Wheaton High School

 

Please click the links below for Wellness Center Enrollments 

Enrollment in the Wellness Center requires the completion of an application by a parent or legal guardian. You may pick up a Wellness Center enrollment form from the WHS health room or guidance office.  Please complete all sections. The forms must be signed by a parent/guardian. Please return it to the health room.  

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Center Hours: Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm 301-321-3310 Room 1117 
Wellness Center Health Clinic hours are 8:00 am-2:00 pm, Monday-Friday 301-321-3440

Vision:

The Wellness Center envisions students healthy in body, mind and spirit fully committed to high academic achievement and models of leadership, strength and success.

Mission:

The Wellness Center is committed to helping students in the school community reach their full potential by offering coordinated medical care, quality counseling, positive youth development, and health education experiences in a confidential and culturally sensitive manner.

Clients:

The center serves students enrolled in Wheaton High School.

Staff:

The Wellness Center consists of a site manager, nurse, nurse practitioners/pediatrician, licensed mental health counselors, and youth development counselors.

Staff Name	Position	Phone Number	Email
Angelica Vargas	Site Manager (Manages Youth Development)	301-321-3312 ext.1207	Angelica_L_Vargas@mcpsmd.org avargas@identity-youth.org
SelahDove Senina	School Nurse (Manages Health Services)	301-321-3440 ext.1119	SelahDove_H_Senina@mcpsmd.org
Carolyn Almonte	Mental Health Therapist	301-321-3307	Carolyn_E_Almonte2@mcpsmd.org
Erik Barrios	Program Coordinator	301-321-3258 ext.1209	Erik_M_Barrios@mcpsmd.org ebarrios@identity-youth.org
Valeria Alvarez	Youth Development Specialist - Coordinator	301-321-3310 ext.1201	Valeria_A_Alvarez-Belay@mcpsmd.org valvarez@identity-youth.org
Josue              Rodriguez	Youth Development Specialist	301-321-3310	jrodiguez@identity-youth.org
Brian Alvarez	Program Faciliator	301-321-3310	balverez@identity-youth.org
Karime Ventura	Case Manager	301-321-3310 ext.1205	kventura@identity-youth.org
Linda López	Nurse Technician	301-321-3440 ext.1120	Linda_F_Lopez@mcpsmd.org
Elsa Iglesias	Medical Assistance	301-321-3440 ext.1212	elsa.iglesias@montgomerycounty.gov
Katelin Torres	Nurce Practicioner	301-321-3259	katelin.torres@montgomerycounty.gov
Mirna Diaz	Parent Outreach Worker	301-321-3310 ext.1204	mdiaz@identity-youth.org Mirna_F_Diaz@mcpsmd.org
Debora Denoza	Youth Development Specialist	301-321-3310	dnoza.emergingtriumphantly@gmail.com
Craig Cooper	Youth Development Specialist	301-321-3310	cooper.emergingtriumphantly@gmail.com

 

Services:

Health Services

• Primary Preventive Care
• Dental Screening and Referrals
• Diagnosis and treatment of minor/acute health problems
• Gynecological care (NO contraceptives dispensed)
• Immunizations
• Laboratory testing
• Sports Physical Exams
• Reproductive Services and STI/HIV screening
• Vision and Hearing Assessments

Mental Health Services

• Individual counseling
• Family counseling
• Group counseling
• Crisis intervention

After-School Youth Groups

• Encourage healthy development
• Promote leadership, self-esteem, communication skills, goal setting, positive relationships, and substance abuse education.

Case Management Services - (Individual & Family)

• Academic Support
• Child Care
• Clothing
• Educational /Employment Resources
• Emergency Services
• Eviction/Homeless/Housing Issues
• Food Resources
• Insurance Applications/Issues
• Legal Services