Welcome

Hello San Mateo High School Students and Families!

Check out the SMHS Wellness Linktr.ee for important links and resources! 

Wellness Counselors offer a safe space at school where any SMHS student can receive confidential and nonjudgmental socio-emotional support.

To meet with a Wellness Counselor:

• Visit the Wellness Center located in Student Services during drop-in hours. No appointment necessary! (see below for drop in hours schedule)

Request an appointment.  

The Wellness Program at San Mateo High School provides prevention and short term intervention for all students facing social and emotional challenges that impact academic performance, attendance, and behavior at school. In a safe and supportive environment, students can meet with a wellness counselor to discuss a variety of complex issues such as stress, trauma, suicide, depression, bullying, grief, self-esteem, family life, drug and alcohol use, relationships and gender identity and L.G.B.T.Q.+. Students can learn positive, lifelong habits that contribute to their well-being and success. The Wellness Program provides short-term (up to 12 sessions) individual, group and/or drop-in support in a confidential, non-judgmental space staffed with therapists who are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and educational outcomes of all students.

Services Provided:

• Short-term (12 session) individual counselor support
• Group counseling
• Drop-in & crisis support
• Mental health assessments
• Referrals to community partners for:
  • Long-term therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Acute or severe mental health/psychotic disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Trauma

Referral Process:
Talk with your student's school counselor as the first step to accessing wellness services or come in during drop-in hours

 

• Gender Spectrum
• Lyric
• Outlet
• PFLAG
• Trevor Project
• San Mateo Pride Center