NISD opening free Student Wellness Center

Northwest ISD’s guidance and counseling staff are pleased to announce the opening of the NISD Student Wellness Center. The wellness center offers free counseling sessions (six sessions) for NISD students in grades 3-12. Staffed by NISD counselors, the wellness center is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and is located at Northwest High School.

The mission of the NISD Student Wellness Center is to provide Northwest ISD students with short-term counseling that offers guidance, solution-focused strategies, and the development of healthy coping skills.

In order to visit the wellness center, students and parents must contact their school counselor and receive a referral to the wellness center.

Please be aware of the following important information:

• The NISD Student Wellness Center is located at Northwest High School (2301 Texan Drive). Visitors should enter the school’s main entrance, which is located on the west side of campus between the arena and performing arts center.
• Students must be referred by their counselor in order to attend the wellness center.
• Sessions will be 50 minutes and are offered at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.
• For the first session, a parent must attend with the student.
  • For any following sessions, students that can drive can attend on their own.
  • For students who require a ride, parents must remain on campus for the entirety of the session.
• The wellness center is free for NISD students, however a $25 fee may be applied for those who miss a scheduled session or cancel with less than 24 hours notice.

For questions about the NISD Student Wellness Center, please contact Dr. Jamie Farber, NISD Director of Guidance and Counseling, at jfarber@nisdtx.org or 817-215-0013.