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Wellness Counseling

The CHS Wellness Counseling team is here to provide support services to improve students' socio-emotional well-being and academic success.

We provide individual counseling, group counseling, crisis counseling, brief intervention program (Drugs & Alcohol), student presentations, parent presentation, and alternative to suspension program/restorative practices.

You can request to speak with a Wellness Counselor while campuses are closed by phone or emailWe take appointments during regular school days and hours.  To learn more about us and our offerings, please watch our Wellness Program video as well as learn more about our Wellness Space.

Need someone to talk to?

Wellness Counselors offer a safe, supportive space at school where any Capuchino student can get free, confidential, nonjudgmental, help.

To talk with a Wellness Counselor:

  • Visit during drop-in hours (see below)
  • Make an appointment at bit.ly/chswellness
  • If it's an emergency (someone's life or safety are at risk) don't wait for an appointment and tell an adult immediately

Counselors

Lucero Govea headshot

Lucero Govea, AMFT #130142
Lead Wellness Counselor
(Bilingual English/Spanish)

650-558-2776  |  lgovea@smuhsd.org

Drop in Hours:

  • Mondays and Wednesdays: 4th period
  • Tuesdays: 5th period
  • Thursdays: 3rd period

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Gabriella Gelb, AMFT #115795, APCC6965
Wellness Counselor
650-558-2776  |  ggelb@smuhsd.org

Drop in Hours:

  • Mondays: 6th period
  • Tuesdays: 3rd period
  • Thursdays: 5th period

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Octavio Leon, LCSW #104831
Wellness Counselor
(Bilingual English/Spanish)
650-558-2709  | oleon@smuhsd.org

Drop In Hours:

  • Wednesdays: 6th period
  • Fridays: 2nd and 4th periods

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Monica Ow,  LMFT #151320
Therapeutic Elective Classroom (TEC) Wellness Counselor
650-558-2732  |  mow@smuhsd.org

Drop In Hours:

  • Mondays: 2nd period
  • Tuesdays; 1st period
  • Thursdays: 1st period

Crisis Resources

If this is a medical or mental health emergency, please contact the following sources immediately:   

Crisis Resources:

  • StarVista 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 650-579-0350
  • StarVista Teen Crisis Services (Monday - Friday, 4 - 10 p.m. PST)
  • Crisis Text Line: text "home" to 741-741
  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • Stopit (anonymous reporting): https://chs.smuhsd.org/our-school/anonymous-alerts
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233, www.thehotline.org/
  • 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room if you can get there safely

Parent Resources:

Community Resources:

  • Care Solace is an online no-cost resource with a live 24/7 concierge meant to assist students and families in finding local mental health-related programs and counseling services (with or without insurance). Students and their families can access Care Solace services by contacting the summer Wellness team or:

StarVista Teen Crisis Services

In crisis or need support in San Mateo County?

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 650-579-0350

 

StarVista Crisis Center

 

Care Solace

Care Solace is an online resource with a live 24/7 concierge meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services. Learn more.