Wellness Center

If you or someone you know is in need of immediate support,

please call 988 or text HOME to 741741

Welcome to the Wellness Center!

The Wellness Center welcomes all students. It is a safe place to go where our school Social Worker is available to provide support services to students, on an appointment basis. The center is open to all students before school, during break, lunch and after school, so we encourage you to stop by and visit during those times.

We would like to thank the CUHSD Education Foundation for their recent generous grant. It will help our center provide additional support materials and an even more comfortable space for our students.

Wellness Center Social Worker - Katie Taylor

About Ms. Taylor: "I am excited to join the Del Mar Don's this school year. I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW #105849) and will be working with students through Del Mar's Wellness Center. I was raised in Santa Clara and have lived in the CUHSD boundaries for 24 years.

I come from the Santa Clara County Office of Education, where I was supporting another high school's Wellness Center. I really love working with youth, celebrating their independence and increased responsibility, and helping them navigate the sometimes challenging emotions and experiences that come with growing up.

I enjoy having an active home. My spouse and I have three adult children and are caregivers for two elementary aged children. We are foster volunteers for the Humane Society, which fills our home year-round with kittens and puppies. I enjoy spending time outside, working in the garden or sitting on the patio, completing a puzzle.

I'm looking forward to engaging with all the students and staff at Del Mar this year! Stop by Room K-4 or e-mail me at [email protected] for more information about available supports."

Ms. Taylor's Alma Maters: B.A. and M.A. in Social Work and PPSC - San Jose State University.

Cassy Counselor Located in the Wellness Center - Nancy Vargas

To make an appointment with a CASSY Therapist, students need to see their School Counselor first or complete a request form in the Wellness Center.

One on one counseling is provided to our students through a district partnership with CASSY (Counseling and Support Services for Youth). CASSY is a nonprofit agency that partners with schools to provide professional mental health services to students in their academic setting. Our therapists are compassionate, competent and conveniently located right on campus. All services are free to our students and their parents. For more information on CASSY, please visit: https://cassybayarea.org/

Please feel free to contact Ms. Nancy, Del Mar's Cassy Counselor, at [email protected].

Wellness Center Referral Form

To make an appointment with a the Social Worker, students need to submit the following confidential form. Parents, staff and students may also refer a student using this form.

Access the form using the QR code below, or clicking on this link: Wellness Center Referral Form

Mental Health and Crisis Support Resources

For a list of mental health, wellness and crisis support resources, please visit: https://delmar.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/mentalhealthresources.

Virtual Wellness Center

CUHSD offers a Virtual Wellness Center at https://www.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/WellnessApps. Here you may click around to explore the different links and resources to help you relax, unwind, get connected, and find new strategies and tools for managing stress and emotions. You can also visit the calming room for links to guided meditations and other calming resources.

Wellness Apps & Additional Resources

CUHSD offers a number of Wellness Apps and other resources that can help with physical and mental health and wellness.

1) To explore the Wellness Apps, please visit https://www.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/WellnessApps.

2) To find Additional Health and Wellness Resources, please visit https://www.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/HealthAndWellness.

Food Resources During Government Shutdown

Due to the government shut-down, families that receive CalFresh benefits may not receive their EBT benefit in November. You can find information on the impact on the California Department of Social Services website.

Below is a list of community programs and restaurants that are available for support during this time. Please check your ParentSquare email to access these documents and links within.

If you have additional support needs, please reach out to either:

Katie Taylor, Wellness Center Social Worker
[email protected]
408-626-3403 x3114
or
Blanca Diaz, Community Liaison
[email protected]
408-626-3403 x3275

OCTOBER 2025 - Newsletter and Big Smiles Dental Checkups

This month's newsletter* is included below as well as information about the Parent Project and dental screenings offered to students by Big Smiles Dental on November 12 and 13, 2025. To learn about how to register for a screening, please visit: https://www.myschooldentist.com/Default.aspx.

Please feel free to reach out to Ms. Taylor in the Wellness Center should you need further assistance.

dental screenings for students nov 12 and 13 2025

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