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Mental Health

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Taking care of your emotional wellbeing is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Our students may visit our Student Support Centers to get in-person support from our school social workers. There are also coping strategies, warning signs, and resources listed below.

TRY THESE CALMING STRATEGIES:

  • Take a walk

  • Get a good night’s sleep

  • Eat nutritious food

  • Connect with others

  • Stretch or do yoga

  • Exercise

  • Stay hydrated

  • Practice gratitude

  • Spend time in nature

  • Make something with your hands

SIGNS THAT YOU OR A LOVED ONE NEEDS HELP:

  • Feeling sad or hopeless

  • Losing interest in things that once brought joy

  • Thoughts of suicide and self-harm

  • Feeling like a failure or bad about yourself

  • Substance use to feel better

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:

  • Suicide Prevention Hotline – call 9-8-8

  • Crisis Text Line – text HOME to 741741

  • The Source/emotional and social support for youth and caregivers – call or text 916-SUPPORT (787-7678)
  • Cal HOPE/emotional support – call (833) 317-4673
  • Care Solace – call (888) 515-0595 or visit https://www.caresolace.com/saccityusd
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Student Support Centers

Our social workers are here to listen and provide mental health and behavioral support for all of our students. Student Support Centers on our campuses are safe spaces if you need resources, counseling, or help. 

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LGBTQ+ Support Services

Know your rights, and learn about support, advocacy, and training that are district provides to improve the culture and climate for our LGBTQ+ youth and staff. 

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Homeless Education Services

If a student is experiencing housing insecurity, they may qualify for additional educational benefits to connect them to resources and support. We're here to help.

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Foster Youth Services

Our team serves the unique needs of foster youth and their families by amplifying social-emotional support, providing tutoring and mentoring, and engaging in advocacy. We also provide enrollment and placement services.

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Save a Life

Is a student sick or has lost consciousness? Get help immediately from school staff. Rescue efforts are available throughout the school (including Narcan).

Mental Health Support

Suicide Prevention Hotline - call 9-8-8
Crisis Text Line - text HOME to 741741
The Source/emotional and social support for youth and caregivers - call or text 916-SUPPORT (787-7678)
Cal HOPE/emotional support - call (833) 317-4673

LGBTQ+ Support

Trevor Project/support for youth identifying as LGBTQ+ - text “START” to 678678 or call (866) 488-7386
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline/a peer support line run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers - call 
(800) 877-565-8860; guaranteed to be available from 2 pm –10 pm PST, but open with limited staffing 24/7

Abuse Support

National Sexual Assault Hotline - call 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)
National Human Trafficking Hotline - call 1-888-373-7888 or text *233733
WEAVE/relationship/Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Sex Trafficking - 24 Hour Support & Information Line - call (916) 920-2952

Substance Use Support

SAMHSA’s National Helpline - call 1-800-662-4357 for a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders

Narcotics.com – addiction and recovery resources and meeting listings for group support. 

Youth Shelter

Wind Youth Center/24-Hour Adolescent Shelter Line - call (916) 628-1492 for youth ages 12-17 (18 and in high school ok)  If you are in need of help with food, clothing, shelter, job placement, or just need someone to talk to, please stop on by our center at 815 S Street, Sacramento (Monday-Sunday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm)

Food Access

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services – call (916) 456-1980, 
or visit https://www.sacramentofoodbank.org/

Local Resources & Services

211 Sacramento: Call 2-1-1,  email info@211sacramento.org or visit https://www.211sacramento.org/211/

Anonymous Reporting Line

We Tip Line - If you have any information regarding crime or misconduct, call WeTip anonymously. There are 3 ways to anonymously report: 1. Call 844.916.4544, 2. Text Report to 844.916.4544, or 3. Visit https://mobile.catapultems.com/sacramento-city-usd/Sites

Crisis Lines & Resources

App Resource

We are excited to announce our partnership with Soluna, a leading mental health app dedicated to delivering 24/7 support for youth. This collaboration empowers young people by providing instant access to self-help resources, moderated forums, free writing, and 1:1 coaching – all conveniently available on their smartphones. No cost. No pressure. Completely anonymous.

Soluna is a comprehensive and confidential mental health toolkit designed to support young people’s wellbeing. This invaluable service comes at no cost to partners or users, thanks to a Kooth-powered collaboration with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Visit SolunaApp.com to learn more.

Local Resources

National Resources