Riverside County Office of Education
Home MenuThe Mental Health Initiative is one of four initiatives announced in Fall 2020 by Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez. The initiative is aimed at addressing the needs of the whole student beyond the classroom. The Mental Health Initiative includes supporting and expanding mental health programs and services within the 23 school districts in Riverside County.
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:
- Thoughts of suicide
- Mental health or substance use crisis, or
- Any other kind of emotion distress
People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.
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Mental Health Initiative Extends Reach Through Partnerships
We are excited to be working with our partners throughout the county on new projects to serve our students and community throughout Riverside county. As part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, the Student Behavioral Incentive Program will work to immediately address mental health needs of students. And, through the support of Congressman Mark Takano, we have secured a $5.6 million grant to enhance school-based mental health services. More information on these programs will be available soon.
RCOE Virtual Wellness Center
Looking for strategies for coping during challenging times? Find newly refreshed tools and resources, including those for Early Care and Education, designed to help restore well-being at the RCOE Virtual Wellness Center.
The following resource directories cover a wide range of services that support mental health and wellness.
RCOE Community Resources Guide (PDF) is a compilation of community agencies and referral sources to help the students and families understand and navigate the local resources available to them.
RCOE Resource Guide was developed specifically to help families find food resources, financial assistance, health resources and mental health crisis/emergency services during COVID-19.