Servicios de la Corte de Familia (custodia de los hijos)
División de Servicios de la Corte de Familia
La División de Servicios de la Corte de Familia es responsable de llevar a cabo la consejería recomendante sobre custodia de los hijos.
El personal de consejería recomendante sobre custodia de los hijos son profesionales cualificados en el campo de la salud mental con una gran experiencia con menores. En este proceso, las familias trabajan juntas con un consejero experimentado con el objetivo de llegar a un acuerdo sobre un plan de crianza para sus hijos. Un plan de crianza incluye un calendario general o específico de días, horas, fines de semana, días feriados, vacaciones, asesoría y servicios de tratamiento. La cita puede durar entre una y dos horas en total.
Actualmente, todas las sesiones de consejería recomendante sobre custodia de los hijos se llevan a cabo por teléfono o videoconferencia en una fecha programada por la corte.
Child Recommending Counseling (CCRC) Mediation
CCRC Mediation Information
The Superior Court of California, County of Merced, Family Court Services Department provides Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC), (mediation) for families to assist in developing a parenting plan. The Court is currently scheduling the parents to be present remotely for Court-ordered Child Custody Recommending Counseling on a specific date through video conference or telephone.
How do I attend CCRC?
Do not report to Merced Superior Court for your upcoming appointment date for Child Custody Recommending Counseling. You need to make sure the Court has your current telephone number, email, and mailing address on file. You will be contacted by the assigned Child Custody Recommending Counselor.
How do I update my contact information with the Court?
If you need to update your telephone number, email, or mailing address with the Court, you must do so prior to your scheduled appointment. You can update this information by calling the Family Law Clerk’s office at (209)725-4117.
How long will remote CCRC take?
Although your paperwork says that your appointment is at 8:45 am, you should plan to be available from 8:15 am – 12 pm. Multiple cases are scheduled for the same time, so you may have to wait for your turn.
Do I need to do anything before my CCRC appointment?
There are 2 things you must do before your appointment.
- Each parent shall watch the orientation to Child Custody Recommending Counseling, Orientation, before their appointment date.
Please open the hyperlink listed below to the Orientation to Family Court Mediation and Child Custody Recommending Counseling.
Orientation to Family Court Mediation and Child Custody Recommending Counseling - Each parent shall complete and return the Confidential Information form for Child Custody Recommending Counseling that is listed below.
Each parent is responsible for printing out the form and mailing it to the following address: Superior Court of California, County of Merced, Family Law Division, 627 W. 21st Street, Merced CA, 95340. It is recommended that you do this at least one (1) week before your scheduled appointment to allow ample time for the form to be received by the Court.
How will remote CCRC work?
The parents will receive a telephone call one (1) business day before your scheduled appointment. During this call, you will be provided a more specific time for your CCRC. You will also be provided with information as to how you will be contacted, either by email or by telephone. Please note that if by telephone, you may receive a call from a number that is PRIVATE or BLOCKED. CCRC staff will not be calling from our general telephone number.
On the day of the scheduled Child Custody Recommending Counseling appointment, each parent will be contacted by the assigned Child Custody Recommending Counselor via telephone between 8:15AM to 9:00AM to verify each parent’s attendance by video conference or telephone.
What happens at the end of CCRC?
When parents are able to reach an agreement, the Child Custody Recommending Counselor will prepare a written agreement and review it with both parents. The agreement will then be signed by the Judge and the agreement then becomes a Court Order. When the parents are unable to reach an agreement the Child Custody Recommending Counselor will prepare a form called a Recommendation for a proposed parenting plan. The Child Custody Recommending Counselor will also prepare a form called a Rationale that explains the reason the proposed parenting plan is recommended. The Recommendation and the Rationale will then be mailed to the parents. The recommendation from the CCRC will be considered by the Judge. The parents will be able to respond to the Recommendation. The Judge will then determine if the Recommendation will become a Court Order and/or modify the Recommendation.
Who do I call if I have questions?
If you have any questions regarding the process for CCRC, please call the Family Law Clerk’s Office (209)725-4117.
If you have questions regarding how to file your documents or how to serve the other party, please call the Self-Help Center at (209)725-4168 or by email at selfhelp@mercedcourt.org.
Rules For Remote CCRC
- Any recording of the video conference or telephone call of the Child Recommending proceeding is strictly prohibited, including, but not limited to copying or audio recording. Violations may result in sanctions by the Court.
- Parents must appear for the video conference or telephone call in a private area with minimal background noise. You need to make sure everyone can hear you and you can hear everyone else.
- No children or any third party is allowed to be present for the Child Custody Recommending Counseling. Only the parties involved shall be present. Family Court Services understands that schools are exercising distant learning and children may be in the residence. If possible, the parents should provide a caregiver to help assist with attending to children. It is in the best interest of children not to be exposed to conflict.
