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Health and Wellness 

As part of our community of care, School-Based Wellness Counseling is available for interested students in need of more frequent support than their school counselor can provide. We serve students who are struggling to manage persistent stress or sadness, navigate social relationships, process loss, or handle challenging circumstances. Under the clinical supervision of our Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, our team of pre-licensed associate therapists help our diverse students explore the complexities of being a teenager and make healthy choices for themselves. Students are screened to ensure the limitations of our school-based services are an appropriate match for their needs. Rooted in culturally inclusive practices, our therapeutic Wellness Counseling services are designed to remove barriers to seeking mental health support, and prioritized for students who may not be able to access additional support outside of school.

Students, Parents and Caregivers can contact Elisa Dumesnil, Associate Director of Health and Wellness, for information or consultation.

O'Dowd Wellness Therapy Request Form

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS

Mental Health Resources

Staying informed about recent trends in research and initiating conversations about mental health are valuable ways to support the safe and healthy growth of your student sense of self, well-being, and place in the world.  Please consider these resources in talking with your teen.

 

Screen Time, Digital Citizenship, and Online Safety

Taking some time to sit down with your student to discuss, clarify, and commit to rules regarding the use of digital devices in your home can be a great way to grow as a family. Please consider these resources for this purpose.

 

Parenting Supports

The following Alameda County Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies are able to refer those seeking child care to providers:

SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE PREVENTION

Awareness, information, and courage to directly address issues of substance use is essential in starting a conversation with your teen about risks and harms and developing healthy habits.  Please consider these resources useful in talking with your teen about alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, prescription drugs, and other psychoactive substances.