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Santa Clarita Valley Child And Family Center Remains Open During Coronavirus Pandemic 

While many Santa Clarita businesses are closed during the coronavirus pandemic, the Santa Clarita Valley Child and Family Center remains open to those who are in need of help, officials said Wednesday. 

As restrictions increase to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, including the closures of schools and businesses, it is natural for people to experience more fear, anxiety, stress and depression, said Joan Aschoff, the president and CEO of the Child and Family Center. 

“Child and Family Center remains open and ready to provide essential mental health, substance use and domestic violence services to those in need,” Aschoff said. “These services are needed now more than ever, as already vulnerable individuals and families with limited access to necessary resources struggle to deal with this unprecedented health and resulting economic crisis.” 

The isolation from the “Safer at Home” directive can also increase feelings of depression, hopelessness and anxiety, according to officials.  

It is at times like these that individuals need to reach out to others, seek help and support, and demonstrate kindness and tolerance, Aschoff said. 

“Together we can support one another and make it through this crisis healthy and with greater resilience,” Aschoff said.

The Child and Family Center has been following closely all updates from the CDC, County and State and has readied staff to be able to continue services in a way that is set to help keep staff and clients safe and healthy, according to officials. 

“Most of our clinical services will be provided via telephone or telehealth audiovisual platform; however, we remain open and able to see clients in our office based on clinical needs,” Aschoff said. “Even through this crisis we are committed to providing confidential, high quality and effective services to our clients and families,” Aschoff said. 

The Child and Family Center is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. by appointment. 

For those in need of mental health services, call 661-259-9439. For substance use services, call 661-481-2801. The domestic violence hotline is available by calling 661-259-4357. 

For more information about the services provided by Child and Family Center, click here. To make a donation, click here.


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