Wellness Services
You're never SAILing solo.
OUR WELLNESS TEAM
OUR WELLNESS TEAM![]()
OUR WELLNESS TEAM
Assistant Principals: Rachael Jones, Dominic Lis, Eli Swanberg; Mental Health Clinician: Omar Cruz; Social Emotional Counselor: Christina Souza; School Psychologist: Suzanne Styrpejko; School Counselors: Kristen Barrett, Maureen Brandi, Kristin Fox, John Mason; Wellness Navigator: Emilia Mavrolas.
Aptos High School Wellness Services aim to provide social-emotional support and resources for students, so all students feel connected to and supported by peers and adults on campus.
If you know an Aptos High School student who could benefit from support from the Wellness Team, fill out the Aptos High School Wellness Referral Form below. Aptos High School Wellness Team reviews all Wellness Referrals to discuss the best school and/or community supports for a student's social-emotional well-being.
Aptos High School Wellness Services also include:
- Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance
- Social-Emotional Counseling Services
- Educationally Related Mental Health Services Counselor
- School Psychologist
❄️January Themes:
Fresh Starts and Mental Wellness
A new year is a chance to reset and check in with yourself.
Here’s what you can do:
Here’s what you can do:
- Set one small, realistic goal to focus on.
- Practice kindness — to yourself and others.
- Reach out if you’re struggling — support is always available.
Stop by the Wellness Center in room I-207 for resources and information to help you start your year off right. Happy 2026, Mariners!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
COMMUNITY RESOURCES![]()
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
- Red Cards are available for free in the Main Office and Wellness Center. (English and Spanish versions only, but printable versions of other languages can be found here.)
- Agency Services Contact Info
Crisis Text Line: Text a trained crisis counselor, 24/7. Always confidential, always free. Need help now? Text "START" to 741-741.
Crisis Text Line has processed over 20 million texts to date!
www.AllianceforSafeKids.org
Local Resources
Santa Cruz County 24-Hour Suicide Crisis Line: Call 1-877-663-5433 or text 988 Santa Cruz County 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-952-2335 NAMI Santa Cruz County Helpline: For English, 831-427-8020. For Spanish, 831-205-7074. Santa Cruz County 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-888-900-4232 Santa Cruz County 24-Hour Child Abuse & Neglect Report Line: 1-877-505-3299 Visit NeveraBother.org for more resources.
