Student Resources

Grief Resources For Students, Families, and Staff: 

 

For students who want to access individual or group therapy, there are a variety of options. Daniela (D11), can help guide you to the option that’s best for you:

• A therapist through your insurance (including Medi-Cal) if applicable.
• A virtual therapist through Daybreak- San Lorenzo Unified School District contracts with them, and this service is virtual and free.
• There are therapists available on campus, through various agencies.
• For LGBTQ+ students, Side by Side offers individual and group counseling at their Our Space location.
• For grief-specific counseling:
• Crisis Support Services of Alameda County offers individual and group grief therapy.
• East Bay Agency for Children offers peer-support groups for students and their caregivers.
• For students experiencing suicidal ideation and wanting specific support, there is ORCA (Organizing and Responding to Crisis for Alameda Youth).

 

Online Resources:

• For students and caregivers of students experiencing thoughts of suicide, there is Never a Bother.
• East Bay Agency for Children has a resource created by their Circle of Care titled Tools and Resources for Supporting Grieving Children.
• Kara- This organization has a wealth of resources on their website, and offers support for teens, families, and school communities, in addition to peer support groups. Their focus is on supporting through grief. 
• Children’s Health Council has many online resources to guide students and families through grief and loss. 
• Standby Support After Suicide is based in Australia, but has some good resources for students and families who have been impacted by suicide.
• The Dougy Center is a Portland-based organization that supports children, teens, young adults, and caregivers through grief. They have a great library of resources.