As cliché as it sounds, I truly cannot believe we are wrapping up the 2024 year. What a year it has been for many of us individually and collectively.
Before we get in to our announcements and updates, I encourage you as you read this, try unclenching your jaw, release or drop your shoulders, take a deep breath in, hold for 2 seconds and breathe out….
The Winter season is supposed to be a time of slowing down, enjoying what we ‘harvested’ in the autumn season, and most of all a time of rest and more quiet. It is ironic that we tend to be wrapped up in more chaos at this time of the year for various reasons. I encourage you to try to take some time to slow down and rest before beginning the new year of 2025.
Out of Office:
We are out of the office for the rest of the year 12/20/24- 1/7/25 and will access any emails, texts or calls upon our return to office on 1/7/2025. We wish you a happy holiday week and new year!
Please remember if you are ever in a crisis or emergency, we have resources listed below:
If you are in Crisis, or are having a psychiatric emergency, please call 911 immediately or go to your nearest emergency room.
*If you are a client and in need of support outside of office hours or our regularly scheduled appointments, please use one of these resources or your safety plan.
Help with Grounding techniques: https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques#mental-techniques
Hotline Numbers and Resources: 911 any local emergency room
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
San Bernardino County Access Unit: 888-743-1478 (24 hrs/7days per week)
NON-crisis additional support:
24/7 California Peer Run Warm Line: 855-845-7415 https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/
Call or text the CalHOPE Warm Line: (833) 317-HOPE (4673)
What’s Up SafeHouse App: What’s Up SafeHouse, is a downloadable mobile phone app, that provides anonymous counseling by text-communication, from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with a Licensed Mental Health professional from SafeHouse. Young people who are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, depression, difficult family situations, bullying and other issues can receive help, while maintaining anonymity. Youth and parents are also encouraged text about their friend/child they feel may be struggling or are in danger. Download the app or text our toll-free number 844.204.0880 to text with a trained counselor.
Rialto: Crisis Walk-In Clinic – 850 E. Foothill Boulevard Rialto, CA 92376 Ph: (909) 421-9495 • 7-1-1 for TTY for Users Fax: (909) 421-9494 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
High Desert Crisis Walk-In Clinic – Valley Star Behavioral Health, Inc. 12240 Hesperia Road Victorville, CA 92395 Ph: (760) 245-8837 • 7-1-1 for TTY Users Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Announcements:
We are happy to share that our team members are growing and expanding their wings in their own business!
Our wellness services will continue with our amazing Wellness Coach Anita, but we are now working through her company Barefoot Grounded, LLC. Congratulations Anita! To learn more about her company Barefoot Grounded, please take a look at her instagram:IG Barefoot Grounded or contact her directly. She is specializing in taking wellness classes and services to your workplace and more.
Our licensed clinicians Stephanie Arrazola, LMFT and Josefina Sierra, LCSW have opened their own private practices! They are continuing to hold in person sessions in office of our Suite 130. Congratulations Stephanie & Josefina!
If you would like information on their services, please check out their direct information:
Stephanie Arrazola, LMFT
Openings:
Currently, Our clinician Bjorn has openings for afternoons and evenings on Tuesday & Thursdays for teens and adults! Although our associates cannot take insurance, we offer reduced rates for those that have a financial need.
Our Clinician Sandra will be returning for online and in person sessions in January 2025 for existing clients and March 2025 for new clients! If you are interested in services for couples therapy, or individual therapy, we are currently taking clients on her waitlist. Although our associates cannot take insurance, we offer reduced rates for those that have a financial need. Sandra is bilingual in English & Spanish.
Our founder Nicole Serrano, LMFT is taking a bigger role in providing consultations for EMDR therapists to sharpen their skills in EMDR therapy with the populations they serve. Nicole is now holding therapy sessions only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am-1pm. Nicole is holding consultation appointments with clinicians seeking EMDR certification or clarity on Mondays and Fridays by appointment only.