Mrs. Erika Esquivel, VHS Wellness Specialist
As Valencia's Wellness Specialist, my goal is to devote my time and effort into advocating for the mental health of our students. Through various interventions and evidence-based curriculum, I aim to aid in our students mental health and well-being and provide them with the appropriate skills and resources to overcome adversities.
Who would benefit from meeting with a Wellness Specialist?
Anyone! There is no level of misery one needs to be in order to talk to someone. I deal with many mental health-related concerns. Concerns can include but are not limited to the following:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Drug/Substance/Alcohol Use
- Family Concerns
- Academic Stress
- Grief
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Self-Harm
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Crisis Counseling
- Risk and Suicide Assessments
- Social and Emotional Support
- Referrals
- Brief Intervention Drug/Substance Use Counseling
CareSolace is available for use by PYLUSD students, staff, and families at no cost. Please note, this service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory in any way.
If you are interested in seeking outside counseling-related services at this time, please consider visiting www.caresolace.com/site/pylusd.
Erika Esquivel, ASW, PPS
ext. 10045
Orange County Suicide Prevention/Crisis Line
Confidential 24-hour telephone counseling to individuals contemplating, threatening, or attempting suicide
877-7CRISIS (877-727-4747)
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Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Provides resources and assistance to Mental Health professionals serving people at risk of suicide.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1(800) 273-8255
Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis:
24/7, 7 days a week
(714) 957-2737