Parent Resources
California Parent & Youth Helpline®
Emotional support for families challenged by the pressures of Covid-19
If you would like support for your student through your school's Wellness Center this link will take you to a Parent/Guardian Referral Form.
Once you complete the referral form your Wellness Coordinator will work with your student's School Counselor and contact you.
We are providing Wellness supports over Zoom as appropriate.
Let’s face it! PARENTING can be challenging at times. You may think your teen needs less help now because they are independent and almost fully-grown, however, quite the opposite is true. Parents need to be more hands-on and involved during the teen years.
Check out the articles and resources below for useful information about supporting teens during this uncertain time.
Talking to teens about MENTAL HEALTH: It is important to be aware of warning signs that your child may be struggling. You can play a critical role in knowing when your child may need help.
UNDERSTANDING TEENS: Learning about teenage development and behaviors can help parents nurture their children’s strengths and support them during challenging times.
SOCIAL MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY: 54% of U.S. teens say they spend too much time on their cellphones, and two-thirds of parents express concern over their teen's screen time.
The trailer for the movie Screenagers
More Evidence Links Social Media Use to Poorer Mental Health in Teens
The iFamily and its Link to Rising Teen Suicides: Causes and Solutions
How parents feel about – and manage – their teens’ online behavior and screen time
DEPRESSION: Depression affects about 20% of adolescents by the time they become adults.
SUICIDE & SELF HARM: Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the world for those aged 15-24 years. Understanding the signs and how to help can ensure your teen's safety.
STRESS & ANXIETY: Left unaddressed, stress can lead to long-term health problems. Left untreated, anxiety can become a crippling psychological and emotional disorder. The good news is that there are proven-effective ways to address and treat both stress and anxiety.
Your Child: How Stress Impacts Brain Growth, Development and Behavior
Teen Stress and Anxiety: Facts and Statistics
Anxiety in Teens: How You Can Help
School refusal: When a child won’t go to school
How to Help Teenage Girls Reframe Anxiety and Strengthen Resilience
COVID-19 Stressed out teens - Toolbox for Teens and Parents
RELATIONSHIPS & SEXUALITY: The family unit plays an important role in a young person’s sexual health. Supportive relationships with parents or other caregivers enable adolescents to develop interpersonal skills that influence their choice of partners and views on relationships.
GRIEF: At a time when adolescents face numerous social and emotional challenges in a highly-charged developmental period, it is important to recognize that they may exhibit grief differently than young children or adults.
Bereavement Network of Sacramento - Resource directory for local free resources to the greater Sacramento area
After A Loved One Dies - How Children Grieve and How Parents and Other Adults Can Support Them
The Seven Stages of Grief - We all deal with grief and loss in different ways and the stages of grief an non-linear .
ADHD/ADD: Research suggests that the presence of one fully supportive adult in the life of a child with ADHD is one of the key factors in determining that child's future success.
YOUTH VAPING: The latest research on Youth Vaping suggests that 1 in 4 High School students vape. Although this is an alarming rate, there are multiple resources to support families to prevent vaping use and help those who wish to quit.
CDC - Youth & Vaping What Parents Need To Know
E-Cigarette or Vaping - Products Visual Dictionary
Are you a parent of a young person who vapes? Parents can text QUIT to (202) 899-7550 to sign up to receive text messages designed specifically for parents of vapers. This is quitting.
Through partnership with community based organizations we are able to expand services through Wellness Centers. We are extremely grateful for the passion and commitment of all the organizations listed below and truly appreciate the work they do with children and families in our community.
PBIS Parent Attendance Presentation
Using the Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) model, families are encouraged to understand that social, emotional and academic success start with school attendance. These proactive preventative measures ensure that students receive the support that they need to succeed.
Mental Health Matters!
We should talk about it just like we talk about physical health. Find Your Words is designed to make it easier to open up about mental health and empower more people to ask for help, take action to help themselves, and support others. On this website, you will find resources for: Helping someone else, asking for help, caring for yourself, talking with kids, and understanding depression.