Mrs. Flores

ASA Mental Health Counselor

Hello Slauson Stars, my name is Mrs. Sanchez- Flores, I am your new School Counselor. While working in the office I went to Cal State LA and receiving a Master Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with an infuses in School Counseling. I also went to Mount St. Mary’s University to receive my Bachelor’s degree in sociology with infuses in family. I worked very hard to receive my degree and counseling credentials so that I can start working with you all and get to know you better. If you need anything you can always reach out to me and I would be more than happy to help.

Parent Workshops -Parent Workshops are typically facilitated by the counselor for 1 hour once a month.  The purpose of parent workshops is to develop our families knowledge and skills to best support their child’s overall success. Look for Parent Square Post and Flyers on Starlight Newsletter for our next Workshop!

Parent Focus Groups- Typically facilitate by the counselor helps ASA better understand and support family needs. Honesty and feedback is encouraged to help us become a better school for your students and our community. Look for Parent Square Post and Flyers on Starlight Newsletter for our next Group!

Foster Care Placements-The counselor offers support to families who are currently supporting a student in foster care.  The counselor typically completes a needs assessment to better understand how to support the family, and most importantly the student, during this time.

Homelessness- The counselor offers support to families who are currently struggling with homelessness.  The counselor typically completes a needs assessment to better understand how to support the family, and most importantly the student, during this time.

Community Referrals- Counselor can provide community referrals that are tailored to your needs. Visit Counselors office hours our call. 

Individual Counseling- Individual Counseling is for students in K-6 grade.  Counseling typically last 45 minutes, once a week, for eight weeks.  Students in counseling receive support with trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, growth mindset, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, social skills, and more.  Students are considered through a referral process from staff and admin.

Skill Building Groups-Skill Building Groups are for students in K-6 grade.  Each group consist of 3-4 students who are close in age with similar needs.  The groups typically last 30 minutes, once a week, for eight weeks.  The groups that have been offered in the past include: emotional regulation, stress management, self-esteem, social skills, growth mindset, conflict resolution, healthy relationships, and more.  Students are considered through a referral process from staff. 

Informal & Formal Check In’s- Informal & Formal Check In’s are given to K-6 students as needed throughout the year.  Check in’s are typically 10-20 minutes.  Informal check in’s are often given to students as a one time support during moments of crisis.  Formal check in’s are often given to students who require more consistent support.

If you are in crisis, please follow our Aspire protocol and call an emergency hotline or 911.

Tessie Cleveland Community Services

Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corp. is a not for profit community based mental health center serving the South Los Angeles Community. 

StarView Community Services

Star View provides programs for children and adolescents who face emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges impacting them being successful. 

Weber Community Services

Weber community center providing mental health services that meet the diverse needs of children, youth, families and adults in South Los Angeles. 

If you are in crisis, please follow our Aspire protocol and call an emergency hotline or 911. 

Housing Resources

HOPICS

HOPICS is dedicated to providing the highest quality innovative social service to South Los Angeles with an emphasis on behavioral health and housing stability.

211 Los Angeles

211 LA has partnered with Slingshot Aerospace to create a mapping tool that makes locating resources near you easier than ever.  Add your location and filter by type of resource, then click to access information. 

Food Resources

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

The LA Regional Food Bank mobilizes resources to fight hunger in the community.

Suicide Prevention Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

HopeLine

HopeLine’s mission is to support people and save lives during times of crisis through caring, confidential conversations.  There are available hotlines available by phone or text to reach out to.