About ECS Para Las Familias (PLF)
ECS Para Las Familias (PLF) is an outpatient behavioral and mental health clinic that specializes in providing services to the underserved South Bay communities of San Diego. PLF provides a range of bilingual early childhood mental health services to low-income children 0 to 12 years old. Behavioral problems can arise due to trauma such as illness, accidents, neglect, domestic violence, and child abuse. Our bilingual therapists provide screening, assessment, family and group therapy, school observation, teacher/provider consultation, and parenting groups at PLF, in the child’s home or classroom. In addition, PLF also provides adult mental health services and weekly parenting groups. To learn more, call (619) 565-2650.
We offer face-to-face visits (in the office or in the field) and telehealth services, depending on what is more appropriate for child.
Please call 9-1-1 in the event of a medical emergency.
Emergency Behavioral Services:
Access and Crisis Hotline: 888-724-7240
Emergency Screening for Children and Youth: 619-876-4502
TTY for Hearing Impaired: 619-591-4321
Southbay Community Services: 619-420-3620
Alexander and Antonio have built trust through PLF. September 2023.
PLF offers help with:
Aggression & Anger
Bonding with new baby or child
Difficulty following instructions
Difficulty relating to other children
Disobedience
Divorce, sibling rivalry, or other family changes
Fussiness, clinginess, whining
Hyperactivity
Nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping/eating
Sadness or withdrawal
Severe temper tantrums
Trauma, loss, or separation
PLF helped Rosalinda regain custody of her children and find resources that provide the best for her family. September 2023.