Mental Health & Wellness Resources
Below are some resources provided by FVSD's Support Services team of School Counselors and School Psychologists, which may be helpful for students and families:
Coping with Trauma
Coping with Stress
FVSD Resources
Care Solace Support
CareSolace is an online resource to assist individuals with finding local counseling-related services. CareSolace takes into account all types of private insurance, as well as Medi-Cal, Medicaid, and Medicare when generating lists of referrals.
CareSolace is available to FVSD students, families, and staff at no cost. This service is optional and not mandatory. Please use this link to reach out to CareSolace:
Middle School Counselors
FVSD Middle School Counselors are available to provide students with academic, social/emotional, and college and career support. Contact your Middle School Counselor via email:
Community Health Partners
Please access your regular mental health care provider for support. If you have private insurance, consider calling your carrier for a referral list that matches your child's needs. If you're seeking alternative mental health care options, consider these online therapy providers:
Please use discretion in selecting a mental health provider. This list is not comprehensive and is not a formal referral from FVSD. Click on this link for additional community support and resources.
Emergency Resources
- Fountain Valley Police Department (non-emergency): 714-593-4485
- Huntington Beach Police Department (non-emergency): 714-960-8811
- OC Links: 855-625-4657
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or dial 988
- Crisis Assessment Team (mobile county team): 866-830-6011
- California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200
- Crisis Text Line: text START to 741741
- Didi Hirsch Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 1-877-727-4747
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing Text Support: text HEARME to 839863
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
Additional Resources by CHOC
For additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic, Children's Hospital of Orange County provides numerous resources, including articles, blogs, and webinars:
Mental Health Resources Available through Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
For additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic, Children's Hospital of Orange County provides numerous resources, including articles, blogs, and webinars:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress during natural or human-caused disasters. This national hotline is dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for those experiencing emotional distress. The toll-free, multi-lingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster.
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
Additional resources provided by CHOC include:
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