Resources for
Parents / Guardians
The Lifeline
If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, you can be the difference in getting them the help they need. It’s important to take care of yourself when you are supporting someone through a difficult time, as this may stir up difficult emotions. If it does, please reach out for support yourself.
Bring Change 2 Mind
Bring Change 2 Mind is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging dialogue about mental health, and to raising awareness, understanding, and empathy.
CalHope Schools
The CalHOPE Schools Initiative links 3 powerful resources together at one easy access point for CA educators: A Trusted Space: Redirecting Grief to Growth, Angst: Building Resilience, and adds Stories of Hope: SHORTS.
Calm
The app “Calm” has handpicked some of their favorite meditations, sleep stories, movement exercises, journals, and music. All of these resources can be used to take care of our emotional health and wellness.
Connecting with Your Child in a Digital Age
This 2-hour interactive and engaging workshop guides parents through the current research on how technology impacts relationships and mental health.
Crisis Text Line (National)
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.
HearYou.org
HearYou.org offers secure video counseling at nearly half the cost of a typical counseling session.
Help for Students in Crisis
Resources for addressing mental health and wellness during school closures.
LivingWorks
Suicide can be prevented, and everyone has a role to play. No matter what that role is, LivingWorks training programs prepare individuals, organizations, and communities to make a difference.
Mental Health Literacy
Mental Health Literacy is committed to creating and delivering the highest quality mental health literacy information, research, education, and resources.
Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
The purpose of the MHTTC Network is disseminating and implementing evidence-based practices for mental disorders into the field.
NAMI California
A grassroots organization that provides support, advocacy, and education opportunities for people with mental illness. Among the services provided through local and regional affiliates are peer education and support groups.
NAMI Teen and Youth
Since mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood, NAMI have compiled essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need.
Spring Webinar with Dr. Marc Brackett
This workshop provides you the opportunity to develop an emotional chart for your classroom, school, family, or other groups you may lead.
Supporting You Supporting Students
A 4-part webinar series to provide tools for educators to support their school communities.
The Trevor Project (National)
The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people.
Wellness Education Lab
WEL is a practical & empowering FREE online mental health training for students, parents/guardians, and educators/school staff.
Youth Suicide Prevention
A list of resources to assist school districts with the concerns about youth suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.