Mental Health Resources

The San Mateo Union High School District has implemented and expanded a mental health program. Each school has at least two Wellness Counselors to provide counseling, consultation, professional development, parent support and crisis intervention for all students on site. Our site is managed by a Lead Wellness Counselor who oversees the site's social emotional needs and works with the wellness team to ensure proper services are provided. In addition to the site lead CHS has three Health and Wellness Coordinators that serve our school each, providing an additional level of support, including supervision for the Wellness Counselors, participation on the site leadership teams and building capacity for various levels and types of interventions.

The San Mateo Union High School District’s School Based Mental Health and Wellness Program provides prevention and short term intervention services for all students facing social and emotional challenges that impact academic performance, attendance, and behavior at school. 

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Wellness Counselors

In a safe and supportive environment students can meet with Wellness Counselors to discuss a variety of complex issues such as stress, trauma, suicide, depression, bullying, grief, self esteem, family life, drug and alcohol use, relationships, gender identity and LGBTQ+.

Students can learn positive, lifelong habits that contribute to their well-being and success.

The Mental Health and Wellness Program provides short-term individual, group and drop-in support in a confidential, non-judgmental space staffed with Wellness Counselors who are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and educational outcomes of all students.

Referral Process

Students can drop-in or be referred by their Guidance Counselor or Teacher.  Drop-in hours are published online and posted around campus.

 Location

The Wellness Counselors are located in the Main Office.  Office hours will be announced.

 

Staff:

*Spanish Speaking

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Outreach/Community Education

Wellness Counselors also conduct a variety of activities to promote mental wellness at a school-wide level.  Activities include:  student/parent presentations, wellness promotions events, and mental health training for school staff.

Wellness Center
Stress is part of our daily lives but for our students, this stress, frustration, and academic worry is daunting. Capuchino High School has a beneficial resource to help students manage their stress in a healthy and safe place. The Wellness Center is a resource that we hope will support our students by giving them the tools to cope with challenging situations, navigate conflicts, and feel empathy and compassion for themselves and others.  The Mindfulness Space in the Wellness Center is a safe place where students can take a 15 minute break to ground themselves with mindfulness techniques, so they can return to class in a better mental space for learning.

The Center is supervised by school staff during specified days/times. Students can attend the Center with a teacher’s pass, participate in a breathing exercise, draw, write, listen to calming music, destress and get back to a place of inner peace and calm in order to return to class to continue benefiting from their studies. Every student is encouraged to utilize this resource to learn and practice coping techniques in order to thrive and achieve a more calming and positive school experience.