Triple P seminars are offered as one-on-one sessions! If anybody is interested, please contact Julio at Julior@jfssd.org.
These courses will help you learn how to communicate with children and develop effective discipline based in both firmness and kindness. These courses will help you to enhance a positive relationship with your child.
This article describes 7 reminders to help parents navigate the new normal.
Apps for dealing with stress have grown more popular with the rise of the smartphone, many of which have exercises or guides to help you de-stress. The most popular focus on mindfulness training and meditation, but there are others that feature quick ways to get some help. This article lists 10 popular apps currently available, most of which are free!
Free Online Fitness and Wellness classes with YMCA 360!
Live Well @ Home is a free resource to help community residents find tips and strategies to stay healthy in both mind and body while staying at home.
Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind. It’s produced by NBC News Learn and supported by Pearson and includes information about almost every aspect of your child’s development (academics, social & emotional, health & wellness, financial literacy, college & career), because they're all connected. Healthy, successful children can excel in many areas – in the classroom, on the court, and in their relationships with peers and adults. Their advice also covers important topics for navigating life after high school.
Having social and emotional skills are even more crucial during this time. This article describes 5 ways (coaching, modeling, role-playing, environment and talking) that parents can help children develop social and emotional skills, all of which can be done from the comfort of your home every single day!
This article describes helpful mindfulness exercises for parents to develop the skills needed for unexpected stressful situations.
Daily Schedule for Remote Learning
This article guides teens and their families through creating a schedule that best fits their life style.
Click here to download the toolkit
Click here for a helpful list of resources for students in crisis provided by the California Department of Education for addressing mental health and wellness while school sites are closed.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis, please call the Access and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240. Trained and experienced counselors are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to provide support, referrals, and crisis intervention. You can also call the Access and Crisis Line if you are concerned about someone, just need to talk, have questions about how to offer support, or if you are looking for information about community resources, mental health referrals, and alcohol and drug support services. If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
San Diego County Information Line 2-1-1
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) - Behavioral Health Services (24/7) (888) 724 - 7240
NAMI San Diego (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) (619) 543 - 1434
Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7) (888) 385 - 4657
San Diego Network of Care for Behavioral Health https://sandiego.networkofcare.org
Mental Health America (MHA) San Diego (619) 543 - 0412
International Bipolar Foundation (858) 598 - 5967
San Diego Psychiatric Society (858) 279 - 4586
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) San Diego http://www.dbsasandiego.org/
Mental Health Systems (858) 573 - 2600
UPAC San Diego (619) 229 - 2999
Our Safe Place LGBTQ+ Clinic- San Diego Youth Services (619) 525 - 9903
It’s Up to Us San Diego (Suicide Prevention) https://up2sd.org/resources/mentalhealth-local/
Check the City of San Diego for the latest Corona Virus updates such as closures and for resources such as information on school sites offering free food.
This video discusses 7 Things you can do to help yourself and your loved ones remain mentally well through the pandemic.
The Child Mind Institute put together a great webpage dedicated to connecting families to COVID-19 related mental health resources. They describe the purpose of this page as, "We know parents are struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries — both your children’s and your own — under control. You don’t have to do it alone." Their clinical and supportive resources include:
Facebook Live video chats with expert clinicians (10am and 4.30pm)
Remote evaluations and telemedicine
Phone consultations for follow-up about Facebook Live events and other questions about the best way to
manage kids at home
Daily tips for parenting during the crisis, via email
Comprehensive resources for parents on coronavirus topics below the video
Wondering how to talk to your kids about coronavirus? Get some tips on what to say and how to practice healthy habits in this KPBS article.
This is an unprecedented time for all of us. This article describes steps to help yourself and your kids cope.