Dear Parents and Students,
According to the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Mentally healthy children are more successful in school and life. Research shows us that students who receive social–emotional and mental health support achieve better academically. School climate, classroom behavior, on-task learning, and students’ sense of connectedness and well-being all improve as well. Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness but also encompasses social, emotional, and behavioral health and the ability to cope with life’s challenges. Without proper support, students can have negative academic or behavioral problems sometimes leading to attendance, truancy, and delinquency (nasponline.org).
California Assembly Bill 2022 was recently added to provide students and their parents/guardians information on how to access student mental health services on campus or in the community. The Norris School District puts the utmost importance on the health and safety of our students. We have staff on every campus who are trained to assist students with their mental health needs. We highly encourage any student who is experiencing mental health concerns to reach out the adults on their campus for resources and supports.
Mental Health Resources
The following list is not endorsed by the Norris School District. These resources were compiled from local and national mental health care providers.
24/7 Behavioral Health National Hotline 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Text “CONNECT” to 741741 |
Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services 2001, 28th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661)868-6600 |
Clinica Sierra Vista Behavioral Health 661-397-8775
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Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital 5201 White Lane Bakersfield, CA 93309 1-877-755-4907 https://www.bakersfieldbehavioral.com/programs/youth-services |
Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic *2001 N. Chester Ave. (North Bakersfield) Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-393-5836 *3268 Stockdale Hwy. (West Bakersfield) Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-322-1021 |
Aspire Counseling Services 9830 Brimhall Rd. Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93312 (661) 829-7300 https://www.aspirecounselingservice.com
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Psychiatric Wellness Center 6313 Schirra Ct., Suite 1 Bakersfield, CA 93313 661-544-9952 OR 8329 Brimhall Road Building 800, Suite 804 Bakersfield, CA 93312 |
California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) Counselor Training Clinic 9001 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93311 (661) 654-CSUB (2782) https://www.csub.edu/psychology/mscounselingpsych/uctc/
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Pine Meadow Counseling Steven Crouch, President 7070 Schirra Ct., Suite 201 Bakersfield, CA 93313 661-834-7564 |
Christian Counseling Services Tim Hardy, LMFT 9711 Holland Street, #8 Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-800-4466 |
Immediate danger: 911
TrevorLifeLine: 1-866-488-7386; text: 678678
Substance Use Division Access Line: 1-866-266-4898
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233