Wellness Center

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 OUR MISSION

The mission of Foothill High School’s Wellness Center is to provide support, education, and resources that focus on the well-being of the whole student. We recognize that the interplay of cognitive, behavioral, emotional, physical and social well-being contributes to the overall health of our students.    

Our hope is to contribute to building a healthy school environment while supporting academic growth and positive behavioral, social and emotional development.


Future Fund Donations for the Wellness Center

Intro to Cousneling and Wellness @ FHS

Freshmen Counseling & Wellness Orientation 2023

What is the Wellness Center?

The Wellness Center is designed to be a quiet and peaceful space, where students can relax and decompress for a short while.

 

How do I access the Wellness Center?

If you find yourself needing a break, you may visit the Wellness Center.  Any Foothill High School student is welcome to request a pass from their teacher to use the Wellness Center and all its resources.  The Wellness Center is open Monday - Friday, during school hours.  Students need to sign in at the Counseling Office first and sign out when they exit.

 

Where is the Wellness Center?

The Wellness Center is located in the main office building next to the Counseling Office (formerly the Career Center).

What does the Wellness Center Offer?

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EDUCATION and FLEX WORKSHOPS:

The Wellness Center offers a variety of workshops, covering a selection of topics, such as stress management, mindfulness, anxiety, etc.  We also offer digital and print educational resources related to wellness.  Wellness Center events are posted on Foothill’s website and in the Wellness Center.


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SUPPORT & COUNSELING:

If a student needs to meet with a counselor to address mental health needs, they may come to the Wellness Center for individual counseling support.  The Wellness Center also offers support groups, focusing on needs-based topics.  We also have Doggie Drop In during ACCESS period, with some wonderful therapy dogs. 

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RELAXATION & ‘CHILL ZONE’:

If a student simply needs to take some time to relax, decompress, and unplug, they may come to the Wellness Center to sit quietly.  There are coloring books, fidget toys, Zen Garden sand trays, headphones to listen to calming music, and other relaxation tools to unwind and recenter.  Students may stay for 10 minutes to reset, and then return to class, or speak further with a counselor.

Ways To Support Wellness at Foothill High School

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Wellness Center Digital Brochure

Foothill Wellness Center Brochure 2020

Wellness Center Expectations

Wellness Center Expectations

Wellness Resources For Teens 

Access this hyperdoc for a variety of topics related to Teen Wellness.

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Or scan QR code: bit.ly/PUSDWellnessResources 

Alleviating Stress Through Art

About Foothill Student, Abi:

My name is Abi, I am a rising senior at Foothill High School and I’m also a Girl Scout working on my Gold Award. My Gold Award is called Art Sessions to Alleviate Stress in Pre-teens. My project is about teaching pre-teens how to alleviate their stress in a positive manner using art techniques. I have created a video series that includes information regarding stress and art, they include breathing techniques to alleviate stress, an interview with a Psychologist with a BA in art, and multiple art techniques to help reduce one’s stress. The video series is targeted at pre-teens so they can learn how to handle stress healthily from a young age, but the video series applies to people of all ages. I am very passionate about mental health, so this project is very close to my heart. I hope everyone enjoys this series and I wish this series helps you find a way to alleviate your stress in a positive manner! 


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Wellness Resources For Parents & Adults


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Local Foundations 

ALAN HU FOUNDATION

 

The Alan Hu Foundation offers a speaker series, featuring renowned Stanford professors who are experts in the field of mood disorders. 

The foundation also supports fundamental research for cures. 

 

Please see website for events.

 

Contact: Xiaofang Chen

Email: info@alanhufoundation.org

 

Website: https://alanhufoundation.org/


Z CARES FOUNDATION

 

The Z Cares Foundation sponsors screenings and panel discussions of the documentary film, "Angst". 

In addition, they offer Mental Health First Aid training, and a blog by Samantha Nimmo that highlights how people cope with anxiety.

 

Please see website for events.

 

Contact: Mannie Nimmo

Email: mannie@zcares.org

 

Website: https://zcares.org/



SOCIAL WORKER RESOURCES

PUSD Social Worker Page