Dear Aldea family,

Through the generosity of a disaster relief grant from Napa Valley Community Foundation funded by the Napa Valley Vintners, we have two new telehealth bilingual services to support children and families during this challenging time to receive mental health services from the safety of your home.

 

First, Napa and Solano County residents can get support from a special helpline. Aldea Family Wellness support line, the agency’s bilingual behavioral health brief intervention, information and referral service, will now offer help to parents and guardians who are dealing with their children’s anxiety and worry related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Napa and Solano County residents can call bilingual Spanish/English staff  707-543-1152 for free , confidential support. Launching Saturday April 4, Aldea Family Wellness support line will be answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week by live trained behavioral health workers.  The staff answering calls may also provide community resources by linking callers to already existing local partners/businesses helping at this time (meals, rent/housing, library services, teaching/educational services).

Second, for Napa County youth and young adults ages 12-21, we have transitioned our Substance Use Disorder prevention and treatment services to be virtual. Youth can receive support and treatment for drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse including individual and family services on a sliding scale. Treatment works and during this time with kids home from school the help is needed even more.

Call 707-255-1855 for an assessment.

For more COVID-19 guidance and information for individuals and, visit Aldea’s website: aldeainc.org/resources

We know these are challenging times and we encourage you to reach out for help.

Best regards,

IMPACTING COMMUNITY

At the age of 16, Julie was thrown out of her house and began living in her car. She was addicted to drugs and facing a number of mental health challenges. She was scared, alone, and had no idea where to turn for support. Julie’s absence from school worried a teacher, who reached out to Julie and connected her to Aldea.

Aldea quickly got Julie into emergency transitional housing and connected her with a team of caring professionals to support her as she worked through her mental health challenges and substance abuse. Confrontational at first, Julie soon realized the dedication of her team and began to trust the support that she was receiving. She saw that the only way to work toward a healthier and more stable lifestyle was with their help.

After 6 months, Julie was placed with the Wilsons, a longtime foster family who would adopt her a few years later. With the support of Aldea’s dedicated staff, Julie has now been sober for 2 years, has a steady job at a local restaurant, and is enrolled in community college next fall. While it took some practice, Julie now trusts the caring adults in her life and values their belief in her. She knows that their support has allowed her to create a new life for herself.

In critical moments, the company of trusted experts from Aldea makes all the difference in the lives of children and families.