- Parents are to be polite and follow the directions of the counselor. Obscenities and vulgar language will not be tolerated.
- Any documents or evidence that you wish to present must be filed with the Court and served on the other parent prior to your scheduled appointment.
*** If you fail to follow these rules, the counselor will immediately terminate the counseling session and you will need to answer to the Judge. ***
Additional Online Resources
Families Change: A guide to separation and divorce.
Changeville: Helping children with parental divorce or separation.
Needs of Children of Different Ages: Provides help in developing a parenting plan for children of different ages. \
Domestic Violence and Children: If there has been Domestic violence in your family, here is important information about a law that may apply.
El Tribunal Superior de California, Condado de Merced, Unidad de Servicios del Juzgado Familiar, provee el servicio de Consejería (Mediación) Recomendada correspondiente a la Tutela de Menores (CCRC), para ayudar a las familias a desarrollar un régimen de crianza. El Tribunal actualmente está programando la comparecencia a distancia para los padres cuando se ordena judicialmente dicha Consejería en una fecha específica a través de videoconferencia o por teléfono.
¿Cómo asisto a Mediación (CCRC)?
No se presente en el Tribunal Superior de Merced en la fecha de su cita próxima para la Medicación (CCRC). Debe asegurarse que el Tribunal tenga su actual número de teléfono, correo electrónico y domicilio postal. El Consejero o Consejera quien provea la Recomendación correspondiente a la Tutela de Menores se comunicará con usted.
¿Cómo actualizo mi información de Contacto con el Tribunal?
Si necesita actualizar su número de teléfono, correo electrónico, o domicilio postal con el Tribunal, debe actualizarlo antes de su cita próxima. Puede actualizar esta información al llamar a la Oficina de Actuario en lo Familiar al (209) 725-4117.
¿Cuál es el estimado tiempo de duración de Mediación (CCRC)?
Aunque su documentación indique que su cita es a las 8:45am, debe dejar un margen para estar disponible entre las 8:15 am y 12 pm. Se programan múltiples causas a la misma hora así que usted tendrá que esperar a que se convoque la suya.
¿Qué necesitaré para mi cita de Mediación (CCRC)?
Hay 2 cosas que debe hacer antes de su cita.
- Cada uno de los padres deberá observar el video de Orientación de Medicación (CCRC) antes de la fecha de su cita.
Favor de abrir el hiperenlace que aparece a continuación para observar la Orientación de Mediación (CCRC) en el Derecho de lo Familiar. - Cada uno de los padres deberá completar y regresar el formulario de Información Confidencial para Mediación (CCRC) que aparece a continuación.
Es la responsabilidad de cada uno de los padres imprimir el formulario y enviarlo por correo al domicilio indicado a continuación: Superior Court of California, County of Merced, Family Law Division, 627 W. 21st Street, Merced CA, 95340. Es recomendable que usted haga esto por lo menos una (1) semana antes de su cita, para permitir que su formulario sea recibido con suficiente tiempo por el Tribunal.
¿Cómo funciona Mediación (CCRC) a distancia?
Los padres recibirán una llamada telefónica un (1) día hábil antes de su cita. Durante esta llamada, se le indicará una hora más específica de su cita de Mediación (CCRC). También se le proporcionará información acerca de cómo se comunicarán con usted, ya sea por correo electrónico o por teléfono. Por favor tenga presente que, si es por teléfono, la llamada aparecerá como número OCULTO o PRIVADO. El personal de Mediación (CCRC) no le llamará del número de teléfono general.
El día de la cita de Mediación (CCRC), el Consejero o Consejera quien provea el servicio de Mediación (CCRC) se comunicará por teléfono con cada uno de los padres entre las 8:15 am y 9:00 am para verificar la asistencia de ambos por videoconferencia o teléfono.
¿Qué sucede al final de Mediación (CCRC)?
Cuando los padres logran llegar a un acuerdo, el Consejero o Consejera quien provea la Recomendación correspondiente a la Tutela de Menores prepara un convenio escrito y lo repasa con ambos padres. El convenio entonces lo firma la Juez y ese convenio se convierte en Orden Judicial.
Cuando los padres no logran llegar a un acuerdo, el Consejero o Consejera quien provea la Recomendación correspondiente a la Tutela de Menores prepara un formulario titulado Recomendación de un Propuesto Régimen de Visita y Tutela. El Consejero o Consejera quien provea dicha Recomendación también prepara un formulario titulado Razonamiento cual explica las razones por las cuales se recomienda ese régimen de crianza. La Recomendación y Razonamiento entonces se enviarán por correo a ambos padres. La Juez tomará en consideración la recomendación de Mediación (CCRC). Los padres tendrán la oportunidad de responder a la Recomendación. La Juez entonces determinará si la Recomendación se convertirá en una Orden Judicial y/o modificará la Recomendación.
