Family and Community Service Programs

Family and Community Service Programs

Accessing essential services in mountain communities isn’t easy, which is why mountain residents are often underserved. Rim Family Services addresses these unique barriers by providing care directly to those who need it.

Online, by phone, and in person.

As a local provider deeply rooted in our community, we are uniquely equipped to support families and individuals facing geographic and economic isolation. We offer the tools our mountain needs to thrive.

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Recovery Services

Family Resource Center

Community Wholeness

Older Adult Community Services

Substance Misuse Prevention

Mountain Wide Services

From Big Bear to Crestline

No-Cost Therapy

Access to mental health care shouldn’t depend on income, insurance, or where you live.

That’s why Rim Family Services offers no-cost therapy to mountain residents through a variety of programs.

Whether you’re a teen, adult, older adult, or part of a family seeking support, we provide professional care in ways that are local, flexible, and stigma-free.

Family Resource Center
Counseling and support for individuals, parents, children, and whole families.

Community Wholeness
Free therapy and support groups for residents ages 16–59, including suicide bereavement, anxiety, and depression.

Older Adult Community Services
In-home support and care coordination for residents 60 and older.

Recovery Services

Recovery from addiction and substance abuse is a journey, and no one should walk it alone.

Our recovery services help mountain residents rebuild, reconnect, and rediscover joy in a supportive, substance-free environment.

Classes

We offer education-based support, including Smoking Cessation, Drug Education, and Life Skills courses, as well as programs within the Rim of the World School District.

Groups

Facilitated support groups, including Addiction Recovery and Family Support, help individuals and loved ones find guidance, encouragement, and connection.

Activities and More

Whether it’s hiking mountain trails, sharing pizza after bowling, or gathering for the holidays, we host or facilitate events that give our recovery community and their families meaningful ways to connect and celebrate progress together.

Community Wholeness

Community Wholeness provides free services to mountain residents ages 16–59, including mental health education, suicide prevention training, and emotional support.

No diagnosis or paperwork is needed, just a willingness to learn, grow, or find support.

Classes

Our classes give individuals the tools to support themselves and others. Learn how to recognize mental health concerns, suicide prevention, respond in a crisis, and connect people to help through programs like our Mental Health First Aid course. Our classes can be customized to meet the needs of a particular group, school, workplace, or organization.

Support and Therapy

Support can make all the difference. Our services include free therapy and peer-based support groups for teens and adults. We cover topics like suicide bereavement, anxiety, depression, and more.

Activities and More

Short description and list of available classes

Family Resource Center

Our Family Resource Center provides no-cost support to mountain residents of all ages.

Through programs that incorporate parenting education, student mentoring, life skills training for children and adults, and whole-family support, we strengthen the foundation of our community.

Programs like Parents as Teachers and Strengthening Families are evidence-based and trusted by funders and schools alike.

Resources for Individuals

We help mountain residents build independence, find direction, and connect with others through case management, support groups, and education for adults.

Resources for Parents

Through evidence-based programs like Strengthening Families and Parents as Teachers, we equip parents with the tools they need to foster strong, healthy households.

Resources for Children and Students

Our long-standing collaboration with Rim of the World schools has established us as a trusted partner in student wellness, both in everyday life and during emergencies. Our programs include one-on-one mentoring and monthly after-school events.

Substance Misuse Prevention

Environmental Prevention and Services utilize strategies and efforts to change the conditions within a community, including physical, social, or cultural factors that may lead to substance use.

The services focus on creating an environment that makes it easier for people to act in healthy ways.

Designated Driver Programs

From Big Bear to Crestline, we’re teaming up with local businesses to thank designated drivers for keeping our roads safe. Do you know an organization that might want to participate? Send them our way [link to contact form].

Community Coalitions

Local coalitions are the backbone of our prevention strategy. These volunteer groups bring together community members, parents, educators, teens, and law enforcement to find ways to reduce youth access and use of substances through policy advocacy, alternative activities for youth and more.

Activities and More

Short description and list of available classes

Older Adult Community Services

We help mountain seniors maintain independence, improve their mental health, and stay connected.

Our services meet emotional, social, and logistical needs through individual care and group-based support.

Individual Support and Therapy

Our trained professionals visit older adults in their homes to coordinate care, and identify their needs related to safety, health, and emotional well-being.

Groups and Community Events

We host social gatherings, peer support groups, and practical workshops to help older adults build community and stay informed on important topics, such as health tips and scam prevention.

Activities and More

Short description and list of available classes

Join Us and Serve Our Mountain

If our programs resonate with you, let’s talk.

We welcome conversations with potential partners and donors who share our commitment to making life safer, healthier, and more connected for mountain residents of all ages.

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Resources

Other Resources

We’ve compiled a Resource List to connect you with local and regional services, including:

Abuse support services
Aging resources
Alcohol & drug programs (adult, teen, outpatient, residential, detox)
Children & youth services
Low-cost medical & dental care
Disability & special needs support
Emergency phone numbers
Food, shelter & utility assistance
Housing information
Immigration services
Insurance assistance
Legal services
Pregnancy support
Prescription assistance
Psychiatric services
Road conditions
Runaway services
School information
Suicide prevention hotlines

👉 Download the full Printable Resource List

If you know of a resource we should add, please let us know. We’re always updating this list to better serve our community.

For even more services across the Inland Empire, dial 211 or visit Inland Southern California 211+ (ISC211), a free network powered by United Way.

Help is only a click—or a call—away.