Leland High
As you know, life is often a roller-coaster ride of emotions, with teen years being especially susceptible to wide variations in mood. It is easy to misread depression as normal adolescent turmoil; however, depression is among the most common disorders in youth today. Suicide is directly related to mental illness, typically associated with depression, and is one of the most serious public health problems facing our youth. Currently, over 90% of youth who die by suicide have a mental disorder that is often undiagnosed or untreated.
Depression is just one of many mental illnesses that young people experience today. At Leland High School, the administrators, faculty, and staff are committed to addressing this issue by providing access to resources for parents. We have also included resources for students which can be found here:
The resources provided are collected on our website for your reference and convenience. Postings do not indicate endorsement or sponsorship by SJUSD, Leland High School, or its administrators and staff.
Leland Wellness Resource Page
Almaden Valley Counseling Services (AVCS) and Uplift
Counselors on campus
Our mission is to provide socio-emotional support to help students feel safe, heard and valued, and to encourage engagement and success not only academically but also mentally, emotionally, and socially. All communication with students is confidential, except for situations where AVCS or Uplift counselors ARE mandated reporters.
Kevin Nguyen (AVCS) Monday - Thursday - Friday - kevinn@avcounseling.org
Sasha Toscano (AVCS) Tuesday - sashat@avcounseling.org
Savitha Nanjangud (AVCS) Wednesday - savithan@avcounseling.org
Local Organizations
Asian Pacific Youth Program: 408-287-6200
Counseling by Ujima: 408-928-1700
Differential Response: 408-793-8977
Hope Services: 408-284-2850
REACH Program: 1-855-273-2248
Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services: 1-800-704-0900
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Clara: 408-453-0400
LGBTQ Resources: Local/National: 408-977-8800
National Hotlines (24/7)
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
National Teen Help Line: 1-978-688-TEEN
Youth & Teen Suicide Crisis Hotline 1-888-247-7717
Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-843-5200
Grief Counseling 1-800-837-1818
Youth Runaway 1-800-718-4357
School Violence 1-800-863-7600
Abortion Hotline 1-800-772-9100
Homelessness 1-800-808-6444
National Quick Links
SUICIDE PREVENTION
American Foundation on Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 800.273.TALK (8255)
Lifeline Crisis Chat
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Boys Town
Boys Town Hotline – 800.448.3000
The Trevor Project
Know The Signs