WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS
OGHS Student Edition 5.20.20
May is Mental Health Matters Month - Week 3
Dear Students,
As we enter the third week of Mental Health Matters Month, we continue to explore the theme of "Express Yourself!". With the end of the school year approaching, you may be experiencing a variety of different feelings. Please know that your feelings are valid, they matter, and we are in this together. Learning to express your feelings in healthy ways is a life skill that will help you cope not only with our current situation, but with any future challenges you may face as well. Please explore the resources below to learn more about how to express yourself through writing, art, and even TikTok!
Counting today, we officially have 8 school days left to go before summer! Please keep an eye on your emails and school websites for information regarding specific check-out procedures and schedules for our Class of 2020 Senior celebrations. Wrap up those last assignments, and reach out for support if you need it. Have questions? Your teachers, counselors, and other school staff are all here to support you!
We hope you are all doing well, staying safe, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Wellness & Mental Health
How do people and communities deal with difficult events and challenges like a serious illness, the death of a loved one, relationship problems, the loss of a job, and other traumatic events? How can we provide support to our loved ones when they are struggling?
Research shows that resiliency – or the ability to “bounce back” after difficult experiences – is not an innate trait, but rather a complex set of behaviors, thoughts, and actions that can be learned and strengthened. And one of the best ways to build resiliency is by fostering connections with the people around you – whether that’s people in your community or your friends and family. Strong, supportive relationships with close family, friends, and loved ones are a key element for a happier and healthier life.
This week, strengthen your community by expressing encouragement to those around you:
- Share one of the Each Mind Matters Affirmation Cards with a friend, family member, colleague, or even a stranger. You can download a printable version or share these via social media by visiting https://emmresourcecenter.org/resources/message-cards.
- Join the #ManySidesToMyStory Social Media challenge! This year throughout May, Each Mind Matters is teaming up with Disney star and mental health advocate, Sofia Wylie, to encourage others to express the many sides of their story to raise awareness about mental health and support those who may be experiencing mental health challenges. Visit manysidestomystory.com to learn more and join the movement.
- View and share stories of hope and recovery from the Each Mind Matters Gallery.
Many Sides to My Sotry
It’s ok to be you, all of you!
Join Each Mind Matters, California’s Mental Health Movement to express the many sides of yourself — raise awareness about mental health and help break the stigma of reaching out for mental health support. #ManySidestomySotry
GritX
This is about your experiences!
GritX provides access to mental health tools. Their goal is to inspire grit, teach adolescents and young adults to find resilience, and to tell their own stories, their own way. Check our some of their tools, including: self-interview, journaling, the skills studio, mindful breathing.
Woebot
Woebot is on a mission to make mental health radically accessible. Woebot is an AI robot that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to provide coaching and support to help us take care of our mental health. To learn more click here.
Stay Connected
Kids for Peace
As schools close, activities pause and states issue stay-at-home orders, we have a unique opportunity to “go within” and connect deeply with our families. Kids for Peace has various activities to help foster peace, inspire fun with our families. Click here to learn how to get involved.
Live From Home
Take a deep breath
express yourself!
self-care bingo
journal prompts
the tangled ball
Get to know your community!
North County Crisis Intervention and Response Team
North County Crisis Intervention and Response Team is a behavioral crisis center that provides walk-in and same day appointments to children and youth ages 4-25 who are experiencing severe behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. A mobile assessment team is also available for youth who are unable to come into the Center.
All callers and walk-ins receive immediate screening for potential and additional services that may include:
- diagnostic assessment
- brief psychotherapy
- information and referrals
- case management
- psychiatric evaluation
Their short term services are client driven, strength-based and trauma informed.
Address: 225 W Valley Pkwy #100, Escondido, CA 92025
Hours: Monday-Friday 12-8PM; Sat 12-5pm
Pandemic EBT
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school will get extra food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits. P-EBT benefits help families in California buy food when schools are closed because of the coronavirus emergency. Families will get up to $365 per eligible child on their P-EBT card to use on food and groceries.
Families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals must apply after online before June 30, 2020. The online application will be available beginning May 22, 2020 at ca.p-ebt.org. Families with children who get CalFresh, Medi-Cal or Foster Care benefits do not need to apply, their P-EBT card will be automatically mailed in May 2020.
To apply or learn more about this program CA Pandemic EBT or visit their website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/home/pandemic-ebt
English Flyer, Spanish Flyer, Chinese Flyer
For more resources on financial assistance programs and other supports in California visit California COVID-19 Response or https://covid19.ca.gov/
creating a virtual calm corner...
start with breathing
relax in nature - virtually
just relax and watch
Academic & Tech Support
Your teachers and school counselors remain available to support you with questions regarding academics, classes and graduation status. OGHS tutoring services available at the Patriot Site
Need Tech Support? Call 760-291-3030.
food distribution
Meals remain available for our families to pick-up between 11 am and 12 pm Monday - Friday at several school sites in Escondido, and around the county of San Diego. Click here for an updated county-wide list of schools, hours and locations.
mental health services
Our community mental health providers are open & providing services to our students and families. These include (but aren't limited to) Palomar Family Counseling, North County Crisis Intervention, and Neighborhood Healthcare. Need to chat? Text HOME to 741741 to talk to a counselor 24/7.
Distance Learning, help is on the way!
EUHSD seniors will have a multi-phase graduation recognition which includes:
- Senior pick up of cap and gown via drive-thru style on campus.
- EUHSD Senior Celebration Video, not to be confused with a graduation ceremony. The Senior Celebration Video is meant to be a united message of hope, inspiration, and congratulations from students and staff across our district. The video will be broadcasted for all to view on May 29.
- Senior pictures on campus in cap and gown receiving their diploma with a graduation stage backdrop. Seniors may come to campus with limited members of their immediate household for photo appointments.
- Face-to-Face Graduation Ceremony which will be held at a future date after we are given permission to gather by our public health department.
OGHS Counseling Team
Counseling Team:
Sara Steadry (A-Cl) ssteadry@euhsd.org
Michelle Ferrer Flores (Cm-Gom) mferrerores@euhsd.org
Tiffany Wilson (Gon-Lup) twilson@euhsd.org
Freddy Delgado (Luq-Pem) fdelgado@euhsd.org
Melissa Allen (Pen-Sanc) mallen@euhsd.org
Ryan Chesire (Sand-Z) rchesire@euhsd.org
School Social Worker
Mayra Gonzalez mgonzalez@euhsd.org
Office Line: (760)291-5000 ext. 5302
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER
Visit OGHS Counseling Page for more resources