Additional Resources
PVPSA
Counseling Services at Aptos High
Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) Groups- provides group counseling services to students. Utilizes the evidence based 'Seven Challenges' curriculum to teach students decision making skills around different issues they face such as:
- peer/social relationships
- substances use
- academic struggles.
The services are provided under minor consent and are voluntary.
Secondary Student Assistance Program (SAP) Counseling- provides individual mental health services to students to help them with numerous issues including:
- school transitions
- grief/loss
- peer/family/school conflicts
- drug/alcohol issues
- anger management.
Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Counseling- provides individual mental health services to students who have Medi-Cal insurance. Counselor assists:
- abuse
- grief
- loss transitions.
Our ultimate goal is to help students stay in school and succeed!
Hours & Contact Info
Drugs & Alcohol:
Room: I-205c
Counseling (SAP):
Room: I-205a
Medi-Cal Counselor (EPSDT):
Room: I-205a
Immediate Help
Santa Cruz County Mental Health:
1-800-952-2335
Suicide Prevention:
1-877-663-5433
Child/ Family Protective Services:
1-831-454-2273
Youth Services:
831-728-2226
Family Services:
831-728-9975(Watsonville),
831-423-9504(Santa Cruz)
Alcoholics Anonymous:
831-457-2559
Narcotic Anonymous:
831-662-66577
