Community Resources
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988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Hot Lines 24/7 HELP
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24/7 Trevor Lifeline: 866
24/7 Trevor Lifeline: 866
Text START to 678678
Available 24/7
Additional Services
Additional Services
BRITE - (805) 647- 4622; Alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention & education, Youth Leadership & advocacy training, social change theatre, diversity & inclusion, mental wellness, suicide prevention, civic engagement & more
BRITE - (805) 647- 4622; Alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention & education, Youth Leadership & advocacy training, social change theatre, diversity & inclusion, mental wellness, suicide prevention, civic engagement & more
Synergy Education - (818) 888-8665; Academic Study Center
Corona Virus Anxiety Workbook - The Wellness Society
Information Resources Guide- California Department of Social Services
Reuse/ Donation Centers - Thousand Oaks
Non-Medical- Hospice Support - We also have volunteers who can assist you with running errands, grocery shopping, picking up a prescriptions.
Anxiety Resources
Anxiety Resources
Websites
• UCLA CARES CENTER (information and resources)
• EFFECTIVE CHILD THERAPY (Treatment resources)
• ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
• AACAP (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) website has sections such as “Facts for Families”,
“Resource Center”, “Resource Libraries”, and “Parents’ Medication Guide”-- click on Families/Youth
• Understanding Teen Depression
Books
• My Anxious Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic, by Michael Tompkins PhD
• Anxiety Relief for Teens - Regine Galanti, PhD
• An Unquiet Mind – Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD (Bipolar)
• Growing up in Public- Coming of Age in the Digital World - Devorah Heitner,PhD,
• Media Moms and Digital Dads – Yalda Uhls, PhD
• You are Not Alone – Ken Duckworth, MD– Medical Director of NAMI
• Platonic – How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends
• Healing - Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health – Thomas Insel, MD
• ADHD 2.0 - New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction from Childhood through Adulthood - Drs. Ned Hallowell and John Ratey
• Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain - Dan Siegel, MD
Films
• Anxious Nation – Our Kids Are in Crisis – on Amazon Prime
• Getting Thru – Podcast by Andrea Sonnenberg
• Just Like You Anxiety & Depression – Amazon Prime or Apple TV
APPS
APPS
Soluna- Confidential support for 13- to 25-year-olds in California. No cost. No pressure. Chat 1:1 with a professional coach, use interactive tools to destress, or explore quizzes, videos, forums, and more. You choose!
Autism Resources
Autism Resources
Great American Smokeout (GAS) Nov.17th
Grief and Loss
Our House - Grief Support Center (888)-417-1444
Coalition to Support Grieving Students - Located at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Resources for families and educators
Dougy Center - Online Grief Support Resources
Didi Hirsch Suicide Bereavement Support Group
Newbury Park: (424) 362-2912
Suicide L.O.S.S. Group, Camarillo Hospice
(805) 389-6870
Suicide L.O.S.S. Group, Camarillo Hospice
(805) 389-6870
The Compassionate Friends
Supporting Family after a Child Dies
Thousand Oaks: (805) 579-7065
or (805) 443-1905
TLC Hospice Moorpark: (805) 517-1620
Life After Loss Grief Support Group
Simi Valley: (805) 415-3709
Housing and Food
LGBTQIA+
Peer support group for individuals who are 13-23, identify as LGBTQQIAP2+ or discovering/questioning their identities. We provide activities and check-ins designed to give our youth tools to support their overall mental health. Every Friday from 5:30-7:30pm, currently taking place over zoom.
Colors - Antioch Univeristy - Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Services provides free LGBTQAI+ affirmative counseling and healing psychotherapeutic services to youth under 25 and their families in greater Los Angeles.
Colors - Antioch Univeristy - Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Services provides free LGBTQAI+ affirmative counseling and healing psychotherapeutic services to youth under 25 and their families in greater Los Angeles.
Medical
Mental Health
Information
Information
Mental Health America - Mental Health Screening Tool
Asian Americans/ Pacific Islanders
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The Columbia Lighthouse Project – How to ask screening questions about suicide
Additional Resources- Mental Health America
Services
Centre for Interactive Mental Health Solutions (CIMHS) - “an 8 session interactive therapy program for depression that you complete on your own” from the non-profit Canadian organization
ROWI - Teen Mental Health Treatment Center
Wellness Education Lab- Free Mental Health Training, Students (13+), parents/guardians & Educators/School Staff
Charlie Health- Virtual IOP, Free support groups
Balance Treatment Center - Mental Health Treatment Programs; Mental health support ages 6+, in-network with private insurance companies and Tricare - offering daily support groups, case management and family therapy as part of their Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs. Self -Referral ok via https://www.balancetreatment.com/contact
Offering Individual, Child and Family Therapy- Improve on your relationships! In person sessions, Online sessions
For more information call Stephanie Bien at (818) 991-8282
MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATIONAL SERIES
• Friends of Semel Open Mind Lecture and Film Series - www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org / https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFriendsoftheSemel
• Gen Z Wellness Summit – April 25th at UCLA - www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org Click on Teen Advisory Council
• Open Mind Film Festival for High School Students – April 21st at UCLA.
