Mental Health and Wellness Program Overview
Summer 2025 Wellness Support
As we head into summer break, we recognize that the shift away from daily routines can bring new challenges for some students. SMUHSD remains committed to supporting equitable access to mental health care for all students and families.
Limited Wellness support will be available from June 5 through July 10, Monday–Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- For non-urgent support, students can complete this Google Form to request an appointment with a Wellness Counselor.
- For urgent needs or immediate safety concerns, please call 911 or visit the crisis resources below for additional support services available in the community.
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
Wishing you all a safe, healthy, and restful summer!
The San Mateo Union High School District’s School Based Mental Health and Wellness Program provides prevention and short term intervention services 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 Wellness Counselors to discuss a variety of complex issues such as stress, trauma, suicide, depression, bullying, grief, self esteem, family life, drug and alcohol use, relationships, gender identity and LGBTQ+.
Students can learn positive, lifelong habits that contribute to their well-being and success.
The Mental Health and Wellness Program provides short-term individual, group and drop-in support in a confidential, non-judgmental space staffed with Wellness Counselors who are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and educational outcomes of all students.
Crisis Resources
If this is a medical, mental health or immigration related emergency, please contact the following sources immediately:
Crisis Resources:
- StarVista 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 650-579-0350
- StarVista Teen Crisis Services (Monday - Thursday, 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. PST)
- Teen Chat: www.sanmateocrisis.org
- Teen Text Line: 650-747-6463
- Crisis Text Line: text "home" to 741-741
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
- StopIt Anonymous Reporting Tool
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233, www.thehotline.org/
- Faith in Action Bay Area (Immigration Support): In San Mateo County, report ICE activity and send help to those impacted: 203-666-4472
- Redwood City Office Phone: 650-592-9181
- Address: 1780 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
- Email: fiaba@faithinactionba.org
- 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room if you can get there safely
Parent Resources:
- The TALK Line: 415-441-KIDS
Community Resources:
- 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 (with or without insurance). Students and their families can access Care Solace services by contacting the summer Wellness team or:
- Call 888-515-0595 to speak with someone from your Concierge team
- Visit www.caresolace.com/smuhsdfamilies
- allcove San Mateo (Open as of January 22, 2024)
- allcove is a space for youth to find community, support, advice or take a moment of pause
- Services Offered: Mental Health, Physical Health, Substance Use, Peer Support, Family Support, Supported Education and Employment
- Hours of Operation:
- Mon/Tues/Thurs/Friday: 1 - 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Closed Wednesdays and Sunday
- Location: 2600 S. El Camino Real, Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94403
- Phone: 650-226-7030
- Email: allcovesanmateo@peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org
- Rape Trauma Services 24-hour hotline: 650-692-7273
- CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse): 24-hour hotline: 1-800-300-1080
- Kara: Grief Support Services
- Call 650-321-5272 | Submit Online Form | En Español
- Call 650-321-5272 | Submit Online Form | En Español
- Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+ youth): 24 hour hotline: 1-866-488-7386
- Gender Spectrum (Gender non-conforming youth)
- Immigrants Rising
Know Your Resources
StarVista Teen Crisis Services
In crisis or need support in San Mateo County?
24/7 Crisis Hotline: 650-579-0350