¿Con quién me comunico si tengo preguntas?
Si usted tiene preguntas acerca del procedimiento de Mediación (CCRC), favor de comunicarse con la Oficina de Actuario en lo Familiar al (209) 725-4117.
Si usted tiene preguntas acerca de cómo radicar sus documentos o cómo hacer entrega de notificación a la otra parte, favor de hablar al Centro de Ayuda al (209) 725-4168 o por correo electrónico a selfhelp@mercedcourt.org.
REGLAS DE MEDIACIÓN (CCRC) A DISTANCIA
- Se prohíbe expresamente toda clase de grabación de las diligencias de mediación ya sea videoconferencia o llamada telefónica, incluidos, sin carácter exhaustivo, copias o grabaciones de audio. El incumplimiento de estas reglas podría resultar en que la Juez imponga sanciones.
- Los padres deben comparecer para la videoconferencia o llamada telefónica desde un lugar privado con mínima interferencia. Es su responsabilidad asegurarse que a usted se le pueda escuchar claramente y que usted pueda escuchar claramente a los demás.
- No se permite la presencia de menores ni terceros durante la Mediación (CCRC). La Unidad de Servicios del Juzgado Familiar tiene presente que las escuelas están impartiendo la enseñanza a distancia y que existe la posibilidad que los menores estén en casa. Si es posible, los padres deben tener a alguien para ayudar con el cuidado de los menores. El interés superior de los menores es no ser expuestos a conflicto.
- Los padres deben ser corteses y seguir las indicaciones del consejero o consejera. No se toleran las obscenidades ni el lenguaje vulgar.
- Todo documento o evidencia que usted desee presentar debe radicarse con el Tribunal y darse entrega de notificación a la otra parte previo a su cita.
***Si usted no cumple con estas reglas, de inmediato el consejero o consejera dará por concluida la sesión de consejería y usted deberá presentarse ante la Juez.***
Recursos Adicionales en Internet
Families Change: Guía de Separación y Divorcio.
Changeville: Guía de Separación y Divorcio para Niños.
Necesidades de Niños de Distintas Edades: Provee ayuda para desarrollar un plan de custodia para niños de distintas edades.
Custodia de los Hijos en Casos de Violencia en el Hogar: Si hubo violencia en el hogar, en el hiperenlace a continuación encontrará información importante sobre una ley que podría aplicar en su caso:
Información importante
Todos los padres se presentarán de forma remota a la consejería recomendante sobre custodia de los hijos ordenada por la corte mediante una llamada telefónica o videoconferencia. Se comunicarán con usted un día hábil antes de su cita programada y el día de su cita programada para confirmar la hora específica de su cita. Tenga en cuenta que puede recibir una llamada de un número de teléfono bloqueado, privado o de un código de área y número de fuera del estado.
Información general
Antes de participar en una cita programada para consejería recomendante sobre custodia de los hijos, revise los documentos indicados a continuación que le proporcionarán una descripción del proceso de Servicios de la corte de familia. También necesitará ver el video de orientación Orientación para la mediación de la Corte de Familia y consejería recomendante sobre custodia de los hijos (en inglés). Este video describe la importancia de la participación de los padres en la creación de un plan de crianza y qué ocurre durante la cita de consejería recomendante sobre custodia de los hijos.
Llene el formulario Información confidencial de mediación en la recomendación de custodia de menores (para español, haga clic aquí) y envíelo por correo a Merced Superior Court, Family Law Division a 627 W. 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340 por lo menos una (1) semana antes de su cita programada.
Si desea que cada una de las partes se reúna por separado y en momentos distintos con el consejero recomendante sobre custodia de los hijos de Servicios de la corte de familia (FCS, por sus siglas en inglés), llene el formulario Solicitud formal de mediación por separado.
Para obtener información sobre el proceso de Servicios de la corte de familia, haga clic aquí . Para español, haga clic aquí haga clic aquí.
Información sobre visitas supervisadas
Una guía para proveedores no profesionales
Supervisar una visita es un trabajo importante para supervisar las visitas de un padre a su hijo(a). Esta guía (en inglés) responde preguntas frecuentes sobre ser proveedor de visitas supervisadas.
Todos los proveedores no profesionales tienen que llenar una Declaración de proveedor de visitas supervisadas (no profesional). Este documento tiene que ser llenado por la persona que proporciona la visita supervisada. Presente este documento (en inglés) en la Corte Superior de California, condado de Merced, oficina del secretario de Derecho de Familia.
Recursos adicionales
- Instalaciones para visitas supervisadas e intercambios (en inglés)
- Proveedores de servicios de crianza y crianza compartida (en inglés)
- Proveedores de servicios para el control de la ira y la violencia en el hogar (en inglés)
- Proveedores de evaluación de alcohol y drogas (en inglés)
- Servicios de asesoría individual y de grupo (en inglés)
- Instalaciones de análisis de drogas y toma de muestras (en inglés)
- Lista de evaluadores privados (en inglés)
- Formulario de alcance de la evaluación para custodia (en inglés)
Additional Resources
The following is a list of Supervised Visits and Exchange facilities in the general Merced County or adjacent area. Please provide the agency with a copy of your Court Order. This list will be amended and updated at such time as the Court deems appropriate. Please note that these agencies are not governed or controlled by the Merced County Superior Court. These are private agencies or therapists who act independently from the Court organization.
Mary Midge Eck, LMFT
Family Behavioral Health Co-Parenting Counseling
50 East Alpine Drive
Merced CA
Ofc: (209) 722-8062
Languages: English and Spanish
Email: midge50alpine@gmail.com
Fees:
- Orientation- $50.00 per adult (by appointment only)
- Supervised Visits- $50.00 per hour for one child and an additional $15.00 per hour for each additional child. Sliding scale.
- Supervised Exchanges-$50.00
- Reports- $50.00 fee
Lisa Parker, Executive Director
Native Solutions, Family Guidance Center
Locations in Mariposa and Oakhurst, CA
5320 Hwy 49 N.
Mariposa CA 95338
(209) 742-5095
49269 Golden Oak Drive
Oakhurst CA 93644
(559) 683-5095
Fees:
Orientation- $60.00 per adult
Supervised visits-$45.00 per hour for one child and $5.00 per each additional child.
Off-Site Visits: $60.00 per hour, $5.00 for each additional child.
Telephone Visits- $35.00 per hour for one child and $5.00 for each additional child.
Supervised Exchange-$25.00 for each parent per each exchange.
Central Valley Visitation Solutions
Professional Visitation Monitor
PO Box 62
Los Banos, CA 93635
Ofc: (209) 509-7431
Languages: English and Spanish
Email: centralvalleymonitor@gmail.com
Fees:
Orientation- $50.00 per adult
Supervised Visits- $60.00 per hour for one child and an additional $10.00 per hour for each additional child.
Supervised Exchanges-$50.00 per exchange
Reports- $75.00 fee
All services are only provided in the Los Banos area.
Heather C. Tackitt, B.A., J.D., Owner
CoreTSolutions
Locations in Madera and Fresno, CA
300 Almond Ste. 108A
Madera CA 93637
2350 W. Shaw Ste. 130
Fresno CA 93711
(559) 400-5425
Fax (559) 354-0188
Fees:
Supervised visits-$35.00 per hour for one child and $15.00 for each additional child. $65.00 for a two-hour visit for one child and $15.00 for each additional child.
Zoom Visits-$35.00 for 45-minute visits, no limit on the number of children.
Supervised Exchange-$20.00 per exchange
Supervised visitation is now taking place in the City of Merced. Visits occurring at public locations. Exchanges taking place at the Merced Police Department.
The following is a list of parenting and co-parenting service providers in the general Merced County or adjacent area. Please provide the agency with a copy of your Court Order. This list will be amended and updated at such time as the Court deems appropriate. Please note that these agencies are not governed or controlled by the Merced County Superior Court. These are private agencies or therapists who act independently from the Court organization. Please contact the service providers regarding the fees charged.
The counseling services shall be provided by a licensed psychologist, LSCW, LMFT, or an Associate under the licensed supervision of a licensed provider. Some of the parenting and co-parenting classes are offered by unlicensed professional providers.
Mary Midge Eck, LMFT
Family Behavioral Health Co-Parenting Counseling
50 East Alpine Drive
Merced CA
(209) 722-8062
Email: midge50alpine@gmail.com
Brett Green and Associates
410 Main Street, Suite C
Merced CA
(209) 726-1200
Parenting and co-parenting services available.
Services are also provided in Spanish. Zoom services & in-person
Suzanne Marson, LMFT
200 Broadway, Suite “D”
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 485-1022
Parenting and co-parenting counseling services
Trent Tilby, LMFT
250 W. Main Street
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 605-9280
Parenting classes and co-parenting counseling/classes
Kim Underwood, LMFT
420 Downey Ave
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 380-4183
Parenting and co-parenting counseling
Kelli King, LMFT
2937 Veneman Ave. Suite A117
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-1185
David Lopez, LMFT
1400 Mitchell Road, Suite 10
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 626-8118
Spanish language services available. Accepts Medi-Cal parenting and parenting counseling.
