At Northwood, student wellness is a top priority. We encourage students who have concerns about their mental health or that of a friend to seek help from a trusted adult. On-campus mental health support staff include School Counselors, Mental Health Specialist, Project Success, School Psychologists, and School Resource Officer (SRO). We also have a Virtual Well, a digital calming space that students can visit.
In the event of an emergency, call 911 or take your student to the nearest emergency room. If you have a serious concern outside of school hours, please do not email a staff member. Instead, please contact the Irvine Police Department at (949) 724-7000.
Crisis Hotlines and Community Resources
- Orange County Suicide Prevention/Crisis Line: Confidential 24-hour telephone counseling to individuals contemplating, threatening, or attempting suicide (877) 7CRISIS or (877)72747-47
- Centralized Assessment Team (CAT): (866) 830-6011
- The OC Warm Line: Non-crisis, caring support for anyone struggling with emotional/mental health challenges (877) 910-WARM or (877) 910-9276
- OC Links Information & Referral Service: 2-1-1 or (855) OCLINKS or (888) 625-4657
- Trevor Line: LGBTIQ+ Support (866) 488-7368
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Waymakers 24 Hr. Hotline – Orange County Sexual Assault Victim’s Services – 714-957-2737
- RAINN 24 Hr. Hotline – 800-656-HOPE (4673)
- California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200
- Crisis Text Line: text START to 741741
- Free Virtual Support Meetings from Laguna Treatment Hospital
- Substance Abuse Hotline Guide from Laguna Treatment Hospital
- For coping skills and support - http://gritx.org/
- Helpful coping strategies: Coping Strategies
- 30 Activities we can do for our emotional health: 30ThingsWeCanDoForOurEmotionalHealthSELResourceSheet.pdf
- NHS Project Success: Self Care and Coping
