Northgate High School 

Counseling Department

Welcome to the Northgate School Counseling Page! The mission of the Northgate High School Counseling Department is to empower all students to achieve academic, personal/social, and career success by fostering a growth mindset that promotes resilience and perseverance, as well as to create a nurturing environment that encourages respect and celebrates diversity.


Students are welcome to drop in before school, during brunch or lunch, or after school. Students can also fill out the Counselor Appointment Google Form to schedule an appointment with their school counselor.


If parents have questions or concerns, please call or email the designated counselor. We are happy to answer questions via email or set up a phone/in-person meeting.

School Counselors

Mrs. Owen

School counselor

Last names A-GL

email: owenl@mdusd.org

ext: 3546

Ms. Driver

School Counselor

Last names GO-N

email: driverk@mdusd.org

ext: 3526

Mrs. Mercado

School Counselor

Last names O-Z

email: mercadol@mdusd.org

ext: 3539

Other Support

Merritt Rollins

Social Work Specialist/Wellness Center

email: rollinsr@mdusd.org

ext: 3523

Mary Tsuboi

School Psychologist

email: tsuboim@mdusd.org

ext: 3545

Janine Santos

College/Career Advisor

email: santosj@mdusd.org

ext: 3525

Social Media Links

Instagram
Twitter

If you or your child is experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the following:

Contra Costa Youth Crisis (17 and younger): 877-441-1089

Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+ youth): 866-488-7386 or Text "Start" to 678-678

Contra Costa Crisis Center: Dial 211 or Text "Hope" to 20121

National Lifeline: Dial 988

If you are experiencing any other life-threatening emergency, Dial 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room/hospital

Northgate High School 425 Castle Rock RoadWalnut Creek, CA 94598925.938.0900