www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org. Click on Open Mind
• NAMI Janis Black Warner Series - https://namiwla.org/
• NAMI Hotline - https://nami.org/Home
• NAMI West LA – Family to Family Classes
• Teens4Teens- We are a group of young people who faced serious mental health challenges. We chose recovery, you can too. These are our stories.
• JED Foundation- It's okay to say suicide. A guide for getting and giving help.
Parenting
Managing Tech Concerns at Home
Lori Getz - Cyber Consultant
Conflict Resolution - Youtube video with tips for resolving conflict
How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the most challenging topics.
Talking to Your Kids About War: VeryWell Family explores ways families can speak with young people about war, including tips on sharing information and restricting media coverage.
How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War: UNICEF's guide offers eight tips to support and comfort your children.
Handle with Care: Supporting Young People During Crises: Learning for Justice offers recommendations and resources to help guide conversations with young people and manage potential subsequent actions and reactions.
Helping Students in Troubling Times (American School Counselor Association)
PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Childhood Matters - Are you looking for a supportive and informative community to help you navigate the rewarding, yet challenging journey of parenthood? We are thrilled to introduce our free virtual "Parent Support Groups," designed to provide you with valuable insights, guidance, and a sense of belonging. 📅 When: First Tuesday of Every Month, 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST, RSVP's Are Required
Blog Parenting Teens and Tweens- Our goal with the Parenting Teens and Tweens community is to create a safe space where you and other parents of tweens and teens can find the answers you need. We also hope we can create a sense of connection and bring together a group of parents who are all in the trenches of these teen years together. We want you to know you are not alone, you are not doing it wrong, and you and your teen will survive.
Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions
Physical Disabilities:
1. Accessible College partnership with the Reeve Foundation: Annie has a partnership with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Students with any type of paralysis can work with her for FREE for up to 3 hours.
2. Navigating the Transition to College with Paralysis: This is a guide Annie wrote for the Reeve Foundation.
3. A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Preparing for College and How to Secure Housing and Manage PCA Services at College: Two pieces Annie wrote for New Mobility magazine.
4. United Spinal: Wheels on Campus-20 wheelchair friendly campuses guide:
This is a guide that United Spinal and New Mobility Magazine put together. Outlining the most wheelchair accessible campuses and discussing college options for wheelchair users.
Health Conditions:
1. When Students with Health Conditions Transition to College: This post by Annie talks about executive function skills that are essential for students with health conditions in the college setting.
2. How Can Students with Health Conditions Successfully Navigate the College Transition?: This post by Annie focuses on preparing students with health conditions to be able to self advocate in college.
Services:
Physical Disability College Planning
Health Condition College Planning
Post-Transition College Coaching
Contact:
Annie Tulkin, MS, Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Founder and Director, Accessible College, LLC
Phone: (240) 343-4304
Social Services
Community Conscience (805) 494-3543
Lutheran Social Services 805 497-6207
County of Ventura Human Services 805 654-5000
Kids and Families Together 805.643.1446
Immigration Services- Department of Social Services
Substance Abuse
VCBH: Opioids and Fentanyl Information
California Highway Patrol Youth Programs and Services
Steer Clear- Decide to Drive Sober- Free course- TREDS (Transportation Research And Education For Driving Safety. View Trailer
12 Step Resources
ALANON (805) 253- 7188
ALATEEN (805) 253- 7188
Alcoholic Anonymous Main: (805) 389-1444 Toll-Free: (800) 990-7750
Narcotics Anonymous 818.773.9999 x133
Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources
How to Support Your Students’ Mental Health: Tips and Conversation Starters for School Professionals
Leaders Coaching Leaders- Podcast
Calm Schools - Mindfulness Program
Happy Teacher Revolution - Free online classes to guide self care practices
Suicide Prevention - Cult of Pedagogy
We Are Teachers - Resources and Online Support Groups
EducationWeek- Articles
VTA+- Wellness Corner
Improving Students' Relationships with Teachers to Provide Essential Supports for Learning- Article
Books for Parents
Books for Parents
Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker
Freeing Your Child from Anxiety - Tamar Chansky, PhD.
The Whole Brain Child - Dr. Dan Siegel
iGen - Jean M. Twenge, PhD
What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough
What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough
Thomas Greenspon PhD
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