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Sequoia Union outlines expanded wellness centers and counseling program after rise in student visits
Summary
District staff told the board that 1,772 unique students received direct wellness services through March (11,579 total contacts), with more than 4,000 brief drop‑in visits; leaders said they are shifting to MTSS tiers, adding internships and tracking effectiveness to reduce reliance on intensive one‑to‑one care.
Sequoia Union High School District officials presented an update to the board on May 7 outlining expansion of school wellness centers and district counseling services and describing early data on usage and outcomes.
Assistant Superintendent Hansen introduced wellness coordinator Steven Emmy, who said the district served 1,772 unique students with direct wellness services through the end of March and recorded 11,579 direct service contacts, including 8,189 individual counseling sessions, 1,766 case management/consultations and 1,624 group contacts. Emmy also said more than 4,000 students used brief tier‑one/tier‑two drop‑in wellness services intended to return students to class quickly rather than refer them to longer one‑to‑one counseling.
"We want to reduce the number of students at the top not…
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