Horizons Family Counseling, a division of the Livermore Police Department, was originally developed in 1973 when the City Manager was awarded a grant for a Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program.  Since its inception, there are now a variety of services that Horizons Family Counseling provides to Tri-Valley families and their children, including family counseling, case management, and parent training.  The City of Livermore has a diversion program through Horizons for first-offender juveniles with minor offenses in which the family has an option of attending three family sessions to avoid prosecution.  Additionally, Horizons has one on-site licensed mental health professional for students who need mental health counseling at Del Valle High School.  All of these services serve our mission – reach and provide services for at-risk youth and their families to prevent delinquency. 

Presently, Alameda County Juvenile Probation Department provides approximately half of the funding for Horizons’ services.  The other major funding sources are the Cities of Livermore, Pleasanton, and Dublin.