Community Resources for GWUSD Families

       Local:

• 211 helps connect you to community resources to address housing, clothing, food, counseling, etc. This information can be accessed using their website (click here) or by calling 211 from any phone located within Shasta County.

   

• Shasta County Health & Human Services Agency provides outpatient counseling, assessment and evaluation as well as urgent care/crisis services for youth with emotional and mental health needs. More information can be found on their website here.

   

• Offering multiple locations to serve the community, Hill Country Health & Wellness Center offers access to professional help for people experiencing emotional distress, severe life stressors, or traumatic events. Visit Hill Country’s website to explore locations near you and the services they offer.

   

  Suicide Prevention:

• The National Suicide Prevention Hotline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress. Call 1-800-273-8255 to speak to a professional now or visit their website here.

   

• California Youth Crisis Line is available by phone or text 24/7 to respond to youth, ages 12-24, and families in crisis. Call or text 1-800-843-5200.

   

• The Trevor Project specializes in providing support to LGBTQ. Call/text 1-866-488-7386 to speak to one of their trained counselors now, or visit their website by clicking here.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, it is okay to get help.