Abstract
With rising numbers of youth experiencing serious mental health issues, schools are primary places to intervene. This study assessed the service efficacy of the Roseville Joint Union High School District (RJUHSD) district-wide wellness program, which is a demonstration site for California (CA). The researcher utilized three data tools: Behavioral Emotional Rating Scale-Second Edition (BERS-2), Wellness Clinician Survey, and Minority Student Key Informant Group to determine the service efficacy, with attention to minority students. Overall results indicated significant improvements in students’ social and emotional functioning and a negligible impact on academic functioning after receiving individual treatment. Regarding service efficacy among minority students, staff appeared ambivalent, and the key informants suggested potential weaknesses. Overall, the program seemed highly impactful, though the reach to minority students and reported negligible impact on academic improvement requires additional attention. Given the increasing prevalence of coordinated treatment approaches to meet student needs and little research on the topic, this study may offer helpful insight into school-based service deliveries, potential methods of evaluation, and recommendations for further exploration.