Whittier Area Cooperative Special Education Program
Mental Health Department Website
WACSEP Mental Health Department
Mission Statement
The WACSEP Mental Health Department mission is maintaining our commitment to supporting Districts’ in putting students’ educationally related mental health needs first by following state and federal law guidelines and regulations. We work as a team with District and school staff in reaching out to families and providing students with intensive support services to assist in meeting the social emotional needs of students in a timely manner, helping them access curriculum and receive equity in learning.
Our Values Include:
Compassion towards the communities we serve.
Acceptance of everyone’s right to educational access and excellent care.
Respect for everyone’s unique approach towards their own development.
Empowerment for everyone to have a voice and participate in their own educational planning.
Sincerity in how we treat each other every day.
*Adapted from the Bakersfield Behavior Hospital
STAFF
Maria Huerta, LEP, PPSC 562-945-6431 Ext 8234
Mental Health Liaison, Dept Chair & Preceptor mhuerta@wacsep.org
Taffy Salcedo, LCSW, PPSC 562-945-6431 Ext 8243
Mental Health Social Worker & Practicum Instructor tsalcedo@wacsep.org
Yvonne Quesada-Barron, LCSW, PPSC, RPT 562-945-6431 Ext 8259
Mental Health Social Worker & Practicum Instructor yquesada@wacsep.org
Elizabeth Moreno, LCSW, PPSC 562-945-6431 Ext 8261
Mental Health Social Worker & Practicum Instructor emoreno@wacsep.org
Eva Gonzalez, BSW 562-945-6431 Ext 8257
Mental Health Dept. Secretary eulloa_gonzalez@wacsep.org
Located at: 8036 Ocean View Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
562-945-6431