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From 2017–2024, the 480 Club proudly served as a subcontractor to the Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), delivering high-quality student support services inside five Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS): Gaithersburg High School, Seneca Valley High School, Northwood High School, John F. Kennedy High School, and Watkins Mill High School.

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With a long-standing commitment to youth development, academic support, and whole-child wellness, the 480 Club brought its tenured service and community-centered expertise to the Wellness Center model—helping thousands of students access the resources they need to thrive.

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Our Commitment to Student Wellness:

The 480 Club’s Wellness Center work focused on helping students reach their full potential by providing:

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Mentoring

Positive youth development programs

Health education

Case management and family support

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All services were delivered in a confidential, culturally responsive, and youth-centered environment, ensuring every student received respectful, affirming, and developmentally appropriate care.

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Any student enrolled at the participating MCPS high schools was eligible to join their school’s Wellness Center and benefit from these services.

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Services We Provided:

 

• Youth Development & Prevention

• Lunch and after-school groups

• Leadership skill-building and self-esteem development

• Goal-setting guidance

• Healthy relationships and communication skills

• Substance-use prevention and education

• Case Management

• Individual and family support

• Crisis intervention and emergency assistance

• Connection to school, community, and county resources

• Ongoing mentorship and progress monitoring

• Academic & Career Support

• Homework help and enrichment

• College and career readiness preparation

• Employment support and workforce connections

• Basic Needs Assistance

• Clothing and hygiene supplies

• Food assistance and resource coordination

• Emergency supports for students and families

• Health & Mental Health Services

• On-site health screenings

• Mental health counseling

• Health and wellness workshops

• Referrals to medical providers and community care

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Our Vision

The 480 Club believes every student deserves to be:

Healthy in body, mind, and spirit—confident, supported, and equipped to lead.

Through our Wellness Center work, we helped students build resilience, strengthen academic achievement, and develop the leadership skills needed to succeed both in and beyond the classroom.