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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
Administration
 
 
Assistant Principal of Guidance & Attendance
2030
Dean of Students
2036

School Counseling Team

 
 

Counselor 

 

Christina Laracuente
A - Felix & C.A.T. (A-Lemus)
2038
Counselor

Mel Mancilla

Fernandez - McAfee & Puente 

2028
Counselor

Rosemary Gurrola

McKenzie - Ramos & AVID 

2034
Counselor
Rangel - Z & C.A.T. (Leon-Z)
2033
Counselor 
Guided Study & Intervention 
2035
Counselor 
Guided Study & Intervention 
2252
School Resources
   
School Resource Officer
Erica Kahout 2037
Social Worker
Velma Raza 2029
Special Education Dept. Chair
2087
Special Education Dept. Chair
Ashly Gutierrez 2359
Psychologist 
Lissette Bojorquez 2185
Psychologist
Alejandra Miguel 2039
Guidance Clerical Staff    
Registration & Student Specialist
Pearl Mendoza 2050
Administrative Clerk, Senior 

 

Jennifer Balag

 

2031
Administrative Clerk 
Jennifer Silva 2030

 

 
 
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:
 

 

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