RESOURCES FOR TALKING WITH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT CHALLENGING TOPICS

For Parents from the Jeannette Prandi Children's Center on topics including sexual abuse, physical abuse, trafficking, and witnessing violence.

The Jeannette Prandi Children's Center book recommendations

National Association of School Psychologists - Talking to Children About Death

Child Mind Institute - How to Talk to Kids About Death

The Dougy Center - Tips for Supporting Grieving Children

Dealing with Suicide

• How to Talk to Your Children About Suicide: Age-By-Age Guide
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

NON-URGENT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Marin County Mental Health Resource List

• List of local Marin mental health services

California Department of Health and Human Services

California Parent and Youth Hotline

• 855-427-2736
• FREE emotional support call, chat, or text between 8AM and 8PM every day.

SAMHSA's (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration) Disaster Distress Line

• 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

24-7 Mental Health Association of SF "Warm Line"

• 855-845-7415
• The Peer-Run Warm Line is a non-emergency resource for anyone seeking emotional support. They provide assistance via phone and webchat to anyone in need. Some concerns callers share are challenges with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, panic, depression, finance, and alcohol and drug use.

7 Cups of Tea

• Need to talk to someone? 7 Cups of Tea offers trained volunteer listeners who are available 24/7 to give emotional support over online chat. It's anonymous and completely free

Buckelew Programs

• 415-491-5716
• Buckelew Programs also offers outpatient counseling to children, families and adults.
• They also direct the Marin Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7 at 415-499-1100
• For grief counseling, call 415-499-1195.

211 Bay Area

• Call 211 for free and confidential information and referrals connecting people to health and disaster information and social services through a comprehensive resource database.

CareSolace

Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Mill Valley School District. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider: Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365 in any language.

Visit www.caresolace.com/mvschools and either search on your own , OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

If you or a family member are looking for help with your mental health or substance use, you can use Care Solace to anonymously find community therapists or treatment programs matched to your needs regardless of circumstances.

SUICIDE PREVENTION POLICY

Mill Valley School District is committed to supporting people in distress, providing prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and utilizing best practices for professionals.  MVSD has developed a Suicide Prevention Policy for our staff and believe we can all help to prevent suicide. 

URGENT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

24/7 Marin Suicide Prevention

• 415-499-1100

24/7 California Youth Crisis Line

• 1-800-843-5200

24/7 The Trevor Project (LGBTQQIA+)

• Text “START” to 678678 or Call (866) 488-7386

24/7 National Suicide Prevention Line

• Call 988

24/7 Domestic Abuse Hotline

• Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Marin Mobile Crisis Unit

• 415-473-6392
• The mobile crisis team operates Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Staff are available to walk you through how to keep your child safe, either over the phone or by coming to your home to evaluate your child. This is a free service. https://vimeo.com/535723012

Marin Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

• 415-473-6666
• Located at 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae, CA 94904
• Marin County Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) provides services to Marin County residents and visitors experiencing a mental health crisis, such as suicidal depression or psychotic behavior. The CSU Unit is open 24 hours/7 days a week and has a total of 10 beds to provide attention to youth and adults in psychiatric crisis regardless of financial status or whether or not they are insured. Length of stay is limited to less than 24 hours.

Safe And Sound

• 415‑441‑KIDS (5437)
• Need support in parenting or providing care to kids? Open 24/7