Student Support Center

Students and families who would like free supportive assistance, for personal, home, or school-related issues, are welcome to call or drop by The Student Support Center, located in C-3.

For more information contact our Coordinator, Christina Harris.
Christina-harris@scusd.edu or (916) 559-0920

Our Purpose

To support students’ academic success and social/emotional well-being.

Services Provided:

• Mental health counseling (short-term individual)
• Support groups
• One-on-one mentoring (academic and personal growth)
• Crisis intervention and safety risk assessment 
• Referrals to school and community resources (including food, shelter, housing, employment, public assistance, health insurance, etc.)
• Free school supplies and backpacks
• Bullying, violence, and suicide prevention education activities
• Services are confidential except in those situations when a student’s safety is at risk.

Our Team:

Coordinator: Christina Harris, christina-harris@scusd.edu
School Social Worker: Sangita Vakis, sangita-vakis@scusd.edu