STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Tim Gale, MSW, PPSC

School Social Worker

408-928-9582

galet@esuhsd.org

Ilse Ruiz, MSW, PPSC

Mental Health and Wellness Specialist
Office: 408-928-9937
email: ruizilse@esuhsd.org

Instagram: @indywellness76

Submit a Care Team Referral Here

Mental Health and Wellness Center

HOW DO I MAKE A REFERRAL?

Fill out an online referral form that will be sent directly to the Mental Health and Wellness Social Worker.
Referral forms are also available in the Mental Health and Wellness Center located in D05. Students can self-refer either online or in person.
Fill out a Care Team Referral from that will be sent directly to the Mental Health and Wellness Social Worker.
If you need assistance filling out the referral from, visit D-05 during school hours or contact a Social Worker.

MISSION OF THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Mental Health & Wellness Social Workers foster communities that are equitable, collaborative, and inclusive of diversity. Students are empowered to achieve academic, personal and social success through healing-centered, social emotional and wellness support services.

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES PROGRAM (MHWC)

(updated 06.17.21)

The Mental Health and Wellness Center (MHWC) is staffed by a School Mental Health and Wellness Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health and Wellness Interns, Community Based Organizations and works collaboratively with staff at the school site and District office.

The MHWC Provides a number of free and confidential* services and supports to the school community including:

Crisis intervention, educationally related mental health counseling services, support, and case management.
Building trusting relationships with students, families, and school personnel.
Maintain the confidentiality of student and family.
Linking students and families with school and community resources.

Family Support

Collaborating with all school personnel to assess students’ social/emotional obstacles to academic success.
Assist teachers and administrators in developing plans to help students with academic and behavior problems.
Develop/facilitate/coordinate wellness prevention and intervention programs and activities.
Some services may require parental consent

Issues that May Prompt a Student Support Center Referral:

Mental health issues
Suicidal ideation
Abuse or neglect
Lack of basic needs/homelessness
Pregnancy, teen parent needs
Change in academic performance
Chronic attendance or tardiness issues
Gang affiliations
Coping or social skills deficits
Facilitation of school-home-community communication
Student advocacy
Referral, monitoring, collaboration to and with community agencies
Staff support and/or development
Substance Abuse

When should I refer a student to the Mental Health & Wellness Center?

A student should be referred to the Student Support Center when the student shows signs of social and/or emotional difficulties, which are interfering with the student’s success at school.

Agencies on Site

Suicide Crisis Resources