The Wellness & Prevention Center, in partnership with the Orange County Health Care Agency, invites you to join us for a performance of Speak UP! on April 24th from 7pm - 8:30pm at the Camino Real Playhouse in San Juan Capistrano. This event is recommended for...
Uncategorized
To Protect Our Children, We Must Securely Store Guns
In America, guns are the number one killer of children and teenagers, surpassing both car accidents and disease. Unfortunately, this tragic reality is not a surprise to gun safety advocates that have been warning about the effects of gun violence on our children for...
Youth attend National Leadership Forum
Youth attend National Leadership Forum with the Wellness & Prevention Center to advocate for substance use prevention and mental health supports for teens. Arantza Villarroel is a Junior at San Clemente High School and President of the Cultural Unity Club ...
Maximize Joy and Meaning
This New Year's Eve, as my family always does, we went around the dinner table and shared our New Year's resolutions. A few days before, I felt overwhelmed by the idea of a resolution. I thought of all the things I hope to achieve—personally, professionally, and...
Impaired Driving Prevention
A teenage perspective on a complex issue by Ben Haworth Learning to drive has always been a sought-after rite of passage for many teenagers. For most teens, it is their first taste of real responsibility and freedom. However, driving comes with its own set of...
Help the Wellness & Prevention Center Expand Our Services!
The Wellness & Prevention Center (WPC) is a 501c3 organization founded in 2014 by concerned community members to increase access to mental health services for local teens and families. We began supporting students and their families at San Clemente High School,...
What’s New With the Wellness & Prevention Coalition
In October 2022, the Wellness & Prevention Coalition started a new five year cycle of funding through the Office of National Drug Control Policy Drug-Free Communities grant program. This competitive award will support collaborative work across sectors in the San...
Please Talk About Mental Health
In the United States, at least one in five adolescents lives with a mental health condition and less than half receive the support they need. Many young people report that they are afraid to ask for help, their concerns are ignored, or that adults tell them it is...
Family Fest returns to San Clemente to support youth mental health services
Family Fest, a day of fun for the whole family, is returning to San Clemente on April 29th. SAN CLEMENTE, CA - Family Fest is coming to San Clemente on Saturday, April 29 to the Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park (located across from the outlet mall) from 11:00 AM to...
Tis’ the Season for Compassion
The holiday season can be hectic, challenging, and sometimes not the picture perfect celebrations we envision. As we still face the challenges of a long pandemic and an uncertain economy, it can seem a little less cheerful. However, taking time to pause and celebrate...