New Information and Resources
SOS - Signs of Suicide
Parent Training Video
The SOS Signs of Suicide team hosted a webinar that overviewed parents' important role in youth suicide prevention. This 30-minute video for middle school and high school parents educates on the risk factors and warning signs of depression and suicide and how to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) if parents are concerned about a young person in your life.
SOS - Signs of Suicide - Additional Information for Parents and Caregivers:
Care Solace - See NEW Videos Below:
A CUSD contracted referral service for Mental Health community resources. Care Solace will help parents, or caregivers get connected to resources and will continue to provide support until you are connected to a provider. Those in need of support may contact Care Solace 24/7 at:
Telephone: 888-515-0595,
email weserve@caresolace.org,
or access our district’s unique page: caresolace.com/claremontparents
Their Care Concierge is a virtual resource that is available 24/7 by phone, email, text or video chat.
Assistance available in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Make care appointments for anyone that has a connection to our school district.
Virtual therapy to connect families with a therapist online. This service allows you to have sessions in the comfort of home and reduce the risk of exposure to the virus.
Experts in navigating health insurance, wait times, and availability.
As the impacts of COVID-19 evolve, we will continue to monitor this dynamic situation and share updates as they become necessary.
CUSD Family Engagement Calendar 2020-2021
January-June
Virtual Yoga for Youth
Wednesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm
Free your mind, body and spirit. Strengthen your back and core muscles.
Join the Zoom Class! Workshops will take place every Wednesday in February-May, via zoom.
Registration: Must register in order to receive Zoom link and instructions.
Look Here for Free Community Wellness Activities
for the Month of February:
Offered by Pomona Wellness Community
for the Month of February:
Offered by Pomona Wellness Community
Caring for One Another - See Below for CORE Center Virtual Presentations and Information
Addressing Substance Use Disorders:
Addressing Substance Use Disorders:
Thank you CUSD Mental Health! Such a great project for students and families ❤️
Virtual Life Skills Workshop
Open to YAC and TAC! Register to participate!
YAC Registration: Click here to register
TAC Registration: Click here to register
Virtual Study Session
Study with your peers! Open to YAC and TAC! Register to participate!
YAC Registration: Click here to register
TAC Registration: Click here to register
For Parents: Helping Your Child Save a Life - September 23, 2020
For World Suicide Prevention Day, this webinar will be offered on September 10th and September 23rd to educate parents on the risk factors and warning signs of depression and suicide, while teaching them how to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell). Please share the links to these virtual events with student parents; supporting images for both dates can be downloaded here.
Practice Using a Growth Mindset
As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) launched CalHOPE, a website with resources to support people experiencing stress from the pandemic.
Additionally, the CalHOPE Warmline is live and answering calls – telephone or text. (833) 317-HOPE (4673).
Los Angeles County Office of Education - Resources: Equity, Social Justice and Engagement
www.lacoe.edu/Curriculum-Instruction/Equity-Social-Justice-and-Engagement
According to the Los Angeles County of Education (LACOE), the above resource was created to support our students during this time and to deepen adults and students understanding of the manifestations of racism in America and positive actions that can be taken to hasten our advance toward justice and reform. The resource has resources for students and adults.
Directing Change - Program and Film Contest
"I Am Me"
First Place - Mental Health Matters
Tri-City (Los Angeles County)
Claremont High School
Filmmakers: Eli Kupetz, Jenna Gossett, Ryley Swift and Gabriel Herrera
Advisor: Sara Hills
"Secrets"
Honorable Mention - Suicide Prevention
Tri-City (Los Angeles County)
Claremont High School
Filmmakers: Oscar Jan, Cameron Edeson and Ben Tzobery
Advisor: Sara Hills
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Surgeon General of California, explains how Californians can stay healthy and protect our community from COVID-19 by taking steps like staying home, washing hands often, disinfecting surfaces, and covering coughs and sneezes. For more information, visit http://covid19.ca.gov.
Parenting Kids With Anxiety
- The Atlantic
- The Atlantic