Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.   My child is having behavioral problems. How can I get help from RCS?
A.   RCS provides outpatient therapy to children residing in Santa Clara and Northern San Benito Counties who have only Medi-Cal, Healthy Families or no insurance coverage.

Q.   Can the children of parents without legal immigration status get care at RCS?
A.   Yes, for outpatient therapy.

Q.   How do I get my child into a prevention group at school?
A.   Talk to your Gilroy school counselor or your child's teacher.

Q.   What do I need to do to place my child in your Residential Program?
A.    Most children referred to residential care come through the Santa Clara County Departments of Social Services, Probation or Mental Health, although private and insurance-funded placements are considered.

Q.   What do I need to do to get Wraparound services for my child?
A.    Currently our Compadres program provides Wraparound services to Santa Clara County clients referred to RCS through a County Multidisciplinary Team. Private Wraparound referrals will be considered on a case by case basis.

Q.   How do I enroll my child in your Phoenix Non-Public School?
A.   A child must have a current and complete Individualized Education Plan (IEP) which indicates a non-public school placement.

Call RCS and ask for a Client Services Representative  (Spanish and English is spoken.)