The mission of the San Francisco Wellness Initiative is to improve the health, well-being, and educational outcomes of San Francisco Unified School District high school students. We accomplish this through school-based programming and services that promote healthy lifestyles.
Our Wellness Center is a safe space where students can talk confidentially
and get support for the challenges they face.
Hours |
StaffAnn Collaco, LCSW #79096, PPSC
Wellness Coordinator x 1210; ROOM 210 Monday—Friday 9am—3:30pm Catherine Jordan, RN Wellness Nurse x 1211; ROOM 210 Monday, 12:30pm-3:30pm Tuesday & Wednesday, 9am-3:30pm Benu Lahiry, AMFT RAMS Therapist x1210,:ROOM 210 Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm Najwa Ahmed Community Health Outreach Worker x 1210; ROOM 210 Thursday, 9am - 3:30pm Allie Yap RAMS/Wellness Intern x 1210; ROOM 210 Thursday, 9am - 3:30pm |
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In the 2016-2017 school year, Wellness served 174 students representing 85% of the Independence High School student body. Wellness served 11 students per day for drop-in services on average in addition to case management and group facilitation.
In 2016-2017 Wellness provided classroom presentations on LGBTQ Youth, Substance Abuse, Body Image, Marijuana and the Adolescent Brain, Healthy Relationships and other important topics. Wellness also coordinated staff development in the areas of Marijuana and the Adolescent Brain, Trauma-Informed Teaching, and Supporting Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Youth.
In 2016-2017 Wellness provided classroom presentations on LGBTQ Youth, Substance Abuse, Body Image, Marijuana and the Adolescent Brain, Healthy Relationships and other important topics. Wellness also coordinated staff development in the areas of Marijuana and the Adolescent Brain, Trauma-Informed Teaching, and Supporting Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Youth.