Wellness Center
The Helix Wellness Center is a place where students can go to feel safe and supported. We have four full-time social workers and social work interns from SDSU School of Social Work. All are available to see students by appointment or walk-in. We are a safe and caring place for you, your friends or family members, because we all hit rough spots in the road and we don't have to walk alone.
Contact Us:
The Wellness Center is located in the old administration building on the north end of campus and is open from 8:15 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. every day (Fridays open at 9:00 am).
You can reach us by email HWC@helixcharter.net or by phone at 619-644-1940 x 580.
If you know which social worker you'd like to connect with, you can find their information below.
If this is an emergency, please contact the California Youth Crisis Line at 1-800-843-5200.
FREE Mental Health Webinars for Parents and Caregivers
In partnership with mental health experts from the Transforming Mental Health Initiative at Rady Children’s Health, SDCOE is offering a free webinar series for parents and caregivers. Each session provides expert insights, practical tips, and tools to address common mental health challenges faced by youth today. Spanish interpretation will be available.
Time: 6:00–6:45 p.m., followed by a 15-minute Q&A
Location: Online (registration required)
Upcoming Sessions
Feb. 4 — Disconnect to Reconnect: Reclaiming Attention, Presence, and Peace at Home
Screens are shaping how children think, feel, and connect—often in ways parents don’t realize. This session explores how technology impacts developing brains, mental health, and family communication, and offers practical tools to reduce digital stress, restore balance, and strengthen connection at home.
Feb. 18 — The Developing Brain: Understanding Childhood and Youth Through a Neuroscience Lens
Why do children and teens react so differently at different ages? Using easy-to-understand neuroscience, this session helps parents make sense of brain development, emotional regulation, and behavior—and learn how connection and co-regulation support healthier responses at home and school.
March 4 — How Trauma Impacts Children and Youth and What You Can Do About It
Trauma and chronic stress can shape how children think, feel, and behave long after an event has passed. This session helps parents understand how adversity impacts the developing brain, recognize signs of distress, and respond with trauma-informed strategies that promote safety, resilience, and prevention.
March 18 — The Power of Positive Experiences: Building Resilience at Home
Grounded in the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) framework, this session highlights how everyday moments of connection, trust, and belonging can buffer stress and support lifelong mental health. Parents will learn simple, meaningful ways to build resilience and make home a place of healing and strength.
Kelsey Camonayan
Title:
Wellness Center Office Assistant
Roles:
Faculty & Staff
Location:
Wellness Center
Email:
Lorena Fernandez
Title:
School Social Worker
Roles:
Faculty & Staff
Location:
Wellness Center
Email:
Danielle Yee
Title:
School Social Worker
Roles:
Faculty & Staff
Location:
Wellness Center
Department:
Administration
Email: