Family Support Services
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Family Services
Family Services staff are available by phone to provide one-on-one support, education, and resource connections, especially during challenging times. Our team is here to support individuals and families by helping connect them with resources, navigating systems, and providing mental health support and guidance.
Please feel free to reach out to any of our staff members directly.
Bilingual services are available by phone.
Family Support Specialists – Adult Services
San Luis Obispo County
Vivian Soul
Family Support Specialist, Adult Services
805-540-6572
Family Support Specialists – Youth Services
San Luis Obispo County
Gwen McNamara
Family Support Specialist, Youth Services
North San Luis Obispo County
805-458-2596
Ana O’Sullivan
Family Support Specialist, Youth Services
Central & South San Luis Obispo County
805-503-0009
Family Support Specialists – Youth & Adult Services
Northern Santa Barbara County
Maggy Sosa
Family Support Specialist
Santa Maria and surrounding areas
805-441-3325
Jazmin Guerra
Family Support Specialist
Lompoc and surrounding areas
805-458-5487
Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Services
Clara Cobb
ECM Services – San Luis Obispo County
805-459-1726
Ashley Diaz Gama
ECM Services – Santa Barbara County
805-748-1882
Family Services Leadership
Trista Ochoa
Family Services Program Manager
tochoa@t-mha.org
Esme Vasquez
Family Services Program Assistant Manager
805-540-6571
Enrollment & Additional Support
To enroll in Family Services and receive more information, please complete our electronic intake and release form to be contacted directly by a member of our team.
As always, the Central Coast Hotline is available for support anytime:
1-800-783-0607
For More Information
Esme Vasquez
Family Services Program Assistant Manager
Phone: (805) 540-6571
Email: evasquez@t-mha.org