Parents/Family
FAMILY STRENGTHS NETWORK
1990 Diamond Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-4515
Classes and Workshops: Parent courses serve families with newborns through teens and cover a broad range of topics. There are also one-time workshops and talks both on-site and in the Los Alamos Public Schools.
Check out Family Strengths Network's web page (via the link above) for current listings. Most classes offer free child care. All programs offer financial aid.
Support Groups : FSN offers several free support groups. It's a great chance to get advice, sit and socialize with friends, and meet new people while children play with peers.
Beth Ladino Family Resource Library: This Library contains over 1,000 books on topics as diverse as rainy day activities, special needs, teens and substance abuse, adoption, divorce, grand parenting, and much more. Come browse! The library is named for Beth Ladino, a Los Alamos teen who died in 1996. All those who knew her felt her deep compassion and empathy.This library is free of charge!
HOPE PREGNANCY CENTER OF LOS ALAMOS
1183 Diamond Drive, Suite E
(the remodeled Ed's market)
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-2300
505-662-1973 (fax)
Office hours are Monday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friday by appointments only
Hope Pregnancy Center: Offers programs such as clients facing unplanned pregnancies, parent mentoring program, post-abortion recovery, and abstinence. Services from these programs include free pregnancy test, confidential peer counseling as needed, information on the physical and psychological risks of abortion, help finding a doctor for quality medical care, arrange for live-in accommodations, provide information on community resources, help and guidance in all related areas. Hope Pregnancy Center also provides a materials needs closet for their clients. Items in this closet include formula, baby food, baby clothes, cribs, strollers, etc. For more information, please call the number provided above. All services are free and confidential.
LOS ALAMOS FAMILY COUNCIL, INC.
1505 15th Street, Suite C
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-3264 or 505-662-4160
Los Alamos Family Council: Offers individual counseling and therapy, group or family therapy. Insurance accepted: Centennial Care (Medicaid expansion) and private Blue Cross Blue Shield; cannot accept clients without insurance, unless they desire to pay out-of-pocket, for which there is a reduced fee, but it is not a sliding scale.
Los Alamos Family Council offers the following programs for children, parents, or families:
Los Alamos Youth Activity Center Location
475 20th St., Community Bldg
Los Alamos, NM
505-662-9412
White Rock Youth Activity Center Location
10 Sherwood
Los Alamos, NM
505-662-9412
Both of these centers provides a safe, drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free environment for children from 3rd to 8th grades. This program offers a center for youth open during school hours, during school breaks and in the summer. These centers provide entertainment to youth through table games, board games, volleyball, crafts, movies, and much more. Services are offered to children that live in Los Alamos County or attend Los Alamos County schools. Registration is free.
Maternal and Child Health:
This program offers help with pregnancy/parenting, child behavior/ADHD, parent-child conflict, and child abuse. Services also include adolescent life skills group, intervention group, and juvenile community corrections case management for juvenile probation. Services are offered to residents of Los Alamos County.
Community Programs:
This program offers mediation services, (custody issues, child support, school attendance, employer-employee relations), employee assistance, and case management. Services are offered to residents of Los Alamos County.
LOS ALAMOS JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD (JJAB).
PO Box 4716
Los Alamos, NM
505-690-4520
505-662-8265 (fax)
Los Alamos JJAB offers programs and services to positively effect the lives of youth and families. Some of these programs and services offered by partnering agencies. Programs and services include preventative programs, fun activities and intervention programs. For detailed information on programs provided, please go to the link provided above. All programs are available to youth/families living in Los Alamos County. All programs are free; however, some require responsibility in completing the program and community service. All information is kept confidential.
The Los Alamos YMCA's Rock the Top Teen Resource Program is a web site which provides information for teenagers looking for employment, volunteer opportunities, recreational activities, and more. The 'Rock the Top' web page is a partnership between JJAB, the YMCA and, the Chamber of Commerce. Please see the web link for "Rock the Top' provided above for more information. Available to youth/families living in Los Alamos County.
