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Mental Health & Wellness

At Temescal Canyon High School, we recognize that student well-being is essential to academic success and personal growth. Our mental health resources are designed to support students in navigating challenges, building resilience, and maintaining a healthy balance between school and life.

We offer a range of services, including counseling support, wellness programs, and access to community resources, all aimed at promoting emotional well-being in a safe and supportive environment. Our goal is to ensure that every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

IN-SCHOOL OPTIONS

School based support staff include those listed below, and can link families/students to support. 

Counseling Office: General education students can seek mentoring as needed via their school counselor who can connect them to additional options as available. Appointments are easy to make. See the counseling secretary in the counselor’s office for details.

School Psychologist:  Special education students (on an IEP) can seek mentoring from the school psychologist via their case manager.

School Social Worker:  Located in the wellness center / Zen Zone with referrals to see the SSW made once the student has 1st been seen by their school counselor and additional support is deemed necessary.

Substance Use Counselor: Located in the wellness center with referrals made through the school counseling office.

PLUS forum- TCHS staff: Students are nominated 1x a year to participate in PLUS forum. PLUS serves two main purposes: it helps students’ bond with a diverse group of kids beyond their normal friend group, and it also gives them a chance to share what they think about school (problems we should solve, widespread issues, how can we address them, etc.

OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL OPTIONS

Grief/bereavement counseling- The Elizabeth Hospice offers peer support groups for children, ages 3 to 17, facing grief and loss after the death of their loved ones. The program is offered free of charge and open to everyone in the community. Students and families may benefit from this program and are encouraged to apply at https://elizabethhospice.org/grief-support/children/ 

Grief/bereavement support- Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) is a local resource that responds to crises throughout the county. They could come to the school or support the family if needed/wanted. 

Family and teen counseling- CAREspace is a counseling resource by the Riverside County of Education (RCOE) which provides individual counseling, family counseling, and parent workshops for families of transitional age youth (TAY) ages 16-25. Parents can call (951) 276-CARE (2273) or visit the following link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9wRsfpEtqu5hrrpATerXvsWqCT7LBp4sYw7t1gp1ra8R1Aw/viewform

Teen Counseling- Daybreak Health has partnered with LEUSD to provide youth mental health services. Daybreak health is an online counseling option designed to work 1:1 with youth ages 11-19 using an evidence-based virtual therapy program with licensed clinicians. They provide 12 sessions of counseling and medication support to help with anxiety, motivation, academics, concentration, depression, grief, and more.  https://daybreakhealth.my.site.com/daybreakhealth/s/school-sponsored

Care concierge linking family to mental health care/resources- Care Solace offers mental health care coordination by assisting individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services. Parents can access Care Solace on their own by logging onto www.caresolace.com/leusdparents

Lake Elsinore Unified School District has posted the Caresolace resource for anyone who is searching for safe help for drug and mental health needs for any family member.

"A simple, fast and safe tool for drug and mental health help."

At Caresolace.com/leusdparents you can get help via...

  • Therapy
  • Hospitalization
  • Residential Inpatient Treatment
  • Outpatient Treatment
  • Detox Centers
  • Day Treatment

 

CRISIS HOTLINES

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7) call/text 988

Crisis Text line (24/7) Text NAMI to 741-741

Youth Crisis Hotline: call 1-800-843-5200

The Trevor Project Lifeline (for LGBTQ youth) call 1-866-488-7386 

Peer Navigation Line (M-F 8am -4pm; talk to someone who's been there) 1-888-768-4YOU (4968)

National Parent Helpline: (M-F 10am-7pm) 1-855-2736 emotional support and advocacy for parents

Cares Line: Riverside County Mental Health: Call 211 for referrals and social services. Cares line call (800) 499-3008 for 24/7 mental health urgent care.