Hello iHigh families! We are so excited for this new school year. We look forward to a year of learning new skills, making new friends, and many in-person opportunities. We encourage you to stay engaged while being mindful of the online classroom protocol. During your student's class time, please allow your student to participate in class without distractions. If you have a question or concern, please feel free to schedule a meeting with your student's teacher after class. If your child or family are in need of resources, please reach out to me at 619-430-1720 ext 4005, Google Voice at 619-483-1318, or scastillo@sandi.net.
Let's make this a great year!🏵️
Ms. Castillo, Counselor
AFTER HOUR RESOURCES
Referral services: 211 | 211.org
Suicide Prevention (United States): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-800-366-8288 | selfinjury.com
Eating Disorders: 1-800-931-2237 | nationaleatingdisorders.org
Runaway Hotline: 1-800-231-6946 | 1800runaway.org
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 | childhelp.org/hotline/
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org
Domestic/Relationship Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 | thetrevorproject.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline | samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
San Diego American Society of Suicide Prevention: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.home
MENTAL HEALTH
Depression: Adolescent depression is increasing at an alarming rate. Recent surveys indicate that as many as one in five teens suffers from clinical depression. This is a serious problem that calls for prompt, appropriate treatment.
Anxiety: Someone with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) worries excessively about many different things and is not able to control his or her worry. The worrying and anxiety causes serious emotional distress, and causes problems at school and in relationships.
Eating disorders: Eating disorders are real, complex, and devastating conditions that can have serious consequences for health, productivity, and relationships.
GRIEF AND LOSS
The resources below are offered to help you learn more about the grieving process and ways to get help and support in coping with death and loss.
The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
American Psychological Association: Grief and Coping with Loss
National Association of School Psychologists: Addressing Grief
