Operation Jump Start

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

At OJS, we know that student success starts with student wellness. Balancing school, responsibilities and life challenges can feel overwhelming. OJS students do not have to navigate it alone.

Our Student Wellness Program offers:
✨ Free individual counseling
✨ Workshops and wellness resources
✨ Online mental health tools and support
✨ Remote and in-person sessions

Our team includes certified Mental Health First Aiders and compassionate MSW graduate students who serve as counselors who are dedicated to supporting students.

All sessions are private, supportive, and designed to meet students where they are. 💚

OJS students: Ready to prioritize your wellness? Email our Program Director, Maria Alvarez, at [email protected]

Spring Semester College Tours Recap! ✨

This spring, OJS hit the road and explored THREE amazing campuses: University of Redlands, San Diego State, and UC San Diego. In early March OJS students toured the beautiful Redlands campus. There, they got to experience life at a small private liberal arts school, learn about programs, and even step inside a real dorm room! (it was a HOT day, but totally worth it!)

Almost two weeks ago, OJS embarked on the challenge and scheduled two college tours in one day! Despite the early start, our students showed up with incredible energy as we explored both SDSU and UCSD!

At UCSD, we had a special full-circle moment 💙 We reconnected with two of our Class of 2025 alumnas, Belle and Maryam, who shared their experiences and advice with our students and staff.

We continue to look forward to theses college tours and hope that these experiences create meaningful memories to our students.

Who knows where we'll tour next!