OGHS Wellness Corner

Summer Break Edition 2021

Once a Patriot, Always a Patriot!

Once a Patriot, Always a Patriot!

Dear students,


We want you to remember the resources and supports that are available for you during the summer. If you are interested in mental health resources and want to take care of your mental wellbeing, check out the following programs and tools. To our graduation seniors, CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021!


Thank you Patriots and have a restful summer!


(This newsletter is interactive, click on the images to link to websites and other resources)

Once a Patriot, Always a Patriot!
Orange Glen High School Graduation Ceremony 2021

Patriot Calm Space

Creating a Virtual Calm Corner:

Creating a Virtual Calm Corner:

The OGHS Calm Space is a wellness space for all Patriots! The OGHS Calm Space is a great tool you can access from any location. It is filled with mental health tips, mindfulness ideas, games to help you relax and access to crisis lines for immediate support. To visit the calming room, click here. You can practice these tools on your own or with a loved one.


Check out some of our favorite tools from the calming room below.

Creating a Virtual Calm Corner:

Mental Health Resources and More!

Our community mental health providers are open and providing services to our students throughout the school year and during the summer. They offer individual counseling, group counseling and case management support.


If you are interested in connecting to any of these programs click on the picture to get linked to their website, visit the agency or call them to book and appointment.

Mental Health 101

We All Have Mental Health
Click on the picture to view North County Lifeline Wellness Video

Be the 1 and Remember to A.C.T.

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.


Click here to view a video by North County Lifeline which reviews mental health wellness tools and important resources. Or click on the picture Acknowledge, Care and Tell.


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.

Click on the picture to view North County Lifeline Wellness Video

Grief Supports

This has been a difficult year, many of us have experienced a loss due to the pandemic or had loved ones who passed away. Experiencing grief is a difficult thing. Grief can include feeling sad, angry, lonely; it includes the multitudes of feelings and experiences we have when we lose somebody or something we love/were hopeful about. We know that being able to talk can help us process our feelings and it can create a space for us to heal.


Elizabeth Hospice:

Elizabeth Hospice is an organization in our community that provides grief support for students and families. They have a Grief Group that is open for students throughout the year including during summer break. If you are interested in learning more about grief supports check out the resources below or connect with Elizabeth Hospice by calling them. The flyer below includes the contact information for Elizabeth Hospice. You can also learn more by clicking here to visit their website.

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A Virtual Coping Skills Toolbox

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.

virtual counseling tools

Resources for LGBTQ Students and Allies

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Food, Housing and Finances!

OGHS SUPPORTS

Your OGHS Counseling Team

Your OGHS Counseling Team

During summer break our counseling office is closed. Our OGHS Counseling team will return on July 26, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns you can call our school office at (760)291-5000.


Have questions? Check out our school website for information: https://www.orangeglenhigh.org/


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)


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

Your OGHS Counseling Team