Mental Health & Wellness Center

The Mental Health & Wellness Center is managed by Calero’s Social Worker, Ms. Hillary Pleasants, LCSW, PPSC. Ms. Pleasants, along with supporting staff, offer a variety of school-based mental health counseling services, wellness support and connection to resources in the community.

Free and confidential counseling is provided on campus in a comfortable setting to all students that need to talk. Please note that all conversations will remain confidential except in instances where a student’s life or someone else’s life is at risk. This includes (but is not limited to) any reports of abuse and suicidal thoughts.

During the initial meeting, Ms. Pleasants will assess the social-emotional needs of each student and make an individualized plan for support. Support may involve on-campus short term counseling (6-8 sessions), group counseling, or a referral to a community based organization if additional support is deemed clinically appropriate.

The Mental Health & Wellness staff work alongside families, administration, and community based organizations to implement strategies that promote student’s overall success.

Reasons for referral may include (but are not limited to) the following concerns:

• Mental health issues

• Suicidal ideation

• Abuse or neglect

• Lack of basic needs/homelessness

• Pregnancy, teen parent needs

• Change in academic performance

• Chronic attendance or tardiness issues

• Students who may be gang impacted 

• Coping or social skills deficits

• Substance Use or Misuse