Success Stories
Meet Ricardo
Ricardo came to MCSTART after having experienced child abuse and domestic violence. He had anxiety and trauma disorders. MCSTART provided parent-child attachment therapies and he is now improving academically, behaviorally and socially.
Say hello to Olivia
Olivia was referred to MCSTART due to being exposed to methamphetamine in-utero and domestic violence. She was in an unsafe home and her parents were unable to meet her basic needs. There were delays with Olivia’s gross motor skills and she could not crawl or walk. She received occupational therapy and dyadic therapy. Olivia’s gross motor skills have improved and she can now run into the arms of her foster parents.
Get to know Mikey
Mikey was diagnosed at four months old with Downs Syndrome and exposure to drugs and alcohol prenatally. He had visual problems, low muscle tone and weakness, and developmental delays. Mikey could not tolerate being touched, feeding and bathing. After interdisciplinary treatment with MCSTART he has overcome his challenges and is now an active and loving toddler.
What We Do
Each year over 3,000 children in Monterey County experience child abuse and neglect and another 800 infants are prenatally exposed to alcohol or other drugs. With early intervention, they have a greater chance for a normal life, which is why Door to Hope in partnership with Monterey County Children’s Behavioral Health created Monterey County Screening Team for Assessment, Referral and Treatment clinic (MCSTART).
Our team is trained in this highly specialized area, providing unique knowledge, support and services. MCSTART provides children with comprehensive medical, cognitive, behavioral, social, emotional and educational development assessment and treatment.
Together,
We Can Make
the Difference
of a Lifetime
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The Services We Provide
- Developmental Screening
- Specialty-Focused Medical Assessment and Care
- Psychological Assessment
- Dyadic Therapy
- Attachment Therapy
- Theraplay®
- Circle of Security
- Occupational Therapy
- Sensory Integration Therapy
- Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT)
- Parents as Teachers
- Family Support Services
- Education
- Case Management Services
Meet Our Team
Chris Shannon
Executive Director
Carolina Cortez,
LMFT
Development Director
Lena Palmer,
LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
L’Shanna Klein,
MA
Director of Parenting Services
Jennifer Neilson,
LPCC-I
Therapist
Cristina Sotelo
Parent Educator
Nicholas Dryden,
MA
Case Manager
Noel Teixeira
Case Manager
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News
the californian – Former 49er Shares Story of Recovery
Before Dennis Brown was a Super Bowl champion, he had his personal demons. For him, he said, drugs and alcohol were the “medicine” that helped him mask reality…
Door To Hope Expands Into New Larger Space In Salinas For Specialized Programs
Door to Hope continues its expansion and will relocate three of their programs to better accommodate its families….
the californian – Door to Hope Assists Families in Need
When you hear “Door to Hope,” you may think of the Tudor house called Hayward Home where women stay while they recover from drug and alcohol abuse…
addiction professional – Improve the Client’s Parenting
Much has been written in recent years about “client-centered” substance use disorder treatment. This approach…
addiction professional – Comprehensive Care for At-Risk Children
Monterey County, Calif., is the site of an innovative collaboration between trauma- informed behavioral health organization Door to Hope and the county child welfare system…
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We’re Located At
130 Church Street
Salinas, CA 93901
60 W. Market Street
Suite #140
Salinas, CA 93901
Call
831-755-8155
Fax
831-422-9411