School Mental Health Consultants · Founded 2018
Schools that are well —
are schools that excel
Our team of PhD researchers, licensed clinicians, and veteran school leaders partners with K–12 schools and districts to design, implement, and sustain evidence-based Wellness and School-Based Health Center services — for students, staff, and the whole community.
$12.7M+
In grant funding
led by our research team
57
Peer-reviewed publications
by our lead PhD researcher
$16M+
In grants secured across
team members’ careers
TK–12
Custom programs for
every grade level
CYBHI Grant Recipients
Community Schools Grant Partners
NIH-Funded Research Team
California School-Based Health Alliance Members
LA Times Featured
Our Story
It all started in 2018
With little to no funding, our team worked together to build a thriving school-based Health and Wellness Center in Southern California. Today, students at that school have on-site access to mental health, dental, medical, vision, and reproductive health services — plus clothing, food, and more.
The success of that center led to leaders from across California asking how to replicate it. That’s how School Wellness Solutions was born. From our roots as the trusted voice in the Inland Empire, we now serve schools and districts across all of Southern California.
“You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ve done it — and we can help you do it too.”
01
No One-Size-Fits-All
Every school and district has unique needs. We assess before we build — surveys, focus groups, data review — because real solutions start with real understanding.
02
Research Meets Practice
Our team spans PhD researchers, licensed clinicians, and educators with 20+ years on the ground. Every program we design is grounded in what the science and experience say actually works.
03
Built for the Long Haul
We build internal capacity so your school can sustain the work long after our engagement ends. Sustainability is designed into every phase — not added as an afterthought.
Why it matters
Mental health support isn’t just wellness. It’s academics.
When students feel safe and supported, everything changes — attendance climbs, grades improve, and teachers can teach. Our services are designed to move the needle on the outcomes districts are accountable for.
Academic Performance
Students with access to school-based mental health services show measurable improvements in GPA, homework completion, and standardized test performance. Addressing anxiety, trauma, and behavioral barriers to learning directly improves academic outcomes — not just wellbeing.
3x
more likely to graduate when connected to school-based support early
Attendance & Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is one of California’s most urgent education challenges — and mental health is a leading driver. Our universal screening and tiered intervention systems identify at-risk students before patterns become chronic, connecting them to support that brings them back to class.
22%
more likely to return to class when supported by on-site health services vs. sent home
Community Schools Alignment
California’s Community Schools Partnership Program calls for integrated student support — and school mental health is at its core. We help Community Schools grantees design and implement the wellness infrastructure required to meet program goals, satisfy reporting requirements, and demonstrate impact to funders and boards.
$550M+
in California Community Schools funding available for districts building integrated support systems
CYBHI Billing & Sustainable Funding
The CYBHI Fee Schedule is California’s most powerful new tool for sustaining school mental health — allowing districts to bill for screenings, treatment, and case management as an ongoing revenue stream. We help districts get fee-schedule-ready: staff training, documentation systems, billing workflows, and Medi-Cal compliance — so the services you already provide start generating sustainable funding.
$4.7B
invested by California through CYBHI to transform youth behavioral health statewide
What We Do
A complete wellness ecosystem — under one roof
From initial consultation to post-assessment reporting, we provide every component your school needs.
Pre-Assessment & Needs Analysis
Initial consultation, campus walk-throughs, stakeholder surveys, focus groups, and a detailed implementation plan — all before we build anything.
Universal Mental Health Screening
Custom grade-band screeners (TK–12) with data dashboards, SOPs, and full staff training. Your district owns the data.
Tiered Intervention Systems
Evidence-based Tier 1, 2, and 3 frameworks with forms, 6-hour staff training, and ongoing consultation support.
Staff Professional Development
Brain science & trauma training, self-care & mindfulness workshops, compassion fatigue PD, and restorative practices.
School-Based Health Centers
Full guidance on developing Wellness and SBHC services — from securing space and staffing to billing and partnerships.
Community Schools & Referral Networks
Agency scans, partnership development, and end-to-end support for Community Schools development and grant implementation.
Grant Writing Support
Support applying for and writing proposals for CYBHI, Community Schools, Title IV-A, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and other grants.
Student Wellness Ambassadors
A peer-to-peer student leadership program that embeds a culture of wellness from the inside out.
Post-Assessment & Reporting
Outcome evaluation through interviews, focus groups, and surveys — data to advocate for continued funding and district support.
Grant-Aligned Services
We know how to work with the funding you already have
Our team has secured and managed millions in education and wellness grants — and we help schools leverage existing funding to support their wellness initiatives. We’ve worked with schools who have received CYBHI grants, Community Schools grants, and more. If your school doesn’t yet have dedicated funding, we can also help you identify and pursue the right grant opportunities to get started.
CYBHI Grant Partners
Working with schools receiving Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative funding
Community Schools Grants
End-to-end support for Community Schools development and funding implementation
NIH Research Experience
Members of our team have decades of experience managing NIH research grants
Our Methodology
A phased approach for lasting change
Three phases. One goal:
A thriving wellness ecosystem your school owns and sustains long-term.
