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Whittier High School
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Whittier High School is here for you during this difficult time. Please reach out to your counselors for any assistance that you need. Whittier Counselors Care!
 
If you need immediate mental health assistance or want to talk to someone other than a counselor, please utilize one or more of the resources below:
 

Hotlines and Immediate Assistance

 

Access Center                                                                 1-800-854-7771

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7                    1-800-273-TALK (8255)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Spanish)          1-888-628-9454

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ) 24/7                                    1-800-488-7386

Teen Line (6pm-10pm)                                                       1-800-852-TEEN (8336)

L.A Warm Line (10pm-6am)                                              1-855-952-9276

Self-Injury Foundation 24/7                                               1-800-334-HELP (4357)

Los Angeles County Mental Health Crisis Hotline      1-800-854-7771

Crisis Text Line                                                                      text LA to 741741

Interfaith Food Center https://www.interfaithfoodcenter.org/program/

Life or Death Emergencies                                                911

 
 
Assistant Principal of Guidance & Attendance
 
 
 
2030
 
Dean of Students
 
 
 
2036

 

A - J. Flores & C.A.T. (A-Lona) Counselor 

 

Christina Laracuente   2038
M. Flores - Martin & Puente Counselor

Melissa Mancilla

  2028
Marrtinez - Ramirez & AVID Counselor

 

Rosemary Gurrola

 

  2034
Ramos - Z  & C.A.T. (Lopez-Z) Counselor
Nancy Alpert   2033
Guided Study & Intervention Counselor
Diana Salazar Valles   2035
 
     
 
School Resource Officer
Trevor Deight   2037
 
     
 
School Social Worker
 
Velma Raza   2029
Special Education Dept. Chair
          &
  2087
School Psychologist 
Lissette Bojorquez   2185
School Psychologist
Alejandra Miguel   2039
       
 
Registration & Student Specialist
Sandra Ruiz   2050
Administrative Clerk, Senior - Guidance

 

Jennifer Balag

 

  2031
Administrative Clerk - Guidance
Jennifer Silva   2030
       
Student Engagement Specialist   2042
Administrative Clerk, Senior - Attendance Elizabeth Correa   2040 
Administrative Clerk - Attendance Cathy Giles   2041
Attendance Caller Sara Contreras   2044 

 

 
Whittier High School's guidance team strongly supports the academic performance, career development and personal growth of each student. Our goal is to assist students in their pursuits and to support them in the decision making process. We are committed to creating an atmosphere of encouragement so that each student is empowered to set and pursue goals as they prepare for their futures.
 
Office: (562) 698-8121 ext.2030
Fax: (562) 907-6955