• LWSD Resources compiled by Evergreen Health
• TeenLink — https://www.crisisconnections.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WTTFT-2019-2020.pdf

This Washington-based service is staffed by teen volunteers who receive 60 hours of training and often have experienced mental health issues themselves. The peer-to-peer connections make young people feel more comfortable sharing their concerns. The service can connect teens to local resources as well.

You can call 1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546) to talk by phone from 6-10 p.m. nightly or text from 6-9:30 p.m. every night. You can also call, chat or text in to connect with an adult substance use specialist from 1-6 p.m. Tues-Sat.

If you are an adult looking to help a young person, there are resources on the TeenLink website (https://www.teenlink.org/) or you can call 1.866.4CRISIS.

• Crisis Connections – https://www.crisisconnections.org/

 866-427-4747 — This 24/7 number provides immediate support and resources for people in emotional crisis and will help you determine if you or your loved one needs professional help. They provide immediate translation into 155 languages.

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline – 1-800-985-5990

This 24/7/365 service from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides crisis counseling for people going through both natural and human-caused disasters. It’s free, multi-lingual and confidential. You can also text TalkWithUs to 66746.

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline- 1-800-273-8255

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

MORE resources for youth: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/

• Crisis Text Line- specifically anxious about Coronavirus? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.  

https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in

• Teen Line - This is a text/call/email teen-to-teen hotline for teens in crisis or who just need to talk.

https://teenlineonline.org/

• Please Live Hotlines - This website lists hotlines that can offer help and support to teens in many different situations.

http://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/

• Grief Speaks - This is a website that gives tons of information, resources, and testimonies from other youth about all sorts of grief (not just grieving death). 

http://www.griefspeaks.com/id89.html

Erin Sutherlin, LICSW is the mental health resource at Redmond High School. She is a clinical social worker trained for crisis intervention, risk assessments, and referring to community/mental health services. She is available via telehealth at this time to support LWSD, and is happy to explore and assist everyone, students and adults alike, in figuring out how to meet one's needs.

Erin is available via this telehealth link, Mondays – Fridays from 11am – 2 pm.
https://doxy.me/erinsutherlin

Please note: This list of individual agencies is provided as an information resource for your convenience. The Lake Washington School District does not recommend or endorse any of the individual agencies provided here. The district will not be held liable or responsible for any services provided by them. Lake Washington School District highly recommends that you conduct your own research and investigation. Use reasonable care before selecting any of these individuals/agencies for services.

*Please note that many of these agencies and groups are offering limited services, limited hours and services by telephone in response to local, state and federal guidance to help contain spread of COVID-19.  Please contact the agency for the most up-to-date information about available services.

Medicaid/Apple Health

1. Sound Health (formerly Sound Mental Health)
   https://www.sound.health/
   206-302-2300 (to request services)
   Locations in Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Auburn, Tukwila
   Offers individual and family therapy as well as psychiatry and substance abuse treatment services for children, youth, families and adults.
2. Youth Eastside Services
   https://www.youtheastsideservices.org/
   999 164th Avenue NE
   Bellevue, WA 98008
   425-747-4937
   Offers individual and family therapy as well as substance use/abuse treatment and psychiatry services for children, youth and families.  Also offers a sliding scale fee-for-service model for families who do not have insurance.
3. Sea Mar Behavioral Health
   http://www.seamar.org/king-bh-bellevue-family.html
   Locations in King and Snohomish Counties, including Bellevue:
   1811 156th Ave NE, Suite 2
   Bellevue, WA 98007
   425-460-7125
   Offers individual, family and group therapy for children, youth, families and adults as well as psychiatry services and case management.

4. Consejo Counseling and Referral Services
   http://consejonew.consejocounseling.org/
   Locations in Seattle, Kent, Renton, Tacoma and Bellevue:
   13343 Bel-Red Rd, Suite 110
   Bellevue, WA  98005
   206-461-4880
   Offers individual and family counseling for children, youth, families and adults as well as substance use disorder treatment, domestic violence intervention services and transitional housing

5. Asian Counseling and Referral Services
   https://acrs.org/
   Locations in Seattle, Bellevue and Kent.
   6555 156th Ave. SE, Suite 250
   Bellevue, WA  98007
   206-695-7600
   Offers individual and family therapy for children, youth, families and adults as well as psychiatry services, substance use treatment and case management services.

Private Insurance

Insurance coverage, benefits and networks vary by plan.  Families are encouraged to contact their insurance company for information about their specific plan and benefits, as well as for referrals to providers who are covered by the plan.  Contact information for the insurance company can usually be found on the back of the insurance ID card.

