Pupil Services · Mental Health
Counseling
Academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for every student
Oxnard School District’s counseling program supports students in academics, behavior, and social and emotional learning. School counselors are an integral part of student support services. If you have a concern about your child’s education, you are encouraged to communicate it to your child’s teacher. School counselors may also be contacted directly using the staff directory below.
El programa de asesoramiento del Distrito Escolar de Oxnard apoya a los estudiantes en temas académicos, de comportamiento y de aprendizaje social y emocional. Los consejeros escolares son una parte integral de los servicios de apoyo estudiantil. Si tiene alguna inquietud sobre la educación de su hijo, le recomendamos que la comunique al maestro de su hijo. También puede comunicarse directamente con los consejeros escolares usando el directorio de personal a continuación.
Virtual Calming Room
Visit the Oxnard School District Virtual Calming Room
Need Help?
California Parent & Youth Helpline
The California Parent & Youth Helpline, operated by Parents Anonymous with support from the California Department of Social Services, provides support and resource referrals to parents and youth seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Call or text 1-855-4APARENT (855-427-2736) for services in English, Spanish, and other languages.
For more information, visit the California Parent & Youth Helpline .
Mental Health Services
In accordance with AB 2022 and California Education Code 49428, Oxnard School District wants to ensure that parents, guardians, and students are informed about resources available for anyone who believes they are in a mental health crisis. We encourage parents, guardians, and students to talk with any adult in the school district if they are concerned about a student’s possible mental health needs. To initiate access to available pupil mental health services, you may contact Ventura County Behavioral Health — Logrando Bienestar at (805) 973-5220. You may also contact the Ventura County Behavioral Health Crisis Team at 866-998-2243. For more information regarding health services, please visit Health and Wellness.
School Counselors
Use the directory below to find and contact your school’s counselor.
Helpful Links for Counseling Support
Who Are School Counselors?
School counselors are certified and licensed educators who improve student success for all students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.
Employed at All Levels
Elementary Middle / Junior High High School
Also employed in district supervisory positions and school counselor education positions.
School Counselor Qualifications
- Hold, at minimum, a master’s degree in school counseling
- Meet the state certification and licensure standards
- Fulfill continuing education requirements
- Uphold ASCA ethical and professional standards
School Counselor’s Role
School counselors are vital members of the education team and maximize student success.
Help all students:
- Apply academic achievement strategies
- Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
- Plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)
Appropriate duties include providing:
- Individual student academic planning and goal setting
- School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards
- Short-term counseling to students
- Referrals for long-term support
- Collaboration with families, teachers, administrators, and community for student success
- Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
- Data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges
Ideal Caseload
250:1
250 students per school counselor
Source: American School Counselor Association. For more information and resources, visit schoolcounselor.org .