We understand that this is a difficult and stressful time and we want to let you know that your school counselors are available to support students should the need arise. School counselors will hold office hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each weekday beginning Monday, April 20.
To speak to a counselor, please email them to set up a phone call.
Counselors will also be sending out weekly mental health and stress management tips each Monday on the district website.
In the event of a mental health crisis, please connect with the following resources:
Yakima County Response Unit: 509-575-4200, (402 S. 4th Avenue, Yakima.)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text “Home” to 741741
We hope you are staying safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Arthur H. Smith Elementary School Counselor Monica Gamez • mmgamez@gsd200.org
McClure Elementary School Counselor John Jennings • jjjennings@gsd200.org
Harriet Thompson Elementary School Counselor Heather Judkins • hjudkins@gsd200.org
