Mental Health Resources
Este mensaje sera repetido en español. (This Message will be repeated in Spanish)
During school hours, our counselors and psychologists are available and want to make sure families have the information and resources they need to support their student’s mental health. They offer resources to support your child, adopt healthy practices, and manage stress and anxiety.
If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance.
It is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Edmonds School District. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
Visit caresolace.com/site/esd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
* Resources at the bottom after Spanish translation
Here is a link to flier : " How do I talk to my student about mental health?" - en español también "¿Cómo hablo con mi estudiante sobre salud mental?"
If you are isolated, alone, hopeless or suicidal please call a friend, family or other safe person. You can also call 1-800-273-8255 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Or
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ+ at 1-866-488-7386
General Tips for Caregivers
- Listen and Validate Feelings:
Simply listen to and talk with your child. It is important to reassure your child that you love them and that you will get through this difficult time together. Let them know that it’s normal to experience anxiety or stress when there are many unknowns. - Stay Calm:
Children look to the adults in their lives for how to respond in a difficult time. When adults stay calm, children will too. - Limit Screen Time and Media Exposure:
Support your child in limiting time on social media and watching the news. Research has shown that over-exposure to distressing messages increases anxiety, and is overall unnecessary for being prepared. Role-model for them by limiting your own screen time. You may also consider installing apps that limit teen screen time. Monitor their social media activity. - Healthy Habits:
Help your student to get to bed on time and get enough rest, eat healthy food, and get exercise. Encourage them to adopt a daily routine that includes learning and movement. - Relaxation:
Encourage your student to use simple relaxation skills and engage in favorite activities or hobbies. Simple relaxation may include deep breaths, stretching, taking a walk, yoga, or mindfulness strategies such as noticing colors or sounds in a space.
These basic strategies can help support your student (and yourself!) in coping during this unusual time.
Español - Spanish
Debido a nuestra situación actual con COVID-19, nuestros consejeros y psicólogos escolares quieren asegurarse de que las familias tengan la información y los recursos que necesitan para apoyar la salud mental de sus estudiantes durante este descanso prolongado. Ofrecen recursos para apoyar a su hijo, adoptar prácticas saludables y controlar el estrés y la ansiedad.
Si está aislado, solo, desesperado o suicida, llame a un amigo, familiar u otra persona segura. También puede llamar al Línea de vida nacional para la prevención del suicidio y hablar con alguien en español al 1-888-628-9454
O
Trevor Línea de vida para LGBTQ+ al 1-866-488-7386
Consejos generales para familias
- Escuche y de valides a sus sentimientos: simplemente escuche y hable con su hijo. Es importante asegurarle a su hijo que los ama y que superarán este momento difícil juntos. Hágales saber que es normal tener ansiedad o estrés cuando hay muchas cosas desconocidos.
- Mantén la calma: los niños buscan en los adultos de sus vidas cómo responder a momentos difíciles. Cuando los adultos permanecen tranquilos, los niños también lo harán.
- Limite el tiempo frente a la pantalla y exposición a noticias: Apoye a su hijo para limitar el tiempo en las redes sociales y noticias. Investigaciónes an demostrado que la sobreexposición a mensajes angustiantes aumenta la ansiedad y, en general, es innecesario para estar preparado. Modela para ellos limitando su propio tiempo de pantalla. También puede considerar instalar aplicaciones que limiten el tiempo de pantalla de los adolescentes. Monitoree su actividad en las redes sociales.
- Hábitos saludables: ayude a su estudiante a acostarse a tiempo y descansar lo suficiente, comer alimentos saludables y hacer ejercicio. Animelos a practicar una rutina diaria que incluya aprendizaje y movimiento.
- Relajación: Anime a su estudiante a usar habilidades simples de relajación y participar en actividades o pasatiempos favoritos. La relajación simple puede incluir respiraciones profundas, estiramientos, caminar, yoga o estrategias de atención, como notar colores o sonidos en un espacio.
Estas estrategias básicas pueden ayudar a apoyar a su estudiante (¡y a usted mismo!) A sobrellevarlo durante este tiempo sin precedentes.
Online Resources - Recursos en línea
COVID 19 Specific Resources - Recursos específicos a COVID 19
- National Association of School Psychologists Letter to Parents - Talking to Children About COVID 19 - Multiple Languages Available
- American School Counselor Association COVID-19 Resources
- How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus (video from Child Mind Institute)
- PBS: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus (English & Spanish)
Resources for Students - Recursos para estudiantes
- Social Story about COVID 19
- Brain Pop Video About the Coronavirus
- The Yucky Bug by Julia Cook
- Elementary Students
- Helpline for Teens, by Teens (teen link)
- The Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ students with resources and teen Chat/Text services
- Cocoon House – 425.259.6042 (Emergency Teen Services)
Resources for Mental Health - Recursos para la salud mental
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
- Taking Care of Behavioral Health
- Tiny Conversations to Feel Your Best (App to connect with psychologists)
- Immediate Help or Crisis
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 - Call the Lifeline Anytime, 24/7
- Video relay Service – Dial 800-273-8255
- TTY – Dial 800-799-4889
- Voice/Caption Phone – Dial 800-273-8255
- Veterans Crisis Line - 800-273-8255
- Spanish Language line at 1-888-628-9454. - Español
- We also provide the Tele-Interpreters service to our crisis centers, which supports over 150 languages.
- Indian Health Service: Suicide Prevention and Care Program
- Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse (PICAA) at Dawson Place – 425.252.4800 (24-hour Child & Youth Abuse Support Line)
- End Harm 24/7 phone line to report suspected abuse or neglect.
- 1-866-363-4276
- TTY line
- 1-866-363-4276
- Domestic Violence resource or call 24/7 to victims, family, and friends by calling 425-252-2873
- 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
- 1−800−799−7233 Español
Resources for Relaxation and Stress Management - Recursos para la relajación y el manejo del estrés
- App for Sleep, Meditation, and Relaxation (calm.com)
- Meditation tool for students and adults (Stop, Breathe & Think)
- Yoga, Mindfulness and Relaxation Designed for Kids Aged 3+ (elementary)
- Yoga Videos (more for secondary students and adults)
- Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame - (English & Spanish app)
- Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty