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Counseling & Scholar Well-Being

Support for the whole scholar — academic, social-emotional, college, career, and beyond.

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START WITH WHAT YOU NEED

Find the right counseling support.

Choose the area that sounds closest to what you or your scholar needs right now.

I’m feeling overwhelmed.

Stress, motivation, coping skills, and wellness support.

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I’m falling behind.

Help making a plan and knowing who to contact.

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I’m planning for graduation.

Credits, courses, graduation progress, and next steps.

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I’m thinking about college or career.

Future pathways, applications, scholarships, and financial aid basics.

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I’m a Learning Coach and need guidance.

Routines, motivation, independence, and next steps.

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This is urgent.

Crisis and immediate support information.

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WHAT COUNSELING SUPPORTS

Support for school, life, and what comes next.

Compass counselors help scholars and families with academic planning, social-emotional support, college and career readiness, and family guidance in a virtual school environment.

Academic planning

Course planning, credit checks, graduation planning, goal setting, and support when a scholar is falling behind.

College and career readiness

College planning, career exploration, trade and military pathways, financial aid basics, applications, and senior planning.

Social-emotional support

Stress management, motivation, coping skills, connection and belonging, wellness resources, and referrals when more support is needed.

Learning Coach and family support

Guidance for routines, motivation, executive functioning, independence, and knowing when to reach out.

HOW IT WORKS

How counseling works at Compass

Counseling at Compass is designed for virtual learners and the families who support them. Scholars and Learning Coaches can connect with counseling when they need guidance, planning, resources, or help identifying the next step.

Start with the need

A scholar, Learning Coach, teacher, or support team member can share what kind of help is needed.

Connect with counseling

A counselor helps understand the concern, ask questions, and identify the best next step.

Make a plan

Together, the scholar, family, and counseling team can connect to resources, referrals, or school supports that fit the situation.

Counseling support may happen by virtual meeting, phone, email, or referral to the right Compass team or outside resource, depending on the need.

WHY FAMILIES CAN TRUST COUNSELING

A counseling program built for virtual learners.

Compass counseling is designed to be intentional, comprehensive, and connected to the academic, social-emotional, and wellness needs of scholars and families.

Recognized counseling work

Compass counseling includes work connected to recognized school counseling practices and award-winning counseling resources.

Expanded wellness support

Through efforts connected to California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, Compass is strengthening access to wellness support, care coordination, and whole-child resources.

Resources families can use

Workshops, recordings, podcast content, and counseling-created resources help scholars and families keep learning and planning.

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MEET THE COUNSELING TEAM

Caring professionals here to support scholar success.

Our counselors are here to listen, guide, problem-solve, and connect scholars and families with the right support.

COUNSELING OFFICE RESOURCE LIBRARY

More counseling resources are available in the Counseling Office.

The Counseling Office Resource Library includes deeper resources for scholars, Learning Coaches, and families while this new counseling section continues to grow.

  • Counselor office pages
  • Academic, college, and career resources
  • Mental health and wellness tools
  • Learning labs, small groups, and recorded resources
  • Counseling podcast content and family resources
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Need immediate help?

If this is an emergency or someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. Compass counselors support scholars during school hours, but this website is not monitored 24/7.

Call 911 for an emergency Call or text 988 for crisis support

COUNSELING FAQ

Common counseling questions

These answers can help scholars and families understand when and how to connect with counseling.

What does a school counselor do?

School counselors support academic planning, social-emotional needs, college and career readiness, wellness resources, and connections to additional support.

Can Learning Coaches contact counselors?

Yes. Learning Coaches can reach out when they need guidance, resources, or help identifying next steps for their scholar.

Are counseling meetings virtual?

Counseling support may happen through virtual meetings, phone, email, or another approved communication method depending on the need.

Is school counseling the same as therapy?

No. School counseling can help with school-related support, planning, coping skills, and referrals, but it is not the same as ongoing clinical therapy.

What should I do in a crisis?

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. This website is not monitored 24/7.