Amber Keil
Hello Everyone! My name is Amber Keil ("Kyle") and I am an outpatient therapist with Seneca. My office is in Room K-10. Check out our virtual office! I provide short-term individual and group therapy to students who do not have Medi-Cal. My colleague, Dr. Cristina Scott, meets with students who are Medi-Cal eligible for individual and group therapy. In addition to therapy services, I support our school staff in implementing social-emotional learning and trauma-informed care practices in their classroom. I also provide support with the entire school community on self-care and community wellness practices. Please feel free to email me if you have questions regarding mental health resources: amber.keil@husd.us.
The Coordination of Services Team (COST) is available to all students with a variety of supports available. In order to get connected with supports, such as Seneca, a referral form must be completed. If you would like to fill out a COST referral, complete this link. Additional questions about COST can be directed to Ms. Carpenter, COST Specialist: sc413@husd.us
Resources
Please review the following information below. If you have additional questions, please email me: amber.keil@husd.us
If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room.
For crisis support, please utilize one of the following:
1. Call or text 9-8-8. You will be routed to the local crisis mental health line based on your area code. Available 24/7.
2. If you do not have a cell phone, you can use the Lifeline Chat from the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022! Check out our resource guide for Accessing Mental Health Supports After High School.
Community Resources:
- Coping Strategies for Anxiety and Depression: This contains many helpful tips for the whole family.
- Medi-Cal Renewals: Please submit documentation as soon as you are able if your eligibility is set to expire. You can update your information on the Cal Wins Website: https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/
- Family Paths Parenting Support Hotline: 1-800-829-3777. Available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
- If you are experiencing violence at home, please call the domestic violence hotline: 1-866-292-9688. Available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
- Resources for undocumented individuals: Resource guide provided by Immigrants Rising.
- Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text "BeFree" to 233733. Available 24/7 in over 200 languages. Free and confidential.
- General information for Alameda County (such as food, housing assistance, utility assistance, etc.): Call 2-1-1.
- COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing: HUSD has a list of options within the community to access free of charge.
- Food Bank Distributions: HUSD has information on additional community food resources here.
Stay well!
Amber Keil, ASW, PPSC
Seneca Outpatient Therapist
she/her/hers
Room K-10
Ext. 61428
(510) 723-3170
The best way to get in contact with me is e-mail.
Undergraduate College(s): University of California, Riverside
Major(s): Liberal Studies
Graduate College(s): Baylor University
Degree(s): Master of Social Work
At HHS, I'm part of: Seneca/COST
At HHS since: August 2018
Subjects Taught: Previous experience teaching 8th Grade English
Previous schools where I taught: LAUSD and Waco ISD
I grew up in: Torrance, CA
Hobbies include: Reading, Running, Hiking, Trying new restaurants, visiting family in LA.
Favorite thing about HHS: The staff and students create a welcoming space!
Favorite Quote: "Bloom where you are planted."
