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
Nuestra escuela trabaja en conjunto con Alma Family Services para brindar servicios de salud mental para nuestros estudiantes. Para obtener más información o si desea recomendar a su hijo/a, comuníquese con Ms. Mariano o con Alma Family Services directamente (323)881-3799
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:
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!