Counseling and Social Services
- Chandler Unified School District
- About Us
Counseling and Social Services Contacts
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Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services (480) 224-3708 In education since 2001, Brenda Vargas holds a bachelor's in Special Education, a master's in Education Administration and Certificate of Advanced Graduate studies in School Counseling. Brenda has been a special education teacher, counselor, dean and athletic director, instructional specialist for secondary education, district AVID director and assistant principal. She oversees the counseling and social service supports for the district. |
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Natasha Davis, District Social Worker (480) 224-3738 |
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Shea Dodson, District Social Worker (480) 224-3838 |
Counseling and Social Services Mission
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The CUSD Counseling and Social Services department empowers students through a proactive and developmentally appropriate comprehensive counseling program that promotes well-being, academic achievement, and career and college readiness.
Counseling and Social Services Vision
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The vision of CUSD Counseling and Social Services Department is to help develop and sustain a caring school environment that promotes respect, reflection, problem solving, social responsibility, and healthy relationships. Our vision is to provide a proactive and responsive support program that ensures all students understand and embrace their own values through a positive mindset of belonging and connection with one another.
Helplines
EMERGENCY or IMMEDIATE HELP: 9-1-1
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Teen Lifeline: (602) 248-TEEN (8336) Call or Text
Safe Domestic Violence Services: (480)-890-3039 or text LOVEIS to 22522
Chandler Police: (480) 782-4000