MCHS Counseling ~ Social and Emotional

Counselors are available to assist students with academic, college, career and social/emotional needs. If your child is experiencing social or emotional problems, please contact your student's counselor right away. Offering support in this area is a crucial part of our role on campus and we are here to help. Below are some additional resource links provided by PUSD.

Bullying and Harassment

• http://www.hazelden.org/web/landing.view
• www.wrightslaw.com/info/harassment.index.htm
• When your student is using bullying behavior
• When your Student is a target so they don’t become a victim
• When your student is a bystander/witness to bullying behavior
• Use brave talk when telling someone to stop or politely say “no”
• Harassment and Hate Behavior Policies and Administrative Procedures 5.28.1
• Student Guide to Understanding and Avoiding Harassment
• Hate Speech/Harassment Policy (PDF)(click here for PowerPoint)

GRIEF and Difficult Times

• Developmental Stages of Understanding Death
  
• What Students Need in Times of Tragedy
  
• Things That Do Not Help With Grief, and Mistakes To Avoid When Helping Those in Grief
  
• Ways Parents Can Help Their Children in a Crisis
  
• Helpful Information for Parents
• Coping with Children’s Reactions to Tragedy and Disaster
• Ways To Take Care Of Yourself At Times of Loss
• Parent and Teen Support Group

Grieving After A Loss - Postvention Guidelines

Grief - Website resources (click here)

Grief Associated with Suicide - Warning Signs and Getting Help

Divorce www.facescal.org: family assessment counseling and educational services

http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/family/divorce/index.html: a great site for kids

Drug and Alcohol intervention  resources

Parent and Teen SUPPORT GROUP Thursday Night Meetings

Student Resources

• CLUBS list
• ATHLETICS Link
• Caring Connections
• Community Resources - San Diego
• HELP and HOTLINES
• Kidshealth.org
• National Institute of Mental Health
• Free and Reduced Lunch Application
• Community Service
  • Volunteer San Diego
• Student Services
• School Safety
• Work Permits