Counseling & Wellness

Welcome to our TMS Counseling & Wellness page! 


MEET OUR COUNSELOR: Abbey Eastman


Photo of TMS Counselor, Abbey EastmanMy name is Abbey Eastman, and I am the proud Tuffree Middle School Counselor. I have worked in PYLUSD for over 20 years, in various positions. I am also a product of PYLUSD, attending Elementary through High School in our district. I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with my Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Development, and later went onto Azusa Pacific University where I obtained my Master's Degree in Educational Counseling.


I am here to support students both academically and emotionally. I provide academic interventions, personal/social-emotional counseling, group counseling and conflict mediation, as needed. My goal is to help successfully transition students from elementary school to middle school and from Middle School to High School.


Falcons Counseling Corner

HERE you will find a “one-stop” shop for all things counseling…Just click on the items throughout the slides to find various resources! 


Please feel free to contact me anytime to discuss how I can provide support for your student.


Abbey Eastman 

Phone: (714) 986-7480 x 21023

Email: [email protected]

GO FALCONS!

MEET OUR WELLNESS SPECIALIST: Breanna Tate

 

Photo of TMS Wellness Specialist, Breanna Tate

Hello, my name is Breanna Tate, I am delighted to be working in my 2nd year as the Wellness Specialist a

t Tuffree Middle School. I am located on campus on Monday’s, Thursday’s, alternating Wednesday’s. I have over ten years experience working with youth in various public service settings. I received my BA in Psychology from CSU, Monterey Bay, received my Masters of Social Work degree from CSU, Fullerton, and received my PPSC Credential from UCLA. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking my two golden retrievers, swimming at the beach, eating food, and watching football (GO RAMS!). 


As the Wellness Specialist, the goal is to devote our time and effort into advocating for the mental health of our students. Through various interventions and evidence-based curriculum, the aim is to aid in the treatment of our students' mental health needs and provide them with the appropriate skills and resources to overcome adversities.

 

Referral process for Wellness Counseling:

Wellness Counseling is available to students at Tuffree through a referral process by their School Counselor.  Please visit or contact your School Counselor to receive a referral for Wellness Counseling.

 

To help students have a successful and fulfilling academic requirements, wellness counseling with Tuffree’s Wellness Specialist can include working on challenges such as

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Drug/Substance/Alcohol Use
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Concerns
  • Grief
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Self-Harm

 

Wellness Walk Through:

Clink the link below to access the Wellness Walk Through for further information about what I do, resources, self-care tips, and more. Wellness Center

 

Please contact me for any questions or concerns you may have regarding support.

 

Breanna Tate, MSW, PPSC

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: (714) 986-7480 x21017

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


Care Solace

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) fosters a culture that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of students, staff, and parents. In an effort to continuously support this commitment, the District has approved an agreement with CareSolace.

 

CareSolace is an online resource meant to assist individuals in finding local counseling-related services. To use CareSolace, individuals answer ten basic questions in order to receive an extensive list of referrals to applicable care providers. CareSolace takes into account all types of private insurance, as well as Medi-Cal, Medicaid, and Medicare when generating a list of referrals. If uninsured, CareSolace will also identify nearby care providers that allow individuals to pay out-of-pocket for services.


CareSolace is available for use by PYLUSD students, staff, and families at no cost. Please note, this service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory in any way. CareSolace does not require a user’s name, address, phone number, or date of birth.


Website: www.caresolace.com/site/pylusd or caresolace.com/pylusdparents

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: (888) 515-0595 


Parent  University

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District values the active role parents take in their child’s education. In order to support this relationship, the District has implemented a parent education program entitled “Parent University.” They will offer free classes on various educational topics throughout the school year so parents can become better equipped to support their child’s learning. Research indicates that when schools work together with families to support learning, students perform better in school and throughout life. Click HERE for more info!