Matthew Bovenkerk, LMFT
P.O. Box 412
Waterford, CA 95386
Cell: (209) 602-1144
Email: mbovenkerk@sbcglobal.net
Co-parenting and parenting counseling
The Online Parenting Programs
https://ca.onlineparentingprograms.com/
- 12 session On-line Parenting Skills (Thrive) Classes
- Parents may select from classes specializing in parents with children in the age groups of 0-5 years old, 5-13 years old, or 13-18 years old. 1
- 2 sessions - High-Conflict Co-Parenting classes
- 12 sessions - Co-Parenting Classes
The parents are directed to log into the website: https://ca.onlineparentingprograms.com and enter the free code provided by the court. Please ask the Court or CCRC for the free discount code number. If you have a difficult time logging into the program, please email the support team or call the support team at the phone number listed below.
support@OnlineParentingPrograms.com or call: (866)504-2883
All Dad’s Matter, Resource Center
Lamar Henderson, Program Coordinator
3376 North Highway 59, Suite D
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 385-7521
Merced HSA, Satellite Office
415 “F” Street
Los Banos, CA
(209) 385-7521
*Spanish language services available. Parenting classes and support group.
Merced County Office of Education
Family Resource Council
1573 West Main Street
Merced CA
Nurturing Parenting Classes
(209) 710-6262
(209) 710-6269
Positive Discipline Classes
(209) 381-5980
(209) 381-5983
No cost for the classes offered.
Valley Crisis Center
545 “J” Street
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209)725-7900
Parenting classes. Services are provided in English and Spanish languages
Emily Bernard, MA
Educate, Facilitate and Coach
PsyD candidate
Before and After Baby
50 East Alpine Drive
Merced CA
(209) 631-8511
Co-parenting and parenting classes via Zoom/inperson.
Dr. Diana Elizabeth DeVilliers, Ph.D.
Email all documents
PO Box 4482
Modesto, CA 95352
Ofc: (209) 425-2729
Email: ddevilliersphd@gmail.com
Spanish speaking service available.
Heather Grammatico, Ph.D., Certified Mediator
Parenting and Co-Parenting Education
(760) 500-9689
Monday-Friday
9AM to 5PM and weekends
heathergrammatico@hotmail.com
www.solutionslifecoachingllc.com
The following is a list of parenting and co-parenting services that provide classes in-person or via the internet in Merced County or the adjacent area. Please provide the agency with a copy of your Court Order. This list will be amended and updated at such times as the Court deems appropriate. Please note that these agencies are not governed or controlled by the Superior Court of California, County of Merced. These are organizations that act independently of the Court organization. Please contact the service providers regarding the fees charged.
California Courts the Judicial Branch of California
Parenting After Separation (PAS) Families Change, Guide to Separation and Divorce
Internet-Based Class: https://pas.familieschange.ca.gov/
Register for the six sections and complete each course within each section. Certificate of Completion will be issued. This program is free. (Services offered in Spanish)
Online Parenting Programs.com Internet Based Class:
www.OnlineParentingPrograms.com
“Co-Parenting/High conflict and Parenting Online”
Classes in Parenting and Co-Parenting
(866) 504-2883
Fresno Family Counseling Center
Parenting & Co-Parenting (8 weeks)
Nurturing Parenting (14 weeks)
Internet Based Class: Tele Health
5151 N. Palm Ste. 200
Fresno, CA 93704
3720 N. First St.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 229-3085
Reduce cost on a sliding scale (Services offered in Spanish)
Reduced cost with fee waiver provided by the Online Parenting Program (Services offered in Spanish)
Merced County Office of Education
Family Resource Center
1640 N. St. Suite 120
Merced CA 95324
(209) 381-5980
www.mcoe.org
Internet Based Classes
Positive Discipline/Nurturing ParentSubstance Use Treatment and Recovery (NP SUT&R Parents) Classes 17 Weeks
Positive Discipline (8 weeks)
Caring for Children Who have Experienced Trauma (8 weeks)
There is no cost to attend this service, parents must provide a copy of the Court Order to attend classes for free. (Services offered in Spanish)
Merced County Human Services Agency
All Dad’s Matter, Resource Center
Lamar Henderson, Program Director
3376 N. Highway 59, Suite D
Merced, CA 95348
Parenting classes and support group.
