Wellness Services

The California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI), which manages CaliforniaColleges.edu, is a legislatively authorized service provider to all California school districts as established in California Education Code Section 60900.5.

CaliforniaColleges.edu is California’s state-funded, comprehensive, digital platform with the tools students need to develop their college and career plans, available at no cost to students, educators, and parents/guardians in public school districts.

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The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) supports schools’ efforts to partner with community agencies and local government to align community resources to improve student outcomes. These partnerships provide an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement.

Community school strategies can be an effective approach to mitigate the academic and social impacts of emergencies that affect local communities, improve school responsiveness to student and family needs, and to organize school and community resources to address barriers to learning. Community schools often include four evidence-informed programmatic features, which are aligned and integrated into high-quality, rigorous teaching and learning practices and environments:

• Integrated support services;
• Family and community engagement;
• Collaborative leadership and practices for educators and administrators; and

• Extended learning time and opportunities.

California Community Schools Framework

Beyond the four programmatic features, the State Board of Education approved the California Community Schools Framework at their January 2022 meeting. The Framework drives both the design for and implementation strategies of the CCSPP.

California Community Schools Framework

California Community Schools Framework (Spanish)

Starting in Fall 2025, Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (SMJUHSD) will begin implementing the Community Schools Framework at Santa Maria High School (SMHS), with support and funding provided through the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) grant.

California Community Schools Implementation Plan

• Behavior Wellness Access Line: (888) 868-1649
• Trevor Project (LGBTQ+): (866) 488-7386
• Youth Well: info@youthwell.org or (805) 448-2426
• 24-Hour Suicide & Crisis Hotline: Call or Text 9888 or 988lifeline.org
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255) or suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• Teen Line: (310) 855-4673 or Text 'TEEN' to 839863
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration 'Suicide Safe' App
  • Download from Google Play
  • Download from Apple App Store
• Parents of Suicide and Friends and Family of Suicide: pos-ffos.com
• Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors: allianceofhope.org
• Knowing You Matter: knowingyoumatter.org or (805) 888-8100

Wellness Policy

Our school-based wellness centers are dedicated to providing students with accessible, developmentally appropriate mental health care and early intervention services. These centers serve as a safe and supportive space where students can receive screenings, counseling, and emotional support designed to meet their unique needs at various stages of adolescence. In addition to on-site services, our trained Wellness Center staff play a critical role in connecting students to a broad network of support. This includes making referrals to trusted county agencies, collaborating with local community partners, and linking students and families to specialized programs and resources that align with their mental health and wellness goals. Our ultimate aim is to ensure that every student has the support they need to thrive both emotionally and academically.

Ernest Righetti High School

Pioneer Valley High School

Santa Maria High School