School-Based Mental Health and Wellness Program

If a student or staff member is facing an immediate mental health crisis, call 911.

You can also call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, to connect with trained counselors who provide free, confidential, 24/7 support for people experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises.

For guidance navigating school-based mental health supports or to coordinate next steps once immediate safety needs are addressed, contact our team directly. We can help connect services and support schools during challenging situations.

Contact: phone number: (530) 842-8406 email: mjessee@siskiyoucoe.net 

Why This Work Matters

Students’ mental health and emotional well-being are foundational to learning, belonging, and long-term success. Educators and school staff play a critical role in supporting student wellness and benefit from clear guidance, coordinated systems, and access to responsive supports.

The School-Based Mental Health and Wellness program partners with districts, schools, and community providers to strengthen coordinated, equitable access to mental health supports for students. Our work supports students and school staff through prevention-focused practices, early intervention strategies, and responsive care so students can learn in environments where they feel safe, supported, and connected.

By aligning school-based practices with community resources and county systems, SCOE helps build sustainable mental health frameworks that support students, staff, and families across Siskiyou County.

Who We Serve

We support students and systems across Siskiyou County, including:

• School districts and school sites
• Students receiving or needing mental health and wellness support
• School counselors, wellness coaches, and student support staff
• Families and caregivers

What We Do

SCOE School-Based Mental Health and Wellness provides coordinated supports that strengthens student well-being, supports educators, and builds sustainable school-based mental health systems.

1. Direct Student Services

• Individual counseling and wellness coaching
• small-group supports
• Push-in support for individual students or whole classrooms
• Crisis intervention and short-term response support

2. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Prevention

• SEL classroom lessons 
• Support for schools implementing SEL and prevention practices
• Collaboration with educators to embed social-emotional learning into daily instruction

3. Assessment & Data-Informed Support

• Support schools in assessing readiness and identifying sustainable strength-based universal screening options
• Facilitation of  universal screening
• Analyze social-emotional data to identify trends and inform targeted interventions

4. Systems Coordination, Referrals & Partnerships

• Assistance with referrals to school-based and community mental health services
• Coordination with county and community partners to support student needs
• Support navigating behavioral health, teletherapy, and additional services

5. Support for School-Based Mental Health Staff & Professional Learning

• Ongoing consultation for counselors, wellness coaches, and student support staff
• Monthly Student Support Services Check-Ins to support collaboration and shared learning
• Professional development aligned to district and school needs

We Commonly Help When…

This is the right place to start if:

• A student needs counseling, wellness coaching, or crisis support
• A school wants help implementing SEL lessons or wellness supports
• Schools need guidance using or exploring universal screeners
• Schools need support navigating mental health referrals or services
• Districts want to strengthen mental health systems and staff collaboration

If your situation isn’t listed, reach out — we’ll help determine next steps.

How Districts and Partners Engage With Us

Districts and partners work with SCOE School-Based Mental Health and Wellness in a variety of ways, depending on student and system needs. These partnerships may include:

• Coordinating direct counseling and wellness services at school sites
• Supporting consistent, whole-class SEL instruction and prevention efforts across school sites
• Supporting referral processes and service coordination
• Participating in professional development and countywide collaboration
• Aligning school-based efforts with county and community systems

Not sure where to begin? Our team will help identify the most appropriate entry point.

What Success Looks Like

• Students feel supported, connected, and emotionally safe at school
• Schools have clear pathways for mental health support and referrals
• SEL is embedded into daily school practices
• Staff feel supported and connected to a network of professionals
• Mental health supports are coordinated, responsive, and sustainable

Our Impact in Action 

Student-Centered Support
 Counselors and wellness coaches provide direct services that meet students where they are—supporting regulation, connection, and growth.

Prevention and Early Intervention
 Intentional SEL instruction builds foundational skills such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, and relationship-building, serving as a core prevention strategy. When paired with strength-based universal screening, schools can identify needs early and respond before challenges escalate.

Connected Systems
 By coordinating with schools and community partners, we reduce fragmentation and ensure students experience seamless, aligned support.

Collective Capacity Building
 Through professional learning and staff collaboration, schools strengthen their ability to support student mental health over time.