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STUDENT WELLNESS SUPPORTS

Supporting The Well-Being of Every Student 

 

At Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD), we believe that student wellness is an essential part of student success. When students feel safe, connected, and supported, they are better able to learn, build positive relationships, and reach their full potential. Our Student Wellness Services provide school-based mental health and wellness support that promotes emotional well-being, strengthen resilience, and help remove barriers to learning. Through prevention, early intervention, responsive support, and collaboration with families and community partners, we strive to ensure every student has access to the support they need to thrive. Whether a student is looking for a quiet place to reset, needs someone to talk to, or requires additional support during a difficult time, our team is here to help. 

 

Meet Our Team

FJUHSD District Mental Wellness Team

 

Student Wellness Services 

Building Wellness & Connection 

These proactive supports help foster positive school climates, strengthen school connectedness, and equip students with the skills needed to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Services within this area include:

Wellness Spaces

Students may visit Wellness Spaces:

  • Reset and recharge 
  • Practice healthy coping strategies
  • Connect with wellness staff
  • Participate in wellness activities

Prevention & Early Intervention

  • Classroom wellness presentations
  • Mental health awareness education
  • Suicide prevention
  • Wellness initiatives and campaigns

Skill Building & Early Support 

Some students benefit from additional opportunities to develop coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and receive focused support before concerns begin to significantly impact learning or well-being. 

Services within this area include:

Skill-Building Groups

Small group experiences that help students strengthen protective factors and develop practical social-emotional skills.​​​

Individual Skill Coaching

Brief, targeted support focused on helping students develop strategies to address specific concerns and build confidence in navigating school and life challenges. 

Brief Wellness Check-ins

Brief support provided by wellness staff to help students address immediate concerns, build resilience, and determine appropriate next steps when additional support is needed.

Targeted Classroom & Small Group Workshops

Focused lessons or workshops designed to address identified student needs and strengthen social-emotional learning.

Individualized Student Support

When students require more individualized support, our Mental Wellness Team works collaboratively with students, families, school staff, and community partners to provide timely, coordinated care.

Services within this area include:

Short-Term School Based Counseling 

Individualized counseling focused on helping students develop coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and work toward school-based goals that support their emotional well-being and academic success.

Crisis Response

Immediate support provided when a student is experiencing a mental health or safety concern that requires prompt screening, intervention, and coordination. 

Care Coordination 

Collaborative support that helps students and families access school and community resources.

When Experiencing Mental Health Crisis

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 

 

 

 

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call: 988

The National Suicide Prevention Hotline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

OC Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (CAT)

OC HCA Crisis Phone Numbers  

Call: (855) 625-4657

The Crisis Assessment Team (CAT) provides 24-hour, 7 days a week mobile response services to any child or adult experiencing a mental health crisis.