Wellness Center Resources
Resources to support educators in their implementation of health and wellness supports and services at school.
These include:
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AB 748 Poster Template – AB 748 requires that on or before the start of the 2023-2024 school year, each school site in a school district, county office of education, and charter school serving pupils in any of grades 6 to 12, create a poster that identifies approaches and shares resources regarding pupil mental health. For the parameters, view the AB 748 Intro Letter.
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Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner's Guide – If you manage the health and well-being of 9- to 18-year-olds, Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner's Guide is for you. The Guide, which was designed to help health care professionals quickly identify youth at risk for alcohol-related problems, is now available in Spanish (PDF). The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism developed the Guide (PDF) and accompanying Pocket Guide (PDF) in collaboration with a team of underage drinking researchers and clinical specialists and practicing health care professionals.
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Children's Mental Health Resources - Mental health resources for youth, their families and friends.
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Greater Good – Useful research, resources and materials that support student and adult wellness and learning. The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.
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Managing Mental Wellness – Tools for yourself, your students, and your classroom.
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Mental Health Thrival Kit - whether you are an educator, a student or a parent, take some time for journaling, coloring and deep breathing activities.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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School-Based Health Centers – Policy updates, funding information and resources regarding the implementation of school-based health and wellness centers.
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Take Action for Mental Health Toolkit - May is mental health month.
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Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Oriented Schools Toolkit – The Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Oriented (TR) Schools Toolkit outlines a framework for implementing trauma-informed, resilience-oriented approaches in any school or school district. The primary audience for this toolkit includes school administrators, school board members, teachers, and student support staff, parents and families, and community partners.
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Wellness Centers for Santa Clara County Schools - School Wellness Centers provide safe, supportive environments on school campuses where students can go to de-stress. At the Wellness Center, students can engage in self-led relaxation activities and/or connect with wellness staff. The Wellness Center offers a number of opportunities for students to engage in group, individual, and family activities that support discussions related to a range of topics, including: depression, grief, self-esteem, family life, stress, dating violence, sexual identity, and other health and wellness matters. Wellness Center staff can also support students and families in getting connected with resources for a variety of basic needs, including health and wellness supports that are available in the community.
Suicide Prevention:
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SCCOE Suicide Prevention Resources - Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) in Partnership with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department provides School Districts with Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention support.
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HEARD Alliance The HEARD Alliance (Health Care Alliance for Response to Adolescent Depression) provides resources and information for supporting youth with depression and related conditions, and preventing suicide in adolescents and young adults.
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Activity Tip Sheet: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Activities for Young People - The Directing Change Program and Film Contest runs film and art contests where youth learn about suicide prevention, mental health, and other health topics, apply their knowledge, and share their voice in their community.
