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COMMUNITY & NATIONAL RESOURCES
Big Bear Mental Health Alliance
The mission of the Big Bear Mental Health Alliance is to combine the strengths and resources of its members to increase access to treatment options for the underserved/un-served members of the community who are experiencing severe and/or disabling mental illness; and to work together to obtain funding for this endeavor.
LSS Rural San Bernardino provides hope to those in crisis with counseling services ranging from anger management and child abuse to family counseling and life skills training.
Brenda Boss Family Resource Center - Providing both physical and mental medical services for the entire family
Mom and Dad Project - Parenting education resource center offering free classes and advice for parents.
Medical Detox Program for Adults - hospital safe environment with around the clock doctors and nurses offering medical detoxification of drugs, alcohol and pain medication.
Behavioral Health Center San Bernardino County- https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/
Helpline: (888) 743-1478
Comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to children, youth, families, schools, and communities. The majority of children and youth services occur within the school communities, but also can be offered at home, at one of our three DMCC office sites, or within the community as needed.
Offering intervention, education, and prevention services to those affected by domestic violence as they build safe and healthy lives.
Food Banks
Big Bear Food Bank: Mondays 2-4 pm 39853 Crocus Drive, Big Bear Lake No Documents required
USDA Food Commodities/Comm. Action Partnership: 4th Monday 12 pm Senior Citizen Center, 42651 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake Bring proof of address & income
St. Columba’s Episcopal Church : Tue., Wed., Thurs. 2-5 42324 North Shore Dr. Big Bear City Small food pantry-canned goods
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church: Tuesdays 9-11 am 42242 North Shore Drive, Big Bear Lake Bring ID and proof of physical address
Big Bear Foursquare Pantry @ Journey Church: Wednesdays 10:30- 12 pm 800 Greenspot Dr (HWY 38 & Erwin Ranch Rd), Big Bear City Drive thru, Bring ID
Believer’s Chapel Food Pantry: Thursdays 11-3pm 42180 Moonridge Road (Moonridge Triangle) Big Bear Lake No Documents required
National Organizations & Services
National Organizations & Services
Crisis support, referrals, and resources for teens.
1 (800) 843-5200
Free 24/7 support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1 (800) 273-8255 If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not — to speak or chat with a trained crisis counselor.
Free 24/7 support
The Trevor Project
Offers support for LGBTQ youth and their friends.
1 (800) 488-7386 or instant message a counselor on their website, or text "start" to 678678 for 24/7
CARE SOLACE
Bear Valley Unified School District, fosters a culture that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of students, parents and staff. In an effort to continuously support this commitment, the district has partnered with Care Solace.
Care Solace is an online resource with a live 24/7 concierge meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services. Care Solace is a tool for school staff and families to connect with community-based mental healthcare resources and providers. Their proprietary care navigation system taps into a vast database of mental healthcare resources to find carefully vetted local therapists and programs in minutes.
Care Solace is now available for use by district families and staff at no cost.
Please note, this service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory in any way. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider. In the event of a life threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255. If you are interested in seeking counseling-related services at this time, please consider visiting www.caresolace.com/bearvalley
BVUSD CA AB 748 Compliance Poster.pdfSpanish - CA AB 748 Compliance Poster.pdfSTUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Student Support Services provides assistance for those experiencing homelessness, raising foster youth and families from low to moderate incomes. She can also assist you in contacting the following services:
Bear Valley Community Collaborative
Holiday Giving Collaborative
Mental Health Alliance
Food Bank Lists
Clothing, hygiene kits, school supplies, backpacks, and more!
C4Yourself sign ups - Medi-Cal and EBT cards
Community resources including health, mental health and social services
Contact Information
Kristy Kilian
Phone: 909-866-5070 ext. 1100
Email: Kristy_Kilian@bearvalleyusd.org
Student Support Services are located at:
41945 Big Bear Blvd, Suite 222
P.O. Box 1529
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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