MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Mental Health Resources during Covid -19
Community Mental Health Support for COVID
Professional staff are available if you are feeling anxious, worried, or depressed related to the current health crisis and need someone to talk to. It can be even more challenging with the direction to shelter in place, leaving people feeling socially isolated. Please reach out for support, by calling 707-268-2999, M-F 8 AM – 5 PM.
Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center
The Southern Humboldt Family Resource site will be open while Southern Humboldt USD is shuttered. That site has alternate hours during the shutter, During this time a SHFRC staff member will be available at the site by phone (707-923-1147) for resources and referrals.
Crisis Lines:
Humboldt Crisis Line: 707-445-7715 or 1-888-849-5728
Two Feathers Crisis Line: text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Line: 1-800-273-8255
National Suicide Line through TTY (for deaf/hard of hearing): 1-800-799-4889
North American Mental Health: 707-296-7660
Two Feathers Crisis Line: text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Line: 1-800-273-8255
National Suicide Line through TTY (for deaf/hard of hearing): 1-800-799-4889
North American Mental Health: 707-296-7660
Helpful Articles:
Dealing with Stress/anxiety related to the COVID-19:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/coronavirus-anxiety.htm
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/coronavirus-anxiety.htm
Videos:
Coronavirus Sanity Guide (FREE): In times like these, we need practical, actionable ways of coping with stress, fear, and anxiety. The meditations, podcasts, blog posts, and talks on this page will help you build resilience and find some calm amidst the chaos. We’re adding more resources as they’re created – so keep checking back.
Free Online Social Emotional Learning lessons for schools during COVID-19 Closure: Click here for video
Activities:
Guided Mindfulness Meditations for Teens: These are 5-10 minute guided meditations that involve a variety of mindfulness practices that serve to bring us to the present moment and relieve stress, anxiety and worry. The website also offers short videos by teens about how mindfulness has changed their lives. http://mindfulnessforteens.com/guided-meditations/
Phone Contact:
If you or your student would like to speak directly to a Southern Humboldt USD School Psychologist or Behavior Specialist during the school closure please call 923-2526 and leave a message with the following information: Your name and/or Name of Student, Grade, School of attendance and what type of professional you would like to consult with (school psychologist or behavioral specialist), and we will be sure to have someone return your call.