Community 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.
The Big Bear Mental Health Alliance is a partnership of 5 community agencies:
Healthy Start Student Support Program
The Big Bear Center for Change (Mental Health Systems)
For more information, please visit Big Bear Mental Health Alliance
If you are in need of emergency services please contact 911
Local Organizations & Services:
Big Bear Sheriff Department: (909) 866-0100
Lutheran Social Services Family Counseling Center Crisis Line: (866) 729-9633
D.O.V.E.S. Domestic Violence Education & Services Crisis Line: (800) 851-7601
ABET Mental Health Crisis Line: (866) 729-9633
San Bernardino County Dept. of Behavioral Health (DBH) Helpline: (888) 743-1478
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National Organizations & Services:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741714
Didi Hirsch Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 1-877-727-4747
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and
suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25. Support available by phone, text or chat 24/7.
Text START to 678678 | Or call TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386
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
*See flyer below for more information*
BearValleyLettertoFamilies.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
Shonda Szabo
Phone
909-866-5070 ext. 1100
shonda_szabo@bearvalleyusd.org
Student Support Services are located at:
41945 Big Bear Blvd, Suite 222
P.O. Box 1529
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315