Wellness Center
Wellness Guidance
Providing resources to support students and families in meeting the challenges of adolescence through prevention, early-intervention and education.
Personal Counseling Services
SFHS offers confidential counseling on-campus and connects students and families to vital community resources.
Common issues addressed include:
- Academic Stress
- Parent/Child Communication
- Peer Relationships
- Anxiety and Depression
- Body Image
- Grief and Loss
- Substance Abuse
- Resiliency and Self-Advocacy
Students may access the Wellness Counselor through referral from a Guidance Counselor, Parent, Teacher, Peer, or Self-Referral. Learn More
Hotlines for Students and Parents
Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 1.800.527.5344
Al-Anon and AlaTeen: 1.888.425.8666
Crisis Support Services (24/7): 1.800.309.2131
National Domestic Violence Hotline/Child Abuse (24/7): 1.800.422.4453
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 1.800.273.8255 or 988 (effective 7/16/22)
National Teen Dating Abuse: 1.866.331.9474
Parental Stress (24/7): 1.888.281.3000
Youth Crisis Line (24/7): 1.800.843.5200
Youth Line (teenagers answer calls 4-8:00 pm weekdays): 1.888.977.3399
Health Education
SFHS provides programs related to health and emotional well being in an effort to build a safe and strong community.
- Student Assemblies (Internet Safety and Body Image)
- Class Meetings
- Speakers/Films/Author Events
- St. Francis High School Teacher Training and Parent Presentations
- Parent Forums – Subject Specific