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Counseling

School counselors are trained in both education and counseling, allowing them to collaborate between parents, teachers, and students in matters concerning the student’s goals, abilities and any areas needing improvement. High school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career and social/emotional development. High school counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals and realize their full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community. School counselors provide the following services:
  • Individual and small group counseling (short term interventions)
  • Crisis intervention counseling
  • Conflict resolution and peer facilitation
  • Consultation/collaboration
  • Referrals to outside services (including mental and physical health)
  • Student Advocacy
  • Advocate for individual students
 
The above text is from the American School Counseling Association "The Essential Role of the High School Counselor"
YCHS Counseling Office (530) 674-4900

YCHS Counseling Office (530) 674-4900

William Grimaldi 

wgrimaldi@ycusd.org

Ext. 31125 

Last Names: A-Ch 

Dianna Vlahos 

dvlahos@ycusd.org

Ext. 31124

Last Names: Ci-Gol

Patty Gates 

pgates@ycusd.org

Ext. 31126

Last Names: Gom-Kn

 
 
   

Teresa Russell 

trussell@ycusd.org

Ext. 31121

Last Names: Ko-Ore

Victoria Abril 

vabril@ycusd.org

Ext. 31122

Last Names: Orf-Sa

Amy Olchefske 

aolchefske@ycusd.org 

Ext. 31123

Last Names: Sb-Z

     

School Psychologist

Anjalee Bains

abains@ycusd.org

(530)674-4900 ext. 31119

   

Meet the YCHS Counselors

YCHS has 6 Amazing Counselors. Click the button below to learn more about each one of them. Also, sign up for your counselor's Google Classroom to be up-to-date with information and upcoming events.

Need to Schedule an Appointment with your Counselor?

Please click the link below and fill out the form. Please anticipate it to take 1-2 school days to be contacted by your counselor. If it's an emergency/crisis, please call 911.