HHS Zen Den

Heritage High School

Wellness Center, Patriots zen den

Media Center

Upstairs above the library

Room 210

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Principal's Message

I extremely happy for our students to have the opportunity to experience mental health in a constructive manner. The importance of mental health is more prevalent than ever before and we can see why it’s so crucial in our daily lives.

The wellness room is an outlet that will provide students with the tools and a pathway to help regulate and self-center themselves when they are in need. I am proud of Heritage's forward thinking in this arena and look forward to the success and education in mental health this will develop in each of us.

Patriots Are Forging Ahead Towards Making Student Mental Health a Priority

This year, the significance of student mental health has taken center stage, with high schools realizing its profound impact on academic achievement and personal growth.

By prioritizing mental well-being and offering support, Patriot students can find solace and strength to confront challenges, leading to improved engagement in the learning process.

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Wellness Center, “Zen Den”

How can a student visit the HHS Wellness Center?

The Heritage High School Wellness Center, known as the Zen Den, is open daily before, during, and after school. Students can schedule visits during class with the teacher's permission. Staff will alternate periods for appointments and group sessions to minimize class disruptions. Students will receive call slips for appointments, including brief counseling sessions or wellness breaks lasting 10-15 minutes, limited to once a day.

The center is open for drop-ins during lunch and after school until 3:30 pm, providing a safe space for emotional regulation and private discussions. Guidelines for center use include no cell phone usage, no food or drinks, and no socializing with friends. Weekly group counseling sessions are available; contact Mrs. Guerrero for details.

Crisis counseling

Students in crisis can visit the center with permission from the teacher.

1:1 Social emotional support

Students can meet with the SEL counselor to discuss any matter of topics of concern.

Group counseling

Group counseling is available for student conflicts, peer support.

Schedule a Consultation

Consultations are a collaborative effort to support the students' mental health needs

Parent/ guardian

Educator

Zen Den Outdoor Space

Patriots will be able to utilize the outdoor space once we can furnish and design the space for student use.

Counseling team

The role of the school counselor is to acknowledge and address the importance of mental health services to foster the social and emotional well-being and growth of every student.

School counselors actively support students' mental health needs through educational efforts that boost awareness of mental well-being, assessment and guidance regarding academic, career, and social-emotional development, brief counseling interventions when needed, and facilitating connections to long-term community resources for sustained support.

At Heritage High School, our counselors are equipped to recognize mental health warning signs, offer brief counseling, and connect students with additional support resources in both the school and the community