Psychiatric Social Worker

Welcome to my website where you will find many resources and information about mental health!

¡Bienvenido a mi sitio web donde encontrará muchos recursos e información sobre salud mental!

For additional information and resources, check out my resources website: 

https://sites.google.com/lausd.net/pswmarianoresources

Why do we lose control of our emotions?

Please be advised that I am checking and responding to emails, voice messages, and inquiries Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30am - 4pm only. In the event that you need immediate emergency assistance, please call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call either of the following phone numbers for mental health support: 

LA County Department of Mental Health (800) 854 - 7771

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273 - TALK 

For mental health consultation between the hours of 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday you may also reach our LAUSD Mental Health hotline at (213) 241 - 3840.

Please click on one of the following links below if you would like to refer a Griffith student to Ms. Mariano for mental health services or social/emotional support: 

If you are a parent or caregiver and you would like to refer your child to Ms. Mariano, please click here

Se eres padre o cuidador y desea referir a su hijo/hija con Ms. Mariano, por favor haga clic aquí

If you are a student and would like to meet with Ms. Mariano, please click here

Si eres estudiante y le gustaría reunirse con Ms. Mariano, haga clic aquí

If you are a faculty or staff from Griffith and would like to refer a student to the PSW, please click here

My name is Crystal Nerio, and I am an MSW student from California State University, Long Beach. I will be interning at Griffith STEAM Magnet Middle School as a Social Work Intern this school year. I will support students' mental health and emotional well-being through group, individual, classroom, and family services. I look forward to working with you all this school year! GO BULLDOGS!

My name is Melissa Reyes and I am an MSW student at CSULA. I will be interning at Griffith as a School Social Work Intern for the 2021-22 school year. In collaboration with our team, I will be providing mental health support to our students,  presenting information about mental health, and fostering a healthy and safe environment within our Griffith community. I’m very excited to join the team, and look forward to a successful school year! Go Bulldogs!

My name is Steffany Hernandez and I am currently in my first year of the MSW program at Cal State LA. This year I was given the opportunity to work with LAUSD as an Intern. I will be supporting Ms. Mariano and colleagues in providing mental health services to students at Griffith. I am excited and really looking forward to starting this new journey. Let’s make this year the best one yet. Go bulldogs!

My name is Denise Padilla, and I am currently in my second year of the MSW program at the California State University of Los Angeles. I am excited to be at Griffith for the 2021-2022 school year! I will be providing mental health services and promoting social-emotional well-being, helping ensure a positive and safe school environment. I am looking forward to a great school year! GO BULLDOGS!