Life at Punahou
The S+Well
The S+Well Counselors
The S+Well counselors have backgrounds in school counseling, social work and clinical psychology:
- Kimee Cruz-Kalahiki
- Stephanie Passamonte
- Chaplain George Scott
- Dr. Tracie Takeshita
- Bennett Valencia
Contact
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General Inquiries
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Student Services (counseling and learning support)
Dr. Tracie Takeshita, psychologist, department chair
808.945.1360
ttakeshita@punahou.edu
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Punahou Academy School Counseling & Community Resources
The teachers and counselors of the S+Well Department, which stands for Support and Wellness, encourage everyone in the Punahou community to find a healthy balance in life.
The S+Well Department offers a range of students services including, counseling, learning support, responsive services, advisory, and study hall. They also offer both required and elective courses in psychology and social emotional and ethical learning.
The department’s location in Alexander Hall, a technology- and conversation-free zone, is a comfortable and calm setting for students to reset, refresh and recalibrate during their day.
The S+Well Department offers a range of students services including, counseling, learning support, responsive services, advisory, and study hall. They also offer both required and elective courses in psychology and social emotional and ethical learning.
The department’s location in Alexander Hall, a technology- and conversation-free zone, is a comfortable and calm setting for students to reset, refresh and recalibrate during their day.
School Counseling
Individual counseling services are available in the S+Well counseling center in Alexander Hall.
Counselors are available during the school day from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Counselors are available during the school day from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Resources for Immediate Support
- Emergency: Call 911
- Crisis Hotline: text ALOHA to 741741
- ACCESS Crisis Line (Oʻahu): 808.832.3100
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 808.273-TALK (8255)
- Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ): 1.866.488.7386
- Sex Abuse Treatment Center: 808.524.7273
- Hawaiʻi Child Welfare Services: 808.832.5300
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Student Counseling Request Form
If you would like to request counseling, please fill out the secure form.
A counselor will contact you by email to schedule an appointment soon, though perhaps not the same day.
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Why See a Counselor?
Possible reasons to see a counselor:- Identify coping strategies
- Prioritize wellness
- Stress and anxiety
- Changes in mood and/or behavior (e.g., sleep, eating habits)
- Friends/peer relationships; dating relationships
- Family issues
- Grief and loss
- Multicultural and diversity inclusion concerns
- Academic concerns
- Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
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