Charter Oak Unified School District
Department of Student Support Services, Equity, Access, Outreach, and Innovation & Mental Health Supports
Welcome to Charter Oak Unified School District
Department of Student Services, Equity, Access, Outreach, Innovation, Mental Health Support & Community Schools
The Charter Oak Unified School District Department of Student Services, Equity, Access, Outreach, and Innovation and Mental Health Support offers a broad range of supports and services to meet the needs of the whole child in the areas of social-emotional support, equity, access, outreach, and innovation.
Our department's goal is to provide comprehensive services that will assist the student in achieving a successful and rewarding educational experience at Charter Oak Unified School District.
For COUSD Student Services/Child Welfare and Attendance/Discipline/Transfers:
Please contact Debbie Redmon, Student Services Technician at dredmon@cousd.net or at 626-966-8331 ext. 90556
Joey Strycula, Director of Student Services, Child Welfare & Attendance at jstrycula@cousd.net or at 626-966-8331 x90556
For COUSD Equity, Access, Outreach & Innovation / Mental Health Support / Student & Family Resource Center / Elementary Counseling:
Please contact Donna Maeda-Reyes, Student Services Technician at dmaedareyes@cousd.net or 626-938-0280 ext. 98225
Maria Thompson, MA.Ed., Director of Student Services, Equity, Access, Outreach & Innovation at mthompson@cousd.net 626-938-0280 x98224
Christine Renouf, LCSW/PPSC, Mental Health Program Specialist/MSW Intern Supervisor at crenouf@cousd.net or 626-938-0280 x98226
Jennifer Helguera, Community Liaison, at jhelguera@cousd.net or 626-938-0280 x98214
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Charter Oak Unified School District
School Health Forms and Information
Questions? Contact your school's health clerk.
COUSD District Nurse:
Camille Virata, BSN, RN
Araceli Galvan, Assistant
626-966-8331 x90552
Enrollment Questions?
Inter-district Transfers and Intra-District Transfers
Free online tutoring now available to Californians
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that every Californian can now access free online tutoring available 24/7 through a new initiative offering homework help in every K-12 subject and skill-building resources for adult learners. Newsom also announced $254m in grants to public libraries in 172 cities across 34 counties to renovate and improve facilities across the state. This is the first round of the California State Library’s $439m Building Forward Library Improvement Grant Program – the largest investment in public library infrastructure in the state's history. Real-time homework assistance can now be accessed 24/7 here and on the websites of any of the 1,130 local public libraries around the state – click on the “HelpNow” link to reach a one-on-one tutor. The pilot program led by the State Library offers assistance in Math, Language Arts, and other core K-12 subjects in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. There’s no age limit to who can use the service. Adult learners can also access writing assistance, citizenship resources and other tools.
For more information about COUSD's Oak Knoll Virtual Academy, please visit https://okvaonline.com/
Charter Oak Unified School District is partnering with Care Solace, an online research tool that assists individuals in finding local counseling-related services, to promote the importance of mental health and ensure the well-being of the District community. Care Solace services are available at no cost to COUSD students, families and staff.
To use the program, individuals answer 10 questions and are directed to an extensive list of referrals for care providers. A search algorithm matches individuals with mental health care resources within seconds.
Care Solace generates referrals that take into account a variety of insurance policies, including private insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicaid and Medicare. If uninsured, Care Solace also identifies local care providers that allow individuals to pay out-of-pocket for services. The site does not require a username, home address, phone number or date of birth. Click on the Care Solace logo to be connected or go to www.caresolace.com/cousd
Charter Oak USD is now serving free meals for all students!
If you have any questions about meals, please reach out to Food Services at 626-966-8331 or visit the COUSD Food Services website: http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2601080039252969
Mental Health Supports
If you or your child is in an immediate crisis, call 911. If your child needs an emergency mental health evaluation, you can call the LAC DMH Psychiatric Mobile Response Team 1-800-854-7771 or take your child to the local emergency room. Covina Police Dispatch is 626-384-5808. Glendora Police Dispatch is (626) 914-8250. San Dimas Sheriff Dispatch is (909) 450-2700.If you are feeling very anxious or are struggling emotionally, contact a mental health professional, maybe via telehealth. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or one of our local mental health agencies listed on this page. All these hotlines and referral agencies are open to take your call.
CA Peer-Run Warm Line (1-855-845-7415)Non-Judgmental Emotional Peer Support
As the CA Peer Run Warm Line is staffed 24/7 by trained Peers with specialized training in supporting mental health challenges, we are already seeing a number of callers with concerns surrounding the virus and associated news reports.
The California Peer-Run Warm Line expanded its services state-wide in October of 2019. We are a toll-free service and operate 24/7 and can be reached at:
Toll-Free Number: 1-855-845-7415Web Chat: https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/
Please remember physical distancing doesn’t mean social isolation. It’s more important than ever, right now, to stay connected to family, friends, co-workers, classmates and others through phone calls and online. We can be there for each other and provide mutual support without coming into physical contact. Engaging in activities that are meaningful to you, personally, can also help.
