• How to contact a counselor:

    You may make a request to talk to a counselor by sending an email or stopping by room 27. Check in with counselor to find the best way they can be reached at during school hours.

    (*Note: Virtual services via email, audio, and video conferencing are not secure for personal issues and pose confidentiality issues).

  • Patricia Ramirez

    This is my 5th year as a counselor for SUSD and 3rd year at Van Buren. I am the contact counselor for grades 4th-8th but work with all grades when necessary, along with my partner, Ms. Jennifer Gross. I previously worked at two school sites but now I am excited to finally have the opportunity to work at only one school site. I am bilingual in Spanish. You may contact me by email patriciaramirez@stocktonusd.net or by phone at (209) 933-7305 ext. 7525 or (209) 565-0154. My office hours are Monday-Friday 7:40am-2:30pm and by appointment (Google Voice number).

  • Ms. Jennifer Gross

    TK-3rd Grade counselor 

     

    This is my second year at Van Buren! I am here to help your students thrive in school. Please reach out with any questions you may have for us. 

    Office Hours: M-F 7:30am-2:30pm 

    jgross@stocktonusd.net

    (209) 933-7305 ext. 7517

  • If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact our county hotline at 1-209-468-8686, National Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (en espanol 1-800-628-9454), text "Hello" to the Crisis Hotline 741741, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room / hospital.