According to the National Association of School Psychologists, "Mentally healthy children are more successful in school and life. Good mental health is critical to children’s success in school and life. Research demonstrates that students who receive social–emotional and mental health support achieve better academically. School climate, classroom behavior, on-task learning, and students’ sense of connectedness and well-being all improve as well. Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness but also encompasses social, emotional, and behavioral health and the ability to cope with life’s challenges. Left unmet, mental health problems are linked to costly negative outcomes such as academic and behavior problems, dropping out, and delinquency."

In accordance with AB 2022, Pupil mental health services: school notification, the Bear Valley Unified School District wants to ensure that parents, guardians, and students are informed about resources available for anyone who believes they are in a mental health crisis. We encourage parents/guardians and student to talk with any adult in the school district if they are concerned about another student and possible mental health needs. Take all threats of suicide seriously.

National Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255
Crisis Textline by texting TALK to 74171
CALL 9-1-1

Community Resources
Lutheran Social Services - 909-866-5070
41945 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
By appointment
School based and clinic mental health assessments and services. Psychiatrist on staff for children 13 years of age and older; medication management.

Desert Mountain Children's Center, Big Bear Office - 909-866-2165
42007 Fox Farm Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
By appointment
School based and clinic mental health assessments and services. SELPA mental health services for children with Individual Education Plans at school.

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District-Clinic and Resource Center - 909-878-8246
41820 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Mental health services provided at the Clinic in person or via telemedicine.

Big Bear Center for Change, Substance Abuse Treatment Services - 909-878-0101
41945 Big Bear Boulevard, Suite 208, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Alcohol and substance abuse outpatient treatment services for adolescents and adults.

Big Bear Mental Health Alliance Hotline - 866-729-9633 anytime
41945 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Crisis Walk-In Center - 909-421-9495
850 E. Foothill Boulevard, Rialto, CA 92376
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-10:00 pm
Saturdays 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Free mental health counseling services for all ages on a walk-in basis. Services are free.
Crisis Walk-In Center, Valley Star Behavioral Health - 760-245-8837 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
12240 Hesperia Road, Victorville, CA 92395
Free mental health counseling services for all ages on a walk-in basis. Services are free.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Hotline - 909-580-1000
400 North Pepper Ave., Colton, CA
Provides psychiatric emergency and inpatient psychiatric treatment services for the assessment and treatment of acute psychiatric emergencies and mental health issues.

County Resources
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health - 909-386-8252

School District Resources
Bear Valley Unified School District - (909) 866-4631
The district serves its students through a community referral system to mental health providers. The district has on staff full-time two (2) school psychologists and a registered nurse. For more information about school district mental health resources, please contact the district as follows:
Grades 6-12: Robert Rodriguez, School District Psychologist - 909-585-2521 ext. 6230
Grades TK-5: Cynthia Britt, School District Psychologist - 909-585-2521 ext. 6225
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