The San Diego County of Office of Education is committed to supporting school districts, schools, students, and families with resources to improve their mental and emotional wellness. Our goal is to support the removal of barriers that impact student success.

Mental Health Promotion

For Schools:

• 12 Resources to Help You Address Mental Health in Schools
  

• Back to School- Mental Health America
  

• Center for Mental Health in Schools

• Children's Mental Health Network
  

• Helpguide.org
  

• Live Well San Diego
  

• Mental Health Resources for Students and Educators
  

• National Children Mental Health Awareness Day

• National Association of School Psychologists
  

• Regional K-12 Student Mental Health Initiative
  

Information for Teens:

• Girls' Guide to Health & Wellness
  

• NAMI Child and Adolescent Action Center
  

• Teen line Online
  

Information for Parents:

• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry– Facts for Families
  

• Center for Parent Information and Resources - Dissemination
  

• Healthy Children.org  (from the American Academy of Pediatrics) - Emotional Problems
  

• Live Well San Diego
  

• Local Parenting Classes - Positive Parenting Program

• National Association of School Psychologists – Information for Families

• San Diego County It's Up to Us -- Resources for Parents

• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Child Welfare Gateway, General Resources and Tips for Parents
  

Resources

• 211 San Diego
  

• Crisis Hotline: 888-724-7240
  

• Directory of Behavioral Health Services Providers
  

• It's Up to Us
  

• Mental Health America of San Diego County
  

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego
  

• Youth Yellow Pages
  

For additional information, please contact:

Mara Madrigal-Weiss, Heather Nemour, or Violeta Mora