School Counselor Role

Exploring Schools as Centers of Wellness

Summary

At the heart of fostering a thriving school community is the integration of comprehensive mental health and wellness services. The Schools as Centers of Wellness approach equips schools with the tools to prioritize emotional well-being, creating a supportive environment where students, staff, and families can flourish. Complete the tasks in this section to explore the program and begin transforming your school into a Center of Wellness.

Resources

STEP 1

Learn More About Centers of Wellness

Explore SCOW to gain insights into the program and understand how partnering with it can transform your school into a center of wellness. To start incorporating these services, reach out to SCOW for assistance with the implementation process.

    • Explore www.schoolsascentersofwellness.org to learn more about the program and how to transition your school/site into a Center of Wellness

    • Contact Schools as Centers of Wellness to begin the process of implementing the program into your school/campus

STEP 2

Support School Leadership in Conducting a Needs Analysis and Set Goals

Examine the process of performing a needs analysis to pinpoint areas of deficiency within your school site or campus. This analysis will help highlight specific mental health and wellness needs that require attention and support. By understanding these gaps, you can better determine how Schools as Centers of Wellness can effectively address and fulfill those needs.

    • Conduct or participate in a needs analysis to identify deficiencies at your school site/campus and consider how Schools as Centers of Wellness can fill those gaps

STEP 3

Prepare Your School Team

Present the Schools as Centers of Wellness concept to your team, motivating them to examine how this program can enhance the school community and assist in reaching established objectives. This will involve sharing resources and facilitating access, as well as developing a strategy to foster support among the school team during the implementation of the program.

    • Introduce the Schools as Centers of Wellness concept to your team, encouraging them to explore how this program may benefit the school community and help achieve identified goals. This can include providing materials and access to www.schoolsascentersofwellness.org