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Welcome to ÌýSpeak Up, We Care. We want you to know that every studentÌývoice matters and you are not alone.ÌýPlease reach out, becauseÌýwe care and are here to help you.Ìý For students, parents, and staff who are looking for additional resources and supportÌýplease see the Community Resources & SupportÌýpage.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 immediately.
SEEKING COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
As a reminder, please access your regular mental health providerÌýfor support. If you have private insurance, consider calling your carrier for a referral list that matches your child's needs.
For those who are seeking alternatives, here are some on-line therapy options:
The above list is not a comprehensive list of providers in Orange County and is not a formal referral from °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø. Please use discretion in selecting a mental health provider.
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A message from °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Dear °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø Community Members,
To help provide additional support to our community,Ìýthe District has partnered with Care Solace. Through Care Solaces' services families and staff canÌýquickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse treatment options matched to their needs regardless of circumstances or insurance coverage.
Care Solaces' team is available 24/7 and can support you in any language.
If you would likeÌýCare Solace to help you find a provider:
- Call (888) 515-0595Ìý
- Go to the °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø Care Solace page to find out more information
- Visit and either search on your own, or click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
- Email weserve@caresolace.org with the following information:
- Your name and contact information (telephone number)
- Your preferred language
- A good time for Care Solace to contact you
Care Solace will assign a personal Care Concierge to support you through the process of finding mental health care. Your Care Concierge will identify available providers who accept your insurance which include private, Medi-Cal, sliding scale, or cost-free options. They will also help you book an appointment and check-in afterwardÌýto see if you like the provider or need additional support.
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Community resources and support
Click on the title of the organization to find additional information about their services.
mental health resources
Community Resources
°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø Family CounselingÌýCenter
Short-term, solution-focused individual and family therapy, resource linkage and referrals, and parent education/support groups to °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø families K-12.
(949) 936-8775Ìý
Psychotherapy, psychoeducation, case management, psychiatric services, and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to uninsured and underinsured OC families. Can provide services in English, Spanish, or Farsi.
(949) 764-6542Ìý
Outpatient mental health clinic providing individual, group and family therapy, medication support, crisis intervention, family education and case management.
Cost: Sliding scale fee
(714) 850-8408Ìý
Individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse counseling, and support groups to OC residents.
Cost: Sliding scale fee
Orange: (714) 547-6494
San Juan Capistrano: (949) 429-6888Ìý
Mental and behavioral health counseling, addiction, advocacy, support and housing.
Cost: Sliding scale fee
(888) 312-0406
INTENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Address mental health needs of students with insurance coverage.
(714) 456-2924
IOP for ages 14-17 affected by substance use and psychological problems.
(949) 364-4246
BEHAVIOR RESOURCES
Parenting resources
Behavior Management/Social Skills Workshops.ÌýÌýFree 5-part series in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, 5th session addresses toilet training.Ìý
(714) 796-5223
Provides parenting education to the community. Two differing curricula focuses on strengthening families by educating parents, adolescents, and children in a 12-week course. The program is offered at community sites throughout Orange County, in English and Spanish and provides child care. Parent Project focuses on challenging teenagers. Strengthening Families focuses Ìýon children aged 7-17.
(714) 480-4678
Free 10-week course for parents whose children are birth - 12 years of age. Free child care at some sites.
(855) 955-5900
PARENTING TRAINING
PCIT (Parent-Child) Interaction Therapy). The child and parent are observed behind a one-way mirror. The parent is coached through an earpiece on how to handle challenging behaviors. For ages 2-10, provided in English and Spanish. Funded by Medi-Cal or CGC funding, if the family qualifies.
(714) 953-4455
Hotlines & online resources
Confidential 24-hour telephone counseling to individuals contemplating, threatening, or attempting suicide.Ìý
(877) 7-CRISIS or (877-727-4747)Ìý
Non-crisis, caring support for anyone struggling with emotional/mental health challenges.
Call or Text: (714) 991-6412
Toll Free: (877) 910-WARMÌýor (877-910-9276)
Free 24 hr information and referral line linking to thousands of local health and human service programs in the OC.
2-1-1Ìý(855) OC-LINKS or (888-625-4657)
Helpline and family resources and groups for those affected by mental illness.
