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lgbtq@psusd.us

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Text 'START' to 678-678

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Get immediate help 24/7/365. The Trevor Project’s crisis counselors are just a text, chat, or phone call away. Completely confidential and free LGBTQ hotline.

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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert

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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert

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Events, Scholarships, Support, and More!

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Safe Schools Desert Cities | Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth

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Our website, in addition to up-to-date information, includes archived documents that may contain information that is no longer accurate. If you have any questions about the accuracy and validity currently for any information you find on our web page, please call the appropriate department or our receptionist to be guided to the most current information.

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Palm Springs Unified School District Family and Community Engagement department, believes it is fundamental that family and community members are essential partners within a school district and that trusting and respectful relationships must be intentionally cultivated. All family and community members are valued and encouraged to act as advocates, leaders, and stakeholders to support their child's academic success.

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Mission and Purpose
The Palm Springs High School Wellness Center is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every student can prioritize their mental health and overall well-being. Designed as a calm retreat, the center provides students with an opportunity to relax, reset, and refocus while on campus. Through a variety of resources, activities, and personalized support, the Wellness Center empowers students to develop lifelong skills for a balanced, healthy, and resilient future.
Wellness Center Activities

Rest and reset

EDGE coaching

Small groups

Individual check-ins

Self-guided coping techniques

Wellness Wednesday events

Wellness Wednesday Events
All events hosted by the Wellness Center are open to all students. Events take place in the quad or in the Wellness Center during lunch. Please check Google classroom and listen to INN for announcements on the exact date of each event. Below are the monthly themes for the 2025-2026 school year.
Wellness Ambassadors
The Wellness Ambassador program allows students to support the mission and purpose of the wellness center through leadership, theme development and assistance, relationship building, and other outreach efforts. Entry into the program is by an application and interview process. Please email Ms. C for an application [email protected] .
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Hours and Location
M, W, F (1st - 6th period)
T, Th (Closed 2nd and 3rd period)
Pass required to enter the Wellness Center except during lunch
Room 902
Wellness Coach
Ms. C
[email protected]
Mental Health Resources https://www.psusd.us/Page/7753

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Mission and Purpose The Palm Springs High School Wellness Center is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every student can prioritize their mental health and overall...

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​ Mission & Purpose

At the RMHS Wellness Center, our mission is to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student feels valued and empowered to take charge of their mental health and well-being.

​The RMHS Wellness Center is intended to provide students with a quiet, serene space where they can unwind, reset, and get back in touch with the learning environment. Together, we will explore various wellness practices, such as mindfulness, healthy coping skills, stress management techniques, and healthy lifestyle habits, to help students thrive both academically and personally.

If you ever feel overwhelmed, the Wellness Center staff is here to support you. Whether you need someone to talk to or a quiet space to decompress, we are here for you!

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Rancho Mirage High School Wellness Center rest | reset| recharge​​

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https://www.psusd.us/domain/6077

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Stand up to Hate / PSUSD Stands up to Hate

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At the heart of Palm Springs Unified School District's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success is a dedicated group of educators known as Equity Leads.

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Palm Springs Unified School District values culture, relationships and social emotional health. We discover and celebrate individual differences as assets and seek to provide a culture that is welcoming and inclusive for all students. We provide strong interpersonal connections and mutually respectful relationships. As such, we take the act of bullying very seriously and investigate each report.

This page contains Board policies that pertain to bullying, our District definition of bullying, and resources for victims of bullying. It also contains a link to Sprigeo, our anonymous 24-hour online reporting system, which can be used to report bullying, either by a witness of bullying, or the victim.

Should you have any questions, you can contact Student Support Services at (760) 883-2703.

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PSUSD Anti-Bullying
Palm Springs Unified School District values culture, relationships and social emotional health. We discover and celebrate individual differences as assets and seek to provide a culture that is welcoming and inclusive for all students. We provide strong interpersonal connections and mutually respectful relationships. As such, we take the act of bullying very seriously and investigate each report.
This page contains Board policies that pertain to bullying, our District definition of bullying, and resources for victims of bullying. It also contains a link to Sprigeo, our anonymous 24-hour online reporting system, which can be used to report bullying, either by a witness of bullying, or the victim.
Should you have any questions, you can contact Student Support Services at (760) 883-2703.

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Research indicates that GSAs (Gender and Sexuality Alliances) improve school climate, individual well-being and educational outcomes for LGBTQ youth. Participation in GSAs is related to stronger school connectedness and improved academic achievement for LGBTQ youth, and regardless of whether LGBTQ students themselves participate in their school's GSA, just having a GSA in their school can create a more positive school climate for LGBTQ students.

When you register we will send you:

monthly updates,

free GSA & school resources,

invitations to local youth summits,

and opportunities to get free swag.

GSA student members and advisors - please join us in taking a survey about your GSA experiences to help guide GLSEN in our support of GSAs across the country!

Webinars to Support GSAs - For Students and Advisors

How to Organize a Virtual Rainbow Graduation

Q&A with the Cast and Writer/Director of The Half of It

For Student GSA Leaders: Creating Safe Virtual Spaces for LGBTQ Students

For Educators & GSA Advisors: Creating Safe Virtual Spaces for GSA Meetings

Register to receive free GSA & school resources.

Join a national movement creating inclusive schools for all.