The following are a few local resources that are covered by many different insurance companies.  Families should verify with the provider that they are in network for the family insurance plan.  Inclusion on this list is not intended to imply endorsement of any given provider or group.  As selection of a therapist is a very personal decision, families are encouraged to use their best judgement in this process.

1. Washington Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens.  Provides referrals for primary care and mental health providers tailored to families' insurance and needs.  Access by phone at 833-303-5437, or complete an online request form at: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/washington-mental-health-referral-service/

2. The Evergreen Clinic for Integrative Behavioral Health (Not associated with Evergreen Hospital)
   https://theevergreenclinic.com/
   12025 115th Ave NE
   Building D, STE 200
   Kirkland, WA 98034
   425-821-1810
   Multiple therapists and providers offer individual and family therapy for children, youth, families and adults.  Psychiatry and holistic medicine also available.

3. Emmaus Counseling Center
   https://www.emmauscounseling.net/
   Locations in Bellevue, Bothell, Woodinville, Kirkland, Redmond and Issaquah.
   Main Office:  8290 165th Ave. NE
   Redmond, WA 98052
   425-869-2644, ext. 0
   Multiple therapists offer individual, family and couples therapy for children, youth, families and adults.

4. Asian Counseling and Referral Services Therapy Associates
   https://acrstherapy.org/
   655 156th Ave. SE, Suite 255
   Bellevue, WA  98007
   206-695-7600
   Offers individual, family and couples therapy for children, youth, families and adults.  Offer art and play therapies as well.

5. Mindful Therapy Group
   https://www.mindfultherapygroup.com/
   Offices in Mountlake Terrace, Seattle and Southcenter.
   320 NE 97th St., Suite A
   Seattle, WA  98115
   206-453-5707
   Offers multiple providers who offer individual, family and couples therapy for children, youth, families and adults.  Psychiatry services are available at some locations.

6. Eastside Psychological Associates
   http://www.eastsidepsychologicalassociates.com/
   Offices in Bothell, Snoqualmie and Issaquah.
   See website for providers, locations and contact numbers.
   Offers multiple therapists who provide individual, couples and family therapy for children, youth, families and adults.  Psychological and neuro-psychological testing is also available, as are some substance use disorder treatment services.

• Order a grab and go meal through LWSD: https://www.lwsd.org/students-families/grab-go-student-meals

• Friends of Youth shelter support for youth: https://www.friendsofyouth.org/getHelpShelter.aspx

• HopeLink Food Program: https://www.hopelink.org/need-help/food

• King County 211- https://www.crisisconnections.org/king-county-2-1-1/

King County 2-1-1 connects people to the help they need. We provide the most comprehensive information on health and human services in King County. Whether it’s for housing assistance, help with financial needs, or to find the location of the nearest food bank. To begin, text your zip code to 877-211- 9274

Parents, family members, and other trusted adults play a valuable role in helping children make sense of what they are hearing about COVID-19 and their associated fears or concerns. The CDC has created some guidelines to help with these conversations.  

• Remain calm and reassuring  
• Make yourself available to talk and to listen  
• Avoid language that might blame others  
• Pay attention to what you child us hearing/seeing on TV, online  
• Provide information that is honest and accurate
• Teach and reiterate to your child the daily actions to reduce germs. Find more info here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html
• From the National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses- Talking to children about COVID-19:  https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/3870c72d-fff9-4ed7-833f-215de278d256/UploadedImages/PDFs/02292020_NASP_NASN_COVID-19_parent_handout.pdf
• Locally, families and students can call the Washington State Department of Health’s Coronavirus hotline with questions at 1-800-525-0127.

We anticipate more information from OSPI about graduation requirements and ceremonies in the coming days. As soon as we have more information, we will be sure to reach out to our senior students and families to share. 

At this time we are unsure of how College Board will be handling AP testing scheduled for May. Our building coordinator has been in daily contact with our district AP coordinator and our College Board rep. We expect to have more news to share by the beginning of next week. College Board is aware of how hard all students have worked towards this test and they want to honor the efforts all students have put in, but they are balancing that with current concerns about student safety. We will be sure to send updates as soon as we have answers. Please continue to check this site weekly for AP updates.

Hi Mustangs! During the school closure, check PowerSchool Learning frequently for updates from your teachers. This is a great time to practice the skills you have learned, finish any late work, and take care of yourself by doing something you might not typically have time for! Below is a list of activities we hope you will try. Your counselors have listed a few of our personal recommendations. 

