Counseling
Sun Valley High School students can take advantage of on-campus counseling services:
Substance abuse
Anger management
Anxiety
Depression
Family issues
Self-esteem problems
Every effort is made to protect student confidentiality and privacy. Counseling records are not part of the student's school records. Counseling sessions are not discussed with school teachers or staff except as required by law.
Students may request to see the counselor, or be referred by parents, a teacher or school staff. Any person wanting to refer a student to counseling can talk to Roxanne Brooks, receptionist; Ms. Slack, assistant school leader; or Mrs. Brimacombe, special education director.
The following organizations and Web sites offer support, information, and assistance for parents and troubled teenagers:
Suicide help groups:
Prevent Suicide Now
Metanoia
Suicide prevention hotline - 1.800.SUICIDE and 1.800.442-4673 (Spanish-speaking)
Teen assistance links and resources:
Teen Lifeline at 602.248.TEEN
Teen crisis hotline at the Covenant House 1.800.999.9999Grief counseling:
Hospice
Substance Abuse:
Jewish Family Services for Counseling and Substance Abuse
Al-Anon Arizona and Alateen Arizona
Mental Health Services:
Jewish Family Services for Behavioral Health
St. Luke's Emergency Mental Health Services and Inpatient Care
Banner Health Inpatient and Outpatient Care
Desert Vista Outpatient and Inpatient Psychiatric Care
National Institute for Mental Health
Domestic Violence Resources:
Teen Dating Violence Brochure
Domestic Violence and Legal Services for Women
Fresh Start Resources for Women in Crisis
Mesa Center Against Family Violence
General Family Resources:
Child Crisis Center of Mesa
General Resource for Maricopa County through Child Protective Services
Parent assistance links and resources:
Alfie Kohn
Parent assistance hotline at 1.800.732.8193
Substance abuse
Anger management
Anxiety
Depression
Family issues
Self-esteem problems
Every effort is made to protect student confidentiality and privacy. Counseling records are not part of the student's school records. Counseling sessions are not discussed with school teachers or staff except as required by law.
Students may request to see the counselor, or be referred by parents, a teacher or school staff. Any person wanting to refer a student to counseling can talk to Roxanne Brooks, receptionist; Ms. Slack, assistant school leader; or Mrs. Brimacombe, special education director.
The following organizations and Web sites offer support, information, and assistance for parents and troubled teenagers:
Suicide help groups:
Prevent Suicide Now
Metanoia
Suicide prevention hotline - 1.800.SUICIDE and 1.800.442-4673 (Spanish-speaking)
Teen assistance links and resources:
Teen Lifeline at 602.248.TEEN
Teen crisis hotline at the Covenant House 1.800.999.9999Grief counseling:
Hospice
Substance Abuse:
Jewish Family Services for Counseling and Substance Abuse
Al-Anon Arizona and Alateen Arizona
Mental Health Services:
Jewish Family Services for Behavioral Health
St. Luke's Emergency Mental Health Services and Inpatient Care
Banner Health Inpatient and Outpatient Care
Desert Vista Outpatient and Inpatient Psychiatric Care
National Institute for Mental Health
Domestic Violence Resources:
Teen Dating Violence Brochure
Domestic Violence and Legal Services for Women
Fresh Start Resources for Women in Crisis
Mesa Center Against Family Violence
General Family Resources:
Child Crisis Center of Mesa
General Resource for Maricopa County through Child Protective Services
Parent assistance links and resources:
Alfie Kohn
Parent assistance hotline at 1.800.732.8193
