Mental Health Partnerships & Services

FUSD is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students. We are proud to partner with multiple mental health agencies and providers in the local area to ensure students have access to the care they need to thrive academically and personally. Many of these providers offer services directly on school campuses, collaborating closely with our school sites to deliver effective, student-centered support.

Below, you will find information about our valued mental health partners, the services they offer, and how families can access them.

On-Campus & Community-Based Providers

South Coast Community Services (On-Campus & Community-Based)

South Coast provides a range of mental health services, including crisis stabilization, prevention, and early intervention. They also offer medication support for students receiving treatment through their organization. Many of their services are community-based, meaning providers can meet students at school, home, or in the community. Additionally, South Coast offers curriculum-based group sessions at school sites, all free of charge.

Victor Community Support Services (On-Campus & Community-Based)

Victor offers mental health services similar to South Coast, with FUSD primarily utilizing their Crisis Stabilization Program, Success First. This program provides immediate intervention for students experiencing acute mental health challenges. While some services occur on school campuses, Victor also offers community-based support. Our partnership with Victor is new for the 2024-2025 school year, and we look forward to its continued growth.

House of Ruth (On-Campus & Community-Based)

House of Ruth specializes in supporting individuals affected by domestic violence and trauma, offering free individual counseling to those exposed to violence at home or in the community. They also facilitate on-campus group sessions on topics such as Healthy Relationships and Boundaries to help students navigate personal challenges and build resilience.

Loma Linda University Medical Center & Children’s Hospital Youth Alternative Solution Program (Alcohol and Other Drugs for High School Students)

Loma Linda University Medical Center and Children's Hospital’s Youth Alternative Solution Program helps adolescents and their families make informed choices about drug and alcohol use. Through engaging, interactive discussions, they provide accurate facts, debunk myths, and highlight the real consequences of substance abuse. 

Program Goals:

• Reduce teen substance abuse and related injuries
• Encourage positive behavior choices
• Highlight the real consequences of high-risk behaviors
• Lower adolescent DUI rates

Contact your high school counselor for more details

Pacific Clinics

Pacific Clinic provides high-quality behavioral health services for students of all ages in California.

Contact our Social Emotional Support Specialists at the FUSD office for more details

Off-Campus & Specialized Providers

ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers (Off-Campus)

ROWI provides structured full-day and after-school mental health treatment for teens ages 12-17, focusing on anxiety, depression, and school-related challenges. They emphasize family therapy and school collaboration to ensure holistic care. Most FUSD students who access ROWI’s services have more severe mental health needs and are often enrolled in the Home Hospital program. ROWI is based in Rancho Cucamonga and accepts most insurance plans.

Soluna (Off-Campus & Virtual)

Soluna is a free, virtual mental health platform providing on-demand support for young people ages 13-25—no insurance, ads, or payments required.

Services include:

• 1:1 Coaching – Professional mental health coaches available for personalized support
• Self-help Tools – Interactive app features designed to reduce stress and improve well-being
• Community Forums – Peer-to-peer connection for additional support
• Care Navigation – Quick access to local mental health resources

Access Soluna via: SolunaApp.com  

BrightLife Kids (Off-Campus & Virtual)

BrightLife Kids provides free behavioral health coaching for California families with children ages 0-12. No insurance or referrals are required. Families receive 1:1 virtual coaching through video sessions and secure chat, as well as access to self-help resources like articles and videos.

BrightLife Kids helps:

• Children develop emotional regulation, social skills, and self-confidence
• Parents and caregivers learn strategies for managing behaviors and transitions
• Families navigate developmental milestones and challenges

BrightLife Kids coaches offer bilingual support (English & Spanish) and access to interpreters in 17 additional languages.

Sign up at: brightlife.kids/ca

Substance Use & Crisis Support

STOP THE V.O.I.D. (Victims of Illicit Drugs) (On-Campus Presentations)

STOP THE V.O.I.D. offers free educational presentations for secondary schools on the dangers of fentanyl and synthetic opioids. These powerful awareness sessions, led by a retired officer with personal experience, aim to inform students about the risks of substance use. Presentations are typically conducted in an assembly format.

Merrill Crisis Stabilization Clinic  

The Merrill Center is a 24/7 crisis stabilization unit (CSU) providing immediate, short-term mental health support for youth and adults. Their services focus on harm reduction, crisis de-escalation, and connection to long-term care.

The clinic provides:

• Immediate, individualized mental health crisis support
• A safe and respectful environment to stabilize symptoms
• Reduced need for hospitalization or law enforcement intervention
• Referrals to community-based behavioral health resources

Location: 14677 Merrill Avenue
Phone: (951) 643-2340

FUSD is grateful for these partnerships and the critical support they provide to our students and families. If you have questions about accessing these services, please contact your school site or our district support team.