Mental Health Resources

AESD offers school-based mental health/wellness services and resources to students and families. These services include individual or group counseling for students at the school site; resource linkages to community-based mental health or social services for students and families. Services are provided by counselors and licensed mental health professionals.

Together we create a service-oriented culture of excellence. Success for each student and all relationships enable students to live productively in a changing society. Our goal is to develop in students responsibility, confidence, and enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

AESD School Counselors

Creating a service-oriented culture of excellence where success for each student and all relationships reflect our core values.

Western Youth Services

Western Youth Services (WYS) is a nonprofit organization and leader in providing comprehensive, collaborative mental health services to children, youth and families in Orange County, CA since 1972.

Helping Children Cope with Emergencies

Regardless of your child’s age, he or she may feel upset or have other strong emotions after an emergency. Learn what You Can Do to Help Children Cope with a Disaster

OC Health Care Agency: Behavioral Health Services

Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19

National Alliance on Mental Health

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Text (714)991-6412 to chat

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

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Conversation Starters for Families

Hope Line.
You Talk We Listen

1-877-235-4525

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8473

Orange County Family Justice Center

714-765-1645

A safe, confidential and friendly place where assistance is provided to Survivors of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault and Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse.

The Hotline (Domestic Abuse)

1-800-787-3224

24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

Pathways of California

714-254-8473

Pathways serves ethnically and culturally diverse low-income children, youth, families, adults, and older adults experiencing a variety of behavioral health needs.

Free Guided Meditation

An introduction to mindfulness meditation that you can practice on your own

Child Sex Abuse

Helping a Child Who Has Been Sexually Abused

Mental Health In College

College students are at risk of developing a mental health condition, such as depression and anxiety.

Addiction

Providing Free Addiction Resources To Those In Need

Mental Health Resources Was Last Modified: January 25, 2023