December 23, 2025
Written by Andrew Lyon, MPH, CPS, McCall’s Director of Prevention Services.
Here at the McCall Behavioral Health Network, we provide a broad range of services designed to support the health and well-being of the whole community. Parents are among the groups we offer specifically targeted support to.
According to the 21st Surgeon General of the United States, parents are facing a crisis of mental health, stress, and other pressures that harm not only their own well-being but also the well-being of their children. Research shows that 46% of parents say their stress feels completely overwhelming on most days (compared to 26% of other adults). There are several factors contributing to this crisis, but one thing is clear: parents need support.
We can help!
Designed for families with children ages 0–17, our Parenting Support Services (PSS) Program provides tailored guidance to parents and caregivers through several evidence-based curricula. These free in-home services help families:
- Identify their parenting strengths and challenges
- Build independence, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills
- Create positive and safe home environments
- Support their child’s emotional, behavioral, and cognitive strengths
After a comprehensive assessment of the family’s needs, our Parent Educators may offer one or more of the following evidence-based programs:
- Circle of Security Parenting
- Triple P Standard and Teen
- Triple P Family Transitions
- Triple P Steppingstones
Our services can make a difference.
McCall’s Parenting Support Services create meaningful and lasting change by meeting parents exactly where they are. Through consistent guidance and practical tools, parents will learn how to strengthen their confidence, deepen their connection with their children, and develop strategies to navigate everyday challenges with greater ease. Whether a family is working through behavioral concerns, rebuilding relationships, or simply looking for added reassurance, McCall’s individualized approach helps parents create calmer homes, stronger bonds, and more resilient children.
The PSS Program accepts referrals from the Department of Children and Families, community partners, and directly from families themselves.
Support for every parenting journey.
McCall is here to provide support to parents and families who may be struggling—and to those who want to learn new strategies to manage behaviors. We can also help you strengthen your connection with your children. You’ll find more information here.
Parenting is HARD, you don’t need to do it all alone. If you feel like we might be able to help you (or if you just have questions), please reach out to me at 860.496.2100, ext. 2115 or email andrew.lyon@mccallbhn.org.
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