415 “F” Street
Los Banos, CA
(209) 385-7521
alldadsmatter@countyofmerced.com
(Services offered in Spanish)
Merced County Human Services Agency
All Moms Matter Program
1920 Customer Way
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 385-3000, extension 5944
Boot Camp for New Moms: 3-hour class for new mothers and all mothers needing to attend a basic caring for infant class. Classes are held twice per month on Wednesdays from 9 am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 4:30PM. Participants will receive a diaper bag fully supplies and a certificate to receive a car seat for $25.00.
ACE Overcomers
661 Fairfield Drive
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 626-5446
(209) 600-2028
Carrie@aceovercomers.org
WWW.ACEOVERCOMERS.ORG
Parenting: Building Healthy Life Skills: 12- week course. 2 hours per week. Addressing cycle of trauma, abuse and neglect, and tools to improve positive parenting.
Creating Successful Families: 8-hour course, 4 hours per day. Nurturing parenting skills. Parenting with a Purpose: 52-week program, 2 hours per week. Impact trauma has on parenting and nurturing parenting techniques. Guidance in accessing community resources, emergency resources, and mental health referrals.
(*Services offered in Spanish) Internet Base Class Fees provided on a sliding scale or free if the parents fees were waived by the Court. Parents required to provide a copy of the Court order.
CoreTSolutions
Internet Based Classes: Zoom
Main Office:
2350 W. Shaw Ave #130
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 400-5425
Spanish services (559) 330-7435
110 N. D Street
Madera CA
(Services offered in Spanish)
Reduced cost on a sliding scale Parenting/Co-Parenting Class (12 hours)
- Nurturing Parenting
- Co-Parenting - For High conflict families
- Co-Parenting - for families impacted by Substance Abuse
- Co-Parenting - for families impacted by Mental Health issues
- Co-Parenting - with Anger management component - for families impacted by Domestic Violence - must attend separately.
- Co-Parenting - how to best co-parent children who are Autistic.
(*) Cost Assistance available Positive Nurturing and Online Parenting Programs has funding that covers some service costs for families that qualify. Call the agency at the numbers listed above to see if you qualify for this program.
The following is a list of anger management and domestic violence counseling/classes and assessment service providers in the general Merced County or adjacent area. Please provide the agency with a copy of your Court Order. This list will be amended and updated at such time as the Court deems appropriate. Please note that these agencies are not governed or controlled by the Merced County Superior Court. These are private agencies or therapists who act independently from the Court organization. Please contact the service providers regarding the fees charged.
Streets2Schools, Inc.
Address:
3987 Missouri Flat Road, Suite 340-332
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (916) 629-3045
Text: (916) 432-2782
intake@streets2schools.com or messages@street2schools.com
Brett Green, LMFT and Associates
Address:
410 Main Street, Suite C
Merced, CA, 95340
Phone: (209) 726-1200
The following is a list of alcohol and drug assessment service providers in the general Merced County or adjacent area. Please provide the agency with a copy of your Court Order. This list will be amended and updated at such time as the Court deems appropriate. Please note that these agencies are not governed or controlled by the Merced County Superior Court. These are private agencies or therapists who act independently from the Court organization. Please contact the service providers regarding the fees charged.
James Hurley, LMFT
1025 12th Street, Suite 12
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 765-9971
Brett Green, LMFT and Associates
Address:
410 Main Street, Suite C
Merced, CA, 95340
Phone: (209) 726-1200
The following is a list of counseling service providers in the general Merced County or the adjacent area. Please provide the agency with a copy of your Court Order. This list will be amended and updated at such time as the Court deems appropriate. Please note that these agencies are not governed or controlled by the Merced County Superior Court. These are private agencies or therapists who act independently from the Court organization. Please contact the service providers regarding the fees charged.
The counseling services shall be provided by a licensed psychologist, LSCW, LMFT, or an Associate under the supervision of a licensed provider.
Cristina Alcantar, LMFT
Modesto, CA 95354
Ofc: (209) 345-3089
Fax: (209) 250-0556
Spanish language services available. Individual counseling, therapeutic supervised visitation services, group counseling, and co-parenting counseling.
Mary Midge Eck, LMFT
Family Behavioral Health
50 East Alpine Drive
Merced, CA
Ofc: (209) 722-8062
Email: midge50alpine@gmail.com
Individual counseling and group counseling services
Supervised visitation services provided.
Crystal Barrera, LCSW
615 13th Street, Suite B
Modesto, CA 95354
Ofc: (209) 606-3886
Spanish language services available. Accepts Medi-Cal Individual and group counseling services provided.
Socorro Saavedra, LCSW
Family Behavioral Health
50 East Alpine Drive
Merced, CA
Ofc: (209) 455-1604
(209) 722-8062
Spanish language services available. Individual counseling and group counseling services are provided. Specialized services regarding children’s trauma. Accepts Medi-Cal.
