Mental Health
Our schools support the social-emotional development of students through our school-
based counseling program. Our program is designed to provide opportunities for students to participate in individual and small group counseling experiences that provide support and skill-building for coping with family stressors, academic struggles, and personal issues.
based counseling program. Our program is designed to provide opportunities for students to participate in individual and small group counseling experiences that provide support and skill-building for coping with family stressors, academic struggles, and personal issues.Counseling Resources:
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If you have a serious and immediate safety concern regarding a student (yourself or a friend), please call 9-1-1. If your concern needs immediate mental health attention, support is also available by contacting one of the providers listed below.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services: (888) 807-7250
- LA County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) Helpline: (800) 854-7771
- The Trevor Project: Call (866) 488-7386 or text 'START' to 678-678
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357)
Resource: BP 5141.52 - Suicide Prevention
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HBCSD Families Connected is the district youth wellness page, which contains many resources for families, students, and staff. Families Connected also has a "Helping Youth with Depression/Mental Health Challenges - Resources for Parents and Guardians" that focuses on mental health needs and resources.
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