We understand that this time of uncertainty is unsettling for many and we hope to provide some tools, resources and ideas to help. Please continue to monitor all national, state, local and district communications in regard to COVID -19 and how to protect yourself and the community and it's implications on all of our daily lives.
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El Capitan Family Letter - March 23, 2020
El Capitan Family Letter - March 23, 2020
Dear El Capitan Families,
We wanted to reach out to you during these unprecedented times to let you know that we are thinking about you and have been compiling resources for you. We are all still experiencing quite a bit of uncertainty and encourage you to follow all guidance from our national, state and local governments to keep your families and our community safe. We also encourage you to keep updated with district communication at www.guhsd.net (including where to locate food distribution sites as they have changed).
During the currently scheduled closure through April 13th, ECHS counselors will not be available, although email may be checked periodically. As always, we will be taking the direction of our district in how best to continue to support our families. During school closures, Mending Matters will be providing teletherapy to students at our site. Current clients will be contacted by our site therapist. Short term support for students can also be provided by contacting Mending Matters at (619) 940- 9165 or referrals@mendingmatters.org for more information. If an immediate mental health crisis arises, please utilize the resources below as necessary:
- San Diego Access and Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Emergency: 911
Please visit our counseling website’s COVID-19 resource page for additional resources including helpful articles, mental health and educational resources for all ages, food and financial resources and ideas for things to do including free exercise resources.
Current 9th-11th grade students - if you were absent when your English classes met with your school counselors for course selections, we will be reaching out to you to get those completed. Please keep an eye on your email after April 16th. Juniors, access El Capitan Counseling COVID-19 webpage and stay connected via your Class of 2021 google classroom for unique resources for you or updates we receive that may impact preparation for post-secondary plans.
Seniors, we know this is not how any of you expected your year to go. We understand that many of you are disappointed and concerned with what this means for you and the many activities that you were looking forward to. We do not have answers for you at this time, but please know that we care and are here for you. We are proud of you and all that you have accomplished. Please continue to stay connected via Class of 2020 google classroom and utilize the resources we make available to you on our Counseling website. Please do not let this crisis paralyze you from continuing to work toward your future goals. We are dedicated to assist in any way we can! For now, we leave you with this article:
Dear High School Senior: You Were Robbed. It’s Unfair. You’ll Get Through This
Remember, You Belong Here and we can’t wait till we can all be back together!
Stay well,
Your El Capitan Counseling Team
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