Matthew Bovenkerk, LMFT
P.O. Box 412
Waterford, CA 95386
Cell: (209) 602-1144
Email: mbovenkerk@sbcglobal.net
Individual, group counseling, and co-parenting counseling
David Lopez, LMFT
1400 Mitchell Road
Modesto, CA 95354 Ceres, CA
(209) 626-8118
Spanish language services available. Accepts Medi-Cal Individual and group counseling provided.
Angelica Limon, LMFT
North Star Wellness Center
6051 N. Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93710
Ofc: (559) 447-9668
Spanish language services available. Accepts MediCal. Conducts MDIC and CFIT for law enforcement investigations. Children’s trauma, CBT, parenting, co-parenting, couples counseling, and individual and group counseling services are provided.
Trent Tilby, LMFT
250 W. Main Street
0Turlock, CA 95380
Ofc: (209) 605-9280
Co-parenting classes and co-parenting counseling.
VMS Family Counseling Services
Victoria Smith-Sanders, LMFT, CEO
2350 W. Shaw, Suite 116
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 573-4194
Email: vmscounselingservices@gmail.com
Individual, family, couples, children’s trauma, and counseling services for law enforcement families.
Amy Lipomi, LMFT
420 Downey Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
Ofc: (209) 765-3200
Email: amy.lipomi@gmail.com
Individual and group counseling provided
Kim Underwood, LMFT
420 Downey Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
Ofc: (209) 380-4183
Individual and group counseling provided.
Dr. Diana Elizabeth DeVilliers, Ph.D.
PO Box 4482
Modesto, CA 95935
Ofc: (209) 425-2729
Email: ddevilliersphd@gmail.com
Spanish-speaking service available
Sierra Vista Child and Family Services
1030 15th Street
Modesto, CA
Ofc: (209) 524-6371
Supervised visitation
Individual Counseling
Providing Court ordered Anger management/DV group counseling.
All Dad’s Matter, Resource Center
3376 North Highway 59, Suite D
Merced CA 95348
(209) 385-7521
Merced HAS, Satellite Office
415 “F” Street Los Banos, CA
(209) 385-7521
Spanish language services available. Parenting classes, individual and group counseling, focused on single fathers.
Merced County Behavioral Health, BHRS The Center: Adult Outpatient & Intensive Outpatient
1471 “B” Street, Suite L-O
Livingston, CA 95334
(209) 394-4032
In person, telephone, and tele-health, individual counseling, and limited groups.
Valley Crisis Center
1960 “P” Street
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 725-7900
Group counseling is provided via telephone and in person. Courageous Kids Group Services are provided in English and Spanish languages.
Kelli King, LMFT
2937 Veneman Ave. Suite A117
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-1185
Suzanne Marson, LMFT
200 Broadway, Suite “D”
Turlock, CA 95380
Ofc: (209) 485-1022
Individual Counseling services are provided.
Merced County Behavioral Health, BHRS Northside Counseling Youth & Adult Outpatient & Intensive Outpatient
1471 “B” Street, Suite L-O
Livingston, CA 95334
(209) 394-4032
In person, telephone, and tele-health, individual counseling, and limited groups
The following is a list of Drug Testing and Collection sites in Merced, Stanislaus County, and in the surrounding areas. Please provide the agency with a copy of your Court Order. Please note that these agencies are not governed or controlled by the Merced County Superior Court. These agencies are private and act independently from the Court Organization. Please contact the service providers regarding the fees charged.
Olivewood Occupational Health Center
Address:
374 West Olive, Suite A
Merced, CA, 95348
Phone: (209) 205-1001
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-11 AM, 1 PM to 4 PM
Fees: Urine, 10 panel test: $60 Hair Follicle, 5 panel test: $100 Hair Follicle, 7 panel test: $225 Results available within 24 to 72 hours
Contact: Nycole Gray
Pinnacle Health Care
Address:
285 Mercey Springs Road, Unit A
Los Banos, CA, 93635
Phone: (209) 829-0444
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-6 PM
Fee: Urine: $55, Hair Follicle: $110
Quest Diagnostics
Address:
1524 McHenry Ave., Suite 120
Modesto, CA, 95350
Phone: (209) 575-4559
Hours: M-F, 10 AM to 2 PM
Fees: Urine:100, Hair Follicle: Cost unknown.
Address:
3377 G Street, Ste A
Merced, CA, 95340
Phone: (209) 325-9377
Hours: M-F, 8 AM to 3 PM, Sat., 7 AM to 12 PM
Fees: Urine: $100, Hair Follicle: Cost unknown
Sierra Vista Child, Adult & Community Services
Address:
1030 15th Street
Modesto, CA, 95354
Phone: (209) 524-6371
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 AM-5 PM
Fees: Urine: Not provided, Hair Follicle: $110.
