OGHS Wellness Corner
Counseling Resources & More (Updated 6.9.2021)
OGHS Wellness Corner
Dear students,
We need our friendships more than ever this year! We can focus on building connections and work to strengthen our Patriot Community by reaching out to one another and practicing acts of kindness. An act of kindness and connection ripples out and impacts many more people than we realize, and it also boosts our own happy hormones! In times of stress people can react more quickly than they would normally, so let's show compassion and kindness and try to keep calm.
Once a Patriot, Always a Patriot!
(This newsletter is interactive, click on the images to link to websites and other resources)
Your OGHS Counseling Team
Visit our Counseling website by clicking here.
OGHS School Counselors:
Sara Steadry (A - DE) ssteadry@euhsd.org
Freddy Delgado (DF- HERN) fdelgado@euhsd.org
Tiffany Wilson (HERO - MI) twilson@euhsd.org
Melissa Allen (MJ - ROD) mallen@euhsd.org
Ryan Chesire (ROE - Z) rchesire@euhsd.org
Rita Guerra (Middle College) rguerra@euhsd.org
School Social Worker
Mayra Gonzalez, MSW, PPSC, mgonzalez@euhsd.org
Office Line: 760-291-5000 ext. 5302 (Visit my virtual Office)
Kylie Przymus, MSW Intern Email: kprzymus@euhsd.org
Counseling Staff
Beatriz Rodriguez, Counseling Secretary, brodriguez@euhsd.org
Office Line: (760)291-5040
Rocio Ramos Rodriguez, Counseling Clerk, rramosrodriguez@euhsd.org
Office Line: (760)291-5041
Diane Landreth, Registrar, dlandreth@euhsd.org
Office Line: (760)291-5059
College and Career Center
Karen Mendiaz, College and Career Tech, kmendiaz@euhsd.org
Office Line: (760)291-5055
Family Liaison
Elsie Gutierrez, Family Liaison, egutierrez@euhsd.org
Office LIne: (760)291-5078
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT!
Rita Guerra (Middle College)
Mayra Gonzalez (School Social Worker)
Tutoring Services and More
Patriot Site offered by the ABC program is here to help. Visit the website to learn about tutoring programs offered through OGHS, Saturday Scholar opportunities to help you get ahead and Driver Education classes. Visit the site to learn more.
Interested specifically in tutoring services, click here to sign-up for a virtual tutoring session or here to learn more about in-person tutoring services.
College and Career
Want to learn more about college or need support with your college applications, reach out for help through our College and Career Center or by reaching out to your counselor. To visit the College and Career website, click here.
Tech Support
Need Tech Support? Call 760-291-3030
Out IT team is here to help navigate any difficulties. Services are available in English and Spanish.
You can also come to OGHS to receive tech support, trade out any computers or mifi-hotspots devices that are not working properly.
Mental Health Resources and More!
If you are interested in connecting to any of these programs or just want to learn more, remember to book an appointment with your school counselor and/or our school social worker to learn more.
palomar family counseling services
1002 E. Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760)741-2660
mental health systems, cat program
Mental Health Systems, CAT Program offers individual and group counseling services. Group counseling supports include: art therapy, girls group, boys group, anger management and healthy decision making. Services are currently being provided through a virtual platform.
940 E. Valley Parkway, Ste. D
Escondido, CA 92025
(760)747-294-0205
teen recovery center
340 Rancheros Drive, Suite 166
San Marcos, CA 92026
(760)744-3672
Neighborhood Healthcare Center
425 D. Date Street #224 Escondido, CA 92025 (760)746-5857
Center for Community Solutions
24 Hour Hotline: 1-888-385-4657
North County Office:(760)747-6282
YMCA TAY Center
The YMCA TAY Center offers drop-in case management services for youth. Need access to food, clothing or any other resource, YMCA TAY Center can help. They offer weekly classes focused on art, yoga and other great relaxation tools. They can also help you get a job. To visit their website click here.
1050 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 908-9373
Be the 1 and Remember to A.C.T.
In February our 9th grade students will be participating in Check Your Mood. This is a suicide awareness and prevention campaign offered by North County LIfeline to 9th grade students every year here at OGHS. Click on the Video offered by North County Lifeline to view the presentation offered by North County LIfeline and gain valuable information and resources.
Every day in California friends, family and co-workers struggle with emotional pain. And, for some, it's too difficult to talk about the pain, thoughts of suicide and the need for help. Though the warning signs can be subtle, they are there. By recognizing these signs, knowing how to start a conversation and where to turn for help, you have the power to make a difference. Visit the Know the Signs website to learn more about warning signs, resources and ways to help. To visit the Know the Signs website click here.
If you or a friend are struggling, remember to A.C.T.
Acknowledge - acknowledge the changes you are seeing
Care - show that you care by reaching out for support
Tell - Tell a trusted adult (our counseling team is here to support)
Remember if you or a friend need help reach out for support! Some great resources include the Access and Crisis Hotline which is open 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week and can be reached at (888)724-7240, or connect with the TEXT to TALK Hotline, you can text Help to 741741 and to start texting with a crisis counselor.
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 go to 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
Creating a Virtual Calm Corner...
The Virtual Calming Room
Check out some of our favorite tools from the calming room below.
GritX
GritX is an online tool that provides access to mental health supports right from our home. 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. To learn more visit the GritX website or click on the following links to practice some of their tools.
GritX Sketchbook
GritX Self-Care Toolkit
GritX Journal
virtual counseling tools
Self-Care
Self-Care During Covid-19 is an interactive workbook that teens can complete on their own; it provides a guide for us as we work to practice self-care during these difficult times.
My Life
Resources for LGBTQ Students and Allies
Our Safe Place
1050 N. Broadway Escondido, CA 92025
(760)271-4855
Trevor Project
North County LGBTQ Resource Center
North County LGBTQ Resource Center serves the lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, and questioning (LGBTQ) community of North County San Diego. They come together to share ideas, resources, and expand our presence in the local community including counseling supports and much more. To learn more click here.
Food, Housing and Finances!
211
COVID UPDATE: if you and your family are impacted by COVID, please contact 211, the can review resources to help you connect to food and more.
Interfaith Community Services
550 W. Washington Avenue
Escondido, CA 92026
(760)489-6380