Orange County Student Mental Health

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Why Teacher-Student Relationships Matter

EducationWeek
This article discusses the importance of the student-teacher relationship and describes ways teachers can build positive, healthy relationships with students.
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Trauma-Informed Teaching

The Chalk Blog
As teachers and administrators, we can help our students overcome adverse experiences and find success by learning more about the impact of trauma and ways to support students in the...
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Do’s and Don’ts of a Trauma-Informed Compassionate Classroom

Echo
This is a short do's and don'ts list for educators in leading trauma-informed classrooms.
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UDL-Aligned Strategies

Goalbook Toolkit
UDL-aligned strategies are instructional methods and tools used by teachers to ensure that ALL students have an equal opportunity to learn. All of our strategies are aligned with Universal Design...
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Get Your ACEs/PCEs Scores

Take these surveys to determine your ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) score and resilience score.
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Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom

Kristin Souers, Pete Hall
In this galvanizing book for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue—childhood trauma—and its profound effect on learning and teaching.
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Paper Tigers

KPJR Flims
Set within and around the campus of Lincoln Alternative High School in the rural community of Walla Walla, Washington, Paper Tigers asks the following questions: What does it mean to...
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YOU AND Application

Phoenix House
Download the YOU AND app which is an interactive mobile application created to restore and preserve social and emotional wellness for youth during challenging times. View app
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Cyber safety resources for parents

Center for Online Safety
Learn how to limit screen time, create a technology contract, ideas for offline fun activities that kids can do without you, ideas on how to earn screen time after doing...
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RESET Toolbox

RESET Toolbox
The RESET Toolbox is full of resources to minimize anxiety and build resilience in children and teens. Parents, educators, school/district administrators, students, community members, youth-serving organizations, and collaborative agencies will...
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Youth Action Talks

City of Irvine High School Youth Action Team
The podcast where teens talk about teen issues. Hang out with us every month as we share personal experiences, interview professionals, and talk about tangible resources to go on your...
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Peer Connector

NAMI Orange County
The Peer Connector program is designed to provide participants with individualized support, education, and skill-building knowledge that helps participants strengthen relationships with their families, increase cooperation, and understand how to...
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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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