The San Mateo Union High School District fosters a culture that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of students, staff, and parents. In an effort to continuously support this commitment, mental health services for students in need of social and emotional support will be available during summer school (June 3- July 8 from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.). 

If you or your student has a non-urgent concern or need a safe place to talk, please feel free to reach out to our mental health team in one of the following ways:

Summer School Wellness Counselors:

• For non-urgent situations, students can email or complete the Schedule Once Link for an appointment with a Wellness Counselor
  • Call or email:
    • Elena Ortiz, ASW  extension 2380 or edortiz@smuhsd.org
    • Nancy Yance Chavez, AMFT  ext. 2384 or nyancechavez@smuhsd.org
    • Schedule Once Link: https://www.smuhsd.org/Page/13845

Care Solace

In addition, Care Solace is an online no-cost resource with a live 24/7 concierge meant to assist students and families in finding local mental health-related programs and counseling services. Students and their families can access Care Solace services by contacting the Wellness team or:

• Call (888) 515-0595 to speak with someone from your Concierge team. Representatives are standing by to take your call or email 24/7
• Visit www.caresolace.com/smuhsdfamilies

Further information on Care Solace and other important community resources can be accessed through our  District webpage.

More wellness resources can be found in our Summer School section of the website. 

If this is a medical or mental health emergency, please contact the following sources immediately: 

• Crisis Text Line: text "home" to 741-741
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
• Anonymous Alert: www.anonymousalerts.com/sanmateouhsd
• StarVista Crisis Hotline: 650-579-0350
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233, www.thehotline.org/
• 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room if you can get there safely 

Si se trata de una emergencia médica o de salud mental, por favor comuniquese con los recursos a continuación inmediatamente:

• Línea de Texto de Crisis: envíe un mensaje de texto a "home" al 741-741
• Línea Directa Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-800-273-8255
• Alerta Anónima: www.anonymousalerts.com/sanmateouhsd
• Línea Directa de Crisis de StarVista: 650-579-0350
• Línea Nacional Directa de Violencia Doméstica: 1-800-799-7233, www.thehotline.org/
• 911 o visite la sala de emergencias del hospital más cercano si es posible llegar con seguridad

如果是有关身体或是心理健康的紧急情况,请直接联系危机资源部门:

• 危机信息专线: 发信息"home" 到741-741

• 全国自杀预防热线:1-800-273-8255

• 匿名警报: www.anonymousalerts.com/sanmateouhsd

• StarVista 危机热线: 650-579-0350
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233, www.thehotline.org/

• 打911 或是前往离你最近的医院急症室

Additional Parent/Guardian Resources

The Wellness Program at Aragon 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 LGBTQ+. 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 guidance counselor as the first step to accessing wellness service or come in during drop in hours.