MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INFO FOR PARENTS
It is legally required that we share certain information to parents twice per year. This information was also shared in September. Below is the information:
This informational message is intended to share resources for mental health services and to make sure we are supporting our families adequately. As you know, we have a strong social emotional program and we offer much support to our students and families in the area of mental health throughout the year. This email is a reminder that support is there when and if you need it.

If you are experiencing homelessness, please email Devon@innovationsacademy.org. We may have information that could be of assistance to you.

Innovations Academy recognizes that when unidentified and unaddressed, mental health challenges can lead to a plethora of issues related to school, including poor academic performance and chronic absenteeism. Access to mental health services is not only critical to improving the physical and emotional safety of students, but also helps address barriers to learning and provides support so that all students can learn problem-solving skills and achieve in school and, ultimately, in life. The following resources are available to your child:

Available on Campus:

• School-based– your child is encouraged to directly contact our counselor by coming into the Solution Center during school hours and making an appointment. Parents can reach out by emailing questions to SamanthaIASC@innovationsacademy.org
• Special education services – as is the requirement of all public schools, we have special education services to students with disabilities.  LSmith@InnovationsAcademy.org.
• Prescription medication while on campus – if your child requires prescription medication during school hours and you would like assistance from staff in providing this medication to your child, please contact our health clerk in the front office at 858-271-1414 or email records@innovationsacademy.org.

These are support services that are available nationally:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline – This organization provides confidential support for adults and youth in distress, including prevention and crisis resources. Available 24 hours at 1-800-273-8255.
• The Trevor Project – This organization provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 24.  Available at 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/. 
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America – This organization is a community- based mentorship program. Community-specific program information can be found online at https://www.bbbs.org or by calling (813) 720-8778.

These are support services that are available locally:

• San Diego Access and Crisis Line 888-724-7240