Counselor's Corner

Westgate Community School Counseling Department

Westgate Community School's Counseling Department is invested in the social-emotional, academic, and post-secondary development of each child. Through the inspiration of Whole Child Education, Westgate is able to support all students directly, indirectly, and systematically.

We Have A Great Counseling Team

Alexa Kinslow K-6th grade

Kindergarten to 4th-grade students will fill out a counseling request from their teacher and bring it to Ms. Kinslow's lockbox outside of her office.
5th & 6th-grade students can schedule an appointment with Ms. Kinslow using the button below.
Parents and Guardians can submit a Counselor Referral form
-OR send an email to [email protected]
-OR call 303 452 0967 x213

Autumn Washington 7-12th grade

7th & 8th-grade students can schedule an appointment with Ms. Washington directly with the appropriate link below.
9th &12th-grade students can schedule an appointment with Ms. Washington directly with the appropriate link below.
Send an email to [email protected]
Call 303 452 0967

Parents and Guardians

Do you have concerns about your child? Submit a Counselor Referral by clicking below.

Remember:

What is shared with the counselor stays confidential, UNLESS what is stated refers back to the 3H's:

Harm to self
Harm to others, including threats to buildings/entities
Harm is being done (or has been done) to you or someone you know, in which someone is at risk

Reasons Students Might Want to Talk to the School Counselor

Reasons students might want to talk to the School Counselor:

"I had an argument with my best friend, and she doesn't want to be my friend anymore."
"I need help picking out my FRCC classes."
"I need help with time management and organization skills."
"Some kids in my science class are talking about fighting after school."
"My parents argue all the time and I don't know what to do."
"My grandfather is really sick and I'm scared he's going to die."
"My mom just had a baby and she doesn't have time for me anymore."
"We're moving again!"
"My dad wants me to be an engineer like him, but I want to be a pilot."
"I am not feeling safe and want to harm myself."
"I overheard my friend saying that she wants to hurt herself or others."

Reasons Parents/Guardians Might Want to Talk to the School Counselor

Reasons parents/guardians might want to talk to the School Counselor:

"This is John's third school this year, and he's having difficulty adjusting."
"My husband is being deployed in two weeks, and Carolyn may need some help coping with this change."
"Sam used to be excited about school, but lately he doesn't seem to care."
"My wife and I recently separated, and our daughter could use some help understanding this."
"My son seems to be the target of some teasing and bullying after school. Can you help?"

Crisis, Counseling & Community Resources

Community Resource Links

Adams County Community Resources
2-1-1 Colorado - helpline that links to multitude resources throughout the state
Broomfield Community Resource Guide
Federal Heights Community Resource Guide
Northglenn Living Assistance-City
Community Connections in Thornton
Westy Live Better - Westminster Resources
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Top Free Food Resources in Denver, CO - Food Pantries, Food Banks, Soup Kitchens, etc.
Food Resource Hotline
Childcare Resources
Child Care Assistance | Department of Human Services
Adams County - Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)

Resources:

Safe 2 Tell - 877-542-7233

Home Safe -

720-972-SAFE (7233)

In the event of an evacuation, if a student walks or drives home, they can call in and let us know they are safe.

Colorado Crisis Support -

844-493-TALK (8255)

Available 24/7/365 for behavioral health crisis access.

Thornton Police Emergency = 911

Nonemergency = 720-977-5150

Thornton Fire Emergency = 911

Nonemergency = 303-538-7602