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

Mental Health Services During School Dismissal Video 04 23 20.mp4

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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Pico Rivera Resources for Families

The COVID-19 Pico Rivera Community Resources List includes comprehensive information about local food resources, educational resources, resources for the elderly, employment opportunities, financial resources, trans/queer relief and more mental health resources


Flyer for free online support groups for residents of Los Angeles County


Please feel free to contact the ERUSD Student Services Office at (562) 801-7380, or you may email one of the ERUSD Mental Health Liaisons:

Jeff Middleton, LCSW, PPSC-- jmiddleton@erusd.org

Sonia Guevara, LCSW, PPSC-- sguevara@erusd.org