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Modoc County Office of Education

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Behavioral

Our Mission

Our Mission

Advance the health and well-being of each student in Modoc County through targeted prevention, intervention, and triage school-based mental health and wellness supports

 
Program Components

Program Components

  • Inprove social-emotional learning across grade levels and content areas;
  • Collaborate with schools and districts to develop Multi-Tiered Systems of support (MTSS) Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 prevention and intervention strategies;
  • Partner with Modoc County Behavioral Health Department to provide timely Tier 3 services for students on school campuses
 
 
 

Wellness Assistants

 

Alturas Elementary School 

 

Modoc Middle School

 

Surprise Valley Elementary and High School

Ana McGinness

Tulelake Basin Elementary School

 

Tulelake High School

Cecilia Morales
 

Alternative Education

Gabi McGinness
Student Programs

Brittany Thomas  

Director of Student Programs
(530)233-7101 ext. 1009
 
Samantha Casserly
Student Programs Clerk
scasserly@modoccoe.org
(530)233-7115
Social and Emotional Wellness

Social and Emotional Wellness

Community Resources

Modoc County Behavioral Health
441 N Main St
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-6312
24-Hour Crisis Line: (800) 699-4880 or (530)233-6312
- 24-Hour Crisis Line
- Adult outpatient counseling and medication
support
- Youth Services: Prevention; Outpatient
counseling and medication support; Foster care
treatment team services; Dual diagnosis
counseling; Therapeutic behavioral services;
School-based counseling; Culturally specific
outreach and treatment

T.E.A.C.H. (Training, Employment and Community Help) Inc.
112 E 2nd St
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3111
- Mental health counseling for victims of domesticviolence
 
Sunrays of Hope
113 E North St
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7222
- Peer support groups
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- Arts and Crafts, Yoga, Knitting

Strong Family Health Center
1203 Oak St
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-4591
- Substance abuse counseling

Modoc Medical Center
1111 N Nagle St
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 708-8800

Pit River Health Services XL Clinic
150 BIA Route 76A
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3223
- Counseling
- Anger Management

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call Center: 988

Stress & Anxiety

Stress is a feeling of physical, mental or emotional tension. Stress and anxiety can lead to many health problems, such as headaches, physical aches and pains, upset stomachs and sleep problems as well as grumpiness, avoidance and over-indulgence. Check out the resources below for healthy ways to manage stress and anxiety!
 

STRESS AND ANXIETY RELIEF FOR CHILDREN & PARENTS

 

STRESS AND ANXIETY RELIEF FOR TEENS

 

Physical Health and Nutrition

Physical health and nutrition play an important role in our mental health. Research shows that even a short, 10 minute walk can improve your mood and energy levels. Research also shows a connection between the foods we eat and how we feel. For example, eating healthy foods helps counter depression and other mental health challenges. 
 
 

EXERCISE FOR CHILDREN

 

EXERCISE FOR TEENS

 

NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN

 

NUTRITION FOR TEENS

 

 
 

Journaling

There is no right or wrong way to journal and you’ll find many different journaling styles below. Spending time journaling is proven to not only help us set and achieve goals, but can also help us increase self-confidence, reduce stress and anxiety, find inspiration and strengthen our memory. Journaling also gives us a chance to prioritize our fears and worries, leading to an improved ability to see and understand our thoughts clearly.
 
 

JOURNALING FOR CHILDREN

 

JOURNALING FOR TEENS

 

Mindfullness

Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and aware of where we are, what we’re doing and how we feel in the moment. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce anxiety, depression and stress. It can also lead to improved memory, increased brain functioning, stronger relationships and better physical health.
 
 

MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN

 

MINDFULNESS FOR TEENS

 

Calming Apps

Sometimes we need a quick break from the craziness of life. Sometimes we need a reminder to stop and breathe. Sometimes we need a resource at our fingertips to help us stay calm. In those moments, smartphone apps can help.
 

CALMING & MEDITATION APPS FOR KIDS

 
 
CALMING & MEDITATION APPS FOR TEENS
 
 

MINDFUL FOCUS APPS


 

MOOD TRACKING & JOURNALING APPS

 

 

POSITIVE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS

 

 

POSITIVE THINKING APPS

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION APPS

 

Virtual Tours and Webcams

Virtual tours and webcams offer ways to escape from the daily grind and “get out” while being home! Use these sites to help you de-stress, reduce feelings of isolation and spice up your day through exposure to new wonders around the world.
 

ANIMAL CAMS AND VIDEOS

 

INTERNATIONAL WEBCAMS

 

MUSEUMS AROUND THE WORLD

 

WONDERS OF THE SEA

PBIS

POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS
 
WHAT IS PBIS?
 
PBIS is a framework for creating safe, positive, equitable schools, where every student can feel valued, connected to the school community and supported by caring adults. By implementing evidence-based practices within a PBIS framework, schools support their students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success, engage with families to create locally-meaningful and culturally-relevant outcomes, and use data to make informed decisions that improve the way things work for everyone.
-Center of PBIS