Wellbeing
The Azusa Unified School District is committed to promoting student wellness to help all students achieve academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success.
Student mental health wellness is supported by AUSD through a variety of services ranging from school wellness campaigns to more intensive and individualized support programs. We also work closely with partners and community service agencies for additional service considerations to best support our students and families.
In a time of physical distancing, we want to reassure the students and families in our district that we care about the mental health and wellbeing of our school community.
This website contains well-being and mental health resources for students, families, and staff. If you need assistance, please call 626-858-6168
Mental Health Resources For Youth
Mindfulness Activities
Mindfulness Activities For Children
Tools designed to help kids manage stress:
- Breathing activities for kids, check out this fun video modeling this activity for parents and caregivers
- Cool-down corner
- Grounding techniques for kids
- Meditation for kids
Practice mindfulness (for adults and teens) who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and toxic stress:
- Try out these 2 and 3-minute videos called “Digital Wellness Breaks” for Release and Relaxation and Check-in and Relaxation for teens and adults.
- Spanish site (videos are in English only, but Spanish subtitles can be turned on)
- Three Grounding Tools to Manage Anxiety for adults with ACEs and toxic stress (8 minutes). This video was made specifically for Number Story with adults with ACEs and toxic stress in mind from our partners at Yoga Ed. Video is in English only, but Spanish subtitles can be turned on.
- Write It Down (English site) and in Spanish
Local Help & Support
If you want help connecting to a mental health professional, you can find resources based in the county where you live.
California Mental Health Resources
CalHHS Wellness Wednesdays
California Department of Health & Human Services Wellness Wednesdays
Teen Line
Operating Hours: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. PT
Feeling unwell? Lonely? Scared? When you call or text Teen Line, another teen will be there to listen and help. No issue is too big or too small.
Call 800-852-8336 nationwide (6 PM - 10 PM PST) or text TEEN to 839863
Drug and Alcohol Prevention
Care Solace
Social-emotional wellbeing support and mental health assistance is available to all AUSD families through Care Solace. Visit their website below to access the resources.
CalHOPE
Call or Chat
833-317-4673
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
The contacts provided here are the recommended starting points for accessing mental health services. The process to initiate and access clinical mental health treatment may vary depending on health insurance providers and the availability of services. Sometimes working with multiple agencies and health insurance can be frustrating when you’re trying to help a child get needed mental health supports. We encourage you to not give up, continue to advocate for your child and be patient with mental health providers as they work to address your needs as quickly and effectively as they’re able.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255
Crisis Textline by texting TALK to 74171
TEEN LINE® Online
"Teens Helping Teens"
6:00pm - 10:00pm pst - 7 days
Toll-Free Inside California
1-800-TLC-TEEN
1-800-852-8336
Los Angeles County
Department of Mental Health
Hotline - 24 hours / 7 days
1-800-854-7771
Preventing Youth Suicide Fact Sheet
Tips for Parents and Educators
Youth Crisis Line
Operating Hours: 24/7
A 24/7 statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis.
Call or text 800-843-5200
StopBullying.gov
If you or someone you know is being bullied, there are things you can do to keep yourself and others safe from bullying.
https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now
Cyber Bullying Prevention
This site includes numerous resources to help you prevent and respond to cyberbullying incidents.
https://cyberbullying.org/resources/students
LGBTQ Youth TalkLine
Operating Hours: M-F 1 pm – 9 pm Sat. 9 am – 2 pm (Pacific)
A safe space where you can open up and talk about coming out, bullying, isolation, identity, family issues, and much more. Anonymous and confidential.
Call 800-246-7743