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What types of services do you offer?
EMQ's coordinated network of services is designed to help children and families at all levels of need. Our services include:
- community-based, individualized wraparound programs
- 24/7 Intensive Family Services (residential)
- school-based mental health programs
- mental health therapy
- child sexual abuse treatment
- substance abuse prevention and education
- 24-hour mobile crisis response
- therapeutic foster family care
Services vary by location. (Our Services)
What funding does EMQ accept?
Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Chapter 26.5,
Family Preservation (Giarretto/Child Sexual Abuse Treatment services only)
EMQ does accept Kaiser ONLY in our short-term 24/7 Intensive Family Services (residential) program.
How do I access these sources of funding?
- Call your county Mental Health Department to find out how to access Medi-Cal and Healthy Families funding.
- Family Preservation Funds are accessed through your child’s social worker.
- Chapter 26.5 funding is accessed through the school district. The first step is to request an IEP meeting in writing to the school principal of your child’s school.
Is a referral necessary to obtain services?
Children are referred to EMQ services by various sources. Referral sources include:
- County Department of Social Services
- County Department of Mental Health
- County Probation Department
- Private mental health agencies
- Managed care companies
- Medical primary care physicians
- Schools
- Law enforcement
For some services, patients and families can self refer. For more information, check the individual service descriptions under Our Services or contact EMQ Client Services at (408) 379-3796. (Our Services)
What age population does EMQ serve?
- As a Foster Family Agency, we serve ages 0-17 years.
- Ages acceped by EMQ programs vary, depending on the program.
- We serve children and adolescents.
Learn more about the families we serve here.
- Learn more about our services here.
Can my child be seen right away?
If your child is suicidal or in acute crisis, you can call our 24 hour Mobile Child and Adolescent Crisis Program at (408) 379-9085 and consult with an EMQ staff person. Otherwise, all referrals must go through the referral process, which varies depending on the program.
Does EMQ provide drug treatment or classes?
EMQ provides Addiction Prevention Services, whose primary focus is to prevent addiction. EMQ does not provide drug or alcohol treatment.
How do I access Uplift (Wraparound) services for my child?
Social Workers, Probation Officers, and County Mental Health Workers initiate the referral process for this service.
How do I access school-based services for my child?
The child’s parent can contact the school district Special Education Department requesting information on Special Day Class with a therapeutic component or Day Treatment. This may lead you to EMQ school-based services OR another agency that is contracted with your particular school district.
How do I access 24/7 Family Services (residential) for my child?
Social Workers, Probation Officers, and County Mental Health Workers initiate the referral process for this service.
Does EMQ provide medication services?
The child must be enrolled in another EMQ program in order to access medication services at EMQ. For example, an outpatient therapist would consult with the psychiatrist regarding the need for medication. To read our medication policy, click here.
How can I volunteer?
Community support has been at the heart of nonprofit EMQ since its inception in 1867. Today, the lives of thousands of children with serious emotional disturbances are brighter because of many volunteers who give of their time, talents and energy. Volunteer opportunities include:
- Being a mentor in EMQ's Neighbor-to-Neighbor Mentor Program
- Participating on one of EMQ's three auxiliary groups that operate retail stores in the community
- Helping plan and stage EMQ's annual V.I.P. (Volunteers Inspiring People) League luncheon to benefit EMQ's Addiction Prevention Services
- Participating in the annual Tennis Marathon
There are many other one-time and ongoing activities that will make it possible for EMQ to help more children in our community. To learn about volunteering for EMQ, contact the EMQ Fund Development Department at (408) 364-4044. (Volunteer Opportunities)
Please tell me your address, other locations, and directions.
Serving many parts of California, EMQ is headquartered in Campbell, with offices in San Jose, Los Gatos, Fairfield, Martinez, Los Banos, Sacramento, and San Bernardino. (Locations and Service Areas)
How do I find out what jobs are available?
EMQ employees are hard working professionals who value different experiences and backgrounds, support each other, and are interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and families. We are always looking for talented, energetic and enthusiastic people to join us. (Employment at EMQ)
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