Masonic Family Outreach

Masonic Family Outreach support services are available to California Masons and their families who need help dealing with challenges they
face today.

We identify resources for families struggling with complex issues, such as the impact of divorce, the stresses of a special needs child, and other significant life challenges. We also offer services and programs specifically to support families negatively impacted by economic events, such as job loss, foreclosure, and other difficulties.

Our case management services are broad, flexible, and able to serve families in their own communities throughout the state. We also provide ongoing case management and scholarships for alumni of our children’s residential program.

There are no eligibility requirements for Masons to receive assistance and services from Masonic Family Outreach.

If you, or a Masonic family you know, need our support, contact Masonic Assistance at masonicassistance@mhcuc.org or call 888/466-3642.

Masonic Center for Youth and Families

The Masonic Center for Youth and Families serves youth age 4 to 17 struggling with learning, behavioral, and psychological problems.

Our multi-disciplinary team of experts assesses the complete child – from cognitive, personality, and neuropsychological tests to conversations with teachers, coaches, and ministers. From this, we develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the child’s and the family’s needs. This integrated, single-point-of-service approach is not available anywhere else in the country.

Our services are based on a child-first philosophy, and aim to help youth learn about themselves and realize their potential.

Located in San Francisco, the Center is designed to serve Masonic and non-Masonic families throughout the state. Masonic families will always be granted priority and travel reimbursement may be available. After initial on-site assessment, we identify treatment resources in the family’s home community and maintain ongoing contact with the family.

For more information, visit mcyaf.org or call 877/488-6293.

Several specialty services are provided at no charge by related Masonic organizations:

Dentistry for children with special needs
Grotto
614/933-0711
masonicinfo.com/dentistry.htm

Pediatric orthopaedic care
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Sacramento: 916/453-2000
Los Angeles: 213/388-3151
shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Northern_California
shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Los_Angeles/

Pediatric burn care and spinal cord injury rehab
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Sacramento 916/453-2000
shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Burn_Awareness/

Surgery to preserve sight
Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.
847/490-3838
knightstemplar.org/ktef/

Childhood speech and language development centers (15 in CA)
Scottish Rite
800/776-2766
scottishrite.org/what/phil/rc-directory.html