 559-229-2000 or toll-free (844) 445-0305
Serves several counties, including Madera, Mariposa, and Mono
2957 Birch St.
Bishop, CA 93514
760-873-7411
Serves several counties, including Mono
EDUCATION/TRAINING
City Without Orphans
1319 W. Bullard Ave. Ste. 7, Fresno, CA 93711
559.382.3257
EPU Children’s Center
4440 N. First St., Fresno, CA 93726
559.229.2000
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
CalHOPE
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Connect with CalHOPE by phone: (833) 317-HOPE (4673)
Monday – Friday (7am – 11pm)
Merced Adult Clinic
301 E. 13th St. Merced CA 95341
209-381-6800
Merced Children's System of Care
480 E. 13th St. Merced CA 95341
209-381-6800
Marie Green Psychiatric Center
300 E. 15th St. Merced CA 95341
209-381-6879
North County Clinic
7099 California St. Winton CA 95388
209-381-6821
Los Banos Clinic
40 G. St. Los Banos CA 93635
209-710-6100
Crisis Stabilization Unit
300 E. 15th St. Ste A Merced CA 95341
209-381-6800
MENTORING PROGRAMS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California
4047 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93726
559.268.2447
Serving several counties, including Madera
RESOURCE CENTERS
First 5 Merced County
260 E. 15th Street
Merced, CA 95341
Phone:
(209) 385-7337
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Merced County Office of Education
632 West 13th Street
Merced
CA
95341
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION/INTERVENTION SERVICES
To find treatment facilities in your area, please visit the following website for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
Substance Use Disorder Services
Call for Various Programs and Locations
209-381-6850