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If you are someone you know is struggling, you may benefit from some resources. Here is a compilation of places where help is provided:
Hotlines and Crisis Lines
Hotlines and Crisis Lines
211 (https://211sandiego.org/)
Up to Us San Diego (https://up2sd.org/)
SD Access and Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240
Resources for immediate help:
Resources for immediate help:
https://mhanational.org/crisisresources
All County contracted mental health provides and other mental health services: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/bhs/
Training in mental health
Training in mental health
Mental Health American, SD offers training to provide skills and resources in assisting those with mental health. https://www.mhasd.org/mhfa
Recovery International is a self-help program designed to help people change their life for the better. https://www.recoveryinternational.org/
Other assistance in the community
Other assistance in the community
Peer Links: PeerLINKS is a free, confidential program designed for individuals who need help connecting to behavioral health treatment (mental health and/or substance use), resources or rebuilding their support network. (https://namisandiego.org/services/peer-links/)
Urban Restoration Counseling Center: Individual and group counseling and more. Will provide up to 13 free sessions if you qualify. (https://urbanrestorationcounseling.org/)
San Diego County list of multiple mental health resources
Adult protective services https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/adult-protective-services
Power Your Mind is a program for teens at risk. https://poweryourmind.org/
Additional resources on Elder Abuse
Additional resources on Elder Abuse
San Diego offers tips and phone numbers for elder abuse through aging and independence services.
https://glenner.org/ : Provides innovative adult day care programs, family support, case management, crisis intervention, family and community education, advocacy, information and referrals.
https://www.caregivercenter.org/ : Southern Caregiver Resource Center provides services for any San Diego or Imperial County resident who is caring for an adult with a chronic and disabling condition in need of assistance.
New for SDCCD students and faculty: Say Hello to Headspace
New for SDCCD students and faculty: Say Hello to Headspace
Meditation and mindfulness have been shown to help people stress less, focus more, and sleep soundly. And when you think about brain health, a stress free, focused brain is a healthy brain. Headspace is a mobile app designed to promote mental health through meditation and mindfulness. It includes features like guided meditations, sleep aids (sleep sounds and calming music), mental health coaching and mindful movement. You can learn more about Headspace here. Although it is a subscription app that you normally pay for, SDCCD has partnered with Headspace to provide free access to all faculty and students.
Steps to enroll:
To activate your Headspace subscription, please follow these steps. NOTE: If you set up an account but did not use the official link below, you can modify it so that it is part of the subscription. Follow these instructions:
1. Visit https://work.headspace.com/sandiegocollegeofcontinuingeducation/member-enroll
2. When prompted, choose “No, I do not have an account” if you are new to Headspace
or choose “Yes, I have an account” if you have an existing Headspace account that you set up using your student email but did not get the free subscription from SDCCD.
3. If you answer no, please go ahead and sign up for a new account. Use your @student.sdccd.edu account.
If the answer is yes, log in to your existing account using the student email address you provided and the password you used.
4. Enter your eligible "@student.sdccd.edu" email - you will then receive a link to activate the subscription
5. Click the “Verify” button in the activation email to activate your new membership
Please note: If you are unable to enroll using the steps above, please clear the cache by following the steps HERE
All Resources
All Resources
handout RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS.pdfSenior Resource Center:
Senior Resource Center:
https://sdscf.org/senior-resources/
Age Well San Diego:
Age Well San Diego:
https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/activities/agewellservices
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