Services offered in D-05
The Mental Health and Wellness team includes social workers, interns, and community based organizations (CBO’s) that work together to provide mental health support to IHS students. The Wellness Center team offers referrals to community resources, group counseling, short term individual counseling, crisis intervention and education about mental health and wellness.
How do I submit a referral?
Students, parents, teachers, and community members may submit a referral for any student at Independence by visiting the link below and filling out a Care Team referral form. A social worker, intern or other school staff member will follow up with the student.
Care Team Referral form: https://forms.doc-tracking.com/48252/48252/2416
Calming Space: The Calming Space is designed to be a place for students who are experiencing stress in class and need a short break to self-regulate. Before students visit the Calming Space, we ask that they check in with their teacher and request a pass. Students may spend 15 minutes in the Calming Space; if they need more time, a wellness center staff member will check in to discuss additional resources and support. We ask that students always check in with an adult when they arrive and before they leave the Calming Space, keep their phones away, and that they try at least one station in the space. Stop by to take a look!
Wellness Center Hours:
Monday: 8:30-1:53, 2:55-3:45 (closed 6th period for weekly Care Team Meetings)
Tuesday: 8:30 - 3:45
Wednesday: 8:30 - 3:45
Thursday: 9:30 -3:15 (Closed during weekly staff collaboration)
Friday: 8:30-3:45
Classroom Calming Kits
During this week’s All Staff Collaboration, teachers were introduced to our new Classroom Calming Kits. These kits are designed to provide some activities that students can use to self-regulate in the classroom. The kits include coloring sheets, fidget toys, and a collection of mindfulness exercises that students can use if they begin to feel stressed while in the classroom.
NEW CBO: Alum Rock Counseling Center’s Truancy Abatement Program (TABS)
We would like to welcome one of our newest CBO’s, Alum Rock TABS! TABS provides case management, linkage to community resources, individual mentoring, and group services. Their goal is tro prevent truancy by helping students and families address situations that may be preventing them from attending school on a consistent basis. Their staff are in D-05 on Wednesdays. If you would like to learn more about this program, please contact a social worker. To submit a referral, please complete a Care Team Referral and indicate that you are interested in TABS.
Downtown Youth Wellness Center
Address: 725 East Santa Clara Street, Suite 105, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 408-961-4645
Email: dywc@hhs.sccgov.org
The Downtown Youth Wellness Center is a Behavioral Health program dedicated to promoting a safe, supportive, and youth-focused environment that provides short term Behavioral Health services, focused on prevention and early intervention for youth ages 12-25. Services include same day access to brief behavioral health support, peer support, workshops, well-being groups, social and educational activities, linkage to services/case management (including medical and longer-term behavioral health services), life skills development, education and career planning, independent living skills, and other related care. The DYWC is a partnership between the Behavioral Health Services Department and Alum Rock Counseling Center.
The DYWC is excited to continue to be part of the community that serves the youth in our community. In an ongoing effort to meet the needs of the youth, the DYWC has shifted the hours of operation to Monday through Friday from 10am-7pm. We are grateful this month for the love and support our partners have shown to the DYWC! Don’t miss our new program offerings this month including:
Healthy Relationships Workshop 2/13/24
Self-Love Day 2/14/24
Black History Month Movie and Discussion 2/20/24
Understanding Anxiety Group for Youth 2/28/24
