RHS Counseling Connection
2020 - 2021: May
Hello Riders!
As acts of hate and violence towards our Asian American communities continue, we want to acknowledge the deep suffering that our Asian American community has experienced not only due to the recent attack and killing of six Asian women in Atlanta, but also due to the countless racially motivated hate incidents (nationwide and here in Portland) since COVID-19 began.
We stand in solidarity with our Asian American students, families and colleagues to condemn all acts of racially motivated violence, and to work together in creating lasting changes. Please reach out to your counselor or other support people as you need to and take care of yourselves and each other.
~RHS Counseling Team
New and Ongoing Resources
Mental Health Supports & Resources
Safe + Strong Helpline: 1-800-923-HELP(4357)
Portland Suicide Lifeline: 503-972-3456
Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis Line: 503-988-4888
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800 273-TALK En Español: 1-888-628-9454
Crisis Text Line: text “HOME” to 741741
The Teen Line: 1-310-855-HOPE (4673) (Text "TEEN" to 839863)
YouthLine: 1-877-968-8491 (text "teen2teen" to 839863)
Trevor Project: Supporting LGBTQiA+ youth: TrevorLifeLine, 1-866-488-7386 (text "START" to 678678)
Trans Lifeline: Supporting trans community members, 877-565-8860
Student Health Center
During distance learning, students can still access their medical & mental health services at the Roosevelt Student Health Center regardless of insurance provider. School counselors can also make referrals for students interested in receiving ongoing counseling support.
Roosevelt HS School Based Health Center
503-988-3909 - Call for an appointment 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Youth Action Council
PPS Youth Resource App
PPS Student Confidential Advocacy Hotline
(503) 809-HELP (4357)
This is a free, 100% confidential hotline for PPS students only. Advocates provide support in connecting you to resources and/or guidance for those who have experienced assault or violence. Hotline Advocates, unlike school staff, are not mandatory reporters and will never share information without your explicit permission.
Student Wellness Advisory Group
Are you interested in expanding mental health and substance use resources district wide? Do you want to develop your leadership skills? This amazing group provides feedback and innovative ideas for ways to increase supports, information and services.
Interested? Fill out this Google Form
Multnomah County Library Program Updates
Monthly Family Newsletter
Weekly Tween Club
Multnomah County Library will be starting a weekly Tween Club in February. We will meet virtually every Friday at 3:00 PM. We will offer a Graphic Novel Book Club (1st Fridays), a Dungeons & Dragons Club* (2nd Fridays), and a Science Club (4th Fridays)! Soon we will be adding a Minecraft Club* and a Crafty Surprise Club. This is an opportunity for kids to meet up with other kids in a safe, online environment and have fun together doing something they enjoy!
*These clubs welcome kids 10-18
Check out the district At-Home Strategies for Distance Learning page for more resources and don't forget about the PPS Virtual Calming Room!
RHS College and Career News!
Need help writing a resume or looking for volunteer/internship experiences? Do you want to learn about different career options and get help with post high school planning?
Check out the RHS Career Newsletter and connect with our amazing Career Coordinator, Raisa!
7th Annual Virtual BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SUMMIT
Important information for Seniors
Senior Wednesdays
The end of the school year is quickly approaching and we want to make sure that you have as much support as possible in completing your graduation requirements. If you have any questions about your credits or progress towards graduation please make an appointment to speak with your counselor!
Every Wednesday (from 11am - 1pm) in May, seniors will have the opportunity to come to Roosevelt for extra, in person, support from teachers. If you are interested, you must fill out this form.
MaiaLearning and Final College Documents
Seniors, all documents that need to be submitted to colleges/universities you are applying to or attending, are uploaded and sent through Maia Learning. If you haven't already added schools that you are applying to and identified the school you will be attending, on Maia Learning, you need to do so as soon as possible to make sure that your selected schools receive the final official documents that they need.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Angel!
Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities & Resources
For a list of scholarships with due in May please visit the Financial Aid & Scholarship tab on the RHS counseling website or look for emails from our College Coordinator, Angel Gutierrez.
Good in the Hood Scholarship Application
Good in the Hood Multicultural Music & Food Festival 501(c)(3) Portland, Oregon is awarding 9 academic scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to eligible high school graduates and college students. Application deadline is May 15, 2021.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CRITERA
1. Applicant must submit a completed scholarship application.
2. Applicant must complete all 4 essay questions.
3. Applicant must submit 2 letters of recommendation from non-related professionals.
4. All materials must be submitted online by deadline: May 15, 2021.
Scholarship awardees must provide college registrar verification for 2021 Fall term.
2021-2022 FAFSA and ORSAA are open!
FAFSA Completion Night Webinars
Our partners at The College Place put together these webinars to help explain how students can pay for college, including going over the FAFSA. You can access the webinar here in English and here in Spanish.
Need to Contact Your Counselor?
If you have any questions or concerns, please send your counselor an email. We look forward to checking in with you all!
Kevin Nguyen
Laurel Auda-Capel
Kendra Miller
Elsa Téllez-Gómez
Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella/They/Them
971.328.0810 (call/text)
Jennifer Reeves-Eisbach
Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
503.893.8124 (call/text)
Kelsey Porter
Important Support Staff
Caitlin Clark
Family Therapist
971.266.1512
Schedule a video or phone appointment
Works with the school counselors to provide additional and ongoing social-emotional support to students
Raisa Puchalski
Career Coordinator
Schedule a video or phone appointment
Works with students to support all aspects of career exploration; which might include exploring career paths and education/training programs, job shadow, volunteer, internship or part-time jobs, and resume building
Angel Gutierrez
Works with students to help them with post-secondary plans, with a focus on Colleges and Universities.