BYMS Counseling Department
Welcome! My name is Marisa Gates-Muse and I am the School Counselor at BYMS. The program supports teaching and learning by assuring that all students achieve academic success and develop life skills through the acquisition of academic, career, and personal/social competencies, which will prepare them for meaningful participation in a diverse, changing world. Please take a look around this page to learn more about our Comprehensive School Counseling Program, and available resources for students, parents, and staff.
Note: Counseling Services are still available during the COVID-19 school closure. We are working remotely to serve families and students during these uncertain times. Check the school and teacher websites to stay connected and join our BYMS Facebook Group. We will update resources and send messages through these means as well as through texts or emails. You can contact me at (760) 550-9359 during regular school hours. You may also contact me via email at mgates-muse@calipat.com. I am available for office visits.
Counselor Contact forms:
Students can complete a contact or Check-In Form: https://forms.gle/59oEYYmdq49zk3rn7
Teachers/staff members can request assistance with a Referral Form: https://forms.gle/d6cDLQ1RwL4Qa5AP6
Parents can refer a student to the counselor with this Parent Referral Form: https://forms.gle/HKPERM9W3GSnGDkCA
Emergency Contact Information:
Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or the Sure Helpline at (760) 352-7873.
Crisis Text Line - available 24/7. Text HOME to 741-741
In the event of a mental health emergency, please call 911
For a list of Local Community Resources see link on the right.
Students: Join Counselor Corner Google Classrooms!
BYMS Distance Learning Schedules posted on the right!
Resources for families during COVID-19
Families who qualify for free or Reduced Lunch, you can qualify for EBT during Pandemic - see flyer on the right panel.
Resources for Students
What to Do If You Feel Anxious:
Coping Skills During the Coronavirus Outbreak:
What Things We Can and Cannot Control:
Student Tips for Distance Learning:
Additional Resources for Students:
- Why Can't We Go to School - Social Story
- ¿Porque no puedo ir a la escuela?
- BrainPop: Interactive Site
- The Yucky Bug: A Video by Students
- The Worry Tree
- Social Story on Corona Virus
- Talk to Your Fear: A Worksheet
- Try Mindfulness!
- Mindful Schools: Free Mindfulness Class for Students
Parent Resources for COVID-19:
- Reducing Student Stress (and your own)
- Counselor Keri's Source for How to Help Kids
- COVID-19 and Your Mental Health
- Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus
- Talking with children about Coronavirus | CDC
- Talking to Children About Coronavirus: A Parent Resource
- Hable con sus hijos sobre el COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Un recurso para padres
- How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus | PBS
- Free Resources to Teach Health in Grades K - 12 | Scholastic Classroom Magazines
- Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Child Trends
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