Foothill Counseling
Student Counseling Appointments
Any student can schedule a counseling appointment for any reason - social/emotional concerns, academic planning questions, general school concerns, help with a referral to therapy outside of school, etc. Visit our Counseling Staff page to find your school counselor, sign up for a student appointment, and meet our counseling team. We look forward to meeting with you!
*For financial assistance with school events or college testing exams (SAT/ACT/AP), please contact counselor Solana Olsen at solsen@pleasantonusd.net. She is happy to help!
Announcements & Upcoming Important Dates
Seniors: Apply for FAFSA/CA Dream Act by April 2nd, 2025
In the State of California, all school districts are required to ensure that all 12th graders complete a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, unless the student has formally submitted an opt-out waiver. The goal of “All In for FAFSA/CA Dream Act” is to expand access to financial aid to thousands of students who may have otherwise not been aware of these opportunities. Click this link for more information and the Opt-Out form.
Is Your Student Heading to Las Positas this Fall?
Chris Crone, Director of the Disability Services Office, held a Zoom meeting for parents that want information to support their students in using their services and signing up for accommodations. Here are the slides from his presentation. Huge thanks to Chris for his time with our parents!
Teen Support & Wellness Resources
Parent Education Trainings & Events
Therapy Referrals
Mental Health Counseling Resource
PUSD has made an agreement with Care Solace, which is an online resource with a live 24/7 concierge meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services, covered by your specific insurance provider. To access this service, please visit the PUSD custom district link at: https://caresolace.com/site/pleasantonfamilies/ or to speak with someone from the the Care Concierge team call (888) 515-0595 or email weserve@caresolace.org.
Care Solace Informational Handout October 2020.pdfSupport Us So We Can Support You!
Anonymous Student Tipline
Crisis Counseling Support
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please encourage them to seek help and call or text one of the following numbers listed below:
CALL: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
CALL: YouthLine (877) 968-8491
CALL: Alameda County Crisis Line (800) 309-2131
CALL: LGBTQ Crisis Support (866) 488-7386
TEXT: "HOME" to 741741 (to text with a crisis counselor)
TEXT: “TEEN” to 839863 (Teen Crisis Line)
TEXT: "START" to 678678 (for LGBTQ Crisis Support)
If you or someone you love is experiencing an emergency, contact the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100, call 911,
or go to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible to get help.
Confidentiality Guidelines
Student confidentiality is important and vital to the counselor-student relationship. School counselors, as required by law and/or ethical standards, must maintain students’ confidentiality with the following exceptions: harm to self or others, abuse or neglect, or by subpoena. For more information on student confidentiality, please click here.