[BHS Etree] ADMIN: BHS Counseling Department: Resources During School Closure

[BHS Etree]

PLEASE do not reply to this email: See Contact Information Below

Hello BHS Families,

To protect the health and safety of our students and staff, Berkeley High School is temporarily closed until further notice.  During this time, BHS counselors will attempt to address the needs of our students through email.  

Please feel free to email your counselor/your student's counselor with questions or concerns and we will do our best to provide answers or assistance.  For emergency assistance, please see the information provided below, after the counselor contacts.  

AC Counselors:
A - Co:  dwaynebyndloss at berkeley.net <mailto:dwaynebyndloss at berkeley.net> 
Cr - G:  maribelquiroz at berkeley.net <mailto:maribelquiroz at berkeley.net>
H - L:  luciacortez at berkeley.net <mailto:luciacortez at berkeley.net>
M - Q:  aliettiortegamendoza at berkeley.net <mailto:aliettiortegamendoza at berkeley.net>
R - Z:  mariasabeh at berkeley.net <mailto:mariasabeh at berkeley.net>

BIHS Counselors:
A - J:  linhle at berkeley.net <mailto:linhle at berkeley.net>
K - Z:  mollyoffermann at berkeley.net <mailto:mollyoffermann at berkeley.net>

AMPS Counselor:
dwaynebyndloss at berkeley.net <mailto:dwaynebyndloss at berkeley.net>

CAS Counselor:
aliettiortegamendoza at berkeley.net <mailto:aliettiortegamendoza at berkeley.net>

AHA Counselor:
terigoodman at berkeley.net <mailto:terigoodman at berkeley.net>

EL Newcomer Counselor:
terigoodman at berkeley.net <mailto:terigoodman at berkeley.net>


EMERGENCY RESOURCES:

FOR STUDENTS: If you are a student experiencing a crisis and need support please reach out to the following community resources: 

*In the case of an emergency, please call 911 for immediate assistance***

Counseling Related Services: If you need social or emotional support please call or text one of the following community organizations: 

California Youth Crisis Line: 800-843-5200 (24 hours)
Call TeenLine Online (800) TLC-TEEN from 6pm to 10pm PST

Texting Hotlines:
Text "safe" to 20121 (Local, between 4pm-11pm)
Text 741741 (24 hours)
Text “TEEN” to 839863 (Teens helping teens, 6pm-9pm)

Housing/Meal Related Services: If you are in need of last minute housing or are in need of food please contact one of the following community organizations: 

Dreamcatcher Youth Services
https://covenanthousecalifornia.org/dreamcatcher-youth-services/ <https://covenanthousecalifornia.org/dreamcatcher-youth-services/>
Phone Number: 1-800-379-1114
Location: 422 Jefferson Street, Oakland, California 94607

Calli House- Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center
https://cchealth.org/h3/calli-house.php <https://cchealth.org/h3/calli-house.php>
Phone Number: 1-800-610-9400
Location: 845 Brookside Dr B, Richmond, CA 94801

YEAH! Youth Engagement Advocacy Housing
https://covenanthousecalifornia.org/yeah-shelter/ <https://covenanthousecalifornia.org/yeah-shelter/>
Phone Number:(510) 704-9867
Location: 1744 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703


FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: If you are a parent or caregiver in need of services for yourself or your student please reach out to the following community resources: 
Parenting Support Hotline: 800-829-3777 (24 hour parenting hotline)
Berkeley Mobile Crisis: 510-981-5254  (mobile assessment, 11:30am-1:00am)

FOR ALL OTHER INQUIRIES: If you have academic questions or concerns and would like to speak with the designated counselor of your student, please allow 2-3 business days for the counselor to respond to your email. 


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