Have a fantastic summer! Summer school will take place June 5 through July 14. School won't be in session for two holidays: Juneteenth (June 19) and July 4
Counselors are not working full time during the summer and will be on campus sporadically. If you choose to email your counselor with a question, they may not respond immediately due to their limited schedules.
If a student is in immediate danger/crisis, please go directly to the counseling office. If it is after hours, please contact law enforcement or crisis services. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255, or dial or text 988. The local Crisis Hotline is 1-800-991-5272.
If you are worried about a fellow student who may be at risk of hurting themselves or others, you can use our Sprigeo School Safety Tip Line: https://app.sprigeo.com/district/kern-high-school-district/bakersfield-high-school
We have also created grade level specific Canvas Counseling Classrooms with all sorts of great information to help prepare for academics, careers, college, self-care, etc. Look for our link on your Canvas dashboard!
And as always- be safe and be kind!
Bakersfield High School Counselors Page of Resources (CPR) Addressing Anxiety
10 Techniques to calm your anxiety
4-7-8 Breathing
(Before starting, adopt a comfortable sitting position)
To use the 4-7-8 technique, focus on the following breathing pattern:
**repeat the cycle up to 4 times
Websites
Nami.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Adolescenthealth.org
Resources for mental and physical health
Suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention/crisis resources for you or your loved ones
Useful Apps
Head Space
A free app for meditation and mindfulness
Calm
A free app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
Stop, Breathe, & Think
A free app for mindfulness and compassion
Panic Relief
A free app to help calm fear or panic attacks as they are starting