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For Parents

Is your child between 0 and 5 years old? Do you have questions about potty training, tantrums, or school readiness? If you have concerns about your child's social, emotional, and behavioral well-being, you are in the right place. By searching for information, you are already taking a step towards supporting your child’s growth and development. We are so glad you are here!

Below you will find tip sheets with information that is sorted according to the age of your child. Simply click on the age that applies to your child. There are additional tip sheets with specific concerns in the provided link below. You may also visit the Help Me Grow website for information about developmental screening and additional resources.

If your or your child are in need of non-emergency assistance for social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, please contact Riverside University Health System- Behavioral Health Parent Support & Training Center: Parent to Parent Non-Crisis Telephone Support Line.
Toll Free: (888) 358-3622
Phone: (951) 358-3622
Support available: Monday - Thursday 8:00am – 5:30pm Fridays 8:00am – 4:30pm Closed all major holidays​

If you are experiencing life threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if appropriate. 
The Mental Health & Substance Abuse Hotline is available at 800-499-3008

FACTS

Between 9% and 14% of children under 5 years old experience mental health challenges

There are 3 million children ages 0 to 5 in California and 186,000 in Riverside County

Over 40% of children ages 2 to 5 screened in Riverside County show social and behavioral concerns

Contact Us

Location

Riverside University Health System
Behavioral Health
Preschool 0-5 Programs
3075 Myers Street, Bldg 1
Riverside, CA 92503
951.358.6895
[email protected]

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