Sweetwater High School Counselors are committed to providing a comprehensive counseling and guidance program as a vehicle to assist students in acquiring and using life-long learning and self-managing skills. We are committed to implementing a proactive and preventative program which employs strategies to enhance student academic success, provide career awareness, develop employment readiness, encourage self-awareness, foster interpersonal communication skills and impart life success skills.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Our Safe Place: South March 2021 Events and Updates
Our Safe Space wants to wish everyone a happy and healthy March! Our Safe Space appreciates the community that they work in and continue to provide flexible services for our LGBTQIA+ youth during this time. Our Safe Space acknowledges that we have been challenged with this pandemic for about a year now and understand how difficult it is for the community. Our Safe Space continues to ask you all to keep practicing self-care and remember how resilient you all are.
Our Safe Space is still open daily from 12PM to 8PM providing both ZOOM online services and limited drop in center services at 746 Ada St. Chula Vista, CA 91911. For March here is a brief overview of the services they are currently providing:
For LGBTQIA+ youth under 21:
§ Zoom groups every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 4PM and 6PM (email oursafeplace@csbcs.org for ZOOM codes) *please note we cannot give ZOOM codes to caregivers unless given consent from a youth
§ Drop in center services with COVID-19 limitations including a 2-hour max visit, temperature screening and no more than 6 persons in the drop in center. Please wear a face mask when using the space, a staff member can also provide a face mask if needed.
§ One on one meetings and check ins with youth via ZOOM
§ Free therapy for youth who are uninsured, on Medi-Cal or unable to access caregiver insurance
§ Gender affirming items and referrals to affirming community resources
For caregivers/parents of LGBTQIA+ youth:
§ March 18th 2021 @6PM Our Safe Place Caregiver Resource fair (email oursafeplace@csbcs.org for ZOOM codes)
§ One on one check in support for caregivers on weekdays from 2PM to 3PM (email oursafeplace@csbcs.org to schedule an appointment)
For the community:
§ LGBTQIA+ 101 trainings for educators, professionals, and/or staff working with youth (email oursafeplace@csbcs.org to get info)
§ Workshops and activities for youth led groups via ZOOM
Wellness Wednesday: Mealtimes and Mental Health
Happy Wellness Wednesday!
March is National Nutrition Month so this month we'll share some tips on eating habits and routines.
Today, let's talk about sharing your meal time with others. There are many psychological, social and biological benefits of eating meals with other people. Because of the pandemic, physically eating with others may be challenging, but virtual mealtime meet-ups are just as beneficial to your mental health.
Whether it be through sharing experiences with family and friends, winding down with company, bonding with family members or just having someone to talk to, mealtimes provide a great opportunity for us to set aside a specific time of the day or week to give us time to socialize, relax and improve our mental health.
Read more here: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/m/mealtimes-and-mental-health
Make a habit of including healthy food choices into your daily diet. Try to include vegetables into every meal.
Visit http://nutrition.sweetwaterschools.org/ for updates for FREE meal distribution for our SUHSD students.
Visit https://www.nationalcityca.gov/government/fire/covid-19/meal-distribution for City of National City meal distribution dates and times.
It's nice to eat your meals with others, even if it's virtually. Plan a video chat and engage in conversation.
We all need someone to talk to, someone who listens, and someone who understands. Your Sweetwater High School Counselors are here for you. We are just an email, video chat, or phone call away.
Virtual Wellness Room
Please visit our Virtual Wellness Room to take a break from your online classes. Do some breathing exercises, stretch, or play a game. It's OK to take a time out in the middle of the day for a "brain break".
suhivirtualwellnessroom.blogspot.com/
COVID-19 Updates and Resources
Get the latest information on specific SBCS programs and services as well as efforts to support the wider community and additional resources as we monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts. https://southbaycommunityservices.org/covid-19-resources/
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The Leilani Magno Memorial Scholarship 2021
The Leilani Magno Memorial Scholarship 2021
$500 - Scholarship
Eligibility:
-Current Sweetwater Union High School District senior
-Must plan to enroll in a 4 year college or 2 year community college in the fall 2020
-Deadline: April 9, 2021
http://bit.ly/foreverleilani
$500 - Scholarship
Eligibility:
-Current Sweetwater Union High School District senior
-Must plan to enroll in a 4 year college or 2 year community college in the fall 2020
-Deadline: April 9, 2021
http://bit.ly/foreverleilani
Parent Training Opportunities - Offered by the San Diego County of Education
Supporting Your Children During Chaotic Times
Feeling anxiety is a common reaction during times of uncertainty, or when there is a perception of danger, and COVID-19 qualifies as such a time. This is something new and worrying that we are all facing together. This one-hour training will offer coping strategies to support your children/teens who might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious.PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:
- Understanding the complexities of anxiety among youth during the pandemic
- Learn helpful strategies to support your children in navigating stressful times
- Review of resources and tools to use at home
Register for virtual training at: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-199452
Spanish Translation provided.
Traduccion al espanol estara disponible.
For registration information, contact: Amanda Holt (858) 298-2075 or email: amanda.holt@sdcoe.net
Cultivating Resilience While Parenting in the Time of COVID-19
Being well improves our ability to
navigate challenges as a parent. Being
mindful of caring for ourselves helps
us cope with stress, be flexible and
better respond to stress and adversity.
THIS WEBINAR WILL HELP YOU:
- Understand the meaning and importance of wellness and resiliency
- Learn strategies to identify and cope with stressors
- Identify self-care practices that can lift spirits and calm anxieties during a pandemic
Thursday, March 25, 2021
5:00-6:00pm
Register for virtual training at:
http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-199449
Spanish Translation provided.
Traduccion al espanol estara disponible.
For registration information, contact:
Amanda Holt
(858) 298-2075 or
email: amanda.holt@sdcoe.net
Monday, March 1, 2021
Career Readiness: San Diego State's Women in Leadership Conference
The Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University will be holding a Women in Leadership Conference on March 10 - 11.
It is a no-charge event (and nothing will be sold or offered for sale at the event) since it is a fully-funded conference aimed at addressing specific challenges and advice for women who are (or who aspire to be) in leadership roles.
Housing Assistance San Diego County
The County of San Diego’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps eligible households in qualifying areas who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides payment assistance for renters behind on rent and utilities.
Apply Online Starting March 2, 2021. Apply at www.sdhcd.org.
Only one application per household will be processed. Applicants will be able to check their status on the application portal at any point in the process.
If you do not have internet access and need assistance in completing an application, call (858) 694-4801. A County representative will be able to assist you.
For more information on ERAP, visit www.sdhcd.org
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