Dear Wildcat Students,
I know that for some of you, being home during COVID times can be really hard. For others, it may not even be COVID, it could be something else that you're struggling with and don't know what to do; please talk to someone about it. Talk to someone in your family or a friend about what you're feeling. Let your teachers know you're having a hard time. I have created a way for you to reach out to me if you feel like talking to me is what is helpful. We are here for you. People care about you, you are important, even if it doesn't seem that way for you right now. All the staff in the front page are here for you- as well as the staff at this school- you matter.
Kindly, Ms. Carmolinga, MSW
Estimados estudiantes Wildcat,
Yo se que para alguno de ustedes, estar en casa durante COVID puede ser bien difícil. Para otros, no necesariamente es COVID, puede ser algo más con lo que estas batallando y no sabes que hacer; por favor habla con alguien sobre eso. Habla con alguien en tu familia o un amigo/a de como te sientes. Déjale saber a tus maestros que estas batallando. He creado una manera para que me puedas contactar, si hablar conmigo es algo que te pueda ayudar. Estamos aquí para tí. Hay personas quien te quieren, tu eres importante, aunque tu pienses lo contrario. Todos los maestros que estan en la primera página estan aquí al igual que el persoal de nuestra escuela- tu importas.
Amablemente, Ms. Carmolinga, MSW
YouthLine is a free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line. Contact us with anything that may be bothering you. No problem is too big or too small for the YouthLine!
Teens are available to help daily from 4-10pm Pacific Time (adults are available by phone at all other times, 24 hours a day).
We know that talking about what’s bothering you can be difficult and scary. Talking to someone at YouthLine may be the first time you say out loud what it is you’re going through. When you call us, we listen, support, and keep what you share to ourselves.
What happens when you call? We’ll probably ask your name and what you want to talk about, and we’ll listen. We won’t give you advice or tell you what to do. Instead, we’ll work with you to figure out next steps or just listen while you talk things out. If it’s helpful, we may tell you about places to get more information or where you can find long-term help. We’ll work really hard to make this a safe and comfortable conversation. YouthLine is for those ages 11-21.
Here are things we don’t do: we won’t judge, we won’t tell you what to do, and we won’t tell you that your feelings are dumb or unreasonable–because they aren’t. YouthLine’s teen volunteers are here to listen to you, to help you know that your feelings matter, and to help you feel better.