Read a book  

• Educated by Tara Westover  
• Wild by Cheryl Strayed
• Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom  
• Download Libby and check out a book with your King County Library Card! (ios/android)

Listen to a podcast  

• Keeping Up With T.E.D: Shhh Let's Talk About It (Teen Empowerment Daily)
• College Admissions Decoded (NACAC)
• The College Prep Podcast  
• This American Life - If you like storytelling
• RadioLab or Science Friday - If you like science
• Ologies with Alie Ward – A comedic science podcast  

Try out a Mindfulness app (HeadSpace, Calm, Insight Timer)

• YouTube guided meditation 

Watch a TED talk

• TED talks
• TED talks by and for kids

Video chat with a friend

Take a virtual tour of a college

• Virtual College Tours

Write letters to family  

• How to send a letter  

Exercise

• Yoga 15 minutes of Yoga with Adrien
• JustDance workouts
• Go for a walk or run

Bake or cook

• Easy recipes from Tasty

Visit a museum virtually

• Virtual Museum Visits

Visit a zoo virtually

• Visit San Diego Zoo virtually!

Journaling/Writing

Things to write about/prompts:

• Expressing gratitude - What are you grateful for today? This can be done as a daily exercise.
• Daily reflection- what was high moment, a low moment, what do you want to accomplish tomorrow?
• Reflect on Coronavirus:
  • What do you think will be the short-term implications of the pandemic and the school closures?
  • How will society be different post pandemic? Why?
  • What is the social impact on you of school closures? What is positive and what is negative?
  • What do you think of the governmental response that you are seeing? What would you do if you were the mayor, governor or president?

Explore Xello and post high school opportunities (Log into PSL => Apps => Xello)

Virtual School Activities 

• Zoos, Aquariums, Museums, Great Wall of China Virtual, Great Pyramids, Anne Frank House Virtual Tour, and more! 
• https://virtualschoolactivities.com/

Seattle Symphony live stream concerts

• https://www.seattlesymphony.org/watch-listen/live 
• March 26th at 7:30 pm and March 28th at 8 pm

15 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch on Stage from Home

• https://www.playbill.com/article/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on-stage-from-home

Explore Careers in Xello

• Career Exploration Worksheet

SAT/ACT Method Test Prep

• All students have access to Method Test Prep through Xello - listed under "Links & Resources". Check it out for free week-by-week lessons!

Chalk Your Walk

• Draw inspiring art or write encouraging messages on your driveway or walkway for those passing by to see and enjoy!

Seahawks Resources for Kids

• https://www.seahawks.com/wegotthis/resources-for-kids/

Self care journal

• Try this journal, or create your own!

Practice a new language

• Try a free app like Duolingo

Become a wanna-be photographer without a fancy camera

• There are lots on free online tutorials demonstrating iPhone camera functions and techniques!

Stream free stories through Audible

• https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

Take a virtual ride on a rollercoaster

• https://www.canadaswonderland.com/blog/2020/march-2020/heres-how-to-take-a-virtual-ride-on-all-the-rides-at-canadas-wonderland-in-your-own-home

Take a moment to chill out with a live stream of a beautiful beach in Maui

• https://www.livebeaches.com/webcams/maui-sea-shell-condo-beach-cam/

Each year Johns Hopkins publishes their favorite admission essays. Read some here:

• https://apply.jhu.edu/application-process/essays-that-worked/

• Class of 2021 Junior Parent Night voiceover presentation  
  • Available on RHS Counseling website on 4/22/20
• Junior Blitz/ graduation progress letter emails
  • Emails begin going out on week of March 23
  • Counselors will reach out to 10-15 juniors each week  
  • Emails will go to both junior students and parents  
  • Junior Blitz is the junior year High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) activity. Student response will be required to check off this HSBP graduation requirement. More info to come…check your email!  
• Sophomore HSBP email meetings  
  • Sophomores that made HSBP appointments that have been cancelled will be contacted  
• Fall Running Start consultation and paperwork  
  • Please see RHS Counseling website for info- https://rhs.lwsd.org/counseling/running-start
  • For additional questions, please reach out to your counselor  

WEEKLY:  

• Counselors will be sending a weekly email to freshman and sophomores on Mondays.
• Counselors will be sending a weekly email to juniors and seniors on Tuesdays.
• Please check your school email account for updates and check ins from your RHS Counseling team.

Molly Schwarz (HUM-LOO)            425-936-1817