Pleasanton Unified School District
Wellness
Welcome to PUSD's Wellness Site
Welcome to Pleasanton Unified School District's Wellness Site. You'll find a wealth of resources here to help guide you on your journey to wellness.
As you explore this site, you'll find resources for both students and adults, as well as PUSD's current practices and future goals around WELLNESS.
What is Wellness?
Wellness is being aware of and making active choices towards living a life that is healthy, balanced and fulfilling. Wellness is more than just physical health - it is a balance and integration of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
"...a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." - The World Health Organization
"...a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential."
- The National Wellness Institute
The 6 Dimensions of Wellness
While we realize there are several wellness wheels with variations in categories, we have chosen to focus on the Wellness Wheel you see below, which highlights 6 areas.
Learning about these 6 Dimensions of Wellness can help you choose how to make wellness a part of your everyday life. Wellness strategies are practical ways to start developing healthy habits that can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health.
Source: Goodtherapy.org and SAMHSA.gov
Here are the 6 Dimensions of Wellness:
Emotional—Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships
Environmental—Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being
Intellectual—Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills
Physical—Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep
Social—Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system
Spiritual—Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life
Resources & Information from CA Surgeon General
Resources from CalHope - BrightLifeKids
What is BrightLifeKids?
Get support with the tough stuff and help your child thrive. Behavioral health coaching for parents, caregivers, and kids 0–12.
California cares. That's why California is paying for 100% of the care your family gets through BrightLife Kids.
Real coaches. Real simple. Really free — for all California families.
Ages 0-4
Infants & Toddlers
Coaching for new(ish) parents/caregivers
Learn how to build non-verbal communication skills, navigate milestones, teach toddlers how to share, solutions for separation anxiety, and more.
Ages 5-8
Kids
Coaching for kids and parents/caregivers
Develop more patience, encourage independence, solve sleep issues, support making friends and showing kindness, and more.
Ages 9-12
Tweens
Coaching for preteens and parents/caregivers
Manage friendships, stress, and social pressures, and learn how to navigate your tweens’ growing sense of independence — together.
Need Help Accessing Counseling For Your Family?
Care Solace PUSD LINK for families.
Mental Health/Counseling Resource
PUSD has made an agreement with Care Solace, which is an online resource with a live 24/7 concierge meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services, covered by your specific insurance provider. To access this service, please visit the PUSD custom district link at: https://caresolace.com/site/pleasantonfamilies/ or to speak with someone from the the Care Concierge team call (888) 515-0595 or email weserve@caresolace.org
Warm Handoff Next Steps.pdfWorkshops and Events
PUSD Mental Health Resources at-a-glance
PUSD Mental Health Resources (1500 × 2000 px).pdfSupport and Resources During Times of Global Conflict
from Mental Health America
Mental Health America has provided a wealth of resources on Mental Health During Times of Conflict, including resources on the following:
- Common Emotional Responses To Global Conflict
- Coping With Global Conflict And Distress
- Understanding Fear And Trauma
- Grief And Anger In Times Of Conflict
- Dealing With Traumatic Online And News Content
- Supporting Youth
- Connecting With Community
- Self-Care During Direct Advocacy Work
- Racism, Discrimination, And Identity-Based Hate
- Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence
CRISIS SUPPORT INFORMATION
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please encourage them to seek help and call or text one of the following numbers listed below:
CALL: National Suicide Hotline 988 or (800) 784-2433
CALL: YouthLine (877) 968-8491
CALL: Alameda County Crisis Line (800) 273-8255
CALL: LGBTQ Crisis Support (866) 488-7386
TEXT: "HOME" to 741741 (to text with a crisis counselor)
TEXT: “TEEN” to 839863 (Teen Crisis Line)
TEXT: "START" to 678678 (for LGBTQ Crisis Support)
If you or someone you love is experiencing an emergency, contact the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100, call 911,
or go to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible to get help.