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When you or your child needs help, it’s hard to know where to turn. In an effort to ease the burden of finding the mental health and substance use services you need, we’ve partnered with Care Solace, your central hub of care.
Dear DCSD families,
When you or your child needs help, it’s hard to know where to turn. In an effort to ease the burden of finding the mental health and substance use services you need, we’ve partnered with Care Solace, your central hub of care.
With a network of over 350,000 providers and services, Care Solace will help you find the right help at the right time, 24/7/365, at no cost to you. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance.
You can access Care Solace services in three ways:
- Call 888-515-0595 at any time. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. A dedicated Care Companion will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.
- Search anonymously to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at www.caresolace.com/dcsd
- Contact your school health professional, and they will submit a referral on your behalf.
No matter what you're experiencing, there is hope and help. We are confident that our new partnership with Care Solace will help us build a healthier, more vibrant school community.
If you have a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 or The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider.
This summer, the DCSD administrators embarked on a superhero scavenger hunt in downtown Minden.
They got creative with the challenge, capturing random moments like defying gravity in a flying pose or squeezing into unexpected spaces, all in the spirit of fun.
Split into six teams, the administrators competed to gather points and claim victory. The winning team had the most impressive collection of quirky and entertaining photos!
We wanted to share a glimpse into the lighthearted and playful side of our administrative team, who pour their hearts into making every school year remarkable.
"As DCSD leaders, we are dedicated to fostering strong connections, building meaningful relationships, and providing relevant, enriching learning opportunities that cater to each learner's unique needs. We strive to ignite passions, facilitate growth, and adapt to an ever-evolving world within our educational community." - DCSD Administrators Shared Vision
You can view the collection of photos from the scavenger hunt on our Facebook page. Sneak Peek below!
NEW episodes available!
Episode 5: The One Where We Huddle Up Part 2 (Highly recommend listening to Part 1 first).
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dFFvYtkhs4NKC2lk5iX6J...
Episode 6: The One Where We Sell It
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZSyHOPE9hCokNdkA8bOkS...
Episode 7: The One Where We Get Busted
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oAxPpB4o9yt7lhnA23xnx...
We love listening every week; thank you Carly Strauss & Lyndsey Bednar for sharing these DCSD epic stories! New episodes drop every Tuesday.
We are excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Adam Dedmon as the new Executive Director of Human Resources for the Douglas County School District.
Adam brings over two decades of passion and dedication to education and the advancement of both students and educators.
Adam has a rich history within our district, having served in various roles, including tutor, coach, teacher, and administrator, for an impressive nineteen years.
Please join us in congratulating Adam on his new role! Read the full News Release.
Ready to rock the ice? Join Lake Tahoe Epic Curling Programs and let the good times slide!
They are currently offering two programs:
Li’l Rockers (grades K-3) - Flyer Here
Learn, play, and make friends on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am, starting 10/7.
High School (grades 9-12) - Flyer Here
Mondays from 4:00-6:00pm, beginning 10/2.
Cost is only $25 total for all 5 weeks (scholarships available)
Hurry, register now at www.LakeTahoeCurling.com and embrace the coolest sport on ice! For info, email Larry at Larrysidney@gmail.com, or call (860) 830-2726.