Taking care of our mental health is extremely important. Social isolation is causing many people, including kids and teens to feel anxious, worried, sad and fearful. If you're feeling anxious today, please talk to someone about it. This page will include information that can help you identify what you're feeling, as well as many coping skills and important phone numbers you can call for support.

Anxiety

Anxiety in Teens is Rising: What's Going On?The number of teens with anxiety disorders has been rising steadily―along with hospital admissions for teens who are suicidal. This leaves parents, teachers, and anyone who interacts with these kids with many concerning questions. Read on.

Depression

Dealing with Teen DepressionDepression is common in teens. Here's what you can do to help yourself or a friend feel better.

Coping Skills

99 Coping Skills Poster (003).pdf

Get Help

Click here: How To Take Care of Yourself To learn how to make a safety plan

Click here;Resources To learn more about the Trevor Project

Click here: Crisis Text Line To learn more about their services

Click here: Resources To find more Teen Line resources

Local services:

Victor Community Support Services for counseling services.
The American Foundation for Suicide prevention has a lengthy list of resources click on: Resources
Community Crisis Response Team (Dept. of Behavioral Health) (909) 421-9233
Loma Linda Behavior Med. Center Children’s Crisis Response Team (909) 420-0560

Counseling References.docx

For Parents

Adolescent Depression: What Parents Can Do To HelpWhen a teen has depression, there are things parents can do to help. These include encouraging healthy habits, fostering good coping and problem solving skills, rehearsing good behavior and social skills, and creating a safety and emergency plan.