Marriage counseling that Heals in Modesto, CA. Restore Your Relationship.

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Modesto is home to many sports activities. As the home of the Coca Cola Modesto Relays and it predecessors, more track and field records have been set in Modesto than any other city in the world. Cornelius Warmerdam set the first record in Modesto in 1942 in the pole vault competition. There is a high-A minor league baseball team in the city as well. For many years, the team was an affiliate of the Oakland A's. During that time, baseball greats Reggie Jackson, Joe Morgan, and Rickey Henderson got their start with the team. Successful baseball managers have also spent time in the town. Tony La Russa and Sparky Anderson have coached with the team. Today the team is known at the Modesto Nuts and is a member of the California League as a farm team for the Colorado Rockies. The team plays home games at John Thurman Field.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Modesto

Many couples and families in Modesto need help in order to function at an optimal level. This can be particularly true if young children are present in the home. The Family Resource Center offers a variety of programs that seek to help parents provide a healthy, nurturing and safe home environment for their children. In-home mentoring is available for parents who need guidance in raising their children. On-site parenting classes cover a number of parenting topics, from discipline to education to nutrition. Special classes for teen parents are available as well. Call 209.549.8193 for additional information.²

Divorce rates have been on the rise for a while now, leaving many parents to raise their children alone.³ Parents Without Partners is a worldwide organization devoted to protecting the rights of single parents and their children. With several chapters in California, including nearby Fremont, single parents in Modesto have a number of places to turn to get resources, advice and support from fellow parents raising kids on their own. Meetings provide a venue to share concerns, seek help, and offer advice regarding child rearing. The camaraderie of meeting with other single parents helps members feel like they aren't alone. For information about meeting dates and times, call 925-373-2112.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The Stanislaus County Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services offers many programs for families that have children with mental health needs. The agency can provide mental health assessments and referrals to ensure children get the services they need. Youth who have been involved with the criminal justice system can participate in programs offered by Juvenile Justice, including drug and alcohol rehab programs. Parents with very young children can get involved in early childhood education programs offered by the county that help facilitate strong family bonds. Additional information about these programs is available by calling 1-888-376-6246.⁵

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). Modesto, CA. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modesto,_California.
2. Parent Resource Center. (2017). Home - Parent Resource Center. Retrieved from http://www.prcfamilies.org/.
3. PsychCentral. (2016). 7 Reasons to Seek Marriage Counseling. Retrieved from http://psychcentral.com/lib/7-reasons-to-seek-marriage-counseling/00011673.
4. Parents Without Partners. (2017). Home - Parents Without Partners. Retrieved from http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org/.
5. Stanislaus County Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. (2017). Services - Children's System of Care. Retrieved from http://www.stancounty.com/BHRS/services-child-system.shtm.

Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California. It has a land area of 42.96 square miles and a water area of 1.83 square miles.  The population of Modesto is 211,266 people with 70,481 households and a median annual income of $48,577. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Modesto, CA

Some budgeting needed

While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Modesto, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Modesto may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Modesto public health department.