Welcome to the WCSD Mental Health and Wellness website! Explore a wealth of resources designed to support the well-being of students and families. Be sure to check out our parent education night calendar, where you’ll find opportunities to connect with and learn from local mental health professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nRaising Resilient Kids: A Parent Night Series<\/p>\n
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\nOur last parent night of the 2025-2026 school year will be presented in Spanish at Paradise Canyon on April 21st at 6:30 pm. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n Self-Care<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n Self-Compassion<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n Healthy Tips<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n 10 Tips<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nEngage in Healthy Coping Skills Everyday<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nUse your\u00a0<\/span>Super Power Senses<\/i>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>Soothe<\/i>\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span>Nervous System\u00a0<\/i>
Bring your\u00a0<\/span>attention<\/i>\u00a0to what is around you:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
See<\/strong> (look around: favorite landscape, sunset, photos, watch a movie, read a book<\/i>)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Hear<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>(listen: favorite sounds, music, talk to someone<\/i>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Smell<\/strong> (take a deep breath: favorite smells, air freshener, lotion<\/i>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Taste<\/strong> (drink water, gum, mints: favorite flavors<\/i>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Touch<\/strong> (temperature change – ice or heat pack, blanket, hug, family pet: favorite temperature, texture<\/i>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n![\"Five](\"\/mental-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/five-senses-1.jpg\")
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\nUsing mindfulness will help us focus on one thing at a time in the present moment, and by doing this we can better manage and soothe our overwhelming emotions.
Mindfulness will help us learn to identify and separate judgmental thoughts from our experiences. Those judgmental thoughts often fuel our overwhelming emotions.
Mindfulness will help us be more purposeful in our actions, to choose how to respond, rather than react.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n Coping Skills<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nTalk to someone you trust\u00a0<\/i>about how you’re feeling<\/p>\n
Reach out<\/i> to your School Counselor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n Elementary<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n Intermediate<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n Middle<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n High<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nTake a Class (Click picture for link)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Healthy](\"\/mental-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/screen-shot-2020-06-05-at-9-07-46-am_orig.png\")
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<\/a><\/p>\n\n The Science of Being Well<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n ACT Guide<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n This Way Up<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nLocal Resources (Click picture for link)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"\/mental-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/973ce606-990a-460f-9bb0-6408bfcd11af-jumbo21x9_BrandNewLogoCourtesyofIntermountainHealth.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n\nIntermountain Health’s Live Well website has new approaches to promote healthy lifestyles. With categories specific for teachers and teens, you’ll find healthy recipes, games, fun videos, health tools, screening checklists, and others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n\nREACH4HOPE is a diverse group of community members working to create a safe and healthy environment for individuals, youth, and families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n\nNeed help finding a professional in the area? Use this search tool to find the right one to fit your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n\nMental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n\nCommitted to “Making Lives Better,” they offer affordable payment options, patient-centered care, caring and professional doctors and staff, walk-in and same-day appointments, bi-lingual service, a discounted pharmacy program, discounted dental services, and discounted mental health care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n\nWith a community-centered, family-focused approach to supporting the needs of children, FSC provides parent education and respite and crisis care for children from birth to age 11.\u00a0<\/p>\n
24\/7 Crisis Line: (435) 773-0585<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"\/mental-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/03\/encircle.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n\nEncircle homes offer essential mental health services, resources, and tools for LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, and families. <\/span>We create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth to open up and feel comfortable being themselves<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"\/mental-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/cjc.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n\nThe Children’s Justice Center is a homelike, child-friendly facility where children who have been victims of abuse or other crimes can begin the road to healing.<\/p>\n
Utah 24-hour child abuse reporting hotline:<\/strong><\/p>\n(855) 323-3237<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\nNAMI’s mission is to ensure the dignity and improve the lives of those who live with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.\u00a0 They offer weekly support groups and contact groups.<\/p>\n
The NAMI Help Line: <\/strong><\/p>\nMonday-Friday, 10 am-6 pm ET<\/strong><\/p>\n(800) 950-NAMI (6264)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"\/mental-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/dove-center.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n\nThe Dove Center works to empower those impacted by abuse and violence by providing safe shelter and trauma-informed services to facilitate safety, healing, and assault recovery.<\/p>\n
24\/7 Help Line: (435) 628-0458<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nCrisis Resources (Click picture for link)<\/span><\/p>\nIf you are dealing with an immediate emergency,<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>please call 988 or go to your nearest Emergency Room.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nIf you are concerned about someone in a crisis, many of these resources are available 24\/7. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing thoughts of suicide, regardless of age, please reach out immediately.\u00a0 Please use the links below for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n\nThe Utah Warm Line is for people who are\u00a0not<\/i> in crisis. A certified peer specialist will offer emotional support, engagement or encouragement for individuals feeling stressed, overwhelmed, isolated, or just needing someone to talk with.<\/p>\n
