Counselor and Enrollment 

Students Needing To Talk To Mr. Gaytan or Ms. Nilo Can

Come to the front office before & after school, during lunch, OR with teacher permission;

Complete a Counselor Request Form (Located in the Front Office)


High Desert Premier Academy has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and their family members. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance.

Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Apple Valley Unified School District. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

●   Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365

Visit https://www.caresolace.com/site/avusd/ and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

Information on individual treatment providers was gathered by Care Solace based on criteria such as geographic proximity, whether the provider accepts the authorized user’s insurance, and whether the provider is accepting new patients. Apple Valley Unified School District does not recommend, endorse, promote, or refer to any of the individual treatment providers. 

Family Notification Flyer/Spanish 

Behavioral Health Counselor: Mrs. Nilo

(760)240-4252  X72932

Counseling QR Code
Mrs. Nilo

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all" 

                  -Aristotle

Hello everyone!

I am Mrs. Nilo and I am the Behavioral Health Counselor at our new HDPA Wellness Center. I enjoy working with students to help them reach their greatest potential and become successful individuals. My favorite hobbies are swimming and jogging. I destress by watching movies, going on walks,  and reading. I believe in equity and building strong support systems for our students so that they can succeed in a healthy social emotional environment.  Come and visit your Wellness Center in Rm 2. 

Academic Counselor: Mr. Gaytan

(760)240-4252  X72931

AVUSD Family Center.pdf