La Mesa Dale is proud that approximately twenty percent of our students are from military related families. We work hard to ensure a smooth transition for students joining the La Mesa Dale Community throughout the school year.
In addition to the supports we have here at school that include a full-time School Social Worker and peer buddies through Safe School Ambassadors, we work closely with our Navy Child and Youth Programs East County Installation School Liaison.
- La Mesa Dale’s School Social Worker, Bethany Young
bethany.young@lmsvschools.org
- Navy Child and Youth Programs East County Installation School Liaison, Marjorie Jones-Bias
marjorie.l.jones-bias.naf@us.navy.mil
Resources & Services
Counseling & Mental Health
- Military OneSource
Resources for military families - Military & Family Life Counselors (MFLC)
Non-medical solution focused counseling - San Diego Miliary Family Collaborative
Mental Health, Substance Use, Food, Housing, Financial Assistance - Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Prevention and Counseling - Project Sanctuary
Therapeutic retreats and family support
Health Insurance
- Tricare West Region (TriWest Healthcare Alliance)
Health Insurance - Military OneSource – Counseling
Non-Medical Counseling / Health and Wellness Coaching
Family & Community Support
- Marine Corps Community Services
Resources for military families – all branches - Marine Corps Community Services Miramar
Resources for military families – all branches - SAY San Diego
Military Family Resources - Navy Life Southwest
Resources for military families - STEP (Support the Enlisted Project)
Resources for military families - Armed Services YMCA
Food, Parenting, Camps, Financial Assistance - Blue Star Families
Free admission to museums and parks, camps, career, and support - Zero8hundred
Transition support services (End of Active Duty Service) - Jessica Del Toro – Family Readiness Advisor and Advocate
Advocacy and Resources – Jessica Del Toro, can be contacted via email – jessicaodeltoro@gmail.com
Education & Youth Programs
- Department of Defense Education Activity
School resources for military families - Navy Life Southwest
School Liaison Program - MyCAA
Spouse Education and Career Opportunities - United Through Reading
Free books for military families - Youth Sports
Free sports for military kids, sports camps and clinics, and cheer - No Cost Online Tutoring & Homework Help
Financial & Legal Assistance
- Navy Marine Corps Relief Society
Financial assistance, clothing - MCAS Miramar Legal Assistance
Legal assistance or can refer families to low cost providers - Exceptional Family Member Program Attorney
MCI West Attorney for EFMP Families – Karen Taylor, can be contacted via email – karen.taylor@usmc.mil
