Santa Clara High School Wellness Center

• A calming space for students to take care of their emotional wellbeing

• Short-term individual mental health support to students

• Collaboration with parents/guardians and/or school staff to develop strategies to support students, based on their individual circumstances

• Assistance with crisis intervention on campus

• Staff support related to their work by providing opportunities for debriefing and promoting self-care

• Information on community resources to help students and their families meet their needs

• Wellness activities such as classroom presentations and events through our Bring Change 2 Mind club

FAQ for Students:

I want to check out the Wellness Center and see the space.  When can I go?

Stop by the Wellness Center before your first class of the day or after your last class of the day when we’re open. You may stay till the bell rings or when we close.  You may come during lunch as well. 

I want to schedule an appointment to talk to someone. What do I do?

You may either: 

• Complete the Wellness Check-in Appointment Request form, or

• Contact us via phone call, text message, or email

Our contact information is on this website. We will respond to you during our Wellness Center hours.

I am too overwhelmed to stay in class. What do I do?

• Let your teacher know you need to go to the office to request a space for a quiet a break and/or to speak with someone

• Go to the front office with a pass from the teacher

• Complete a screening form at the office

• Wait for an office staff to confirm our availability at the moment

What can I expect when I visit during class time?

• During your visit, you may ask to speak with someone, or you may take a break by yourself  in our common area where we provide fidget toys and coloring materials. 

• Each visit is typically 10-15 minutes long. The goal is to help you reach a point where you can be physically and mentally present in class. 

• For information about our program or to talk about concerns, please email or text us. 

• Our contact details are in the "contact us" page- include your name and student ID in texts. 

• We'll respond as soon as possible during school hours. 

• For immediate safety concerns, please use the crisis resources on the other tab.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• California Youth Crisis Line

• California Peer-Run Warm Line

• Crisis Text Line

• TXT 4 HELP

• The Trevor Project

• National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence