At Parents Anonymous® Inc., our programs, initiatives, support efforts, and research encourage growth for all Parents, Children, and Youth. We believe that Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength®. Everyone has the ability to grow and improve.
By providing encouragement and support and engaging in meaningful Shared Leadership® with Parents, Parents Anonymous® seeks to support positive outcomes, promote social connection, and strengthen families and communities.
According to the Federal Title IV-E Prevention Clearinghouse, Parents Anonymous® is a nationally recognized program shown to support positive parenting, strengthen well-being, reduce substance abuse, while promoting child safety for families with children and youth of all ages. Additionally, Parents Anonymous® is rated by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse as effective in five programs areas: Parent Partner, Parenting, Primary Prevention, Secondary ...Read More
Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed? FREE Services are available for Parents, Adults, Seniors, Children, and Youth in Your Community CALL TODAY (909) 417-3572 FREE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SERVICES: Evidence-Based Weekly Parents Anonymous® Groups including Children and Youth. To join a FREE Groups, click here to fill out the interest form.
United Mental Health Promoters (UMHPs) are community-based peer supporters who provide locally adapted one-on-one support, linking individuals to community resources and ongoing mental health services tailored to their specific needs, especially when availability is limited. 1:1 Peer Support Educational Trainings & Workshops FREE Weekly, Trusted & Proven Parents Anonymous® Groups for Parents and Children & ...Read More
Welcome to Our Continuing Education (CE) Program Parents Anonymous® is a CalMHSA-approved training provider offering high-quality continuing education (CE) courses for Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists (CMPSS). Our courses align with state requirements, ensuring professionals stay certified and equipped to provide recovery-oriented, culturally appropriate services. Why Choose Our CE Program? Certification Renewal Requirements To maintain CMPSS certification, participants must:✔ Complete 20 CE ...Read More
Prevention Education Program (PEP) In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC), Parents Anonymous® offers a free Prevention Education Program (PEP) for residents in two service planning areas (SPAs) of Los Angeles County: Antelope Valley (SPA 1) and San Gabriel Valley (SPA 3). These services ...Read More
Mental Health Services Parents Anonymous® Inc. provides mental health services to parents, children, youth, and families to help them grow and thrive. Group Therapy 15-week groups:Provides support for parents, children, and youthNew participants can join AT ANY TIME Individual/Family Psychotherapy We offer: Targeted Case Management (TCM) A service offered to participants who are enrolled in ...Read More
Register Now to Become a Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist! Parents Anonymous Inc. is approved by the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) to provide Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist training. This training prepares you to take the California State Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Examination and become a Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist. REGISTER HERE The ...Read More
The California Peer Parent Network is a statewide group of parents, caregivers, and community members working together to promote strong families and supportive programs such as Parents Anonymous®. The network encourages collaboration to support well-being and strengthen families and communities. Join today to connect with others and support these important efforts! Scan the QR code to sign ...Read More
National Leadership Certification for Parents and Youth is a competency-based program conducted to develop new and enhance the existing leadership capabilities of parents and youth. Components include...
Shared Leadership® in Action is a comprehensive program that brings together organizations and individuals to collaborate effectively, leading to measurable improvements for families and communities. Program Components: Shared Leadership® in Action can be customized to align with the specific needs and goals of public and private organizations. It supports staff training, practice models, system improvements, strategic ...Read More
Parents Anonymous® is a leading national organization committed to conducting research on proven programs, approaches, and policies that support measurable improvements for Parents, Children, and Youth. Our research focuses on: If your agency is interested in Parents Anonymous® research and evaluation services, please contact us using the form below.
Since 1969, Parents Anonymous® has been supporting and equipping generations of Parent Leaders through proven, family-strengthening programs. In 1993, the first National Parent Leadership Team® (NPLT) was established, followed by the California Parent Leadership Team® (CPLT) in 1996. Their shared mission is to enhance programs and services that benefit Parents, Children, and Youth, fostering stronger families and communities. Each Parent Leader is a dedicated mother, ...Read More