Mental Health Resources
If you or your child are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 for an immediate response. Additionally, you may contact the following community resources for support:
Crisis Text Line: Mental Health Support (24/7)
Text HOME to 741741
ERUSD Text-A-Tip
(844) 405-2474
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
English: (800) 273-8255 (TALK)
Spanish: (888) 628-9454
TTY Services: (800) 799-4889
To Make A Mental Health Referral, Please Complete The Following Form. You Will Be Contacted Within 2 Business Days By An ERUSD Mental Health Staff :
ERUSD Mental Health Counseling Request Form
Intimate Partner Violence Support Group
La Vida en La Pandemia Group de Apoyo
Motivacion Interna
Grupo de Apoyo
How do I request mental health services for my child?
This video includes information for ERUSD staff and parents/guardians on how to make a mental health referral on their school website under the tab: "Parents"
COVID-19: Mental Health Issues and Coping
This video normalizes feelings many are experiencing right now and offers practical coping strategies
Tips For Coping with Anxiety During COVID-19
This video provides practical information for managing anxiety and maintaining positive mental health during this challenging time
See below for videos to help your child with mental health related issues
5 Ways To Help Your Child Cope With Anxiety
A short video with 5 strategies to help your child cope with feelings of anxiety
VIDEO FOR KIDS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND ANXIETY
A video specifically for kids to watch to help them understand anxiety and what they can do to support themselves
10 Signs Your Child May Be Depressed
A video that identifies what to look for if you are concerned that your child may be depressed
5 Ways to Help Someone with Depression
Remember, each person has different needs and respond differently, but here are five small things you can do to help your loved one facing depression.
How it Feels to Have Depression - Information for kids, teens and young people
This brief video was made to explain to kids, teens, and young people how a person feels when they are depressed.
A Guide to Self Care while Social Distancing
A guide to how to take care of yourself and those you love when you're stuck at home as a result of social distancing and self-isolation, anxiety and coronavirus cabin fever begin to set in!
Cómo apoyar a los niños durante la crisis del coronavirus
Additional Resources for Children and Teenagers ...
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