COUNSELING
These resources are compiled to assist AVHS students and families. While AVHS does its best to provide current & accurate information, AVHS is not associated with the organizations or resources listed. This list does not constitute a recommendation of any one agency but is provided as a tool for AVHS families. Please contact organizations directly with further questions.
CRISIS HOTLINES
If in an emergency and/or immediate danger, ALWAYS call 911 first.
AIDS
AIDS Hotline: (800) FOR-AIDS
American Social Health Association: Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline: (800) 227-8922
CDC AIDS Information: (800) 232-4636
AIDS Info: Treatment, Prevention, and Research: (800) HIV-0440
National Aids Hotline: (800) 342-AIDS
ALCOHOL
Alcohol Hotline: (800) 331-2900
Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics: (800) 344-2666
Alcohol and Drug Helpline: (800) 8821-4357
Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline: (800) 252-6465
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline: (800) 729-66886
Families Anonymous: (800) 736-9805
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline: (800) 622-2255
CHILD ABUSE
Child Protection Hotline (Los Angeles County DCFS)
Within CA: (800) 540-4000
Outside CA: (213) 283-1960
Judge Baker Children's Center - Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 792-5200
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 422-4453
Covenant House: (800) 999-9999
CRISIS & SUICIDE
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline: (800) 448-3000
International Suicide Hotlines
National Hopeline Network: (800) SUICIDE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
National Youth Crisis Hotline: (800) 442-HOPE (4673)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): (800) 656-HOPE
MEDICAL
American Association of Poison Control Centers: (800) 222-1222
America Social Health - STD Hotline: (800) 227-8922
Community Resources
211 San Bernardino County offers thousands of community services through a toll-free 3-digit phone number, an online database and directory, and a 24-hour call center staffed by highly trained specialists. Dialing 211 is a confidential call with live, bilingual staff to assist callers 24 hours a day. If you are outside the area or dialing 211 doesn't work at your place of business, you can always use (888) 435-7565 instead.
NCAA ATHLETICS, ACADEMICS, & ELIGIBILITY
QUICK LINKS
COUNSELING FORMS
SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY
All schedule changes must be requested within:
Fall semester: First 10 days of the semester
Spring semester: First 5 days of the semester
Students may not request a specific teacher.
OPEN DOOR POLICY
We are available whenever possible. If we are busy when you try to contact us, you can always make an appointment with the counseling assistant. You can come by our office, e-mail, or call, and we will be happy to help you as soon as possible.
CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
What you tell your counselor in confidence during a formal counseling session will remain confidential.
The only reasons your school counselors may break confidentiality are:
If you give us permission to share
If ordered by a court order to share
If you mention actual or potential harm to yourself or others
CAMPUS CONNECTIONS
QUICK LINKS
EL, ELPAC, SEAL OF BILITERACY
Reclassification Info
State Seal of Biliteracy Info
Parent Resources / Recursos para los Padres
Volunteer & Summer Opportunities
If you have spare time and want to make a difference, volunteering can be a great way to build your resume while also doing some good.
VOLUNTEER WORK
There are plenty of summer opportunities for high school students to take advantage of. Programs listed here are just a small sample of what is out there, do your own research to find something you really like! A few programs may pay participants a stipend, while most programs range from free to costing thousands of dollars. many programs with fees associated however will award scholarships or other support to help with the cost. Please contact organizations with any further questions you may have.