Mental Health Resources
Community Mental Health Providers
As a reminder, please access your regular mental health provider for support. If you have private insurance, consider calling your carrier for a referral list that matches your child’s needs.
For those who are seeking alternatives, here are some on-line therapy options:
- Good Therapy: goodtherapy.org
- Talkspace: talkspace.com
- BetterHelp: betterhelp.com
- CalHOPE: calhope.org/
The above list is not a comprehensive list of providers in Orange County and is not a formal referral from Oxford Preparatory Academy. Please use discretion in selecting a mental health provider.
Emergency Resources:
- OC Links: 855-625-4657
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Assessment Team (mobile county team): 866-830-6011
- California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200
- Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741714
- Didi Hirsch Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 1-877-727-4747
- Mission Viejo Police Department: 949-770-6011 (non-emergency line)
- Lake Forest Police Department: 949-770-6011 (non-emergency line)
- Irvine Police Department: 949-724-7000 (non-emergency line)
- Orange County Child Protective Services
- California resources for emotional support and wellness
- Orange County Child, Elder and Dependent Abuse Reporting and Resources
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, our students may experience a myriad of emotions. The loss of normalcy and connection, along with possible economic and health or other concerns can result in stress, anxiety and fear. It’s important to acknowledge these feelings, learn ways to manage them and access resources when needed. Below are some resources, services and contacts which may be helpful our for students and families.
How to Talk with Kids and Teens about COVID-19
- How to Talk to Children about COVID-19: A Parent Resource
- COVID-19 Explained: NPR Comic for Kids
- How to Talk with Kids about the Coronavirus
Coping with Stress
- Tools for Self-Care : Self-care Toolkit at Gritx.org
- Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- 30 Activities to Support Emotional Health
Middle School Mental Health Poster