Grossmont High School - Grossmont Resource Center (GRC)

Grossmont Resource Center (GRC)

Please click on our Virtual GRC above, and bookmark it on your device so you can access it anytime! If you click on the images in the room, you will find lots of wellness activities, resources, and opportunities to request support for your student or your family.

The Grossmont Resource Center (GRC) is a program at Grossmont High School to support the personal and social needs of our students and families. It is a collaborative effort between the community and our school to provide direct services on campus that will enhance the opportunity for students to achieve academic, social and personal success. The GRC is also a place where parents, students, and staff can obtain information and referrals for community resources. The GRC is located on the second floor of the main office building.

Some of the services available in the GRC:

Support Groups
Individual Counseling
Peer Listening/Peer Mediation
Crisis Intervention
Community Resources (Please see links below)

What are some Common Signs that your Student needs Support?

Decreased interest in activities
Frequent sadness or crying
Increased irritability, anger or hostility
Hopelessness
Isolation/withdrawing from peers
Increase in disruptive classroom behaviors
Decline in grades and/or participation in class
Increase/presentation of symptoms of anxiety: panic attacks, shaking, fidgeting
Increase in complaints of physical symptoms: headaches, stomach aches, nausea
Decrease in attendance

For further resources, information and an online symptom checker, visit the Child Mind Institute.

If you are in need of immediate mental health support, please reach out to one of the following resources:

Call or text the Suicide Lifeline at 988.
San Diego Access and Crisis Line: 888-724-7240
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
CalHOPE Warm Line at (833) 317-HOPE (4673)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

How to get Help at School

Contact student’s counselor (by last name)

A - Ca = Deborah Aguila (619) 668-6048, daguila@guhsd.net
Ce-Gon = Amy Steveson (619) 668-6049, asteveson@guhsd.net
Goo-Ka = Julianna Manuel (619) 668-6047, jmanuel@guhsd.net
Ke-Ne = Jessica Porfirio (619) 668-6036, jporfirio@guhsd.net
Ng - San = Dulce Otero duotero@guhsd.net
Sao - Z = Rebecca Vargas-Wilson (619) 668-6042, rvargaswilson@guhsd.net

Drop by the GRC or call our GRC Admin. Assistant, Lori Cromwell, at (619) 668-6050. You can also email lcromwell@guhsd.net.
Contact the GRC Director and Wellness Counselor, Laura Dawson, at (619) 668-6045.

How to get Help Outside of School (Community Resources)

GHS Foothiller GRC Resource Book

This document provides you with links to community services regarding Behavioral Health, Child Abuse, Low-Cost Counseling, Cutting/Self Injury/Suicide, Dating Abuse/Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault, Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Healthcare and Family, Homeless Support, Housing Support, Human Trafficking, Reproductive Health, Bullying, Runaways, LGBTQIA, Transitional Housing/Case Management for 18+, Veterans and Other Resources.

El Cajon Resource Directory: A resource guide/concentrated source of valuable local support in El Cajon for a wide range of needs, created by the El Cajon Collaborative.

East County Assist Website: Created by the East County Homeless Task Force to assist community members with accessing resources in East County.

Resources for Military Families The School Liaison Officer at Naval Base San Diego shared this document, which lists a variety of programs supporting military families in San Diego County.

La Mesa and El Cajon Resources/Recursos Utiles: A list of community resources created by San Diego Youth Services. Puede obtener ayuda para usted o su hijo/a en los siguientes servicios comunitarios.

Check your Mood Weeks at GHS

Grossmont High School partners with San Diego Youth Services each fall to offer “Check Your Mood” to all 9th graders. This program focuses on educating youth and their families about depression and reducing the stigma around seeking help for mental health issues. SDYS presents curriculum in classrooms, staffs an informational table at lunch, and provides additional support for students that express interest and/or need. Parent awareness is integral to the success of this program. Watch your email for more information and a passive parent permission slip.