Kennedy Cares
School-Based Psychiatric Social Workers (PSWs) services provide a range of preventive, early intervention, and acute mental health assessments and treatments in group, individual, classroom or family modalities. PSWs support a school-wide foundation of positive discipline, safe climate, academic success, and mental and emotional wellness by helping develop and sustain a caring school environment that promotes problem-solving skills and positive behavior support. PSWs lead school-wide campaigns to support a positive and safe school environment, facilitate evidence-based practices in the classroom to support student well-being and resilience, facilitate parenting/caregivers groups, consultation services for staff and families, and promotes emotional well-being of all students, families and staff through referrals and supports.
If you need immediate emergency assistance, please call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call any of the following phone numbers for mental health support, most operate 24 hours:
LA County Department of Mental Health (800) 854- 7771
Los Angeles School Police Department (213) 625-6631
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Hotline (877) 727-4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Resources for Managing Your Mental Health
Kennedy
Connection is one of the strongest protective factors against adversity and a powerful indicator of longevity and well-being.
"Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives."
— Bessel A. van der Kolk
— Bessel A. van der Kolk
Cares
When students know they can count on their school community to support them, they are more likely to ask for help and demonstrate greater outcomes.
“ Being safe is about being seen and heard and allowed to be who you are and to speak your truth"
— Rachel Naomi Remen
— Rachel Naomi Remen
Nina Devillar, PSW
I am located in the Kennedy Cares office at Kennedy High School Monday - Friday from
8:00 am-4:00pm.
8:00 am-4:00pm.
