Psychiatric Social Worker
Our school continues to have a partnership with Alma Family Services to provide mental health services for our students. For more information or if you'd like to refer your child, please contact Ms. Mariano or Alma Family Services directly (323)881-3799
Welcome to my website where you will find many resources and information about mental health!
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 Amber Franco and I am currently in the MSW program at USC. I am the Social Work Intern this year at Griffith and will be working with students during distance learning to help support students' mental health by providing individual services, groups, and presentations. I’m excited to be at Griffith and I’m looking forward to a great school year. Go Bulldogs!
My name is Maritza Martinez and I am an MSW student from California State University, Dominguez Hills. I will be interning at Griffith as a Social Work Intern this school year. In collaboration with my colleagues, I will be helping to promote positive mental health among students at Griffith. I am delighted to be at Griffith and can not wait to learn and grow with you all. Let's have a wonderful school year, Go Bulldogs!
