Comet Wellness Center

Welcome to the Comet Wellness Center!

Location: Room 1302 (Formerly the Parent Center)

The Comet Wellness Center provides safe and supportive environments in the school setting where students can discuss a variety of topics in a confidential, nonjudgmental space staffed with professionals who are dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and educational outcomes of all students. Through both on-campus programming and community-based partnerships, James Lick students will receive assessment, counseling, and referrals to other support services to maximize student engagement and success.

The Comet Wellness Center is staffed with a School Social Worker, Interns, and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to address challenging issues that may be interfering with the ability to be academically successful in school.

Services

The SSC addresses a wide variety of issues such as:

• Stress

• Depression & Suicide

• Sexual Orientation/Gender Questions

• Family/Home Issues

• Chronic Illness

• Drug & Alcohol Abuse

• Violence and Abuse

• Well being

• Sexual Health Education

• Anxiety

• Peer Relationships

• Cultural Adjustment & Identity Issue 

• Off-site Resources & Referrals​​​​​​
  
  

How Do I Refer Students?

Students, staff, or parents can refer a student to the Comet Wellness Center. Referral Form to the Student Support Center.  In addition, students can self-refer or refer friends by coming directly to the Comet Wellness Center.

STUDENT REFERRAL

Services

What types of services are provided?

Students can participate in a variety of services including assessments, brief individual therapy or group therapy on-campus, and referrals to resources both on and off campus. SSC services provided to students are free and confidential!

How often will students miss classes to utilize the Comet Wellness Center?

Students usually participate in CWC services up to one hour per week. CWC providers will alternate class periods for appointments and/or group sessions so that students do not miss the same class regularly. All students are issued a call slip for CWC appointments.

Where exactly is the CWC located?

James Lick High School’s Comet Wellness Center is located in Room 1302 (Formerly the Parent Center).

Crisis Support

If you feel you need emotional support at this time or if you are concerned about the emotional needs of a friend, please go by the CWC at any time during the school day. Counselors are available to talk with you. In addition, there are resources available in our community, 24 hours a day. Below are some phone numbers that you may call at any time, for any reason.

• Youth and Teen 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Hotline: (888) 247-7717

• Youth Crisis Text Line: Text “listen” to 741-741

• Suicide and Crisis Hotline: (855) 278-4204

• Alum Rock Counseling Mobile Crisis Services: (408) 294-0579

• Help Through Instant Messaging: www.chat4teens.org

• YWCA 24/7 Rape Crisis: (800) 829-3777

• Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence: (408) 279-2962

• Mental Health Call Center: (800) 704-0900

• Uplift Crisis Line: (408) 379-9085

• Child Abuse Hotline: (408) 299-2071

• Bill Wilson Safe Place Emergency Housing: (408) 243-0222

• Center for Living With Dying: (408) 278-2515

• Parental Stress 24/7 Help: (408) 279-8228

SOS Crisis Hotline for Parents, caregivers, teachers: (408) 278-2585