The Counseling Department, in collaboration with the Education Department, offers HIV and Sexually Transmitted Disease education and testing. All students receive education related to HIV and STD transmission and safeguards. Students may volunteer for testing for HIV and STD's. Testing is able to be completed on-site due to a collaborative effort between Grizzly Youth Academy, San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, and the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department. Grizzly Youth Academy was awarded a two-year Public Health grant by the California Department of Education in July 2000 to provide HIV and STD education and testing for Grizzly Youth Academy students.
Many students require screening for eye problems and eyeglasses.
Future plans include the possibility of incorporating vision therapy into a reading enhancement program. Through the cooperation of local religious organizations, a Catholic and a nondenominational service is held each week for interested students and staff. Participation is voluntary for all students at Grizzly Youth Academy. Bible study classes are also held on a weekly basis for interested students who seek such services. Students are referred to the Liberty Tattoo Removal program of San Luis Obispo County.