LOS ALAMOS LA LECHE LEAGUE (LLL)
Cathleen 661-4033
Susannah 661-2347
Gina 661-8740
Kelley 661-7102
LLL is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing information, education, support and encouragement to women who want to breast feed. Monthly meetings of the Los Alamos LLL Group offer opportunities to learn and share, through mother-to-mother support, the basics, and benefits of breast feeding. Each meeting has a topic, but all questions are welcome. A lending library with books concerning childbirth, breast feeding, parenting and nutrition is available. Nursing babies and toddlers who have difficulty separating are welcome. Attending a meeting is not only a good way to learn about breast feeding or share your breast feeding experience, but a good way to meet other mothers! LLL publishes a book on breast feeding, The Womanly Art of Breast feeding, available online and through bookstores. Many of the Leaders in the Los Alamos Group are Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants. The La Leche League International website also has information on breast feeding. And following will take you to online versions of La Leche League's magazine, New Beginnings. If you have any questions, please come to a meeting (see LLL link above for meeting schedule) or call one of any La Leche League Leader given above.
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY (LANL) FOUNDATION
1302 Calle de la Merced, Suite A
Espanola, NM 87532
505-753-8890
505-753-8915 (fax)
The First Born Program provides an education program through home visitation for first-time parents from the prenatal period up to the child's third year of age. For more information, please call the number above, or visit the web link. Serves Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Taos counties.
LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE
1183 Diamond Drive, Suite B
(the remodeled Ed's market)
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-4038
505-662-3899 (fax)
Office Hours: call for hours
The Los Alamos Public Health Office offers a variety of health services such as:
FREE SERVICES:
Immunizations - Routine vaccinations for children (bring shot records with you), flue shots for seniors 65 years of age and older (and for those with chronic illnesses), and some adult immunizations.
Tuberculosis (TB) - One and two step mantoux tests, chest X-ray referrals, and free TB medications and follow-up.
Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening and Treatment - Offered to men and women of all ages. Clinic usually held 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, by appointment.
Anonymous HIV testing - flexible appointments available, no name required, results in 2-3 weeks, counseling and referrals available.
SLIDING FEE SERVICES:
Family Planning/Birth Control - Services include breast and pelvic/pap exams, counseling, and education about all birth control methods. Clinic held 1st and 3rd Tuesdays by appointment (teens and uninsured/underinsured women are especially welcome).
Pregnancy Testing - On-site urine testing and information, referrals, early application for Medicaid and care coordination available.
PROGRAMS:
Children's Medical Services (CMS) 505-753-3452 - CMS provides payment for care and service coordination for children aged 0-21 years with chronic diseases. Outreach clinics provided for children with cleft lip and/or palate, neurology, genetics and other special needs. Developmental concerns are addressed through he Family, Infant, Toddler Program (FIT) which provides service coordination, access to a multi-disciplinary team evaluation and linkage with early intervention programs and the public schools.
Disease Prevention - The disease Prevention Team provides the following services: STD disease intervention, outreach services, HIV testing & counseling, overdose prevention program, hepatitis testing & counseling, breast & cervical early detection program, early intervention program, harm reduction and immunization program. These services are free and confidential.
Health Promotion - The Health Promotion Team works collaboratively with individuals, organizations, and communities to address public health concerns.Healthy Families First, Primeros Pasos - Offers resources and referral information, care coordination, and home visiting to families faced with multiple challenges. The program provides assistance to pregnant and new moms and their families to encourage moms to seek early prenatal care, provide knowledge and support with: pregnancy wellness, breastfeeding, parenting skills, stages of child development, importance of bonding and attachment, development screening, and referrals for childbirth education and care of the newborn. Services are provided to Medicaid eligible prenatal mothers and children up to the age of three.
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) - WIC is a supplemental Food and Nutrition Education Program for Women, Infants, and Children, including: supplemental nutritious food, nutrition education, breast feeding education and support and referral to other health and social service programs. Services are provided to women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or children up to their 5th birthday. Recipients must reside in New Mexico, fall within income guidelines, and be at risk for medical or nutritional problems.
Medicaid Enrollment - New Mexikids (Medicaid) helps with: regular check-ups and periodic health screening, doctor visits, dental visits, hospital visits, prescriptions, glasses, vision and hearing exams. Medicaid offers:prenatal, pregnancy and family planning care. Services are free or low cost for health coverage of children up to the age of 19.
ADDITIONALLY: Please note that appointments are preferred. Health office services and records are confidential with the exception of immunization records that are shared with local schools (otherwise information is not shared without your consent). Most services are free regardless of income (although some services are available only to those with no insurance or low-income: LA Public Health Office will help you determine your eligibility). Family Planning services are based on a sliding fee scale (confidential teens' fees are based on their individual income). No one is refused services if unable to pay.
