Social & Emotional Support

If you are in crisis, please don't wait to hear back from us! Instead reach out to the resource you need. 

Here are some resources that may be helpful: Crisis Support Resources

Be sure to check out our Wellness Support Resources, including presentations, helpful apps, and other resources for support.

Jennifer Dixon,  Mental Health Specialist can be reached at 530-745-5708 or jwarddixon@puhsd.k12.ca.us  

Cecilia Hoshiko, Mental Health Associate, can be reached at ext. 5920 or choshiko@puhsd.k12.ca.us 

Placer High School's Mental Health Specialists work with students, families, school staff and community members to promote positive school experiences and create systems of support for student wellness.  Please feel free to connect with one of our Mental Health Specialists regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your students' mental wellness. 


For more information regarding student, parent, community mental wellness, please check out our District Mental Health Services Website!


PUHSD contracts with Care Solace to help our community connect with mental health care and/or substance use treatment. After getting some basic information, Care Solace does all the legwork to find the most appropriate services available. This makes the process of locating services for our families much easier. You can access their services by clicking clicking here. We recommend checking in with our Mental Health Specialists if you are wanting to use this service, but it is not required.