Presentation to the Drake Wellness Design Team October 23, 2015

In order to improve the health, well-being, and educational outcomes of all students, the mission of the Tamalpais Union High School District Wellness Program is to enhance the delivery of coordinated and comprehensive health, mental health, substance abuse, reproductive health and other support services within the school environment. *Developed by Wellness Advisory Board, Spring 2015, working/draft statement TUHSD WELLNESS CENTER MISSION STATEMENT*

 Wellness Center vs. School Based Health Center model  A Wellness Center offers coordinated health, reproductive health, mental health and alcohol and drug related services to all students on campus.  A Wellness Center offers a safe and welcoming space for students to get the support they need.  A Wellness Center helps to de-stigmatize utilization of behavioral health services and reduce barriers to student access.  A Wellness Center offers coordination of prevention programs, education and activities for the entire school community. WHAT IS THE WELLNESS CENTER MODEL?

 TUHSD currently provides many strong prevention and intervention providers and services to meet students’ behavioral health needs, including:  School Counselors  School Psychologists  BACR Counseling Services  Nurse/Health Services (1.5 days per week)  Peer Resource  TeenScreen and Signs of Suicide Programs  Link Crew CURRENT SUPPORT SERVICES

 We feel we can be more effective and reach more students by implementing a “coordinated system of prevention and intervention” in addition to the services we currently offer.  The key ingredient is Coordination!  Coordination will allow us to widen our focus to both prevention and intervention services. WELLNESS: A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF PREVENTION & INTERVENTION

 A Wellness Center serves as a student-friendly hub for accessing the following direct services:  Counseling (individual and group)  Reproductive Health Services  Drug and Alcohol Education and Counseling  Crisis Support and Intervention  Case Management  Nursing and Health Services  Mentoring  Youth Development & Advocacy WHAT CAN WELLNESS PROVIDE? DIRECT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

 The Wellness Center provides health and wellness prevention and education for the entire school community.  School-wide health awareness events (workshops, carnivals, outreach campaigns, etc)  Classroom workshops and health education theater for teens  Staff/teacher consultation, professional development, and training  Parent education  Youth Development programs  Interactive Wellness website  Coordinate education and prevention efforts with community partners  Wellness Advisory Board (school, community, local agencies) WHAT CAN WELLNESS PROVIDE? SCHOOL-WIDE PREVENTION & EDUCATION EFFORTS

Students  Stress Busters  Mental/Emotional Health 101  Marijuana 101  Bullying Prevention  Body Image Workshop  Sexual Health Jeopardy  Healthy Relationships  Nutrition & Fast Food Staff  Supporting High Achievers  Teaching Resiliency  Child Protective Services Reporting  School Climate – Everyone’s Job!  Dealing with Stress  Working with and Teaching Transgender Students Parents  Talking to Your Teen about Sex & Dating  Does My Teen Need Help? Accessing Support  Teen Nutrition & Body Image  Beyond Parental Control(s): Digital Media & Teens  The Rollercoaster of Adolescent Development SAMPLE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

 Focus Areas:  Health  Mental Health  Substance Use/Abuse  Reproductive Health  Program Components:  Coordination and delivery of direct services  Health education and prevention  Youth development and advocacy  Community partnerships  Wellness drop in center  Parent/guardian education and consultation  Staff professional development, training and consultation  Ongoing:  Evaluation  Legal A SUMMARY: THE WELLNESS MODEL

WELLNESS CENTER SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL

Wellness Center Team Wellness Outreach Specialist Wellness Coordinator Wellness Community Partners (APPLE FamilyWorks, DHHS, MCC, Huckleberry Youth Programs, Planned Parenthood, Family Service Agency, Body Positive, etc.) Wellness Youth Outreach Workers and/or Peer Resource Wellness Nurse Dominican University Interns WELLNESS STAFFING MODEL Wellness Interns (Grad/Post Grad Students): San Francisco State University; Dominican University; UC-Berkeley School Counselors & School Psychologists Wellness Counselors Behavioral Health Counselors from Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) BACR Interns

 More students receive mental health treatment services at school than in any other setting (SAMHSA, 2012). Over 70 % of students receiving mental health services are getting them at school (National Assembly on School Based Care).  90% of teens who attempt suicide have a diagnosable mental health disorder that could have been addressed with early intervention (US Department of HHS).  On a school-wide level, when students receive instruction in social emotional concepts, standardized test scores increase an average of points (Barrett, et al).  13-20% of youth have mental health needs but over 70% do not get treatment, even those with insurance. Schools provide increased access, decreased stigma and provide early intervention services that are less expensive and can prevent the need for more intensive services later on (CDC & California Health Interview Survey).  Teen girls who have access to a Wellness Center are more likely to get reproductive preventive care (CA School Health Alliance). WHY IS WELLNESS IMPORTANT?

Academics/Attendance  81 % of students receiving individual counseling report they are coming to school more often and nearly 70% report they are doing better in school  75% of teachers surveyed reported an increase in academic performance among referred students School Climate  79% of teachers reported improvement in attention, behavior and motivation among referred students  Students receiving group and individual Wellness services report a point higher percentage level of school assets (caring relationships, meaningful participation) THE WELLNESS MODEL WORKS! OUTCOMES FROM SFUSD WELLNESS CENTERS

 Site specific coordination & support  Drake :  Drake Wellness Design Team  Leverage and coordinate with:  School Counselors  School Psychologists  BACR Counseling Services  Peer Resource  TeenScreen and Signs of Suicide Programs  Link Crew  School Nurse  Establish community partnerships  Reach out to community agencies and individuals with specific, well-planned proposals for services or funding on site  Coordinate with existing fund-raising groups  New Wellness Partnerships for include:  Marin Community Clinic  Huckleberry Youth Services  APPLE FamilyWorks  Dominican University  San Francisco State University  University of California – Berkeley  Evaluation Training and Research Associates HOW CAN WE BRING WELLNESS TO DRAKE?

We look forward to partnering with all of you to design and develop a Wellness Model Drake that meets the needs of our students, families, staff and community! Thank You! TOGETHER WE CAN EXPAND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR TUHSD STUDENTS!