1990 Diamond Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-4515
Classes and Workshops: Parent courses serve families with newborns through teens and cover a broad range of topics. There are also one-time workshops and talks both on-site and in the Los Alamos Public Schools.
Check out Family Strengths Network's web page (via the link above) for current listings. Most classes offer free child care. All programs offer financial aid.
Support Groups : FSN offers several free support groups. It's a great chance to get advice, sit and socialize with friends, and meet new people while children play with peers.
Beth Ladino Family Resource Library: This Library contains over 1,000 books on topics as diverse as rainy day activities, special needs, teens and substance abuse, adoption, divorce, grand parenting, and much more. Come browse! The library is named for Beth Ladino, a Los Alamos teen who died in 1996. All those who knew her felt her deep compassion and empathy.This library is free of charge!
HOPE PREGNANCY CENTER OF LOS ALAMOS
1183 Diamond Drive, Suite E
(the remodeled Ed's market)
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-2300
505-662-1973 (fax)
Office hours are Monday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friday by appointments only
Hope Pregnancy Center: Offers programs such as clients facing unplanned pregnancies, parent mentoring program, post-abortion recovery, and abstinence. Services from these programs include free pregnancy test, confidential peer counseling as needed, information on the physical and psychological risks of abortion, help finding a doctor for quality medical care, arrange for live-in accommodations, provide information on community resources, help and guidance in all related areas. Hope Pregnancy Center also provides a materials needs closet for their clients. Items in this closet include formula, baby food, baby clothes, cribs, strollers, etc. For more information, please call the number provided above. All services are free and confidential.
LOS ALAMOS FAMILY COUNCIL, INC.
1505 15th Street, Suite C
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-3264 or 505-662-4160
Los Alamos Family Council: Offers individual counseling and therapy, group or family therapy. Insurance accepted: Centennial Care (Medicaid expansion) and private Blue Cross Blue Shield; cannot accept clients without insurance, unless they desire to pay out-of-pocket, for which there is a reduced fee, but it is not a sliding scale.
Los Alamos Family Council offers the following programs for children, parents, or families:
Los Alamos Youth Activity Center Location
475 20th St., Community Bldg
Los Alamos, NM
505-662-9412
White Rock Youth Activity Center Location
10 Sherwood
Los Alamos, NM
505-662-9412
Both of these centers provides a safe, drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free environment for children from 3rd to 8th grades. This program offers a center for youth open during school hours, during school breaks and in the summer. These centers provide entertainment to youth through table games, board games, volleyball, crafts, movies, and much more. Services are offered to children that live in Los Alamos County or attend Los Alamos County schools. Registration is free.
Maternal and Child Health:
This program offers help with pregnancy/parenting, child behavior/ADHD, parent-child conflict, and child abuse. Services also include adolescent life skills group, intervention group, and juvenile community corrections case management for juvenile probation. Services are offered to residents of Los Alamos County.
Community Programs:
This program offers mediation services, (custody issues, child support, school attendance, employer-employee relations), employee assistance, and case management. Services are offered to residents of Los Alamos County.
LOS ALAMOS JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD (JJAB).
PO Box 4716
Los Alamos, NM
505-690-4520
505-662-8265 (fax)
Los Alamos JJAB offers programs and services to positively effect the lives of youth and families. Some of these programs and services offered by partnering agencies. Programs and services include preventative programs, fun activities and intervention programs. For detailed information on programs provided, please go to the link provided above. All programs are available to youth/families living in Los Alamos County. All programs are free; however, some require responsibility in completing the program and community service. All information is kept confidential.
The Los Alamos YMCA's Rock the Top Teen Resource Program is a web site which provides information for teenagers looking for employment, volunteer opportunities, recreational activities, and more. The 'Rock the Top' web page is a partnership between JJAB, the YMCA and, the Chamber of Commerce. Please see the web link for "Rock the Top' provided above for more information. Available to youth/families living in Los Alamos County.
LOS ALAMOS LA LECHE LEAGUE (LLL)
Cathleen 661-4033
Susannah 661-2347
Gina 661-8740
Kelley 661-7102
LLL is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing information, education, support and encouragement to women who want to breast feed. Monthly meetings of the Los Alamos LLL Group offer opportunities to learn and share, through mother-to-mother support, the basics, and benefits of breast feeding. Each meeting has a topic, but all questions are welcome. A lending library with books concerning childbirth, breast feeding, parenting and nutrition is available. Nursing babies and toddlers who have difficulty separating are welcome. Attending a meeting is not only a good way to learn about breast feeding or share your breast feeding experience, but a good way to meet other mothers! LLL publishes a book on breast feeding, The Womanly Art of Breast feeding, available online and through bookstores. Many of the Leaders in the Los Alamos Group are Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants. The La Leche League International website also has information on breast feeding. And following will take you to online versions of La Leche League's magazine, New Beginnings. If you have any questions, please come to a meeting (see LLL link above for meeting schedule) or call one of any La Leche League Leader given above.
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY (LANL) FOUNDATION
1302 Calle de la Merced, Suite A
Espanola, NM 87532
505-753-8890
505-753-8915 (fax)
The First Born Program provides an education program through home visitation for first-time parents from the prenatal period up to the child's third year of age. For more information, please call the number above, or visit the web link. Serves Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Taos counties.
LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE
1183 Diamond Drive, Suite B
(the remodeled Ed's market)
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505-662-4038
505-662-3899 (fax)
Office Hours: call for hours
The Los Alamos Public Health Office offers a variety of health services such as:
FREE SERVICES:
Immunizations - Routine vaccinations for children (bring shot records with you), flue shots for seniors 65 years of age and older (and for those with chronic illnesses), and some adult immunizations.
Tuberculosis (TB) - One and two step mantoux tests, chest X-ray referrals, and free TB medications and follow-up.
Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening and Treatment - Offered to men and women of all ages. Clinic usually held 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, by appointment.
Anonymous HIV testing - flexible appointments available, no name required, results in 2-3 weeks, counseling and referrals available.
SLIDING FEE SERVICES:
Family Planning/Birth Control - Services include breast and pelvic/pap exams, counseling, and education about all birth control methods. Clinic held 1st and 3rd Tuesdays by appointment (teens and uninsured/underinsured women are especially welcome).
Pregnancy Testing - On-site urine testing and information, referrals, early application for Medicaid and care coordination available.
PROGRAMS:
Children's Medical Services (CMS) 505-753-3452 - CMS provides payment for care and service coordination for children aged 0-21 years with chronic diseases. Outreach clinics provided for children with cleft lip and/or palate, neurology, genetics and other special needs. Developmental concerns are addressed through he Family, Infant, Toddler Program (FIT) which provides service coordination, access to a multi-disciplinary team evaluation and linkage with early intervention programs and the public schools.
Disease Prevention - The disease Prevention Team provides the following services: STD disease intervention, outreach services, HIV testing & counseling, overdose prevention program, hepatitis testing & counseling, breast & cervical early detection program, early intervention program, harm reduction and immunization program. These services are free and confidential.
Health Promotion - The Health Promotion Team works collaboratively with individuals, organizations, and communities to address public health concerns.Healthy Families First, Primeros Pasos - Offers resources and referral information, care coordination, and home visiting to families faced with multiple challenges. The program provides assistance to pregnant and new moms and their families to encourage moms to seek early prenatal care, provide knowledge and support with: pregnancy wellness, breastfeeding, parenting skills, stages of child development, importance of bonding and attachment, development screening, and referrals for childbirth education and care of the newborn. Services are provided to Medicaid eligible prenatal mothers and children up to the age of three.
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) - WIC is a supplemental Food and Nutrition Education Program for Women, Infants, and Children, including: supplemental nutritious food, nutrition education, breast feeding education and support and referral to other health and social service programs. Services are provided to women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or children up to their 5th birthday. Recipients must reside in New Mexico, fall within income guidelines, and be at risk for medical or nutritional problems.
Medicaid Enrollment - New Mexikids (Medicaid) helps with: regular check-ups and periodic health screening, doctor visits, dental visits, hospital visits, prescriptions, glasses, vision and hearing exams. Medicaid offers:prenatal, pregnancy and family planning care. Services are free or low cost for health coverage of children up to the age of 19.
ADDITIONALLY: Please note that appointments are preferred. Health office services and records are confidential with the exception of immunization records that are shared with local schools (otherwise information is not shared without your consent). Most services are free regardless of income (although some services are available only to those with no insurance or low-income: LA Public Health Office will help you determine your eligibility). Family Planning services are based on a sliding fee scale (confidential teens' fees are based on their individual income). No one is refused services if unable to pay.