Mental Health Support and Resources
CARE SOLACE EN ESPAÑOL
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CARE SOLACE EN ESPAÑOL
Care Solace conecta a estudiantes, el personal y sus familias con la atención. Sin costo para usted, Care Solace encontrará de forma rápido y confidencial a los proveedores de servicios de salud mental y consumo de sustancias disponibles según sus necesidades.
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RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
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RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Concerns related to COVID-19 are causing stress, anxiety, and uncertainty for us all. Children look to adults for guidance in how to respond in stressful situations. If the adults around them are overwhelmed with their own stress and worry, children are likely to become more anxious and fearful. But, how do we help when we are feeling overwhelmed ourselves?
The Galt Joint Elementary School District Special Services staff are available to support our students. Specialists are reaching out to students and families who they have been working with this school year. If you would like to talk with a Specialist from your child’s school, please email the specialist from your site with your child's name, your phone number, and school they attend and one of our specialists will respond as soon as possible. You can find contact information ( link to email ) below. . .
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
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INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19
The National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses has created information to help communicate with your child about COVID-19. It is important that children and youth have a way to discuss and process their feelings and reactions by having a trusted adult to process current events with them.
Per this article, it is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. Parents can play an important role to reassure children that health and school officials are working hard to ensure that people throughout the county stay healthy. Below are some suggested guidelines to support your child:
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Remain calm and reassuring
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Monitor television viewing and social media
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Be honest and accurate
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Keep explanations age appropriate
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Review and model basic hygiene and healthy lifestyle practices for protection
For more information and to read the full article, Click on one of the following Links:
The Child Mind Institute has also provided families with guidance on conversations that could enhance communication between children and families and provide reassurance to children at this time. These recommendations include:
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Taking cues from your child to invite conversations
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Be reassuring
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Focusing on what you are doing to stay safe
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Maintain a daily routine as much as possible
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Encourage open lines of communication
To read recommendations from the Child Mind Institute, click here : ChildMind.org
The Committee for Children has developed Social Emotional resources for children and families. Among those resources is Mind Yeti®. A mindfulness program that offers sessions for anyone to use with no experience necessary! Designed for educators and families to do alongside children, or for older children to do on their own, Mind Yeti provides a great way for everyone to practice mindfulness during this difficult time.
Curious Kids Podcast is a kid-driven podcast about fun and educational topics, check out this timely episode about how humans and other animals stay clean,Curious About Cleanliness. In this episode, the crew learns about soap, hand sanitizer, shampoo and more. Cleanliness is key in preventing many contagious diseases, including Covid 19. Children asking questions about Coronavirus to disease pediatrician Dr. Juan Dumois,Asking Kid's Coronavirus questions.
Physical Activity is Important to maintain children's brains healthy and learning. The resources below can provide you with ideas to keep moving while at home.
LOCAL MENTAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS
CRISIS RESOURCES
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CRISIS RESOURCES
DURING A CRISIS
Consider these options when you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis:
● Call 911 if the situation is a life- threatening emergency.
● Call the Mental Health Hotline at 800-991-5272, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
● Visit the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic located at 2130 Stockton Blvd., Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817
● Call 911 if the situation is a life- threatening emergency.
● Call the Mental Health Hotline at 800-991-5272, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
● Visit the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic located at 2130 Stockton Blvd., Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 10 am - 10 pm Saturday - Sunday and Holidays, 10 am - 6pm 2130 Stockton Boulevard, Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 520-2460
For information about how to access non-emergency mental health services for minors, call the Crisis Hotline at 1-800-991-5272.
Monday - Friday, 10 am - 10 pm Saturday - Sunday and Holidays, 10 am - 6pm 2130 Stockton Boulevard, Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 520-2460
For information about how to access non-emergency mental health services for minors, call the Crisis Hotline at 1-800-991-5272.
24/7 CRISIS RESOURCES
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN![]()
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN
APPLICATIONS FOR CHILDREN
APPLICATIONS FOR CHILDREN![]()
APPLICATIONS FOR CHILDREN
 (Appropriate for Elementary K-4 Students) |
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame Street
- This is a bilingual (English and Spanish) resource app to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. - Your child will enjoy silly animations and playful interactions as he/she is exposed to important emotional vocabulary, breathing technique, personalized encouragements... Available via download: Google Play - AppStore |
 (Appropriate for 5th-8th Grade Students) |
Stop, Breathe & Think "Calm Coronavirus Anxiety"
- Now free for the next 60 days—to support you and/or your student during this time . - Become more present and grounded, find your inner “safe space”, keep your attention focused on the small, practice feeling compassion. Available via download: AppStore - Google Play |
 (Recommended for ages 11-19 but can be used by younger group with support of an adult) |
Clear Fear
- Free application uses the evidence-based treatment CBT to focus on learning. - Allows users to learn to reduce the physical responses to threat as well as changing thoughts and behaviors and releasing emotions. Available via download: AppStore and Google Play |
 (Appropriate for 5th-8th Grade Students) |
Calm Harm
- Free application developed for teenage mental health using the basic principles of an evidence-based therapy called DBT. - Calm Harm provides tasks to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm. Available via download: AppStore and Google Play |
 (Appropriate for 5th-8th Grade Students) |
What's Up? - A Mental Health App
- What’s Up is an app designed to provide helpful tools for managing depression. - The app is based on principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and includes multiple features. Available via download: AppStore and Google Play |
 (Appropriate for 5th-8th Grade Students) |
HEADSPACE
- You can try Headspace for yourself and learn the essentials of meditation and mindfulness. - While the app offers in-app purchases/subscriptions there are various free exercises available to add extra mindfulness to your day, and hundreds of meditations on everything from stress to sleep. Available via downloaD: AppStore and Google Play |
