Care Center - Jose V. Yap National High School

15/09/2026

Term 1 exams are finally over! 🎉 No matter how you did, what matters is that you showed up, tried your best, and made it through. You did well! 💚

To celebrate your hard work, the Care Center is giving out a little sweetness through LolliHope! 🍭

Because sometimes, after all the studying, thinking, and answering, you deserve a little treat. 🫶

📍 Drop by the front of the Care Center and grab your LolliHope!

Take a pop. Take a breath. You made it through!

***dePreventionMonth

©️ Poster and Caption: Ms. Nicole Maniti, RPm
Intern, Master of Arts in Counseling

10/09/2026

Every September 10th, World Su***de Prevention Day reminds us for open and compassionate conversations. The global theme "Changing the Narrative on Su***de", calls on all of us to break the silence, remove the stigma around mental health, and replace judgement with empathy and support. 👐

This message is anchored by a gentle reminder, "May bukas pang isusulat". No matter how heavy a single chapter feels, it is not the end of your book. Your story isn't over, and your life holds pages to be filled with new hope, healing, and possibilities. ✨🌱

Need someone to talk to? You don't have to carry the weight alone. A confidential support, safe and welcoming space are available whenever you need them. 🤝🫂

Visit the Care Center, our doors are open if you need a quiet space to process and talk through what you are feeling. You are always welcome here.

National Center for Mental Health (NCMH):
• Toll-free landline/counselors: 1553 or 1800-1888-1553
• Globe/TM: 0917-899-8727 or 0966-351-4518
• Smart/TNT: 0919-057-1553

Hopeline Philippines:
• Landline: (02) 8804-4673
• Globe/TM: 0917-558-4673
• Smart/TNT: 0918-873-4673

In Touch Community Services:
• Landline: +63 2 8893 7603
• Globe: 0917-800-1123
• Smart: 0919-056-0709

Reach out, check in on a friend, and remember—your story matters.

©️ Pubmat: Ms. Nicole Maniti, RPm
Ms. Ara Nogoy, RPm
Interns, Master of Arts in Counseling

***dePreventionDay

09/09/2026

🔔 We're pleased to announce that our Crisis Line and Helpline numbers are now fully operational again.

If you or someone you know needs immediate mental health support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our trained responders are here for you.

📞 Don’t hesitate to call our Crisis Line numbers:
Landline: +63 2 8893 7603
Smart: +63 919 056 0709
Globe: +63 917 800 1123 | +63 917 108 5412

05/09/2026

02/09/2026

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Hello, JVYians!

Please be informed that the Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Seminar, originally scheduled on September 4 and 8, 2026, is postponed until further notice.

This decision has been made following the official suspension of face-to-face classes due to weather conditions and recent bridge collapses. The safety and well-being of our community remain our top priority.

New dates and updated scheduling details will be shared once normal school operations resume. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Please stay safe and stay tuned for further announcements. :)

01/09/2026

SEPTEMBER is SU***DE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH.

This month, let this be a reminder that when life gets heavy, hindi mo kailangang mag-isa. Because sometimes, “Okay lang ako”can mean:

“Pagod na ako, pero hindi ko alam kung paano sasabihin.”
“I wish someone would notice.”
“Ayokong maging burden sa iba.”
“Hindi ko alam kung kanino ako lalapit.”

That’s why checking in matters!

A simple “Kamusta ka?” can open a door for someone who has been struggling in silence. And when they choose to share, we don’t always need to have the perfect advice, we can simply listen and let them know they’re not alone. 🫂

And if you’re the one struggling, please know that help is available. 💚 You can reach out to someone you trust, a mental health professional, or a crisis support service. Asking for help is not weakness. You deserve support, especially when things feel too heavy.

You matter, even on the days you can’t feel it. 🤗

©️ Pubmat: Ms. Nicole Maniti, RPm
Caption: Ms. Ara Nogoy, RPm
Interns, Master of Arts in Counseling

26/08/2026

Hello, JVYians! Kumusta? 🤗

Are daily problems or peer pressure hitting you hard? Niyayaya kang mag-yosi? Uminom ng alak? O di kaya’y gumamit ng ipinagbabawal na droga?

