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About Me

Dearme Frost Middle School Families,

 

My name is Sara Fitzwater and I am one of the Psychiatric Social Workers here at Frost, and although I am new to your school this year, I have been with LAUSD since 2019. I received my undergraduate degree at UC Riverside in Psychology and received my masters degree from CSU Long Beach in Social Work.

 

I am passionate about creating a welcoming, supportive school community. I believe every student should have access to mental health resources. My goal is to help students build the skills they need to care for their well-being and make a positive impact on our community.


Please reach out to me if you feel like you need any support! Feel free to fill out a referral: https://forms.office.com/r/xymSiU9gma

 

Please be advised that I am checking and responding to emails Monday-Friday between 7:30am - 4:00pm only. For additional mental health resources and support, please visit the School Mental Health website and/or call the LAUSD Student and Family Wellness Hotline, available weekdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm at (213) 241-3840. 
If you need immediate mental health assistance, please call 911 or call or text 988 for support.
Resources
*If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you may call any of the following agencies (24/7):
  • 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 dial/text 988 or (800) 273-TALK (8255)
 
 
Information and Referral Directory (medical, food, clothing, mental health, legal, etc.)
 
 
Mental Health Private Insurance Guide (Please scroll down)
 
LA resource finder
 
Food bank locator near you
 

Finding a private practice therapist

 

Kaiser mental health: 24/7 advice: 1-800-900-3277; To schedule an appointment: 1-800-700-8705 

 

Medi-cal community mental health:

Child and Family Guidance Center  818-739-5250

The Help Group  818-267-2753

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health  818-574-7745

The Village Family Services  818-755-8786

 

Uninsured?  Call the Children's Health Access and Medi-Cal Programs (CHAMP) at 866-742-2273

 

Warmline

Mental Health America  CA 24/7: 855-845-7415

Warmlines were created to give people support when they just need to talk to someone. Speaking to someone on these calls is typically free, confidential, and run by people who understand what it's like to struggle with mental health problems. This is not used for a crisis, however, they can connect you to further support if you become in crisis.

 

Mental Health Private Insurance Guide
 
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