01
Foundation & Strategic Planning
Understand your school’s unique needs and assets before building anything new.
Examples of activities during this phase:
- Needs & assets assessment
- Stakeholder surveys & focus groups
- Universal screener design
- Community referral network
- Staff foundational training
02
Implementation & Early Wins
Activate your plan with hands-on support at every step.
Examples of activities during this phase:
- Screener rollout & staff training
- Tier 2 & Tier 3 interventions
- Early childhood behavioral support
- Ongoing PD & coaching
- Community partnership activation
03
Refinement & Sustainability
Expand supports, embed practices into culture, build long-term capacity.
Examples of activities during this phase:
- Tier 1 & Tier 2 expansion
- Annual data reporting & review
- System optimization
- Wellness Ambassador Program
- Sustainability & handoff planning
Our Work in Action
See what we build for schools like yours
Interactive Dashboard
Needs & Assets Survey Dashboard
Our interactive results explorer gives districts a real-time view of their wellness landscape — filterable by school, stakeholder group, pillar, grade, gender, and demographics. Covers pillars including Basic Needs & Health, Enriched Learning, Family Engagement, and School Climate.
Data Tool · Universal Screener
Universal Screener — Brief Data Summary
Our screener dashboards give school teams a clear, actionable view of student mental health data — including referral status tracking, tiered risk classification (Tier 1–3), and validated assessments (SDQ, PHQ-4, ACES). Color-coded severity levels make it easy to triage students and connect them to the right level of support.
Meet Our Experts
Decades of experience. Real results.
Our team brings together PhD researchers, licensed clinicians, veteran school principals, and district leaders — all with one mission: healthier schools.
Maya Boustani, PhD
Founder · Youth Mental Health Implementation Specialist
Associate Professor, Loma Linda University · Former UCLA Fellow
Licensed clinical psychologist, researcher, and advocate for youth mental health. Bridges the divide between research and real-world care — ensuring evidence-based practices reach the communities that need them most.
- LLU Values Exemplar Award (2024) · Faculty Research Excellence Award (2022)
- NIH Grant Reviewer · Policy Advisor, Research to Policy Collaboration
- CYBHI Grant Consultant — SBCUSD & SAC Health ($759K each)
Hector Murrieta, M.Ed
Customer Relations & Leadership Support Specialist
Principal, Sierra High School (SBCUSD) · Former Chief Educational Programs Officer, LA County Office of Education
Visionary education leader with 15+ years of experience. As Principal at Sierra High School (800+ students), he led the transformation of a campus into one of California’s model school-based health and wellness programs.
- CCEA Region 1 Administrator of the Year (2024) · Molina Cares Health Champion (2022)
- California Model Continuation High School (2024) · CUE Site Administrator of the Year (2014)
- Featured in LA Times (2022): “Students wait months for mental health help”
- Host, School Health Connection Podcast · Board Member, Inland Empire School Health Coalition
- Secured $500K+ in grants incl. Community Schools & Healthy Futures grants
Yesenia Ceballos, M.A., APCC, PPS
Wellness & School-Based Health Centers Implementation Specialist
Health & Wellness Counselor · Keynote & Statewide Presenter
Built Sierra High School’s award-winning, nationally recognized School-Based Health & Wellness Center from the ground up — integrating mental, physical, and dental services with LLU, IEHP, Hazel Health, and county partners.
- Model Continuation School & PBIS Gold Awards (2024) · SBCUSD Outstanding Employee Award (2018)
- Keynote, CSHA Inland Empire Symposium (2024) · Stanford Medicine Panelist (2025)
- CSHA Statewide Conference (Sacramento, 2023) · WellnessTogether & CDE Conference (2022)
- LA Times Feature (Sept 2022): Student quoted — “I wouldn’t be here if it hadn’t been for her”
- Founder: Sunshine Crew (student wellness ambassadors & podcast) · Co-Creator: Olive Branch Resource Center
Teresa Ramos, LCSW, PPSC
Wellness & School-Based Health Centers Program Development Specialist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · School Counselor · District-Level Program Leader
Seasoned leader in school-based mental health whose career spans direct clinical service to district-level program architecture. Built the systems that make school wellness programs work — from intake processes to multi-tiered support structures.
- Speaker, COABE National Conference · Speaker, CCAE State Conference
- Spearheaded district-wide Counseling & Social Work Intern Program with university partnerships
- Delivered PD for district-wide school counselors, Tier III teams, and classified high school staff
- Experience across every level: Elementary, Middle, High School, Adult Education, and District-Wide
Research-Grade Expertise
Our research foundation is second to none.
Members of our team bring decades of experience at the intersection of implementation science and youth mental health — ensuring every program we design is grounded in what the science says actually works, and built to be delivered in the real world.
$12.7M+
In grant funding as investigator, consultant, or key personnel
57
Publications including 38 peer-reviewed articles, 6 book chapters & 4 policy briefs
78
Professional presentations at national and international conferences
24
Doctoral students mentored as dissertation chair or project lead
Let’s Work Together
Ready to build a healthier school?
Schedule a free consultation. No obligation — just a real conversation about your school’s wellness goals and how our team can help.