Parent Resources
Backpack tips for your student!
Disclaimer: The links below are for reference and educational purposes. They are not not meant to be in lieu of psychological treatment, if needed. If you need psychological help, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional.
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Dangers of Social Media
Watch our Caregiver Chat (that aired 1/14/25), featuring IHMS counselor, Devrah Laake and Student Resource Officer, Corporal Wickman.
Social Media Rules for Teens and Tweens
Tips from Common Sense Media
Taming Anxiety
Click here for more information, including a visualization tool for kids
Try this activity from GoZen.com
Help kids control what they can (and let go of what they can't) - click here for another resource from GoZen.com
10 Tips for Parenting Anxious Kids - Grace Berman, LCSW @ Child Mind Institute
Stress & Relaxation Resources from Child Mind Institute
Project Cal-Well's easy-to-use guide helps parents and caregivers to navigate mental health challenges. It includes tips for difficult conversations.
LBGTQIA+ Resources
Located in Danville & San Ramon
925-837-0505
Click here for more information
If you or your child is experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the following:
Contra Costa Youth Crisis (17 and younger): Dial 877-441-1089
Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+ youth): Dial 866-488-7386 or Text "Start" to 678-678
Mobile Crisis Response Team: Dial 833-443-2672 (M-F 8-6:30) if the situation is escalating to a crisis.
Contra Costa Crisis Center: Dial 211 or Text "Hope" to 20121
National Lifeline: Dial 988 Anyone in need of any kind of support can call or text.
They handle issues, including self-harm, addiction, & suicidal thoughts.
Contra Costa County Office of Education's
