Wellness Center

Last Updated: 8/29/2023 2:48 PM

Welcome to the Wellness Center!

Room 1

Purpose

The Wellness Center is a safe space for students to receive social and emotional support.

Services include:

  • 15 minutes quiet space
  • Talk to a Mental Health Staff
  • Individual Therapy Sessions
  • Small counseling groups: grief/loss, family issues, etc.
  • Workshops related to Mental Health Topics

Hours

The Wellness Center is open during school days.
Monday Through Friday from 8:00 AM- 2:30 PM.


Come Visit

  • Students can walk into the Wellness Center during school hours.
  • Students must have a pass from a Staff member during class time.

Student Referrals

Our Wellness Center Staff checks in with at-promise students that may benefit from Tier 2/Tier 3 services. Referrals are made by administration, counseling staff, and teachers. Parent/Guardian consent forms are needed for small counseling group sessions and individual therapy sessions.


Resources

Care Solace:

A simple, fast and safe tool for Drug and Mental Health Help. The most trusted community of care. In partnership with Perris Union High School District. 888-515-0595

Care Solace

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-888-628-9454 (Spanish)
If you find yourself in an emergency please contact 911.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

 


Wellness Staff

Cynthia Castro

Cynthia Castro
School Social Worker
cynthia.castro@puhsd.org

Ava Pinkey

Ava Pinkney
Substance Intervention Specialist
ava.pinkney@puhsd.org

Stephanie Rojas

Stephanie Rojas
Behavior Support Specialist
stephanie.rojas@puhsd.org

Elveera Haggerty

Elveera Haggerty
Program Specialist
elveera.haggerty@puhsd.org