In New Haven, we recognize the importance of nurturing our students’ social, emotional, and mental health. Our schools are focused on supporting and empowering students in their personal and academic growth, ensuring that they not only excel academically but also thrive emotionally and socially. We believe that a holistic approach to education is essential for preparing our students to lead fulfilling and successful lives.
We recognize that the support of our students is often needed outside of the school setting. Below are community resources available to all our students and families.
CRISIS and SUICIDE SUPPORT
If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency, poses an immediate threat to themselves or others, or is being hurt by someone, call 911 for immediate help.
To get help now, you can contact:
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County | 1-800-309-2131 |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |
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24 Hour Textline |
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Childhelp® Child Abuse Prevention |
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National Domestic Violence Hotline |
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TrevorProject (LGBTQ+ youth) |
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Trans Lifeline (trans & questioning folx can talk to a trans person) |
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Union City Police Department |
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Hayward Police Department |
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Care Solace: A Resource to Connect for Wellness
New Haven is partnering with Care Solace, a new resource that makes it easier for families to connect with mental health and substance abuse support providers in the community for non-school-based services (outside of school). Services can be for our students, their families, and New Haven staff and families.
What is Care Solace?
Care Solace provides a Concierge Service, where Care Solace staff do the work of finding and connecting you to mental health and wellness providers that speak your language, are specific for the kind of care you are looking for, and can accept the kind of insurance you have. They can make connections even when you don’t have insurance.
The Concierge Service team is available 24/7 and supports families through the entire process of getting connected. They only refer to trusted, ethical providers. The Concierge Service team speaks English, Spanish, and any other languages our New Haven families need.
Using Care Solace is CONFIDENTIAL. Access to the Concierge Service team is FREE OF CHARGE.
To contact Care Solace, call (888) 515-0595 or go to caresolace.com/newhaven
District Policies for Keeping Students Safe
New Haven schools are guided by District Board Policies to develop safe and supporting learning environments to keep our students safe.
Bullying (5131.1) | Board Policy | |
Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting (5141.4) | Board Policy | Administrative Regulation |
Hate-Motivated Behavior (5145.9) | Board Policy | |
Mental Health (5141.5) | Board Policy | |
Nondiscrimination/Harassment (5145.3) | Board Policy | Administrative Regulation |
Sexual Harassment (5145.7) | Board Policy | Administrative Regulation |
Suicide Prevention (5141.52) | Board Policy | Administrative Regulation |
Transgender Students (5124) | Board Policy | Exhibit |
Download the posters below to find your secondary school’s contact information for Mental Health Resources