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.

Check out my virtual office for lots of resources:

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}

_{Make an appointment to meet https://calendly.com/mgates-muse/student-parent-conference}

_{Emergency Contact Information:}

_{Crisis Information for Students: Crisis Information for Students}

_{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 the link on the right.}

_{Suicide Prevention Resources for Parents: Parent brochure}

For information on services and upcoming events, check out:

Students: Join Counselor Corner Google Classrooms!

BYMS Distance Learning Schedules 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:

Parent Resources for COVID-19: