Parental Substance Use

Resources for Children, Parents and Professionals

Below are several local resources for parents and young children who have experienced parental substance use-related problems:
Perinatal Outpatient Extended Group (POEG) is a program for pregnant and parenting women with a history of alcohol and/or substance use and their dependent children five and under. The programs provides family education about the risks of alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy and breast feeding by providing a safe, positive, structured drug and alcohol free learning environment with focus on the family as a unit. (805) 781-4275.
 
Martha's Place Children's Center provides comprehensive assessments for children with behavioral issues who could be eligible for County Mental Health services (Medi-Cal or sliding scale). High-risk children with a history of prenatal drug or alcohol exposure or other risk factor are also eligible for an assessment if they are enrolled in Medi-Cal. (805) 781-4948.

The SLO County Perinatal Substance Use Prevention Program works with local doctors to promote the 4P's Plus tool to screen for substance use and domestic violence for all pregnant women. The programs goal is to encourage every pregnant woman to remain alcohol and substance free throughout pregnancy. (805) 781-5500.
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The County of San Luis Obispo Tobacco Control Program (TCP) offers free resources throughout the county to anyone interested in, or trying to quit tobacco. The TCP provides cessation classes with a trained tobacco treatment specialist, works with youth in the community to help promote policy change, participates in community wide events to promote healthier living, and much more!  To receive services or participate in events, please call 805-781-5540.

In-Home Nursing and Social Support in Pregnancy and Early Childhood

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Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) – SLO County Public Health slocounty.ca.gov/maternal-child-health 

​MCAH provides no-cost, multidisciplinary support to families during pregnancy, postpartum, infancy, early childhood, and beyond.
Services are delivered in the community by licensed public health registered nurses and social workers through evidence-based programs including Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) and Trauma-Informed Approach to Public Health Nursing (TIA-PHN).
 
MCAH is a trusted referral for:
  • Medically vulnerable or complex infants and children needing coordinated care
  • Pregnant and postpartum individuals requiring clinical and psychosocial support
  • Families impacted by substance use, trauma, or other adverse experiences
  • Families navigating developmental, behavioral, or social challenges
 
Services include:
  • Nursing-led health education, developmental monitoring, and postpartum care
  • Social work support for mental health, parenting, and resource access
  • Home visiting and care coordination with primary and specialty providers

Available to all families, regardless of income or insurance status. To refer a family or learn more, call (805) 781-2068.

Concerned about a child's development?

SLO County Help Me Grow (SLO HMG) provides support with developmental screenings, identifying resources, and child development information for the families you serve. Services are free for any child ages birth through 5 years old who is a SLO County resident. Call 805-440-1878 or visit https://slohelpmegrow.org/

Local special needs support

For a list of local special needs resources and and support visit, ​https://www.slohealthaccess.org/special-needs.html

Need Help?

Contact an advocate or staff member at a Family Resource Center for support with non-medical needs such as food, clothing, shelter, parent education and navigating social services. A full listing of Family Resource Centers in San Luis Obispo County can be found here: 
​https://sloparents.org/slo-frc-directory/​