Mental Health Support Services

Gonzales Schools' Mental Health Support Services provide a safe and supportive environment in the school setting where students can discuss a variety of topics in a confidential, nonjudgmental space staffed by supportive staff dedicated to improve the health, well-being and educational outcomes of all students. Students have access to both on-campus and community resources. Gonzales students can receive social-emotional support, counseling and be referred to other support services to maximize student engagement and success. 

Cristina Perez, MSW, PPS, CWA

• Social Worker 
• La Gloria Elementary 
• Fairview Middle School 
• Gonzales Unified School District

Joel Cordova

• Monterey County Behavioral Health
• Fairview Middle School
• Gonzales High School

Alex Gonzales, LMFT

• Monterey County Behavioral Health
• La Gloria Elementary
• Fairview Middle School
• Gonzales High School
• The Services to Education Team provides mental health services to students who have an IEP and to students in general education classes. They provide individual therapy, conduct risk assessments/safety plan, consult with families and school staff, coordinate referrals, and link students/families to local services and community resources. They facilitate an open office hour weekly to support our GUSD students, families, and school staff.
• 951-B Blanco Circle
• Salinas, CA 93901
• Main: 831-755-4500

Andrea Barajas 

• School Psychologists
• Gonzales Unified School District
• Fairview Middle School 
• Gonzales High School