1 (800) 950-NAMI or (800-950-6264)Ìý
1 (800) 448-3000
24/7, 7 days a week.
(714) 957-2737
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SUICIDEÌýPREVENTION & CRISIS SERVICES
Say Something
Anonymous Reporting System. A downloadable app, telephone hotline, and website that students can use to report a classmate who may be at risk of harming themselves or others.
(949) 724-7000
Suicide assessment of children and referral linkage to families.
(866) 830-6011
Crisis line, outreach and survivor support services for family members of aÌý person who committed suicide.
(714) 547-0885
ÌýlgbtqiaÌýservices
Individual, group, and family therapy to Orange County residents.Ìý
Cost: Sliding scale fee
(714) 953-5428 x330
Crisis and suicide intervention through chat and text.
(866) 488-7386Ìý
Free individual, family counseling and support services.
(714) 645-8000Ìý
Support meetings, education and advocacy.
(949) 424-3987
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culturally centered services
Individual counseling and wraparound support in-home. Also offers services in all Asian languages. Available to all; do not need to be Asian heritage to receive services.
(714) 636-9095Ìý
Counseling services, education, and outreach to address mental health needs of low-income families.
Korean Community Services: (714) 527-6561
OMID (Farsi speaking): (949) 502-4721Ìý
Individual and group counseling to all.
Cost: $25-$50
(714) 347-9602Ìý
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Discussing Race, Racism & DiscriminationÌý
National Museum of African American History & Culture
PBS Kids for Parents
American Psychological Association
Media Smarts
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Shelters & housing resources
SHELTERS
Short-term, crisis intervention to homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth in OC, Emergency shelter, 24 hour supervision, individual, group, and family counseling.
Tustin: (714) 714-0780
Laguna Beach: (949) 494-4311 Ìý
Huntington Beach: (949) 842-6600Ìý
Short-term and long-term placement programs to provide basic needs for youth and individual, group, and family counseling.Ìý
1 (800) 914-CASA or (800-914-2272)Ìý
Temporary housing and care for teen girls 12 - 17 who are runaways or at risk for homelessness because of volatile family situations. Need willingness and participation from both teen and parents. Need to call to initiate intake process to determine eligibility and suitability to program.
(714) 324-3850
Emergency shelter for families.
(714) 787-3487
HOUSING RESOURCES
Help families achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services to OC families.Ìý
(949) 552-2727Ìý
Information, referral services, and short-term support for anyone living or working in Irvine needing assistance with services and resources.
Cost: Free for Irvine residents: $25 for non-residents.
(949) 724-6650Ìý
Offers comprehensive supports (housing, job training, food, hygiene, and clothing items) for families experiencing homelessness.
(714) 619-0200
Education and support for homeless families.
(949) 722-7836Ìý
FOOD BANKS & PANTRIES
°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø'S Community Feeding Program
USD's Nutrition Services continues to provide meals forÌýstudents enrolled in both IVA and on campuses for in-person instruction.
(949) 936-6520
Grocery assistance available by appointment or walk in.
(949) 609-8210
Food pantry available by appointment only.
(949) 380-8144
Food pantry available by appointment only.
(949) 552-2727
Offers holiday grocery assistance.
(949) 653-2900
Free hot holiday meals to anyone in need.
(714) 633-0444
Holiday events and assistance to families.
(949) 769-8100
Holiday food vouchers and gifts to families with children.
(714) 384-0481
substance abuse resources
OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment for teens aged 12-18.
(844) 954-3890
Intensive outpatient services, coordination of care, family education and counseling, and relapse prevention.
(866) 594-8844Ìý
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7/365 treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
1 (800) 662-HELP or (800-662-4357)Ìý
INPATIENT SERVICES
Adolescent inpatient drug residential and mental health treatment facility.Ìý
Cost: Sliding scale fee
(888) 671-9392
SUPPORT GROUPS
Group meetings for individuals of different ages and genders battling alcohol related concerns.
(714) 556-4555ÌýÌý
Group meetings and resources for young people and adults of different ages and genders whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.Ìý
(714) 748-1113ÌýÌý
IN DISTRICT HELP
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• Teacher • School Counselor •ÌýElem. Resource Counseling Specialist • School Administrator • Mental Health Specialist • School Psychologist |
• Project Success • School Nurse • • Trusted Adult • °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø Family Counseling Center |