Mental Health
OUSD strives to nurture the social, emotional, and physical well-being of all students. We recognize that at times students may experience social-emotional challenges that impact their ability to learn. We are prepared to meet the ever-changing needs of the whole child and address these barriers they may be experiencing by offering a variety of mental health services.
Wellness Centers
Starting in the fall of the 2022-23 school year, all OUSD Elementary Schools will have Wellness Centers staffed by credentialed Wellness Counselors. The focus of Wellness Centers is to provide safe, supportive environments on school campuses where students can be provided support for a variety of issues from stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family life, and health needs. Through both on-campus programming and community-based partnerships, students receive coordinated wellness support, counseling, and other services to maximize student engagement and success.
Counseling Program
OIS Middle School Counseling Program focuses on positively impacting the lives of all of our students by partnering with the staff, parents, and community. To better serve our students, the counseling services were expanded during the 2021-22 school year.
Our program offers comprehensive planning and guidance services addressing student academic and personal and social development.
Additional Services
Additional intensive counseling services are available and provided to students based on assessments of identified needs.
Mental Health Partners
Orinda USD is proud to partner with Care Solace to better connect students, staff, and families to mental health and substance use treatment options in our community.
Care Solace can help quickly find treatment options matched to an individual's needs regardless of the person's circumstances. This is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by the Orinda Union School District
Care Solace's team is available 24/7/365 and can support our community members in any language.
Please contact Care Solace to help you find a provider:
- Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365)
- Search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone via caresolace.com/orinda
