Welcome,

We are so glad you have found your way to the San Benito High School Wellness Site. We understand that our students may be feeling some stress and anxiety returning to school. Our goal is to provide our students with a safe space to support overall wellness and emotional growth.

The Wellness Team

Room 190-191

637-5831 ext 114

Baler Wellness Hours

Monday-8:30-3:30

Tuesday -8:30-3:30

Wednesday--8:30-3:30

Thursday-8:30-2:00

Friday-10:30-3:30

Crisis HOTLINES AND RESOURCES

If you know someone who is experiencing a crisis, please encourage them to seek help and call or text one of the following numbers listed below.

  • CALL: Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  • CALL: Youth Crisis Line (24/7): 1-800-843-5200

  • CALL: Crisis Support Services (24/7): 1-800-309-2131

  • CALL: National Domestic Violence Hotline/Child Abuse (24/7): 1-800-422-4453

  • CALL: National Teen Dating Abuse: 1-866-331-9474

  • CALL: Parental Stress (24/7): 510-893-5444

  • CALL: Narcotics Hotline: 925-685-4357

  • CALL: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-888-662-HELP (4357)

  • CALL: California HOPE Support with Coping skills: 833-317 HOPE (4673)

  • TEXT: "HOME" to 741741 (to text with crisis counselor)

  • TEXT: "Start" to 678678 (to LGBTQ Crisis Support)

What is "Wellness"?

Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free of illness, it is the dynamic process of change and growth.

Student Self-Referral for Wellness Services

If you are interested in learning more about Wellness Services, please complete the Self-Referral Form and a wellness staff member will get back to you to schedule an appointment.

The Baler Wellness Team

Emmanuel Nelson

Director of Student Services

Deborah Armstrong

Assistant Principal

Samantha Rivas

Intervention Counselor

Amit Bhandal

SBHS School Social Worker

Denise Black

Mental Health & Behavioral Therapist

Alex Garcia

Mental Health & Behavioral Therapist

Yvette Nunez

PATH case manager

Lindsay King

PATH case manager

Lorena Villagomez

Youth Alliance

Andrea PĂ©rez

COE School Social Worker

Interns


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San Benito High School Students make up our team too!

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What is a School Social Worker?

What is a School Social Worker?