Groups

As a "Full Community School", Richmond High School and the Wellness Center partner with several community-based organizations to offer groups to Richmond High students.


Como una "Escuela Comunitaria Completa", la Escuela Secundaria de Richmond y el Centro de Bienestar se asocian con varias organizaciones comunitarias para ofrecer grupos a los estudiantes de la RHS.   

Some of the Pride and Purpose group members in Spring 2022. 

Latina Circle group members on a field trip to Contra Costa College in September 2022.

Bay Area Peacekeepers (BAP) Groups:                               Growing Up, Growing Out

With Gonzalo Rucobo and Michelle Mayse of Bay Area Peacekeepers, Room 300.

These life skills groups are to help young people stay safe on and off campus, work out problems with other young people, make healthy choices, and feel supported.  

This group is accepting new members!  To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page.

Círculo de Jóvenes (en espanol)

With Liliana Gonzalez from Community Violence Solutions

This group is for Spanish-speaking young men. You’ll talk about culture, relationships, and preventing violence. Group is held in Spanish. Este grupo es para hombres de habla hispana. Van a hablar de la cultura, y cómo mantener una relación saludable, y cómo prevenir la violencia. 

9th and 10th grade group: Fridays 12:04-1:04, Jueves, 12:04-1:04

11th and 12th grade group: Fridays 1:49-2:49, Jueves, 1:49-2:49

This group is accepting new members!  To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page.¡Este grupo está aceptando nuevos miembros! Para inscribirse o referir a un joven, use el enlace en la parte inferior de esta página.

Expect Respect 

With Cristal Cardenas Garcia from STAND! for Families Free of Violence

This group is for young women and non-binary people who want to learn about healthy relationships, or who have been affected by violence in the home or in a relationship. 

Tuesdays, 2:35-3:35

To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page.

f.o.c.US Academy 

With Kiraa Easter, therapist

These groups are for African-American young people who want support staying focused on their goals, developing themselves and their leadership skills, learning about college options, and who want a safe space to express themselves and be in community.  

Mondays and Tuesdays

 To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page.

Grupo de Mujeres (en espanol)

With Evelyn Aguilar, therapist from Familias Unidas

This group is for young Spanish-speaking women who want to learn emotional coping skills and be in a supportive community of their peersEste grupo es para mujeres jóvenes de habla hispana que quieren aprender habilidades de afrontamiento emocional y estar en una comunidad de apoyo de sus pares.

Wednesdays 1:49-2:49, los miercoles 1:49-2:49

 This group is accepting new members!  To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page. Este grupo está aceptando nuevas miembras. Para inscribirse o referir a un joven, use el enlace en la parte inferior de esta página.

Male Allies

With Reuben Ojo from Community Violence Solutions

For young men who would like to make friends, get support, and learn about being an ally to women.

Day/Time to be determined

This group is accepting new members. To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page.

Promoting Gender Respect (PGR) 

With Will Bartlett from STAND! for Families Free of Violence

For young men who want to learn about healthy relationships or who have been affected by violence in the home or in a relationship.

Tuesdays, 10:43-11:43

This group is accepting new members. To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page.

Pride and Purpose

With Shameka Bolds from CHAA

This group is for young people who want to get involved in their community to prevent drug use, while having fun. 

Mondays, 3rd period, 10:24-11:19

 This group is accepting new members!  To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page.

Richmond Youth Development

from CHAA. Group Facilitator hasn't been announced yet. 

In this group, young people learn about the political forces affecting their community, and develop their leadership skills to make a difference.

Mondays, time TBD.

This group is accepting new members!  To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page.

Safe Return

With Precious Marshall from Safe Return Project

This group helps young people set realistic goals. You’ll talk about violence prevention, trauma and healing, community organizing, dealing with substance use, and finding ways to stay on track and graduate - with a plan for the future.

Thursdays, 10:43-11:43

This group is accepting new members!  To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page.

Young Latin@ Future Leaders (en espanol)

With Lola Verdin, Lucia Acosta, and staff from the Latina Center, in Room 506.

This group is for young Spanish-speaking women to develop leadership, learn life skills, and get support in community. Este grupo es para mujeres jóvenes de habla hispana para desarrollar liderazgo, aprender habilidades para la vida y obtener apoyo en la comunidad.

This group may be accepting new members.  To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page.  Este grupo está aceptando nuevos miembros. Para inscribirse o referir a un joven, use el enlace en la parte inferior de esta página.

Young Women's Empowerment Circle

With Erica Villegas Padilla from Community Violence Solutions

This group is for young women who are survivors OR any young woman who wants to improve their self-esteem, relationships, and confidence

Thursdays, 2:35-3:35

This group is accepting new members!  To sign up or refer a young person, use the link at the bottom of this page.

We partner with Teacher Garcia who hosts GSA group on campus:

GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) 

With Teacher Garcia, in Room 430.

Offers fun activities and peer support to young people in the LGBTQIA+ community and allies!

 This group is accepting new members!  Students can go to room 430 on Fridays after school to join the group.

Click HERE to sign up for a group if you're an RHS student!

Si eres alumno de RHS y quieres unirte a un grupo, inscríbete AQUÍ.


Fill out this CARE referral form if you're a staff member and you want to refer a RHS student to a group.