UUSD Counseling Center

School-based counseling services are available for qualified students who are experiencing social-emotional, mental, or behavioral issues that are negatively impacting their daily and/or academic functioning. The UUSD Counseling Center staff assist and support students with the goal of helping our students succeed at school. Counselors from UUSD Counseling Center will assess and link the student and family to the appropriate level of care. The UUSD Counseling Center is located at Support Services, near the corner of Arrow Hwy. and Third avenue, in Upland. Please call for more information, (909) 949-6526.

When to reach out for support/services:

Sometimes children can develop ongoing emotional concerns. If your child is experiencing any of the following, your child may benefit from support:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Self-Injurious Behaviors

  • Defiant/Behavioral Concerns

  • Grief & Loss

  • Hyperactivity

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Aggressive Behaviors

  • Lack of Motivation

How to make a request for assistance (referral)?

Call the UUSD Counseling Center for more information or to refer your student at: 909-949-6526.

Or find the Request for Assistance form here.

Referrals or Requests for Assistance may be made by:

  • School Site (Administrator, Counselor, School Psychologist, Teacher, Etc.)

  • Parent/ Guardian

  • Healthcare Provider

  • Student (Self-Referral)

All children who are referred to the UUSD Counseling Center who meet financial qualifications will be assessed to determine if they meet clinical necessity for services.

The type, frequency and duration of services provided by the UUSD Counseling Center will be determined on the needs of the student and/or family.

Students who do not qualify for UUSD Counseling Center services will be connected to a local service provider, Care Solace, or a contracted provider within Upland Unified School District.


Services can include:

  • Individual Counseling

  • Family Counseling

  • Group Counseling

  • Parenting Skills

  • Case Management

  • Psychoeducation

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Warm Handoffs (referrals) and collaboration with other community resources and UUSD partnerships

Additional Resources

Mental Health Providers & Resources

If you’re part of Upland Unified School District, you may be eligible to receive counseling services directly through UUSD Counseling Center. Additionally, UUSD works in partner with Care Solace to provide linkage to community mental health providers specific to your individualized needs.

We have included some online therapy options for those who may be seeking alternatives. As a reminder, please access your regular mental health provider for support. If you have private insurance, consider calling your carrier for a referral list that matches your child’s needs

We have included some online therapy options for those who may be seeking alternatives. As a reminder, please access your regular mental health provider for support.

If you have private insurance, consider calling your carrier for a referral list that matches your child’s needs or utilize these resources below:

1. Care Solace

In partnership with Upland Unified School District Families

2. Talkspace

  • “Connects you with a licensed mental health professional so you can receive therapy from your digital devices."

3. BetterHelp

  • https://www.betterhelp.com/

  • “Offers access to licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers (LCSW / LMSW), and board licensed professional counselors (LPC)”

National Institute of Mental Health (NAMI)

  • https://www.namisb.org/

  • offers family resources and groups for those affected by mental illness. In addition to their website, you can access their HelpLine 1 (800) 950-NAMI.

***These not a comprehensive list of providers in San Bernardino County and is NOT a formal referral from UUSD. Please use discretion in selecting a mental health provider.


Crisis Resources

  • If you or someone you know is in crisis, please CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY

  • If you are having thoughts of harming yourself and need to talk to a counselor,

please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HOME to 741741.

Phone Lines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    • Phone #: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7)

    • Online Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ (24/7)

    • Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Crisis Text Line

  • The Crisis Text Line is a free text messaging resource offering 24/7 support to anyone in crisis. Since August 2013, more than 79 million text messages have been exchanged.

  • Text: HOME to 741741 (24/7)

  • Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/

Crisis Response Services

San Bernardino County Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT)

  • 909-458-1517

  • 909-535-1316 (afterhours)

San Bernardino County Mental Health Services

  • Crisis Walk-In Clinic (M-F 8am-10pm/ Sat 8-5pm) (All ages)

  • 850 E. Foothill Blvd, Rialto, CA

  • Phone: 909-421-9495

San Bernardino County Merrill Center- 24hr Crisis Stabilization Unit (13 years and older)

  • 14677 Merrill Ave, Fontana, CA

  • 951-643-2340

Local Mental Health Hospitals

Canyon Ridge Hospital (13 years and older)

  • 5353 G Street, Chino, CA

  • 909-590-3700

Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (All ages)

  • 1710 Barton Road, Redlands, CA

  • 909-558-9344

Sexual Assault Services

Project Sister Family Services

  • 909-626-HELP (4357) 24 Hour Rape Crisis Hotline

  • 909-623-1619 or 626-915-2535 Counseling services for sexual assault and child abuse survivors

San Bernardino County Children & Family Services Child Abuse Hotline

  • 1-800-827-8724

San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services

  • 800-656-4673 (National Toll Free Number)

  • 909-885-8884 (Inland Empire)

**Both numbers 24 hr hotlines


Parent Resources

Parent Caregiver Resources

California Parent & Youth Helpline The California Parent & Youth

  • https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/

  • Helpline provides support and resource referrals to parent and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • 7-days a week from 8:00AM-8:00PM

  • Call or text 1-855-427-2736 for services

National Parent Helpline

  • https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/

  • Being a parent is a critically important job, 24 hours a day. It’s not always easy. Call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support from a trained Advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent.

Child Mind Institute

  • https://childmind.org/

  • Insights and advice on common concerns and tips for facing challenges many families share.

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