Social-Emotional Resources
SDUHSD Virtual Calm Room - Sometimes life is challenging and we feel stressed. When this happens, we need to take steps to become aware of how we are feeling and to manage it. This Virtual Calm Room space was created to serve as a break, and to help you find new ways to manage emotions and build your resilience. These resources will, hopefully, bring you calmness and reset your mind and body when it gets stressful.
Read for Life contains recommended reading and listening for students interested in exploring specific emotional, mental health, and social matters. All books can be accessed online using Sora, the SDUHSD eBook and audiobook program.
The California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project offers a series of free, evidence-based video and print resources that caregivers can use to teach their kids critical mental health and coping skills.
* California Parent and Youth Helpline provides support and resource referrals to parents and youth during the current COVID-19 pandemic, 7-days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call or text 855-427-2736 for services in English, Spanish, and other languages. Visit the website for more information, resources, and support groups.
* Our students' health, safety, and emotional well-being are of high priority and if you are experiencing an urgent crisis situation, contact San Diego Access & Crisis Line at 888.724.7240 or 911 i an emergency.
* https://www.crisistextline.org - Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor - Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
* National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800.273.8255
Care Solace - For further mental health supports, SDUHSD partners with Care Solace, an online resource with a live 24X7 concierge line meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health-related programs and counseling services. To use Care Solace, individuals answer ten basic questions in order to receive an extensive list of referrals to applicable care providers. Care Solace takes into account all types of private insurance including Medi-Cal, Medicaid, and Medicare and those that have no insurance. The system also filters by age, gender, zip code and special request.
Care Solace is an online resource with a live, multilingual Care Concierge meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services. Care Solace's web-based system works alongside our multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) as a tool for school staff and families to connect with community-based mental healthcare resources and providers. The proprietary care navigation system taps into a vast database of mental healthcare resources to find carefully vetted local and online therapists and programs in minutes.
School district staff and families may access Care Solace services in two ways:
1. Call (888) 515-0595 or email weserve@caresolace.org to speak with someone from the Care Concierge team.
- Representatives are standing by to take your call, email or video chat 24/7
2. Visit your district’s link at caresolace.com/sduhsdfamilies
- Answer ten simple questions on their confidential platform and get matched with local and online providers in minutes.
- Care Solace takes into account all types of private insurance including Medi-Cal, Medicaid, and Medicare and those that have no insurance. The provider will also be specific to age, gender, zip code and any special requests.
- If you’d like assistance finding a provider and/or booking an appointment, the Care Concierge can make the phone calls on your behalf, help you navigate who accepts your insurance, and any other special requests, saving you precious time in your busy schedules.
Care Solace is available for use by district students and families at no cost. All information shared with Care Solace or entered on their website is completely confidential and securely stored. They do not share specific user information to any third parties or even the district itself.
Please note, this service is an optional free resource available to families in our district. If you are interested in seeking counseling-related services at this time, please give them a call at (888) 515-0595.