Open 7 days a week 8 am-11 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n(801) 587-1055<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"\/mental-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/safe-ut-logo.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n\nSafeUT is a free and confidential\u00a024\/7 crisis line<\/strong> for yourself or someone else who is experiencing a mental health condition, suicide thoughts, relationship difficulties, bullying, or any life challenge. An app is available through iOS App Store<\/a> or Google Play<\/a>. Through call or text, Licensed Clinicians offer supportive or crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and referral services. Individuals can also use SafeUT to leave a tip about a friend in crisis or other concern involving safety. Tips are sent to local schools during school hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Our last parent night of the 2025-2026 school year will be presented in Spanish at Paradise Canyon on April 21st at 6:30 pm. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n Self-Care<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Self-Compassion<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Healthy Tips<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n 10 Tips<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n Engage in Healthy Coping Skills Everyday<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Use your\u00a0<\/span>Super Power Senses<\/i>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>Soothe<\/i>\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span>Nervous System\u00a0<\/i> See<\/strong> (look around: favorite landscape, sunset, photos, watch a movie, read a book<\/i>)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Hear<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>(listen: favorite sounds, music, talk to someone<\/i>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Smell<\/strong> (take a deep breath: favorite smells, air freshener, lotion<\/i>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Taste<\/strong> (drink water, gum, mints: favorite flavors<\/i>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Touch<\/strong> (temperature change – ice or heat pack, blanket, hug, family pet: favorite temperature, texture<\/i>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Using mindfulness will help us focus on one thing at a time in the present moment, and by doing this we can better manage and soothe our overwhelming emotions. \n Coping Skills<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n Talk to someone you trust\u00a0<\/i>about how you’re feeling<\/p>\n Reach out<\/i> to your School Counselor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Elementary<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Intermediate<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Middle<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n High<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n Take a Class (Click picture for link)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n The Science of Being Well<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n ACT Guide<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n This Way Up<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n Local Resources (Click picture for link)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Intermountain Health’s Live Well website has new approaches to promote healthy lifestyles. With categories specific for teachers and teens, you’ll find healthy recipes, games, fun videos, health tools, screening checklists, and others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n REACH4HOPE is a diverse group of community members working to create a safe and healthy environment for individuals, youth, and families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Need help finding a professional in the area? Use this search tool to find the right one to fit your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Committed to “Making Lives Better,” they offer affordable payment options, patient-centered care, caring and professional doctors and staff, walk-in and same-day appointments, bi-lingual service, a discounted pharmacy program, discounted dental services, and discounted mental health care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n With a community-centered, family-focused approach to supporting the needs of children, FSC provides parent education and respite and crisis care for children from birth to age 11.\u00a0<\/p>\n 24\/7 Crisis Line: (435) 773-0585<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Encircle homes offer essential mental health services, resources, and tools for LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, and families. <\/span>We create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth to open up and feel comfortable being themselves<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Children’s Justice Center is a homelike, child-friendly facility where children who have been victims of abuse or other crimes can begin the road to healing.<\/p>\n Utah 24-hour child abuse reporting hotline:<\/strong><\/p>\n (855) 323-3237<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n NAMI’s mission is to ensure the dignity and improve the lives of those who live with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.\u00a0 They offer weekly support groups and contact groups.<\/p>\n The NAMI Help Line: <\/strong><\/p>\n Monday-Friday, 10 am-6 pm ET<\/strong><\/p>\n (800) 950-NAMI (6264)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Dove Center works to empower those impacted by abuse and violence by providing safe shelter and trauma-informed services to facilitate safety, healing, and assault recovery.<\/p>\n 24\/7 Help Line: (435) 628-0458<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Crisis Resources (Click picture for link)<\/span><\/p>\n If you are dealing with an immediate emergency,<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>please call 988 or go to your nearest Emergency Room.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you are concerned about someone in a crisis, many of these resources are available 24\/7. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing thoughts of suicide, regardless of age, please reach out immediately.\u00a0 Please use the links below for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Utah Warm Line is for people who are\u00a0not<\/i> in crisis. A certified peer specialist will offer emotional support, engagement or encouragement for individuals feeling stressed, overwhelmed, isolated, or just needing someone to talk with.<\/p>\n Open 7 days a week 8 am-11 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n (801) 587-1055<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n SafeUT is a free and confidential\u00a024\/7 crisis line<\/strong> for yourself or someone else who is experiencing a mental health condition, suicide thoughts, relationship difficulties, bullying, or any life challenge. An app is available through iOS App Store<\/a> or Google Play<\/a>. Through call or text, Licensed Clinicians offer supportive or crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and referral services. Individuals can also use SafeUT to leave a tip about a friend in crisis or other concern involving safety. Tips are sent to local schools during school hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Bring your\u00a0<\/span>attention<\/i>\u00a0to what is around you:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Mindfulness will help us learn to identify and separate judgmental thoughts from our experiences. Those judgmental thoughts often fuel our overwhelming emotions.
Mindfulness will help us be more purposeful in our actions, to choose how to respond, rather than react.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>
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