FAQ'S

Wellness Center FAQs

What is a Wellness Center?

Wellness Centers provide safe, supportive environments on the school campus where students can go to discuss a variety of issues from sadness, grief, loss, self-esteem, family life and stress, sexual identity and other socio-emotional health needs. Through both on-campus programming and community-based partnerships, students receive coordinated health education, assessment, counseling and other support services to maximize student engagement and success.

What kinds of concerns does the Wellness Center address?

The Wellness Center addresses a wide variety of socio-emotional concerns that may interfere with success in school and/or in life.

What types of services are provided for students? 

Students can participate in a variety of services including mental health, counseling, referrals to community agencies and more. Wellness services provided to young people are free and confidential! All school personnel are mandated reporters. If students report harm to self or harm to others, then staff are required to report that information.

How do I refer a student to the Wellness Center? 

Students can be referred to Wellness Services by contacting the student’s our Youth Outreach Coordinator, speaking to their counselor, speaking to a teacher or by self referring via this Link .  In addition, students can also self-refer or refer friends by coming directly to the Wellness Center. The Wellness Center is a safe and caring space, students are not in trouble when they are referred or when they drop in.