Counseling Department

At Warren High School, our counselors are dedicated to supporting every student’s academic, social, and emotional well-being. We believe in creating a safe and caring environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

How to Connect With Us: Parents and students are encouraged to reach out via email to request an appointment. We are here to listen, guide, and provide resources to help you succeed.

If You Need Immediate Help: If you are facing a serious or urgent concern regarding a student (yourself or a friend), please call 9-1-1 right away. For concerns that require immediate attention, additional support is available through the providers listed below.

Your success and well-being matter to us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here for you!

guidance counselors

Appointments

Counselors are available by appointment:
Monday – Friday
7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Mental Health Resources

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text word “HOME” to 741-741

LA County Mental health Services: (800) 854-7771

Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT): (562) 467-0209

Downey Police Department (DPD): (562) 861-0771 or 911

School Threat Assessment Response Team (START): (213) 739-5565

Counselors

Luz Baltazar

Luz Baltazar

Counselor

Students
Class of 2029 (9th): Dan - Gan

Class of 20278 (10th): Diazi - Garcia, U.

Class of 2027 (11th): Diaz, D. - Gaq

Class of 2026 (12th): Cu, T. - Gol

Carlos Benitez

Carlos Benitez

Counselor

Students
Class of 2029 (9th): Rang - Soto

Class of 2028 (10th): Rodriguez - Sola

Class of 2027 (11th): Rivas, B. - Sil

Class of 2026 (12th): Rojas - Tia

Iliana Cordova

Iliana Cordova

Counselor

Students
Class of 2029 (9th): Sta - Z

Class of 2028 (10th): Solb - Z

Class of 2027 (11th): Sim - Z

Class of 2026 (12th): Tib - Z

Andre Hill

Andre Hill

Counselor

Students
Class of 2029 (9th): Br - Cy

Class of 2028 (10th): Cad -Diaz

Class of 2027 (11th): Bro - Diaz, C.

Class of 2026 (12th): Bor - Cr

Diana Lemoli

Diana Lemoli

Counselor

Students
Class of 2029 (9th): No - Ram

Class of 2028 (10th): P - Roc

Class of 2027 (11th): Ortu - Rivas, A.

Class of 2026 (12th): Pe - Rodriguez

Adair Lima

Adair Lima

Counselor

Students
Class of 2029 (9th): Garcia - Hida

Class of 2028 (10th): Garcia, V. - Jat

Class of 2027 (11th): Garcia - Hol

Class of 2026 (12th): Gomez - Jimenez, S.

Rochelle Ortiz

Rochelle Ortiz

Counselor

Students

Class of 2029 (9th): A - Borr

Class of 2028 (10th): A - Cac

Class of 2027 (11th): A - Bri

Class of 2026 (12th): A-Boq

Lyzeth Richert

Lyzeth Richert

Counselor

Students
Class of 2029 (9th): Marq - Nis

Class of 2028 (10th): Mata, E. - O

Class of 2027 (11th): Martinez, B. - Ortiz

Class of 2026 (12th): Men - Pa

Esther Tse

Esther Tse

Counselor

Students
Class of 2029 (9th): Hill - Mar

Class of 2028 (10th): Jau - Mata, D.

Class of 2027 (11th): Hom - Martinez, A.

Class of 2026 (12th): Jimenez, T. - Mel

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