Alternative Counseling Resources

Written By Dani MacGregor

1. Emergency/High Risk Care: If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, suicidal, and needs immediate help:

a. Call the San Diego County Access and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240. Trained professionals are available 24/7, or
b. Text “HOME” to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor, providing access to free, 24/7 support over text.
c. If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.

 

2. CUSD Students, Staff & their families

Care Solace: Mental health concierge service for students, staff and their families. In support of ongoing commitment to the well-being of our learning community, CUSD partnered with Care Solace, a mental health care coordination service that works with school districts to make mental health services easily accessible. If you or a family member is looking for help with mental health services, Care Solace will quickly connect you to providers matched to your needs.

3. Insurance or out-of-pocket providers

If you have behavioral/mental health insurance, contact your insurance company for assistance and for a list of possible providers.

4. Low-cost counseling (These offer telehealth so location may not be an issue)

a. Family Health Centers of San Diego — Phone: 619-515-2300
b. Center for Community Counseling (Provides sliding scale) — Phone: 619-594-4918
c. Center for Community Solutions (For Relationship Violence Survivors) — Phone: 858-272-5777
d. Hear You (nonprofit telehealth) — Phone: 1-833-432-7968

  • Specifically for educators and school staff who are seeking services
    e. OpenPath Collective (a search engine for low-cost counseling)
    f. 211 San Diego (a resource center for community, health, and disaster resources) — Phone: 211

5. Military Families (You can contact your school’s Military and Family Life Counselor for more resources)

a. Fleet and Family Support Centers
b. Family Forces
c. LifeStance (accepts Tricare)
d. Contact your school’s Military and Family Life Counselor for more resources

Dani MacGregor

Web + Graphic Designer with 10+ years of non-profit and creative experience. I have a soft spot for pretty much every cause and charity. I admire all non-profits for their work in every issue and value their contribution in making the world a better place.

Through her blog “Thistle While You Work” this seasoned charity professional shares in-depth knowledge, skills and tricks to open your donors hearts and pockets. She has worked with every type of charity - religious, children, educational, medical, animal, conservation and human rights. Plus she has made over 70+ websites for non profits, thought leaders, authors and even the famously fun Hard Rock.

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