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Gilroy Unified expands wellness centers and community therapy partnerships amid rising youth need
Summary
District leaders reported thousands of wellness‑center visits this academic year and described a partnership model with community providers and an internship pipeline to expand services. The board heard data on crisis interventions, counseling volumes, and plans to pursue long‑term funding through state behavioral‑health initiatives.
District staff and community partner agencies presented a multi‑pronged update on May 29 describing the district’s rapid expansion of school‑based wellness centers, school‑linked services and community counseling partnerships.
"Wellness centers this year have been the highlight of my work," said the district’s wellness lead (first‑year staffer Mirna, identified in the presentation). She reported that elementary, middle and high school wellness centers logged thousands of student visits across sites,…
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