Counseling
The mission of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Counseling Department is to equip all students with the academic, social-emotional, and college and career skills necessary for postsecondary success in a global society.
The Counseling Department works with counselors to deliver guidance curriculum, responsive counseling and behavior services, and course and graduation planning for all students to promote each student’s academic, career, personal and social growth.
Melanie Williams
Coordinator of School Counseling & AVID
972-968-6625
Lyn Torres
Director of Mental Health & Behavior Services
972-968-6559
District Counseling Contacts
| name | TITLE | phone number |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Tilton | Secretary-SEL & Postsecondary Readiness | 972-968-6563 |
| Tina Smith | Employee Assistance Specialist | 972-968-6681 |
| Monica Belen | Chemical Dependency Counselor | 972-968-6680 |
| Courtney Perkins | District Crisis Counselor | 972-968-4803 |
| Shawne Poplar | District Crisis Counselor | 972-968-6469 |
| Kim Rangel | District Crisis Counselor | 972-968-6559 |
| Kristen Sultemeier | District Crisis Counselor | 972-968-5030 |
| Meghan Shoemaker | District Elementary Crisis Counselor | 972-968-6500 |
| Sylvia Mazuera | SEL/Counseling Assistant | 972-968-6564 |
| Heidi Whitehill | Chemical Dependency Counselor | 972-968-6611 |
| Debbie Fruithandler | Special Projects | 972-968-6691 |
Additional Links:
Location:
Educational Services Division Complex
1820 Pearl Street, Building B
Carrollton, TX 75006
Building Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summer Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day/7 days a week)
- 988
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 hours a day/7 days a week)
- English: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Spanish: 1-888-628-9454
- Deaf/HoH: Dial 711, then 1-880-273-8255
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline (24 hours/7 days a week)
- English/Spanish: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Deaf/HoH: 1-800-487-4889
Crisis Text Line (24 hours a day/7 days a week)
- Text HOME to 741741