AA Pre-Employment Center, Drug & Alcohol Testing
Address:
1064 Woodland Ave, Suite “F”
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 523-3784
Fax: (209) 523-3784
Email: SandraPreEmCtr@aol.com
Hours: M, W, F 9:30 AM-12 PM, and 2 PM to 6 PM Tuesday 9:30-1 PM, Thursday, and weekends by appt only.
Fees: Urine 10 Panel: $80, Hair Follicle: $100
CoreTSolutions
Address:
2350 W. Shaw, #130
Fresno CA 93711
Email: CoreTsolutionsEnroll@yahaoo.com
Phone: (559) 400-5425
Languages: English & Spanish
Hours: M-F, 9 AM-6 PM
Fees: Intake: $25, Urine: $65, Hair Follicle: $115
Drug Testing Center
Address:
5612 N. Blackstone Ave.
Fresno CA 93710
Email: dtc@fresnodrugtesting.com
Phone: (559) 440-1991
Languages: English, Spanish, Laos, Swedish French
Hours: M-F, 9 AM-5 PM
Fees: Urine: $65, Hair Follicle $115
Valley Workplace Compliance and Training
Address:
744 P Street, Ste 313 (third floor)
Fresno, CA 93721
Email: dominic@valleyworkforcect.com
Phone: (559) 358-2513
Language: English & Spanish
Hours: M-F 9-5, after hours and weekends upon request
Fees: Urine: $65, Hair Follicle: $115
Xpress Drug Testing
Address:
2350 W. Shaw Ave., #125
Fresno, CA 93711
Email: xdt@xpressdrugtesting.com
Phone:
(559) 369-7371
(559) 540-0077
Language: English
Hours: M-F 9 AM-4:30 PM, weekends, and on call
Fees: Urine: $65, Hair Follicle: $120
The following is a list of qualified Custody Evaluators in the general Merced area. Parents may utilize Evaluators that are not included on this list. Please refer to the California Rules of Code 5.225 regarding requirements for custody evaluators. Please contact the individual Evaluator regarding the current fees for services and his/her office policies.
Dr. Diana DeVilliers, Ph.D.
Spanish-speaking service available
Ofc: (209) 425-2729
Email: ddevilliersphd@gmail.com
Kelli King, LMFT
2937 Veneman Ave. Suite A117
Modesto, CA 95356
Ofc: (209) 527-1185
Dr. Susan Napalitano, Ph.D.
5151 N. Palm, Suite 980
Fresno, CA 93704
Ofc: (559) 435-2006
Fax: (559) 435-2008
Email: office@snphd.com
David Lopez, LMFT
1400 Mitchell Rd. Ste 10
Modesto, CA 95351
Ofc: (209) 629-8118
Email: davidlmft@yahoo.com
Dr. Nancy Brison-Moll, LMFT, PhD
965 E. Yosemite Ave., Ste 12
Manteca, CA 95336
Ofc: (209) 483-4498
The following is a list of qualified mental health evaluators in the general Merced area. Parents may utilize mental health evaluators who are licensed psychologist, psychiatrist that are not included on this list. Please provide the agency with a copy of your Court Order. This list will be amended and updated at such time as the Court deems appropriate. Please note that these agencies are not governed or controlled by the Superior Court of California, Merced County. These are private agencies, nonprofit health facilities or doctors that act independently from the Court organization.
Please contact the individual Evaluator regarding the current fees for services and his/her office policies.
Dr. Gagandeep Popli, Psychiatrist
Castle Family Health Center
3605 Hospital Road, Suite H
Atwater, CA, 95301
(209) 358-8425
Michael Zimmerman, Ph.D.
642 Pollasky Ave., Suite 210
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 298-5368
(559) 298-5378 (fax)
Fees: $700.00, additional fees may apply
Martin Blinder, MD
50 Idalia Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-0928
drmartinblinder@yahoo.com
Office Visit: $1,800, appointment in Merced County: $3,500, Report Cost: $250-$350.00
K&L Clinical Forensic Practice
3447 W. Shaw Ave., Suite 102
Fresno, CA 93711
(415) 737-9593 Fax:
KandLClinical@gmail.com
Fees: $1,500.00
Merced County Superior Family Law Court: Custody Evaluation Scope Form
Merced Superior Court: Counselor/Therapist Progress Report
Merced Superior Court: Supervised Visitation Report
External Providers
Central California Alliance for Health of California, Carelon Behavioral Health
For the most current information, please visit Find a Provider | Carelon Behavioral Health of California. The Court does not recommend, validate, or endorse any providers listed.