Mental Health Services
Accessing Wellness & Resilience in Education
AWARE
Through the creation of AWARE, the TCSOS is taking steps to ensure students and families of Tuolumne County school districts are provided with the tools and resources necessary to foster mental well-being.
Funding for AWARE has been secured through a 4-year grant designed to provide students and families of Tuolumne County school districts with reliable, equitable, and accessible mental health support.
Through partnerships with local agencies and 11 schools in Tuolumne County, this program will effectively coordinate mental health services for school-aged children throughout our county. Our services are available to all students ages 4-22 (TK- Transition) and are also available to provide support to their families.
our
goals
- To establish additional mental health partnerships between behavioral health departments and local education entities.
- To provide case management and referrals to private therapists and local community groups.
- To increase connection to mental health services for students and families.
- To provide outreach to high-risk youth.
- To provide assistance to education staff, families, and students to access primary health services, higher levels of mental health support, and other services in the county.
our
mission
Our mission is to ensure all students and families of Tuolumne County School districts are provided with the tools and resources necessary to promote good mental health and wellbeing.
Mental Health
Resources
Crisis Hotlines
- Crisis Text Line
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Tuolumne County Behavioral Health – 24-Hour Crisis Phone Services: (209) 533-7000 or toll-free (800) 630-1130
Additional Resources
Tuolumne County
Youth Guide
meet the
team
Terri Alford
Mental Health Coordinator
I am the Mental Health Coordinator for the TCSOS AWARE program and have been living in Sonora for 11 years. I moved here from Guadalajara, Mexico where I was teaching English and learning Spanish. I love working with children and families and have been an advocate for supporting the mental health of youth and families in our community. Before taking on this role, I worked at ATCAA Head Start as the Family Visiting and Outreach Manager and Home Visitor.
I have an MS in Counseling Education and I was a Middle School Counselor and Child and Family Therapist in Oregon prior to living in Mexico and Nicaragua. I love to swim, spend time with family and friends, and get out hiking in our beautiful forests. My passion is travel, and I have a long bucket list of places in the world I want to visit. I am excited to be part of the AWARE team and its goal to improve the mental health services for the families of Tuolumne County.
Heather Rosas, LCSW
Mental Health Clinician
Hello, I am Heather Rosa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master’s in Social Work from CSU Stanislaus. I have always been passionate about helping people and have experience working with youth, families, older adults, and adults with developmental disabilities.
I worked in Social Services with Merced County for over a decade and Behavioral Health for two years, serving adults with moderate to severe mental health diagnoses. I feel that it is so important for everyone to learn how to cope with stress and recognize our inner strengths. I truly believe in the power of change and our ability to grow.
I love to travel with family and, at last count, have traveled to over 30 countries. A couple of years ago, I took a trip around the world! When I’m at home, you can find me enjoying our beautiful scenery or reading a good book. I look forward to meeting new people and working towards our goal of improving our mental health services for our local families.