Counseling Home
Counselor
Laura James
360-670-0544 (call or text)
Meet Ms. Laura during lunch 12-1 pm Tues/Wed/Thurs on Zoom!
Hours
Mon & Fri, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Tues/Wed/Thurs, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Available for in-person appointments on Tuesdays at Talley.
How I Can Help You
- Planning for graduation/credit checks
- Confidential mental health support
- Resources—housing, food, school supplies, etc.
- Running Start and other options for high school completion
- Connect with a mentor
- Information about McKinney-Vento services
Student Support Team
Academic Advancement Coordinator
Jackie Kalkanian Miller
425-204-2134
Opportunity Center
Kellie Luther, College & Career Specialist
425-204-2116
School Nurse
Kari Engelsvold
425-204-2102
Teen Link
1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546), call or text
Peer-to-peer connections, staffed by teen volunteers who receive 60 hours of training and have often experienced mental health issues themselves. Can help connect teens to local resources as well.
Additional Crisis Helplines
Community and Financial Resource Links:
If you would like information for resources in our community that can provide assistance with rent, utilities, housing, and food, please visit the Community and Financial Resources page and YMCA Resource Hub. You can also access the RSD Students and Families page and these links for additional resources:
Renton Area Youth & Family Services Healthy Start Program
Please feel free to contact Ms. Laura James, Talley School Counselor, for any other resources/needs/questions.