LTUSD Community Resources site

Unemployment & Disability Insurance:

California Unemployment Benefits/Filing 

Community Resources

El Dorado County Income, Employment and Expenses (2-1-1)

El Dorado County Community Hub 5 - Family Engagement, Resources, Assistance

Tahoe Magic

Food Assistance Resources and Schedules in our Area    Spanish Version 

El Dorado County Food and Meal Assistance (2-1-1) 

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

Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Food Program 2025     Spanish Version

El Dorado County Housing and Homelessness Assistance (2-1-1) 

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

Tahoe Homeless Coalition Coordinated Entry

LTUSD's Homeless Liaison: email Amanda Hammond at ahammond@ltusd.org

District Information 

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

Elementary Schools:

Bijou Community School main website  and teacher contact information (by grade)

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:

Acceptable Use Policy

Cyberbullying information for kids

Cyberbullying information for teens

Digital Etiquette video for students ("netiquette" by Brainpop)

COVID-19  Prevention & Symptoms:

Barton Memorial:  Updates & What to do if you are experiencing Coronavirus Symptoms  

Self-Care, Caring for Others, and Stopping the Spread of COVID-19

CDC: How to Stop the Spread of Germs 

Coronavirus: A Book for Children

Health Insurance:

El Dorado County Health Care Resources (2-1-1) 

Medi-Cal hotline: (800)541-5555

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 Emergency & Crisis Services (2-1-1) 

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

 A Balanced Life SMART Recovery meetings facilitated by Marcella Araiza, LMFT, every Tuesday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.  Free to anyone in the community wanting support with any kind of addiction using science backed methodologies and strategies. Join via Zoom (click link above or use Meeting ID: 605-789-868).

Family Resource Center

Live Violence Free therapy, support, and advocacy programs

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

A Balanced Life Helping the Helpers group.   A weekly support group for those in a helping profession during the Coronavirus pandemic.    Every Thursday starting 4/23, 1:00 - 2:00 pm with Lindsay Simon, LMFT.   Access this weekly meeting by clicking here or use Meeting ID: 712-2974-0117 once you're signed into Zoom.

Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings

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 Health

El Dorado County Community Hub 5 - Family Engagement, Resources, Assistance

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

Managing Your Own Anger: A Guide for Parents

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

Digital Clinic for Greater Mental Health

Live Violence Free Community Resource List: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Human Trafficking

Webinars:

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

Free parenting series with resources for developing a home-learning schedule, emotional check-ins, and emotional regulation from Make Social & Emotional Learning Stick.

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- Alpine County

Catalyst Community Family Resource Guide - El Dorado County

Parent Support in English and Spanish for South Tahoe Middle School

Online Resources:

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource    (available in English and Spanish)

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

Managing Your Own Anger: A Guide for Parents

4 Tips for De-Escalating Behaviors

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 

Spectrum Internet (Charter):  Free for students 1-844-488-8395

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.