Prevention and Wellness
Helpful links during this time of uncertainty
Support Services Team Contact Information at each CCUSD campus
Cactus Shadows High School
Social Worker:
Beth Udisky, budisky@ccusd93.net
Counselors:
Lori Dahne, ldahne@ccusd93.net
Corrie Klinefelter, cklinefelter@ccusd93.net
Melissa Beverly, mbeverly@ccusd93.net
Carrie Kalfayan, ckalfayan@ccusd93.net
Pam Menton, pmenton@ccusd93.net
Transition Coordinator and Student Advisor:
Lori DiCicco, ldicicco@ccusd93.net
Psychologists:
Jennifer Distler, jdistler@ccusd93.net
Marcy McCauley, mmccauley@ccusd93.net
Sonoran Trails Middle School
Counselors:
Cadi Angeli, cangeli@ccusd93.net
Angelia Arend, aarend@ccusd93.net
Psychologist:
Nancy Engelsen nengelsen@ccusd93.net
Sonia Moran, smoran@ccusd93.net
Elementary Schools
Black Mountain Elementary
Kim Gerhardt, Counselor, kgerhardt@ccusd93.net
Susan Nelson, CCUSD Lead Psychologist, snelson@ccusd93.net
Dr. Dawn Trueblood, DPS, Psychologist, dtrueblood@ccusd93.net
Desert Sun Academy
Kate Werner, Counselor, kwerner@ccusd93.net
Dr. Shannon Morse, CCUSD Lead Psychologist, smorse@ccusd93.net
Dr. Dawn Trueblood, Psychologist, dtrueblood@ccusd93.net
Jordan Nelson, DPS, Psychologist, jnelson@ccusd93.net
Desert Willow Elementary
Victoria Markowicz, Counselor, vmarkowicz@ccusd93.net
Sonia Moran, Psychologist, smoran@ccusd93.net
Horseshoe Trails Elementary
Kate Werner, kwerner@ccusd93.net
Victoria Markowicz, vmarkowicz@ccusd93.net
Nancy Engelsen, Psychologist, nengelsen@ccusd93.net
Lone Mountain Elementary
Kim Gerhardt, Counselor, kgerhardt@ccusd93.net
Kate Werner, Counselor, kwerner@ccusd93.net
Kate Christensen, Psychologist, kchristensen@ccusd93.net
- Find Reliable COVID-19 Update and Crisis Hotlines
211Arizona - Telephone Counseling Services
The Disaster Distress Helpline offers counseling services via telephone and in multiple languages - CCUSD and Community Social Emotional Well-being Resource Guide
- FocusedKids™ is a simple curriculum of exercises developed for ages 3-8 that teaches kids, parents, and teachers about their brains, and the skills for self-regulation.
FocusedKidsTM - Informational guide for those struggling with alcohol use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders - Alcohol Rehab Help
- KidsHealth (for Parents) Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Talk to Your Child
- KidsHealth (for Kids) Coronavirus: What Kids Can Do
- KidsHealth (for Parents) Coronavirus (COVID-19): Your Questions Answered
- HealthyChildren.org Return to School During COVID-19
- Arizona Department of Health Services Immunization Program Schools and Child Care/Preschool Facilities: FAQs for Immunization Requirements during COVID-19
- Teen Lifeline Call 24/7 or Text (602-248-8336) *also available to parents and other adults who are in need of resources for their children
- Crisis Text Line Text "Home" to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
- LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
- Bloom365: Call or text: 1-888-606-4673
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- or text "LOVEIS" to 22522
- Crisis Response Network (602-222-9444 or 1-800-631-1314)
- Empact 24 Hour Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255)
- Scottsdale Police Crisis Team (480-312-5055)
- The Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990) or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
- Arizona Food Bank Network: Find nearby emergency food for yourself or someone you know struggling with hunger www.azfoodbanks.org
- Find Help Phoenix: Find free health and social services for Maricopa County residents.
- My Undocumented Life: an online resource focused on helping undocumented and mixed families
- Doorways Arizona: provides 100% remote counseling services/telehealth, visit online or call 602-997-2880
- Catholic Charities: 602-749-4405 Provides remote counseling services based on a sliding scale for individuals paying by credit card or are covered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.
- Magellan Complete Care Information about Virtual support groups
- ASU Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience Virtual means of continuing mindfulness practice and support, Daily/weekly virtual webinars
- Hospice if the Valley Offers virtual support groups for grief and loss and finding comfort in uncertain times. Contact them and they will send a link to access groups virtually. Mindfulness sessions
- Resilient Arizona 100% free and confidential crisis counseling
Support Services Team Contact Information at each CCUSD campus
Cactus Shadows High School
Social Worker:
Beth Udisky, budisky@ccusd93.net
Counselors:
Lori Dahne, ldahne@ccusd93.net
Corrie Klinefelter, cklinefelter@ccusd93.net
Melissa Beverly, mbeverly@ccusd93.net
Carrie Kalfayan, ckalfayan@ccusd93.net
Pam Menton, pmenton@ccusd93.net
Transition Coordinator and Student Advisor:
Lori DiCicco, ldicicco@ccusd93.net
Psychologists:
Jennifer Distler, jdistler@ccusd93.net
Marcy McCauley, mmccauley@ccusd93.net
Sonoran Trails Middle School
Counselors:
Cadi Angeli, cangeli@ccusd93.net
Angelia Arend, aarend@ccusd93.net
Psychologist:
Nancy Engelsen nengelsen@ccusd93.net
Sonia Moran, smoran@ccusd93.net
Elementary Schools
Black Mountain Elementary
Kim Gerhardt, Counselor, kgerhardt@ccusd93.net
Susan Nelson, CCUSD Lead Psychologist, snelson@ccusd93.net
Dr. Dawn Trueblood, DPS, Psychologist, dtrueblood@ccusd93.net
Desert Sun Academy
Kate Werner, Counselor, kwerner@ccusd93.net
Dr. Shannon Morse, CCUSD Lead Psychologist, smorse@ccusd93.net
Dr. Dawn Trueblood, Psychologist, dtrueblood@ccusd93.net
Jordan Nelson, DPS, Psychologist, jnelson@ccusd93.net
Desert Willow Elementary
Victoria Markowicz, Counselor, vmarkowicz@ccusd93.net
Sonia Moran, Psychologist, smoran@ccusd93.net
Horseshoe Trails Elementary
Kate Werner, kwerner@ccusd93.net
Victoria Markowicz, vmarkowicz@ccusd93.net
Nancy Engelsen, Psychologist, nengelsen@ccusd93.net
Lone Mountain Elementary
Kim Gerhardt, Counselor, kgerhardt@ccusd93.net
Kate Werner, Counselor, kwerner@ccusd93.net
Kate Christensen, Psychologist, kchristensen@ccusd93.net