PUSD Wellness Center

The Wellness Center offers free, confidential counseling on-campus and connects students and families to vital community resources. We provide a range of resources to support students and families in meeting the challenges of adolescence through prevention, early-intervention and education.

Wellness Center Quick FAQ

Students are connected to a Wellness Center clinician through a referral system at the middle school. Contact the PMS counselors to discuss the referral process. Wellness Center supports students through a brief therapy model, which will end after 8-12 weeks.

Common issues addressed during scheduled sessions include:

• Academic Stress
• Social-Emotional Stress
• Parent/Child Communication
• Peer Relationships
• Sexual Orientation/Gender Questions
• Anxiety and Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Substance Use/Abuse
• Resiliency and Self-Advocacy
• Offsite Resources and Referrals

The Wellness Center is also open everyday at lunch throughout the 23-24 school year for drop-in support.

Additional Links

• Meet The Wellness Team

Support the Wellness Center

The Wellness Center receives its primary funding from our annual event, the Walk for Wellness, in addition to private family and community donations throughout the year.

For Walk for Wellness volunteer opportunities, or to join the Wellness Center Support Team, please contact the Wellness Center at (510) 594-2803 to get contact information for our current Co-chairs.

updated: August 14, 2023