Early Childhood Mental Health Program

01/04/2026

An evening of community and celebration ✨❤️
ECMHP Holiday Fair 2025

2nd year of transforming our Richmond Office into a winter wonderland of crafts and holiday magic. Families were able to come to this free event, enjoy dinner, various crafts, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, and Santa’s Workshop. Families were able to choose gifts, get them wrapped, and decide how they wanted to use them.

Santa’s workshop was made possible by the generous donations of Girl Scout Troops 33350 and 30803, toy drive, and many friends and family members of Jeff Sloan (executive director) and Sam Watson-Alvarado (associate director).

Our staff worked hard to plan, prep, decorate, and facilitate the evening alongside parent and Girl Scout volunteers of Girl Scout Troop 33350.

Community brings joy.
Community heals.
Community makes the world a better place.

10/27/2025

🎃 Join Us for Trunk or Treat! 👻

Come celebrate Halloween with ECMHP on Friday, October 31st, at 4:30 PM!
Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening of treats and festive activities for the children.

In the spirit of giving, we’ll also be hosting a Food Drive, providing free non-perishable food items to support families in our community. 🥫💛

We can’t wait to see your costumes and share in the spooky fun together! 🍬🕸️

📍 Location: ECMHP: 200 24th St. Richmond, Ca 94804
🗓️ Date: Friday, October 31st
🕓 Time: 4:30 PM

10/27/2025

Together, We Made an Impact!

This year, we witnessed the power of community in action. From the dedication of our staff and partners to the resilience of the children and families we serve, every story shared and every milestone reached reflects what’s possible when compassion meets commitment. Our impact this year is not just measured in numbers; it’s seen in the lives changed, the trust built, and the hope restored.

Email from Early Childhood Mental Health Program Rooted in our mission, we reached more families and deepened our impact!   🌱 Rooted in Resilience 🌱 24/25 Impact Report Read Here!   Together, We Mad

09/26/2025

🌱 Attachment Vitamins Parenting Group 🌱
A supportive space for families affected by child welfare involvement to grow, heal, and strengthen connections.

Together we will:
🤝 Connect with other parents
💡 Understand your child’s needs
💞 Attune to your child through nurturing interactions
🌟 Thrive as a family

📅 Starting October 7th
🗓️ Every Tuesday for 12 weeks
⏰ 4:00 – 5:30 PM
👶 Childcare Provided
📍 Early Childhood Mental Health Program
200 24th St, Richmond, CA 94804

✨ Every parent deserves support, and every child deserves a strong, loving bond. Join us on this journey.

09/26/2025

💫 You’re invited!
Our Calming & Self-Care Perinatal Group is a safe space for expecting and new moms to:
🌸 Nurture themselves
🌸 Practice calming tools for baby
🌸 Build meaningful connections

📅 Monday, October 7th
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
📍 Early Childhood Mental Health Program
200 24th St, Richmond, CA 94804

Join us, be supported, and remember—you’re not alone in this journey. 💕

09/25/2025

🌈 We’re excited to announce the official launch of our Cocoon Group 🦋

This group is designed for kiddos ages 2–7 and their parents who are:
💜 Exploring their gender identity
💜 Dressing or playing outside of traditional gender roles

The Cocoon Group will provide a safe, affirming space for children and families to connect, share, and grow together.

When: Every 2nd Friday of the month
Time: 4:30–6:00 PM
Kick-off Date: Friday, October 10

We can’t wait to see this space take flight and support families in celebrating authenticity and joy! 🦋💫 For more information, contact Emily Peck, LCSW at epeck@ecmhp.org or 510-965-3064

09/15/2025

You’re Invited to Family Night! 🎉
Join us for a fun and relaxing Family Night on Tuesday, September 16th!
This is a free event for families to enjoy quality time together, connect with others, and have some fun. Dinner will be provided just bring your smiles and your appetite!
📅Date: Tuesday, September 16th
🕓Time: 4-6 PM
📍Location: 200 24th St. Richmond, Ca 94804
We can’t wait to see you there and share a wonderful evening with your family!

07/28/2025

🌞 Our Summer Newsletter is Here! 🌞

We’re excited to share the latest edition of our Quarterly Newsletter a snapshot of the impact, stories, and community highlights that shaped this summer at ECMHP.

📬 Inside you'll find:
✨ Program updates
🤝 Community partnerships
🎉 Event highlights
💬 Staff spotlights

Don’t miss the incredible work happening across our programs and the voices behind our mission.
📖 Read it now:https://www.ecmhp.org/newsletters/the-dyad-summer-25-issue

Thank you for being part of our journey! 💛

07/10/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring at ECMHP! 🚨

Join a fun, dynamic, and passionate team dedicated to supporting the mental health and development of young children and their families!

We’re currently looking for amazing individuals to fill the following roles:
🧒🏽 Bilingual Child & Family Therapist (Contra Costa & Solano County)
🎨 Preschool Therapeutic Teacher
🧠 Preschool Mental Health Consultant

💜 About Us:
At ECMHP, our mission is to promote the well-being and empowerment of our community by providing access to collaborative early intervention, mental health, and early education services. We foster healthy development, strong relationships, healing, and resilience for infants, young children, and families who face adversity.

If you’re committed to making a lasting impact in early childhood mental health, we want to hear from you!

📍 Apply today and help us shape brighter futures!
Submit your cover letter/resume to employment@ecmhp.org

06/26/2025

Join us for our Perinatal Circle of Care 5-week workshop! A series designed to support you during your pregnancy and postpartum journey, while also providing an opportunity to connect with other parents! Contact us today!

For English: Jeanette Williams at (510) 710-8193
For Spanish: Luisa Orozco at (510) 926-5314

06/13/2025

We’re thrilled to reflect on our 3rd Annual Summer Kick-Off! A vibrant celebration of community, connection, and collaboration! Heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us. Your presence made this celebration of community, connection, and joy truly special.

🎉 Special thanks to our featured entertainment:
🎭 Kenny the Clown, who brought the music, smiles, and laughter to all ages!
🦎 Tracy the Animal Guy, for your engaging and educational animal show!

🤝 And to our community partners, thank you for showing up, year after year, with your unwavering support and partnership. You help us create meaningful experiences and lasting impact.

We’re proud to continue building a strong, inclusive, and vibrant community together.

To our event donors, we are deeply grateful to each of you; your contributions made a meaningful difference!

With appreciation to our generous sponsors! This event would not have been possible without your support!

Kaiser Permanente,
John Muir Health,
Mechanics Bank,
Safeway,
Pacific Computer Consultants
M.A.Hays Insurance

Your ongoing support in our mission promotes the well-being and empowerment of our community by providing access to collaborative early intervention, mental health, and early education services.

And to our incredible volunteers and staff, thank you for your commitment, enthusiasm, and care. You brought this vision to life.

Here’s to community, collaboration, and a fantastic start to summer! ☀️

06/04/2025

Join Us This Friday! 🎉

We’re excited to share our 3rd Annual Summer Kick-Off happening this Friday, June 6th, from 3–6 PM! 🌞🎈

Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with:
🐾 A Live Animal Show
🎟️ Raffle Prizes
🎯 Carnival Games
🤡 Kenny the Clown
🍧 Free Tacos, Treats, & So Much More!

This event celebrates early childhood development and the importance of children’s mental health, and we’re honored to share this special day with our community. 💛

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors and generous donors who helped make this event possible. Your support means the world to us and the families we serve!

We can’t wait to kick off the start of summer with you!
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