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Crisis Support

Everyone faces challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Whether you’re experiencing a crisis or looking for ways to support someone else, help is available. MindHub provides direct access to crisis prevention resources, mental health support, and emergency contacts—so you can find the help you need, when you need it.

If you or someone you know at school is in distress, call one of the emergency contacts listed here and reach out to a trusted teacher, counselor, or administrator for immediate support.

Emergency Contacts

24/7 Mental Health & Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text: 988

Call: 1 (800) 273-8255

Madera County Behavioral Health Crisis Line
Call: 1 (559) 395-0451
Call Toll-Free: 1 (888) 275-9779

WHEN SUPPORT MATTERS MOST

Our Role in Crisis Intervention

At Madera Unified School District, the safety and well-being of our students and staff are a top priority. The Department of Health & Wellness plays a key role in ensuring that students, families, and staff have access to the support they need during times of crisis. Working in collaboration with other departments, our team helps coordinate crisis response efforts across campuses, ensuring that each situation is handled appropriately based on the student’s needs.

Our approach follows a structured, tiered framework designed to provide the right level of intervention at the right time. When a crisis occurs, we connect students with immediate resources while also working to implement long-term strategies that promote mental health and well-being. Our crisis response protocols are designed to provide immediate support and intervention when a student is in distress.

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On-Campus Support 

School counselors, administrators, and crisis response teams are trained to assess situations and connect students to the appropriate resources.

02

Behavioral Health Referrals

If a student needs ongoing support, staff members can initiate referrals to behavioral health professionals within the district or external partners.

03

Collaboration with Local Agencies

Madera Unified School District works closely with Madera County Behavioral Health, local law enforcement, and other organizations to provide appropriate crisis intervention and follow-up care.

04

Safety Planning

In cases where students experience ongoing mental health challenges, school staff can work with families to develop personalized safety plans and connect them to long-term resources.

Immediate Crisis Support Resources

Whether you’re in crisis or supporting someone who is, these trusted resources offer direct, immediate access to mental health support, crisis intervention, and guidance when you need it most.

Madera County Behavioral Health Crisis Line

24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support

Madera County Warm Line

Non-Crisis Emotional Support

Central California Suicide Prevention Hotline

Confidential Suicide Prevention Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 Support for Mental Health, Suicidal Thoughts, or Emotional Distress

Crisis Text Line

Free, Confidential Crisis Support via Text

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline

Mental Health Support and Guidance

SAMHSA National Helpline

Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Referrals

Trevor Project

LGBTQ+ Youth Support

Veterans Crisis Line

Support for Veterans in Crisis

Warning Signs of a Crisis

Recognizing the warning signs of a mental health crisis can help prevent harm and connect someone with the support they need. While every individual is different, these common signs may indicate that someone is struggling and needs immediate attention.

If you notice any of these warning signs in yourself or someone else, reach out for help immediately. Crisis resources are available 24/7 to provide support and guidance.

Emotional & Behavioral Changes
  • Feeling really sad, worried, or stressed all the time
  • Staying away from friends, family, or things they used to enjoy
  • Getting upset, angry, or frustrated more often than usual
Changes in School or Work Performance
  • Having trouble keeping up with schoolwork or missing a lot of school
  • Finding it hard to focus or make decisions
  • Not caring about school, activities, or responsibilities anymore
Physical & Health-Related Symptoms
  • Sleeping too much or not enough and feeling tired all the time
  • Having lots of headaches, stomachaches, or feeling sick for no reason
  • Eating way more or way less than usual
Risky or Self-Destructive Behaviors
  • Doing dangerous things without thinking about the consequences
  • Using alcohol or drugs to cope with feelings
  • Hurting themselves on purpose or putting themselves in unsafe situations
Talking About Suicide or Self-Harm
  • Talking about hurting themselves or ending their life, even as a joke
  • Saying they feel like a burden to others
  • Posting, writing, or drawing about death or wanting to disappear
Loss of Interest in the Future
  • Saying things like, “Nothing matters anymore”
  • Giving away things that are really important to them
  • Not caring about their future or making plans like they used to
Post-Crisis Resources

Follow Up With MindHub

Explore resources to help with care and rebuilding of mental well-being following a crisis.

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Child Mind Institute
Resources on supporting children’s mental health, including guides on anxiety, ADHD, and learning differences.
School Mental Health
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School Mental Health Collaborative
Evidence-based tools and frameworks for implementing mental health supports in schools.
Sesame Street Communities
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Sesame Street in Communities
Focuses on resilience, grief, and emotional well-being for younger children.
ZerotoThree
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Zero to Three
Addresses emotional regulation and building secure relationships.