High school comes with a lot: classes, friendships, family, work, and figuring out what's next. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your grades. This page shares how I can support you, tools for everyday stress, and where to turn when you need more help.
YOU'RE NOT ALONE
Need Help Right Now?
If you or someone you know is in crisis, reach out right away. These services are free, confidential, and open 24/7.
988
Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
741741
Text HOME to reach the Crisis Text Line
911
Call if someone is in immediate danger
At school, you can always come to me or any trusted adult on campus.
WHAT I OFFER
How I Can Help
One-on-One Support
Short-term counseling when you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck. We'll talk it through and make a plan together.
Support Through Hard Times
Grief, family changes, friendship or relationship problems, or anything else weighing on you. You can come to me with it.
Connecting You to More Help
If you need ongoing therapy or other services, I'll help you and your family find the right outside support.
Working With Your Team
With your permission, I can partner with your family and teachers so you have support at home and in class.
What stays private
What you share with me stays between us, with a few exceptions: if you're thinking about hurting yourself, if someone is hurting you, or if you might hurt someone else. In those cases, I need to involve others to keep everyone safe, and whenever I can, I'll talk with you about it first.
EVERYDAY SUPPORT
Wellness Tools
Stress & Anxiety
Soluna is California's free mental health app for ages 13–25, with coaching, journaling, and calming tools.
Try SolunaSleep
Teens need 8–10 hours a night. Better sleep helps your mood, focus, and stress levels.
Sleep TipsMindfulness & Calm
A few minutes of slow breathing can calm your body fast. Try a free guided meditation from UCLA.
Free MeditationsHappiness Habits
Action for Happiness offers a free monthly calendar with one small, science-based action for each day.
Monthly CalendarHealthy Relationships
Learn the signs of a healthy relationship, or get confidential support by texting LOVEIS to 22522.
Love Is RespectGrief & Loss
There's no right way to grieve. The Dougy Center has resources for teens and families after a loss.
Grief ResourcesDigital Wellness
Notice how social media makes you feel. Tips for healthier screen habits for students and families.
Get TipsGO DEEPER
More Support
Housing & Basic Needs
Help for students and families facing housing changes, or who need food, clothing, or school supplies. Private and confidential.
Learn MoreMental Health Resources
Finding a therapist, county services, insurance and Medi-Cal options, and hotlines for teens and families.
Find ResourcesNative American Student Support & Success Program (NASSSP)
Folsom Lake College is one of twenty California community colleges with a program dedicated to supporting Native American students. NASSSP builds pathways through community college and on to transfer to a UC or CSU.
- Academic counseling
- Cohorts and learning communities for English, Ethnic Studies and Math courses
- Peer mentoring and tutoring
- Cultural workshops and activities
- Wrap-around support, advocacy and referrals
- Help with scholarships, financial aid and college applications
- Textbook assistance, school supplies, technology and grants, based on financial need
- NASSSP Canvas site for peer connections and resources
- Native American Students & Supporters Association (student club)
- Strengthen K–12 pathways to and through community college, including transfer to UC and CSU
- Support the educational success of Native American students
- Develop Native American leaders
- Increase the number of Native American mentors for future generations
(916) 608-6506
Aspen Hall, FL1-148
Also at the El Dorado Center (C-215) and the Rancho Cordova Center
Visit NASSSP WebsiteSTAY INFORMED
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Flyers & Guides
The Equity Center's student affinity groups: Native American, Black, Asian Pacific Islander & Desi American, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and Undocumented students. The flyer includes QR codes to join each group.
Contact: equitycenter@flc.losrios.edu · Instagram @flcequitycenter
View FlyerSupport for undocumented students with the FLC application, residency and the AB 540 affidavit, the CA Dream Act application, scholarships, and immigration legal services and referrals.
Contact: Undocu-Falcons@flc.losrios.edu · (916) 608-6444 · Instagram @undocu_falcons
View FlyerI'M HERE TO HELP
Something on your mind?
Big or small, you don't need a reason to come see me. Stop by the counseling office or send me an email. Families are welcome to reach out too.
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