High Sierras Family Resource Center

08/24/2026

Becoming pregnant while still a teen is life changing. It can be traumatic. Girls who become pregnant need support. Here are some great resources from The Child Abuse Prevention Center for teens, parents, and providers.
Click this link for a PDF version where the links work: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2psoan962slx3bbm3cfmt/IPP-Family-Mental-Wellness-Toolkit-7.17.26-part-4.pdf?rlkey=622mqwq0i25c15b11h0ukv2vk&st=wl5ia5xd&dl=0

08/18/2026

"Depression is contagious." That's an observation made by Nell Painter in her memoir, Old in Art School, that I was reading today. What do you think? And if depression is contagious, what about cheerfulness or joy?

08/10/2026

Summer in the Sierras can get pretty hot!
For some teens hot also means summer romance.
As summer winds down and school bells ring sometimes those romances can get chilly. If you're going through that, here's a resource from The Child Abuse Prevention Center for staying safe and well. For a version where the links work, navigate here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/f9a8jhdyzqi8j0xjmx284/IPP-Family-Mental-Wellness-Toolkit-7.17.26-part-2.pdf?rlkey=lkzo9gmb66d3hzoz8y6hreuyq&st=ktl61tug&dl=0

07/27/2026

Mental Health Monday is a good opportunity to check on people you care about. Make sure they know it is okay to NOT be OK! Everybody hurts sometimes.

On an average day in the US 130 beloved people die by su***de. You can be the one who makes sure someone knows they are not just a statistic.

Here are a couple helpful resources:

1. A link to a helpful page from The Child Abuse Prevention Center. A Photo is on this page, but if you want to use its links, go here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/laryoq5t0chyyigb9xj2x/IPP-Family-Mental-Wellness-Toolkit-7.17.26-part-6.pdf?rlkey=a370anvx3yoxrd4plus3hoyrz&st=21z0mkdx&dl=0

2. A screenshot of a Su***de Intervention Skills training event from Plumas Rural Services, Inc. If you would like to learn more about su***de prevention and become an important resource for the community, there is a 2-day training, free to residents of Sierra and other nearby counties.

07/23/2026

Join our great partners, Healthy Babies, for a play date! Information on the flyer below:

07/20/2026

It's Mental Health Monday. Mental health is important to everyone. It isn't just about disorders and disease. This video is a map of your brain. It demonstrates how everything we do depends on a healthy mind. Take 30 seconds to watch, then take another moment to think about ways you can support your brain health or contribute to the mental wellbeing of those around you.

Your brain is an incredible and complex organ! It helps you think, ...

07/13/2026

Please come and join us at the 2026 Health and Wellness Fair. There will be something for everyone!!!

06/16/2026