Orange County Student Mental Health

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Trauma-Informed Guiding Principles for Working with Transition Age Youth: Provider Fact Sheet

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Fact sheet about youth and six trauma-informed principles
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Health Care Considerations for Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Indigenous Communities

The Fenway Institute
Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ American Indian/Alaska Native
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‘SchoolHouse in Session’: A Hub of Stories on Youth Homelessness

SchoolHouse Connection
A hub of stories and expertise on youth homelessness written on Medium, a blogging platform.
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Social Media Toolkit: The California Healthy Minds Thriving Kids Project

Child Mind Institute
A series of free, evidence-based video and print resources that caregivers and educators can use to teach their kids critical mental health and coping skills
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Identify Support Plan: Confidential

The purpose of the Identity Support Plan (IDSP) is to develop a plan to support the student’s identity, success, and safety at school.
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Identity Support Plan: Interviewer Preparation Document

The purpose of Identity Support Plan (IDSP) is to create a shared understanding about the ways in which a student’s authentic gender will be accounted for and supported at school....
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Data on Youth Homelessness in California

California Research Bureau
This data dashboard provides insights on youth experiencing homelessness in California
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How to Use American Rescue Plan Act K-12 Education Funds to Identify and Support Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

SchoolHouse Connection
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), Congress’ most recent package for COVID-19 relief provides nearly $123 billion in aid for K-12 education through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief...
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The Institute Launches National Online Resource to Help LGBTQ Youth & Their Families

University of Maryland, The Institute of Innovation and Implementation
The role of families in promoting well-being for LGBTW young people, and evidence-based resource.
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Supporting Youth with Trauma in School

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Resources to help educators, school staff, and administrators understand and respond to traumatized children.
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OC Student Mental Health “Open Houses”

30-minute sessions focused on specific topics and highlighted resources for Orange County youth, families, and schools to thrive despite ongoing challenges.
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27th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County

OC Health Care Agency
26th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County Source: OC Health Care Agency Resource Type: Documents and Print Media Audience(s): City or County Agency Staff, Community Member or Organization, Educators,...
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Please dial 911 if this is a medical or psychiatric emergency.

For 24/7 crisis counselor support, please contact:

  • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    • Call 1-800-273-8255
    • Text HOME to 741-741
    • Or access Crisis Chat.

  • LGBTQ+ youth can also contact The Trevor Project

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