Don't worry, we've got your back! Our Care Center, in collaboration with Barkada Kontra Bisyo (BKB), Youth Formation Club (YFC) and the experts from the MEGA Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center are teaming up to drop awareness and preventive education on substance use.

This mandatory activity, titled “Safe Choices, Brighter Future: A Substance Use Awareness & Prevention Seminar”, will be held at the Jose V. Yap National High School Covered Court. Batches 1 and 2 are scheduled for September 4, 2026, featuring insights from resource speakers Ms. Karen N. Aquino, RPm and Mr. Robert Prince B. Del Rosario, RSW. Meanwhile, Batches 3 and 4 will have their turn on September 8, 2026, with Ms. Karen N. Aquino, RPm returning alongside Dr. Christian Paul B. Andres, RN. 🧠✨ Please see poster below for futher details. ⬇️

Alamin natin kung paano gumawa ng mas matalinong desisyon para sa ating kinabukasan!

Bawal ang mag-cutting, at mas lalong bawal ang mag-pass dito! Kita-kits tayo, learners! Together, let's build a safer and healthier school community. 🏫

21/08/2026

May pinagdaraanan o concern tungkol sa kaligtasan? Hindi mo kailangang harapin ito nang mag-isa.

Sa Learners TeleSafe Contact Center Helpline, mas madaling makahingi ng tulong ang mga mag-aaral at magulang. Pinalalakas din ng DepEd ang counseling, tamang referral, at propesyonal na tulong, katuwang ang National Center for Mental Health.

May malalapitan ka. May makikinig. At may handang tumulong.

30/07/2026

📣 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗨𝗣, 𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦!

Applications for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗦𝗘𝗜 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 officially open on 𝟭𝟳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

✅ Who can apply?
• Grade 12 students graduating in SY 2026–2027 who belong to the STEM strand or are among the top 5% of their non-STEM graduating class.
• Previous Grade 12 graduates who have not yet enrolled in college and meet the same STEM/non-STEM requirements.

Other eligibility requirements and application details apply. Visit https://science-scholarships.ph/ for the complete qualifications, application procedures, and downloadable forms.

🎓 Take your first step toward becoming a DOST-SEI Scholar! 🚀

29/07/2026

🟥 Myth: "Mental health problems are a sign of weakness or a character flaw.”

🟩 Fact: Mental health problems stem from biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors.

Ang pagkakaroon ng mental health problem ay hindi kailanman sukatan ng iyong kahinaan o kakulangan sa karakter. Gaya ng paglapit sa isang doktor kapag may sakit tulad ng lagnat, ang paghingi ng tulong para sa iyong mental health ay tanda ng pagiging responsable, hindi ng kahinaan.

Narito ang mga ilang dahilan kung bakit nakakaranas ng mental health problem ang isang indibidwal:

🧬 Biological: Posibleng dahil sa chemical imbalances sa utak, genetics, o kakulangan sa tulog at nutrisyon.

🧠 Psychological: Mga naranasang trauma, childhood experience, o mga hindi naiprosesong karanasan gaya ng pighati o galit.

👥 Social: Financial stress, sobrang pressure sa trabaho o eskwela, toxic dynamic sa pamilya, o kawalan ng supportive network.

🙏🏼 Spiritual: Sa Pilipinas, malakas ang ating pananampalataya o faith. Bagamat ang spirituality ay magandang suporta o coping mechanism, ang pagkakaroon ng mental health problem ay hindi nangangahulugang "parusa ng Diyos" o sensyales ng kawalan ng pananampalataya.

Kaya, kapag hindi na kaya ng “Laban lang”, nandito kami para makinig. Pressured sa schoolwork? May problema sa bahay o sa kaibigan? o feeling overwhelmed? Maaari kang lumapit sa iyong School Counselor, tagapakinig nang may kumpidensyal at walang panghuhusga.