Mental health trainees/associates spend two or three days a week at the school and coordinate with school personnel to identify and link students most in need of counseling with services. Students may also self-refer or be referred by their parents. Parental consent is required for students to receive this service.
For more information, on school based mental health counseling services, please call the participating school directly or call City of Fremont, Youth and Family Services at 510-574-2100.
Needs addressed through Mental Health Counseling include:
- School behavior or adjustment problems
- Depression, anxiety or other mood issues
- Family relationship problems or conflicts
- Peer or social difficulties
- School performance
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem
- Running away, truancy, or behavior beyond parent control
