Mental Health

Childhood is an important period for the developing brain.  It is during these years children develop social and emotional habits that contribute to their mental  well-being.  With age appropriate mental functioning, children are able to adapt to changes, cope with challenges and thrive in everyday life.   Mental health is foundational to longterm personal productivity, academic performance, social interactions,  family relationships, and to ones overall contribution to both community and society.    

At Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD), the mental health of all students is valued.   LUSD recognizes that promoting positive environments within the family and creating supportive environments at school and the wider community are vital to students everyday mental health.  To support student success, Lynwood Unified School District has developed the Health Collaborative, a multidiscilinarian team approach that provides essential resources and support services to students and families as needed.  An invaluable  aspect of this team approach includes the opportunity to receive  mental health services.

Mental health services at Lynwood Unified School District  include school-based counseling services for students and families.   The Lynwood Unified health collaborative team includes Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) on staff, as well as multiple community mental health partners that offer mental health services across our school district.  Mental health services consist of evidenced-based practices seeking to support students with developing and maintaining age-appropriate social, emotional and behavioral functioning.  Together we strive to improve the mental well-being of all students thereby supporting students in reaching their highest personal and academic aspirations. 

Health Collaborative Partners

Anthem Blue Cross:  health care resources and enrollment; a health insurance provider dedicated to delivering better care to its members. 

Barbour & Floyd Medical Associates: provides a range of programs and services that include screening, assessments, case management, individual and crisis intervention. This program is designed for adults who reside in Los Angeles County.

Baby 2 Baby:  donates diapers, offers new and gently used items to children ages 0-12 yrs old.

Big Smiles Dental: addresses the national crisis of lost school hours due to poor oral health by offering in-school dental care, bringing the care to the need at no cost to your school.

Blue Shield of CA:  Health care resources and enrollment. 

Care 1st:  health care resources and enrollment services.

Care Solace:  A trusted community of care that is a simple, fast and safe tool for substance abuse and mental health help.

Casa De La Familia:  mental health services, family and group therapy, advocacy, psycho-education, parent workshops.

Champions of Caring Connections: provides support to the needs of homeless children and families, low-income families, and foster youth with a collaborative services delivery designed in the greater Compton area and surrounding communities.  

Crystal Stairs:  information and resources for childcare.

Department of Mental Health:  Los Angeles  County Mental Health provides information, services,  resources, trainings, etc. through direct services and contract programs. 

Department of Los Angeles Public Health Department (SPA 5/6) Immunizations: provides clinical services through 14 public healthy centers, conducts surveillance and medical case management of reportable communicable diseases, contains the spread of communicable diseases and provides numerous outreach activities to engage the community as active participants to improve the health of residents.  

Department of Public Social Services:  Cal-Fresh and Medi-Cal Enrollment.

Drew Child Development Corp.:  out patient clinic and mental health services dedicated to the education and well being of at risk children in the Los Angeles county area. Services include individual therapy, family and group therapy, parent support, case management and psychiatry support.  

Eisner Health:  free and low cost health services and prenatal care. Services include enrollment, medical, dental, mental health, education, infertility treatment and virtual visits. 

El Compatior Counseling Center: provide counseling, mentoring and substance use disorder services to the community. Includes treatment and recovery planning, educational sessions, individual and group counseling, family education and parenting. 

El Nido Family Center:  childcare and free resources information.

Hannah's First Steps:  substance abuse services and treatment center.

Hope 4 Healing:  mental health /behavioral services, health management, psychiatric services, substance use services.

Inter Safety First Training Corp: provides professional training for CPR, first-aid, BLS and forklift. 

JWCH Institute:  health care resources, enrollment and prevention education.

La Cada: Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (La Cada), is a licensed and certified substance use and behavioral treatment provider by the State of California Department of Health Care services and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health - Substance Abuse Prevent and Control. Provides treatment and prevention services, initial assessment, patient education, group counseling and crisis intervention. 

L.A. Care:  provides health education, CPR/First Aid training, free or low cost health care, screenings and wellness classes as well as support groups. 

LACOE:  provides a variety of community resources and trainings for schools, districts, child welfare and others who work with students in foster care or how are homeless youth to improve their educational outcomes. Services include the federal McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act. 

Latino Equality Act: is a project of community partners to advocate for the safety, equity and wellness for the Latinx Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender and Queer + community. Focuses on youth empowerment, family acceptance, educational equity, public health and civic engagement.  

Masada Homes:  mental health/behavioral services, health management, psychiatric services, substance use services.

Mother's Nutritional Centers:  information on WIC programs.

NAMI Urban LA:  partners with local schools and student leaders to cultivate school environments that are supportive of mental health through our NAMI on campus program. 

Occupational Therapy Training Program:  mental health/behavioral health services, youth mental health first aid trainings, parent workshops, group therapy, psychiatric services.

Pathways:  grief, loss and crisis counseling.

Pepperdine: graduate school of psychology doctoral students provide direct clinical work within the community.

Rainbow Services: provides shelter and support to anyone impacted by domestic violence, empowering them to move beyond trauma, towards safety and stability.

SCHARP:  provides mental health, behavioral health services, case management, medication and other community services.  

Shields for Families:  health programs, mental health, individual and family therapy, psychiatric care, preventative care, and substance abuse services.

Southern California Crossroads: offers mentoring, counseling and gang prevention services. 

Star View:  mental health/behavioral health services, health management, psychiatric services, substance use services.

St. Francis Medical Center:  comprehensive mental health care, personalized therapies and medication as needed.  

St. Francis Medical Center:  Welcome Baby Program, nutritional information and parenting information/workshops.

St. Francis Medical Center Healthy Communities Initiatives: provides health screenings, immunizations, health education and volunteer programs. 

St. Francis Medical Center Trauma Development: is a level II trauma center. Provides stop the bleed training and CPR-AED trainings. 

St. Johns Wellness Center:  women's healthcare Information.

South Central LA Regional Center:  healthcare resources.

Telecare Discoveries:  provides mental health and behavioral services, health management, psychiatric services, substance services and other community services. 

The Guidance Center:  provides mental health and behavioral services, health management, psychiatric services, substance services and other community services. 

Therapy West:  occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy., behavioral training and consultation services for children and families

Urban Strategies:  equip, resource, and connect faith and community based organizations that are engaged in community transformation to help families reach their fullest potential. Provides healthy relationship education. 

Vision To Learn:  partners with school districts to provide access to eye care on school campus; provides free vision exams and free glasses.

Wesley Dental: provides oral screenings, cleanings and parental workshops.

Wesley Health Centers: I & E Program - Reproductive Health Program: provides sexual education 12-19 years old; Making Proud Choice Curriculum that is an evidence-based program model. 

Wesley Health Centers (Lynwood High School Clinic): provides oral screenings, cleanings, parental workshops. 

YWCA Greater Los Angeles Sexual Assault Crisis Services (South Bay Empowerment Center):  dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peach, justice freedom and dignity for all.  Provides sexual assault counseling, prevention and education.