Social Emotional Counseling
Mental Health Resources & Support
How to Get Help for My Child
Like adults, children can experience environmental stress in school, the community and at home (e.g. Divorce, death of a loved one, community violence, school or home transitions, bullying, etc.). These stressors can often lead to changes in your child’s mood and/or behavior. Without healthy coping skills, the emotions caused by stressors children are facing can result in challenges at school and in the home.
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Signs to look for: • Changes in mood, behavior, • Low grades • Not wanting to attend school • Low motivation • Irritable/easily angered • Feelings of sadness and • Difficulty concentrating • Changes in appetite or sleep • Aggressive behaviors • Loss of interest in activities • Feeling overly worried
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What to do: • Contact the support staff at your child’s school for help with linkage to counseling services • Apply for mental health services through one of several LAUSD Wellness Centers. • Access www.211la.org or call 211 for additional information on counseling services.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION / After Hours Services
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MENTAL HEALTH APPS:
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Activities and ideas to help manage the urge to self-harm. |
Meditations for different topics including stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and sleep. |
Meditations for different topics including stress, anxiety, relationships, and sleep. |
Create a plan for staying safe and reaching out to others when you’re having thoughts of suicide. |
Improve your mood with fun activities and games, practice relaxation, and keep track of your progress. |
ROADMAP FOR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING & ACADEMIC SUCCESS
The Roadmaps for Social-Emotional Well-Being & Academic Success were designed by educators and mental health professionals to support the return to school following a particularly turbulent time in history. We trust that all parents and all school staff - teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff- will find helpful tools and resources.
The Parent/Caregiver edition gives parents/caregivers tools to support their child’s resilience: sense of safety, connectedness, self-efficacy, community efficacy, ability to be calm and hope.