Webinars to Support Day of Silence - For Students and Advisors

For Student GSA Leaders: Organizing Day of Silence and Breaking the Silence

For Educators & GSA Advisors: Organizing Day of Silence and Breaking the Silence

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Research indicates that GSAs (Gender and Sexuality Alliances) improve school climate, individual well-being and educational outcomes for LGBTQ youth. Participation in GSAs is related to stronger school connectedness and improved academic achievement for LGBTQ youth, and regardless of whether LGBTQ students themselves participate in their school's GSA, just having a GSA in their school can create a more positive school climate for LGBTQ students.

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Join us in creating a brighter future for the Trans community by contributing to our ongoing charity efforts. Your donation helps us provide essential services like mental health support, advocacy, housing assistance, and more. Every dollar empowers individuals to live authentically and access the care they deserve. Stand with us in the fight for equality and justice—together, we can make a lasting impact.

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Soluna | California's Mental Health App for 13 - 25 year olds

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Soluna is a free mental health service for 13 - 25 year olds in California. Chat confidentially with 1:1 coaches or explore tools. Download Soluna today.

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We're glad you're here

Find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests, and get good information. Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care. Learn more.

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Q Chat Space is a digital LGBTQ + center where you can join live chat, professionally facilitated, discussion groups.

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CalHOPE Schools provides a single point of access for several programs: Angst: Building Resilience; Trusted Space; and Stories of Hope programs. These video tools and exercises are available at no cost to all public schools in California! They can help reduce the stigma around challenges to mental well-being, build supportive environments, and expand the skills of adults and youth to identify and support young people in need of help.

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Youth Chatrooms - LGBT National Help Center

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Support fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community by becoming a volunteer and fostering a more welcoming space for our peers.

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Text 'HOME' to 741741

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Crisis Text Line | Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling

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Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. We're here for everything: anxiety, depression, suicide, school. Text HOME to 741741.

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We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

About The Lifeline

Anyone could be struggling with suicide. Find more specific resources below.

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We understand that every struggle is different. Experience the stories of people like you, and how they overcame crisis to find hope and recovery.
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First, you'll hear an automated message featuring additional options while your call is routed to your local 988 Lifeline network crisis center.

We'll play you a little music while we connect you to a skilled, trained crisis worker.

A trained crisis worker at your local center will answer the phone.

This person will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and get you the help you need.

988 Lifeline Center calls are free and confidential, and we're available 24/7.

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The California Youth Crisis Line is proud to be a program of the California Coalition for Youth
Youth can always call or text the California Youth Crisis Line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at:
The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Professionally trained staff and volunteer counselors respond to 17,000 calls annually with crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller's local community. We have access to more than 5,500 free or low-cost resources for youth and families across California. For 34 years, we have listened to hundreds of thousands of youth and families in crisis from all over California about many struggles. Thoughts of suicide, depression, bullying, health and identity questions, trauma, human trafficking or any teen-related struggle are discussed with a crisis counselor in confidence and without judgment. We do not provide advice. We listen with compassion. If you or someone you know is experiencing any type of teen-related struggle or crisis, please call 1-800-843-5200. Translation services are available for multiple languages. The California Youth Crisis Line program and the California Coalition for Youth are proud members of Child Helpline International and the North America Alliance of Child Helplines.
What is a crisis anyway?
Anytime you are feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed and needing to talk to someone about what's happening, especially before you run away or cause harm to yourselves or others. Call us first to learn how to handle your current and/or future crises.
What youth and families can/do talk to us about:
- Family Conflict - Depression or Sadness - Assault and Exploitation - Dating Issues - Dating Violence - Running Away - Homelessness - Gang Involvement - Self-Harm - Suicide - Sexual Identity - Sexual Orientation - Bullying - Most (if not all) School Problems - Most (if not all) Topics Involving Youth - And more...
We Offer Referrals For Help With (but not limited to):
- Shelter - Counseling - Drug Abuse - Birth Control - Pregnancy Testing - Pregnancy Care - STI Testing/Care - HIV Testing/Care - Legal Assistance - Transportation - Reporting a Crime or Abuse - And much more...

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The California Youth Crisis Line is proud to be a program of the California Coalition for Youth The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis.

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It is important to be intentional about the way we use pronouns so we can create an affirming, inclusive environment for everyone. Check out the new Welcoming Schools Pronouns 101 resource for information on what a pronoun is, why pronouns matter and pronoun etiquette tips!

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Welcoming Schools - Gender and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Schools

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Comprehensive bias-based bullying prevention program providing LGBTQ+ and gender inclusive professional development training and resources.

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Where LGBTQ+ youth define their own journey.

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Where LGBTQ+ youth define their own journey.

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The It Gets Better Project exists to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe.

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We're so glad you found us! PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

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WASHINGTON-Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, and SHOWTIME announced this year's 25 recipients of "Queer to Stay:...

Despite living in a state of emergency, our community continues to stay resilient. We are still coming together, celebrating ourselves and advocating for our rights. It is more important than ever that we join together to send a clear message: We are not going anywhere.

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If Enacted, Discriminatory Legislation Introduced in House of Representatives Would Erase LGBTQ+ Identities from Education System

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Safe Schoools List of Resources and Organizations (4)

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GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.

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Political Equality Federation Human Rights Campaign (HRC) National LGBTQ Task Force Victory Fund Bisexual BIENESTAR BiNetUSA Bisexual.org Bisexual Resource Center Youth Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) GSA Network LGBTQ Student Resources & Support Point Foundation Safe Schools Coalition The Trevor Project Military The American Military Partner Association (AMDA) American Veterans for Equal Rights

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GLSEN Safe Space Kit Solidarity with LGBTQ+ Youth  GLSEN