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  • Be Well at Saint John's

    Be Well at Saint John's

    WHAT IS BE WELL?
    Be Well is a non-disciplinary program designed to help and support Saint John’s students in relation to concerns or questions with mental health, substance use, social media, and adolescent issues.

    Be Well is designed for students to seek help for themselves, a family member, or a friend.
     
    The Be Well Team has been established to offer students support and resources to keep our community safe.  
     
    WHY USE BE WELL?
    Reaching out for help for yourself or others can be difficult, however, there are times when we need to ask for help in order to get the support needed!
    Make a Referral

The Be Well Team

Ms. Brenda Hayden, School Counselor (Grades 9-12) , Mr. Matthew Zaterka, School Counselor (Grades 9-12) 

Wellness Resources

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  • General Information

    Be Well is not a 24-hour emergency hotline. It is managed during regular school hours. If you make a referral you can expect to be contacted during the regular school day within one school day.  

    If you are experiencing an emergency situation requiring immediate attention, please contact your parents/guardians, visit your closest Emergency Room, contact your Primary Care Physician or call 911.  
     
    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    Dial 988
    24 hours/7 days a Week

    National Alcohol/Drug Helpline
    Dial 1-800-821-4357.
    24 hours/7 days a Week

    Resources are also available below and on the School Counseling Portal under Topics, and Student Social & Emotional Supports.

  • Hotlines, Prevention & Help

    School Counselors, Campus Ministers and other trusted adults are available during school hours; however, if you need help outside of school hours you should call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

    Below are numbers and text lines to access during “non emergency” situations. 


    MENTAL HEALTH
    • UMass Emergency Mental Health- If you or a family/friend are in crisis, call our triage telephone line at 866-549-2142
    • Mass Behavioral Health Help Line - Call or Text 833-773-2445 Help available 24/7
    • NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness: Helpline 800-950-NAMI (6264)
    • SAMSHA- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 800-662-HELP (4357)

     
    EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
    • 1-800-999-9999
      This is a general hotline for teens with any kind of problem – from substance abuse to family and school problems to relationships.  Call 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
     
    SUICIDE PREVENTION
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
      Call or Text 988
    • LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline
      1-866-4-U-TREVOR
    • "Hey Sam" is a dedicated peer-to-peer texting service for people up to 24 years old. Designed for and staffed by young people, Hey Sam gives youth the opportunity to reach peers if they are struggling, need someone to talk to, or need support.  
      Text: 439-726 9am-9pm.   800-273-8255
    • Text ABOVE to 741-741
      for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling via the Crisis Text Line

    BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING
     
    SELF INJURY
    •  1-800-DONTCUT (1-800-366-8288)
     
    SUBSTANCE ABUSE
    • Teen Substance Abuse/Addiction Hotline- 310-855-HOPE (4673)
    • Teen Substance Abuse/Addiction Hotline-800-TLC-TEEN (852-8336)
    • SAMSHA- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 800-662-HELP

    VAPING
    • Vaping/Smoking Cessation Support Line
      800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) 
    • Vaping Cessation Text Line
      Text  "DITCHJUUL" to 88709
     
    GAMBLING
    • National Gambling Abuse and Addiction Hotline
      Call or text: 1-800-522-4700
     
    DOMESTIC ABUSE
    • Teen Dating Abuse Hotline (Domestic Violence)
      Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
      Text SAFE 800-799-SAFE (7233)
     
    EATING DISORDERS
    • Text NEDA to 741741

The Health Office

The Saint John's Health Office is located just off the main lobby in Conal Hall.  If you enter through the main door by the flagpole, take a right down the hallway, the Health Office is the second door on the left. 

The Health Services Office is open and available to students Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

For more information, please call our school nurse at (508)842-8934 ext. 288 or email at nurse@stjohnshigh.org.

Magnus Health

Saint John's High School proudly utilizes Magnus Health SMR (Student Medical Record) to protect and maintain all student medical information.

Magnus Health provides many benefits including less paperwork for parents to complete each year and ensuring accurate information accessible to the appropriate staff for the students in our care each day.

The Health Office provides nursing care to Saint John's students and communicates changes in medical status to parents, physicians, and medical personnel to ensure safety and comprehensive healthcare. We maintain confidentiality of medical issues, implement plan of care as directed by physician, administer medications, and assess health status of students.

Please refer to the drop down list below "Magnus Health Requirements" for a helpful list of information and/or documents that must be completed for each student's Magnus Health SMR account. 

To access Magnus Health, please login to the Saint John's portal, click on the Resources tab, then click the tile for Magnus Health.

Health Resources

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Saint John's High School

378 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545    (508) 842-8934
Saint John’s High School has educated young men under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers since 1898. Through the Saint John’s strong college preparatory curriculum, over 900 students in grades seven through twelve pursue personal and intellectual growth in an environment that is committed to the development of the whole person and recognizes a moral dimension of life through service to God and to others.