Student Wellness

• Social and Emotional: We offer one-on-one advising, covering a range of issues, from school and relationship struggles to a Student Support Team that addresses more serious needs that may require external support. We connect students to psychiatrists, psychological testers, and licensed mental health providers and collaborate with them to ensure holistic support for our students.

• Academic: The Learning Strategies Department supports students with learning differences through 1:1 academic support and small group sessions focused on executive functioning skills. Enrollment in these programs is based on availability and requires a diagnosis of a learning difference with appropriate evaluations on file. For more information, please contact Associate Head of School, Marissa May Carroll.

If you are concerned about your child’s mental health, contact your child’s advisor or an Administrator on Duty. They will check in with your child and address any immediate mental health needs. If serious concerns or unsafe patterns of behavior are identified, we will reach out to discuss the next steps. In an emergency outside of school hours, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.

If you are concerned about a friend, dorm-mate, or teammate, please bring your concern to your advisor, the Administrator on Duty, an on-duty faculty or any adult you trust on campus. This is a quick and effective way to communicate your concerns and seek help for your peer.

Many students see private providers for additional support while attending Dunn. We can share with you providers who are open to seeing our students. Students can utilize a private space on campus for telehealth appointments during their free periods or see local providers with transportation provided during the school day. A transportation fee may apply for appointments outside school hours, and limited transportation is available for appointments beyond the Santa Ynez Valley.