Mental Health & Wellness

AB 748 – Mental Health Assistance Posters

Customizable posters for school districts and sites in compliance with California AB 748. Templates provided by Care Solace.
ENGLISH (new window) – PDF | SPANISH (new window) – PDF
(Contact Jill Barnes for Google Slide version of AB 748 poster)

Trauma-Informed Practice

Safe Spaces – Office of the CA Surgeon General 
From the Office of the California Surgeon General, Safe Spaces is a free, online training designed to help early care providers, TK-12 educators and other school personnel recognize, including school nurses, librarians, administrative support, school bus drivers and yard duty, support and respond to trauma and stress in children. Modules are offered for ages 0-5, 5-11, and 12-18 in both English and Spanish. Each module is about two hours and is filled with case examples, videos, strategies and practices.
*Note: For Module 1 (ages 0-5), you will need to create a California Early Childhood Online (CECO) account.

CalHOPE Schools Initiative

The CalHOPE Schools Initiative provides resources for mental health and wellbeing, including:

• A curated page of resources for crisis counseling, housing assistance, state resources, mental health resources for all groups, and substance abuse support.
• A Trusted Space: Meeting the Moment – a series of films and resources presented by All It Takes examining the urgent need for trusted, healthy spaces to combat the mental health crisis in schools. Learn more and register here.
• Angst: Building Resilience – the first installation in the Creative Coping Toolkit (CCT) a film and evidence-based program designed to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. It weaves personal stories with expert perspectives. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, educators, mental health professionals, parents and a very special interview with Michael Phelps. Learn more and register here.
• Stories of Hope: SHORTS – an inspirational short story and conversation series featuring real youth sharing real stories of how finding their pathway to hope was possible despite the emotional challenges they faced. The stories include interviews with youth and professionals all demonstrating hope is possible. Each story concludes with a youth guided discussion to help the audience engage their own story of hope. Learn more and register here.
• See the Napa COE CalHOPE SEL page for local opportunities and resources.

Strategies for Managing Stress

Many of us are feeling a lot of stress right now. Even for adults, it can be tough to recognize that what we feel as irritability, difficulty focusing, insomnia or changes in appetite can be signs that our bodies are feeling the effects of stress. For kids, no matter the age, their brains and bodies are even more vulnerable to the harmful effects of stress than adults, and most often, they can’t recognize or verbalize it. Stress in kids may show up differently than our stress as adults does. This stress- busting playbook can help you understand what to look out for and what you can do to protect your family’s Health.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

• Share the Fact Sheet (ENG and SPAN) with your students, families, staff, and school community
• Use the Partner Toolkit to identify more resources to support communication about 988

Care Solace information for Napa County Students, Families and School Staff

Disclaimer:
Information on individual treatment providers was gathered by Care Solace based on criteria such as geographic proximity, whether the provider accepts the authorized user’s insurance, and whether the provider is accepting new patients. The school district does not recommend, endorse, promote, or refer to any of the individual treatment providers.

Resources for Youth

Bright Life Kids for ages 0-12 and Soluna for ages 13-25 will provide instant access to no cost, safe, and confidential support through native iOS & Android apps, telecoaching, and a web-based portal. Through Soluna, users will be able to choose from support options, including:

• 1:1 coaching with a behavioral health coach via booked or drop-in sessions
• Self-guided support with tools, activities, games, and content to be explored at any time
• Crisis and safety protocols to support users with urgent needs
• Peer support through a vibrant community of users offering shared experiences and advice in a safe, pre-moderated environment
• Guidance to locate the right resources to support needs

Resources for Parents

Cook Center for Human Connection (CCHC) supports school districts in addressing the mental health needs of students and families with services to prevent suicide, provide mental health and wellness support, and enhance human connections.

• ParentGuidance.org provides access to 50+ on-demand courses with video direct instruction and easy-to-use information and application practices. The courses are created and delivered by licensed therapists. Courses focus on developing a connection with their child, building strong foundations, understanding development and behaviors, and developing protective factors. Courses are available in English and Spanish.

Strategies for Managing Stress

Many of us are feeling a lot of stress right now. Even for adults, it can be tough to recognize that what we feel as irritability, difficulty focusing, insomnia or changes in appetite can be signs that our bodies are feeling the effects of stress. For kids, no matter the age, their brains and bodies are even more vulnerable to the harmful effects of stress than adults, and most often, they can’t recognize or verbalize it. Stress in kids may show up differently than our stress as adults does. This stress- busting playbook can help you understand what to look out for and what you can do to protect your family’s Health.

• Playbook for Stress – General
• Playbook for Stress – Caregivers and Kids
• Stress Strategies 1-Pager for Teens ENGLISH | SPANISH
• Stress Strategies Poster for Teens ENGLISH | SPANISH

Grief Support Resources

For Teenagers

• Grief Handbook for Teens from Hospice of Santa Cruz County
• 11 Powerful Grief Activities for Teens – The Teenage Years
• Find a Grief Therapist, Grief Psychologist, Grief Counselor – Psychology Today

For Families

• Understanding Teen Grief: 7 Ways to Help a Grieving Teenager
• Grief: Helping Teens With Grief | Kaiser Permanente
• 13 Grief and Loss Group Activities for Kids and Adults | Cake Blog

General Resources

• Online Resources | Wendt Center for Loss & Healing
• Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model – Judi’s House