Our Purpose
To support students’ academic success and social/emotional well-being.
Students and families who would like free supportive assistance, for personal, home, or school-related issues, are welcome to call (916-395-5130 ext. 508057) or drop by The Student Support Center, located in C-225.
Services Provided
· Mental health counseling (short-term individual)
· Support groups
· One-on-one mentoring (academic and personal growth)
· Crisis intervention and safety risk assessment
· Referrals to school and community resources (ex: food, shelter, housing, employment, public assistance, health insurance)
· Free school supplies and backpacks
· Bullying, violence, and suicide prevention education activities
· Services are confidential except in those situations when a student’s safety is at risk.
Our Team
School Social Worker: Heather Isakson, heather-isakson@scusd.edu
Helpful Resources
Care Solace: https://caresolace.com/site/saccityusd 24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination Service for SCUSD students, staff, and their families.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
The Source: Call or text 916-787-7678 or chat on their website for support for youth up to age 26 and for caregivers https://www.thesourcesacramento.com/
The Trevor Project: Provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. Free and confidential. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 https://rainn.org/resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741-741 https://www.crisistextline.org/
The Source Sacramento: Call/Text 1-916-787-7678 (Support for youth/caregivers 24/7) https://thesourcesacramento.com/
Wind Youth Services: (916) 504-3313 https://www.windyouthservices.org/ Through our programs and services, Wind Youth Services provides homeless and at-risk youth between the ages of 12 and 24 with basic safety net and survival services and a safe place to stay.
SCUSD Virtual Calming Room: https://calmingroom.scusd.edu