Give to those in need! The Friends of Oakley has organized a food and toy drive for needy families this holiday season. Drop off your non-perishable foods and/or new, unwrapped toys at Laurel School daily between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. There will be collection boxes in front of the Laurel MPR for any donations. Thank you on behalf of the Oakley community for your donations.

Watch a short video from Ms. Turner and Mr. Hobson explaining the project.

If you have any questions, email Ms. Turner  . 

We want all of our Oakley Union Elementary School District community to know their health and safety is our priority.  During times of uncertainty, it is important to concentrate on the physical and emotional health of students, staff, and families.  We have created this COVID-19 resource page with various resources, activities and hotlines to reach out for assistance.

In the event that this is an emergency, dial 9-1-1 for immediate help.

Contra Costa Health Services:
Mental Health Wellness & Education on how to address “Disappointment,” reduce “Stress” and maintain a “Positive Attitude”
888-678-7277 [available 24/7]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): 
Coping with Stress During a Pandemic
Contra Costa Crisis Center: Services and Resources for Teens
800-833-2900 (24/7)

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network:
Fact Sheet on COVID-19 along with Age Appropriate Coping Strategies

The Child Mind Institute:
How to speak to kids about the Coronavirus

The National Association of School Psychologists & the National Association of School Nurses:
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (in English & en español)

The Trevor Project:
LGTBQ Youth Support During COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Stress and Coping [multiple languages]

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI):
COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide     

Community Letter (PDF)

Erin Turner

eturner@ouesd.k12.ca.us or 707-400-0574 (feel free to text)

• Office hours:  M, T, Th, F  8:30-9:30 am 

We are living in a very different world right now and this can be very difficult for our children to process. Our counselors will still be available for families in need. You can reach Erin Turner, Laurel School Counselor, at 925-625-7090 or by email.