LTUSD Community Resources site

Unemployment & Disability Insurance:

California Unemployment Benefits/Filing 

Community Resources

Tahoe Magic

Food Assistance Resources and Schedules in our Area    Spanish Version 

California Department of Social Services Pandemic EBT Extra Food Benefits 

Family Resource Center Basic Needs bread distribution and emergency food program

Bread & Broth 4 Kids

El Dorado County Housing and Homelessness Assistance  

Tahoe Youth and Family Services: runaway and homeless youth, Transitional Living, Rapid Re-Housing program, Homeless Prevention Program for youth 18-24

LTUSD's Homeless Liaison: email Katy Rosenbloom at krosenbloom@ltusd.org

District Information 

LTUSD wants to support you!  Email Rachel Paul at rpaul@ltusd.org, or call  541-2850 between 8:00am-4:30pm (Se Habla Espanol)

Elementary Schools:

Bijou Community School main website 

Meyers Elementary School

Sierra House Elementary School main website 

Tahoe Valley Elementary School main website

South Tahoe Middle School:

TRiO Tutoring Services

School Counselors:

Student with last names A-L, contact: Ms. Alyna Vera at avera@ltusd.org

Student with last names M-Z, contact: Mrs. Nicole Zunino at nzunino@ltusd.org

South Tahoe High School and Mt. Tallac Continuation School

TRiO ETS Tutoring Services

Chromebook/Technology Help:

Cyberbullying information for kids

Cyberbullying information for teens

COVID-19  Prevention & Symptoms

Coronavirus: A Book for Children

Health Insurance

Medi-Cal enrollment 

Covered California special enrollment due to Coronavirus

Other:

The Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com) to find local doctors, treatment centers, and support groups

Crisis Lines and Resources:

If you are in need of immediate assistance (if you, or your child, is unsafe and in immediate crisis), call 911. 

El Dorado County Behavioral Health  psychiatric emergency services crisis line: (530) 544-2219   (available 24/7)

Disaster Distress Helpline:  call  1-800-985-5990     or text TalkWithUs to 66746  for help in English or Spanish

Live Violence Free 24-hour crisis line: (530) 544-4444

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255  (available 24/7)

National Suicide Hotline:   1-800-SUICIDE

National Suicide Textline:  Text the word HOPE to (916) 668-iCAN

National Suicide Crisis Chat:    suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org

Supports in our Community:

LTUSD Triage:  available everyday by email at eruiz@ltusd.org, or from 8:00am-1:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays by phone: 541-2850 ext. 0  (Se Habla Espanol)

County Behavioral Health, South Lake Tahoe office: (530) 573-7970 

A Balanced Life Teletherapy

Family Resource Center

Vista Rise Collective

Tahoe Youth and Family Services:  Mental Health and Substance Abuse services

Telehealth Services for Children and Teens (Provided by Childmind.org)

Stress and Well-Being Resources for Children:

Child Mind Institute - Resource for Children's Mental Healt

WarmLine Family Resource Center for Families of Students with Disabilities

Caring for Kids: Your Child's Mental Health

How to Talk to your child about Social and Emotional Issues from Understood.org

Telehealth Services for Children and Teens (Provided by Childmind.org)

Stress and Well-Being Resources for Adults:

A Balanced Life Resources

Care for the Caregiver: Tips for Families and Educators from the National Association of School Psychologists

How to Get Therapy When You Can't Leave the House (NPR article with links to resources

Vista Rise Collective

Webinars:

Everyday: ChildMind.org daily live Facebook chats about Parenting in the time of Coronavirus 

Supporting challenging behaviors at home through the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions - online parent "walking tour" with strategies and videos found HERE

Free Parenting Education talk: Cliques, Conflicts, and Connections online May 5th.  Geared towards parents of daughters.  

Community Family/Parenting Support Resources:

Catalyst Community Family Resource Guide 

Parent Support in English and Spanish for South Tahoe Middle School

Online Resources:

Talking with Kids - a parent resource for talking about difficult topics, including  Sickness & Death, Disasters, Sex & Relationships, Race, Divorce, Violence, and more.

How to Talk to your child about Social and Emotional Issues from Understood.org

WarmLine Family Resource Center for Families of Students with Disabilities

Childmind.org  Concerns & Disorders Topics A-Z

A Balanced Life Resources

Access from AT&T

Home Energy Assistance Program: Assistance for income-eligible households with their energy bill or heating fuel provider 

South Tahoe Public Utilities District

Liberty Utilities: Visit Liberty Utilities at Electric Financial Help page for information on other Liberty programs that can help you save money and energy.