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The Wellness & Prevention Center is a local non-profit providing prevention education and clinical mental health education to youth and families in southern Orange County. As we wrap up our 11th year serving the community, we would like to share some of the...

"Never A Bother" Campaign Leaves Lasting Impact on Youth Suicide Prevention in South Orange County and Beyond Over the past two years, the Wellness & Prevention Center has proudly participated in a powerful statewide initiative aimed at reducing youth suicide: the...

In the 2023–2024 school year, 23% of 7th grade students in Capistrano Unified reported feeling so sad or helpless almost every day for two weeks or more that they stopped doing some of their normal activities. By 11th grade, this number rises to 28% (California...

CalOptima Health grant to Wellness & Prevention Center helps fund this new resource in South Orange County SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (April 7, 2025) — Orange County will soon have its first allcove, a youth-designed mental health and wellness center in San Juan...

Three dedicated members of local High School Strength in Numbers Clubs—Dani Blake and Evan Potwora from San Clemente High School, and Katie Shohdy from Capo Valley High School—recently traveled to Washington, D.C. with the Wellness & Prevention Center to attend...

Orange County Faces Alarming Rates of Teen Dating Abuse February is not only a time for groundhogs, valentines, and presidents; it also serves as Teen Dating Violence (TDV) Awareness Month, a critical period dedicated to addressing the pervasive issue of teen dating...

January brings an abundance of New Year’s resolutions, personal development goals, and health and fitness tips as society embraces the “New Year, New Me” mindset. By the time you've reached this article, you've likely read your fair share of advice on setting goals...

Approximately 13% of youth live with a serious mental health condition, and only about 20% get the treatment they need. “One of the biggest contributors to poor mental health is poor sleep habits. Teens need 8-12 hours of sleep a night. Two contributors to poor sleep...

This past October a major milestone was hit - 4 million individuals have been trained in Mental Health First Aid across our country. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges....

The Noble Path Foundation (TNPF) is a 501(c)(3) located in San Clemente, CA and founded in 2013. Our mission is to raise awareness on the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for young people, via free programs centered around enrichment, education and...