Student Wellbeing
Contact Us
Whitney DeWeese
School Counseling Coordinator
Student Support Services
(760) 726-2170 ext. 92110
We want to emphasize that we are here to provide unwavering support in raising awareness and generating ideas to promote mental health. Count on us to be your ally in this important journey! Please do not hesitate to contact us for support.
Resource Highlight
I Choose my Future![]()
Statistics and information are brought to life in the I Choose My Future six-part video series by Rocky Herron, a 31-year veteran of the Drug Enforcement Administration, featuring interviews with doctors, experts, and families who have seen and experienced first-hand the destruction – and heartache – drug misuse can cause.
The videos are presented in chapters, which range in length from 10 to 20 minutes, offering educators flexibility to show videos all at once or in segments, in or out of sequence, and at a time that fits in their teaching schedules. Watching and discussing the issues addressed in this video series can be an important first step in developing a comprehensive approach to preventing and reducing substance misuse with your students.
Campus Clinic
Bilingual Flyer for VUSD Mental Wellness Program
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Resource Directory
Welcome to our comprehensive resource hub dedicated to providing support and assistance for those struggling with fentanyl and alcohol abuse. Here, you'll find a wealth of information, guidance, and tools carefully curated to aid individuals, families, and communities in navigating the challenges of addiction. From educational materials to recovery resources, we're committed to offering a helping hand on the journey towards healing and wellness.
Substance Use Prevention & Education (SUPE)
SUPE is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education & resources to effectively prevent substance use.
Protecting Children From Online Drug Dealers: In the digital age, online drug dealing poses a significant threat. This resource provides essential tools to safeguard children, including the "Emoji code" to identify online drug dealing, insights into the Dark web, and online safety measures.
Additionally, we are aware of the prevalence of vaping amongst teens and of the dangers of it. SUPE recently created a resource called Parent's Guide to Vaping, which explores what parents can do to educate their kids on the risks of vaping.
A Parent's Guide to Peer Pressure
The definition of peer pressure has remained the same: a feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one’s age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them. This can be negative or positive.
The way teens are pressured negatively has changed significantly over the decades. The internet is forever. In the digital age, the result of peer pressure can have lasting consequences. Click here to view a comprehensive guide for parents with vital information to help teens and speak to them about peer pressure.
Suicide Awareness
Going Outside Helps
This Outdoors and Nature Fact Sheet (en español) reminds us small things make a difference. Bringing plants indoors, opening our blinds and windows or going outside and taking a deep breath can all be beneficial to our mental health. Use this worksheet (en español)
Managing Conflicts
