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About ECS Para Las Familias (PLF)

ECS Para Las Familias (PLF) is an outpatient behavioral and mental health clinic that provides bilingual early childhood mental health services to low-income children ages 0 to 12. Behavioral problems can arise due to trauma such as illness, accidents, neglect, domestic violence, and child abuse. Our bilingual therapists provide screening, assessment, family and group therapy, school observation, teacher/provider consultation, and parenting groups at PLF, in the child’s home or classroom. Additionally, PLF provides adult mental health services and weekly parenting groups for caregivers as needed.In addition, PLF also provides adult mental health services and weekly parenting groups. To learn more, call (619) 565-2650.

 
 


We offer face-to-face visits (in the office or in the field) and telehealth services, depending on what is more appropriate for child. 

Please call 9-1-1 in the event of a medical emergency.

Emergency Behavioral Services:

Access and Crisis Hotline: 888-724-7240

Emergency Screening for Children and Youth: 619-876-4502

TTY for Hearing Impaired: 619-591-4321

Southbay Community Services: 619-420-3620

Alexander and Antonio have built trust through PLF. September 2023.

PLF offers help with:

  • Aggression & Anger

  • Bonding with new baby or child

  • Difficulty following instructions

  • Difficulty relating to other children

  • Disobedience

  • Divorce, sibling rivalry, or other family changes

  • Fussiness, clinginess, whining

  • Hyperactivity

  • Nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping/eating

  • Sadness or withdrawal

  • Severe temper tantrums

  • Trauma, loss, or separation

PLF helped Rosalinda regain custody of her children and find resources that provide the best for her family. September 2023.