CAREspace

Community: CAREspace is designed to support the mental health needs of Riverside County students, families, schools, and the community.

Access: CAREspace seeks to eliminate barriers by providing access to services through our CAREspace, TAY Centers, via telehealth, at your school site, or in the community.

Relationships: Riverside County Office of Education has partnered with several community agencies to provide professional mental health services and resources. 

Emotional Wellness: CAREspace encourages emotional wellness and self-care to reduce stress and increase resiliency.

Through our collaborative partnerships, CAREspace provides mental health and related services to students, families, schools, and the broader Riverside County community.

For more information about CAREspace or to speak with a member of our team, please contact us at 951-276-CARE (2273). Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

If you are interested in any of our services, please complete the CAREspace referral form below. A CAREspace team member will contact you.

Important Notice: CAREspace is not a crisis intervention, emergency response, or 24-hour service. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, are concerned about your safety or the safety of others, or require immediate assistance, call 911 or 988 immediately.

For urgent behavioral health support in Riverside County, the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) provides 24/7 field-based emergency mental health and substance use crisis services. The MCRT responds throughout Riverside County to help de-escalate crises and connect individuals with appropriate care, often reducing the need for hospitalization or law enforcement involvement.

24/7 Crisis Resources:

  • RUHS Crisis HelpLine: 951-686-HELP (4357)
  • National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
  • RUHS CARES Line (Behavioral Health Referrals): 800-499-3008
Hand holding cellphone displaying CAREspace Referral form

Referral Form
Hand holding cellphone displaying CAREspace Referral Form in Spanish

Formulario de Remisión

CAREspace Services

CAREspace offers outpatient counseling services for individuals seeking one-on-one support and families seeking guidance through a variety of life challenges and transitions.

Supporting a family system may include:

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Positive Parenting
  • Phase of Life Transitions
  • Grief and Loss

CAREspace provides outpatient counseling services for individuals and families seeking support, skill-building, and guidance through life's challenges. Our services are intended for non-emergency mental health needs and ongoing therapeutic support. Individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or requiring intensive behavioral health treatment may be referred to more appropriate community resources.

Workshops, classes, and support for parents on the following topics:

  • Parenting Class Curriculum 
  • Talking to Kids about Divorce
  • Age-Appropriate Positive Discipline
  • Communication
  • Parenting Styles and Attachment
  • Talking to Teens about Risky Behavior
  • Talking to Kids about Sex and Consent
  • How Emotional Health Impacts Academic Progress
  • Social Media and Video games 
  • We can also create workshops to meet your needs!

Click here to view the April to June Workshops Calendar: Parent Workshop and Classes | Talleres y clases para padres de familia.

Classroom Presentations

The CAREspace team is available to present on the following topics for students in a school setting:

  • Growth Mindset
  • Role of the Therapist and Therapy 
  • Bullying and Cyberbullying
  • Anger 
  • Kindness
  • Coping Skills Following COVID-19
  • Relationship Skills
  • Resiliency, Grit, Overcoming Obstacles
  • Life Skills
  • Coping with stress and frustration
  • LGBTQ+ and ally mental health
  • Mindfulness
  • We can also create presentations to meet your needs! 

Staff Trainings

Training for staff provided by CAREspace includes:

  • Mental Health Education 
  • Suicide Awareness 
  • Attachment in the Classroom 
  • Positive Youth Development 
  • Behavioral Interventions for Teachers 
  • Trauma Informed Schools 
  • Social Media and Videogames 
  • Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting 
  • Migrant Families and Children 
  • We can also create training to meet your needs! 

Download the CAREspace flyer in English and Spanish and help spread the word about our services.

Mental Health Initiative logo

CAREspace supports the vision of the Riverside County Office of Education's Mental Health Initiative which was launched in 2020 by Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez. One of five initiatives, the Mental Health Initiative is aimed at addressing the needs of the whole student, beyond academics and the classroom. Learn more about the Mental Health Initiative.

CAREspace Frequently Asked Questions

Our FAQ addresses many questions that students, families, educators, and community members may have when seeking services from CAREspace. Please click the questions below to find answers.

CAREspace exists to provide mental health and related services to students, families, schools, and the community of Riverside County.

CAREspace serves students, families, schools, and the community of Riverside County.

CAREspace offers: individual counseling, family counseling, Lucky PAWS, parent workshops, classroom presentations, staff training, resources and referrals. All of our services are listed on our website www.rcoe.us/carespace with a brief description. Please remember we do not provide crisis support. If you need immediate assistance, please contact 911 or the national suicide prevention lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

CAREspace offers services Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm (excluding holidays) with flexible evening hours to support student and family needs.

CAREspace seeks to eliminate barriers to accessing services. You can receive services in a variety of ways:

  • CAREspace (Riverside, Perris, Banning, Murrieta, San Jacinto, Indio, Desert Hot Springs)
  • TAY Centers (Riverside, Perris, La Quinta)
  • Telehealth
  • School Site
  • Community

Experience a CAREspace location in this video of our grand opening:

Yes! We serve all of Riverside County, and we appreciate you helping us distribute CAREspace information to our community.

No, a student or family needs to complete a referral for themselves if they are interested in receiving services from CAREspace. Please access the online referral form on the CAREspace website (www.rcoe.us/carespace). They can also call us at 951-276 CARE (2273), and we will assist them with the referral.

Yes, these services are designed specifically for groups of students or staff. Classroom presentations are focused on student related topics. Staff training presentations are focused on staff related topics and professional development. The referral is located on the CAREspace website (www.rcoe.us/carespace). You can also call us at 951-276 CARE (2273) and we can email you the referral.

RCOE has partnered with the Riverside Latino Commission and Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health to provide mental health and related services. Our counselors and social workers are Licensed or Associates with the appropriate level of supervision. All of our providers have extensive experience providing mental health and related services to students, families, schools, and the community.

Please contact us at 951-276-CARE (2273) to speak with someone from our CAREspace team!