Please contact 211 for assistance with basic needs and other resources at https://211la.org/search-resources
Apoyos de Salud Mental
Si usted o su hijo se encuentran en una crisis inmediata, llame al 911. Si su hijo necesita una evaluación de salud mental de emergencia, puede llamar al Equipo de Respuesta Móvil Psiquiátrica de LAC DMH al 1-800-854-7771 o llevar a su hijo a la sala de emergencias local. . El despacho de la policía de Covina es 626-384-5808. El despacho de la policía de Glendora es (626) 914-8250. El Despacho del Sheriff de San Dimas es (909) 450-2700.Si se siente muy ansioso o tiene dificultades emocionales, comuníquese con un profesional de salud mental, tal vez a través de telesalud. Puede llamar a la Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio al 1-800-273-TALK oa una de nuestras agencias locales de salud mental que se enumeran en esta página. Todas estas líneas directas y agencias de referencia están abiertas para atender su llamada.
Línea directa de CA Peer-Run (1-855-845-7415)Apoyo emocional de pares sin prejuicios
Como CA Peer Run Warm Line cuenta con personal las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, con Peers capacitados con capacitación especializada en el apoyo a los desafíos de salud mental, ya estamos viendo una cantidad de personas que llaman con inquietudes sobre el virus y los informes de noticias asociados.California Peer-Run Warm Line expandió sus servicios en todo el estado en octubre de 2019. Somos un servicio gratuito y operamos las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana y se puede localizar en:
Número gratuito: 1-855-845-7415Chat web: https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/
Recuerde que el distanciamiento físico no significa aislamiento social. Es más importante que nunca, en este momento, mantenerse conectado con familiares, amigos, compañeros de trabajo, compañeros de clase y otros a través de llamadas telefónicas y en línea. Podemos estar ahí el uno para el otro y brindar apoyo mutuo sin entrar en contacto físico. Participar en actividades que sean significativas para usted, personalmente, también puede ayudar.
Comuníquese con el 211 para obtener ayuda con las necesidades básicas y otros recursos en https://211la.org/search-resources
New Enrollments and Data Confirmation
Foster Student & Family Resources
Recursos para estudiantes y familieas de crianza
Parent Resources
Información y recursos para padres
Attendance Awareness Resources
iReady parent information Información y recursos para padres
Counseling Resources
Homeless Youth and Family Resources
Recursos para familias y jóvenes sin hogar
Community Resources
Recursos de la comunidad
Teacher and Staff Resources
COUSD Help Desk
Tech Support Hub
COUSD Anti-Bullying and Harrassment Policy
COUSD Healthy Kids Survey 2019-2020
Healthy Kids Survey Website https://calschls.org/
You can also email Angela Martinez, Special Education Administrative Assistant at amartinez@cousd.net, Jennifer Brennan, Special Education Coordinator at jbrennan@cousd.net or Jonathan Raymond, Special Education Director at jraymond@cousd.net
Charter Oak Unified School District Department of Student Services, Equity, Access, Outreach & Innovation
Child Welfare & Attendance
Personnel
Charter Oak Unified School District Department of Student Services, Equity, Access, Outreach & Innovation
Located at the Charter Oak Adult Education Campus (Room C4)
1115 E Puente St, Covina, CA 91724
626-938-0280
Maria Betancourt Thompson, M. Ed.
Director of Student Services, Equity, Access, Outreach & Innovation
626-938-0280 Ext. 98224
mthompson@cousd.net Office Located at COUSD Adult Education Campus
Donna Maeda-Reyes
Student Services Technician
626-938-0280 ext. 98225
dmaedareyes@cousd.net
Charter Oak Unified School District Department of Student Services, Mental Health and Therapy
Located at the Charter Oak Adult Education Campus (Room C4)
1115 E Puente St, Covina, CA 91724
626-938-0280
Christine Renouf, LCSW, PPSC
Mental Health Program Specialist
Masters in Social Work/Therapy (MSW) Intern Supervisor
626-938-0280 Ext. 98226
crenouf@cousd.net
Charter Oak Unified School District Department of Student Services, Elementary Counseling and Wellness
Located at the elementary school sites
Greg Solis, M. Ed./PPS
Elementary Wellness Counselor
Pupil Personnel Services/Counseling (PPS) Intern Supervisor
gsolis@cousd.net
Charter Oak Unified School District Student Health Services
Located at the Charter Oak Elementary Campus
20350 E Cienega Ave, Covina, CA 91724
626-966-8331
Camille Virata, BSN, RN
District Registered Nurse
626- 966-8331 Ext. 90551
cvirata@cousd.net
Araceli Galvan
Office Assistant II
626- 966-8331 Ext. 90552
agalvan@cousd.net
Charter Oak Unified School District Community Liaison and
Student & Family Resource Center
Located at the Royal Oak Middle School Campus
303 S. Glendora Ave, Covina, CA 91724
626-938-0280 Ext. 98214
Jennifer Helguera
Community Liaison
626-938-0280 Ext. 98214
jhelguera@cousd.net
Charter Oak Unified School District Department of Student Services, Child Welfare & Attendance
Located at the Charter Oak Elementary Campus
20350 E Cienega Ave, Covina, CA 91724
626-966-8331
Joey Strycula
Director of Student Services, Child Welfare & Attendance
626-966-8331 Ext. 90556
jstrycula@cousd.net
Debbie Redmon
Student Services Technician
626-966-8331 ext. 90556
dredmon@cousd.net