Vine Hill Counseling Page

Welcome to the Vine Hill Counseling website! Our goal as elementary school counselors is to create a safe and respectful learning environment for everyone through collaboration with parents, students, and school staff. We strive to support students in their social/emotional development so that they are equipped with the tools necessary to become productive teens and adults. Our program provides small group counseling, individual counseling, and classroom guidance lessons. Please continue reading to meet the counselors of Vine Hill and to access additional resources! The counselors are here to support all students at school, please email us with any questions. 


Counseling Team

Ms. Keller, M.A., PPSC 

Email: mkeller@scottsvalleyusd.org

Counseling Philosophy: I am very goal-oriented and like to help students feel empowered and to connect with their deeper feelings to better understand themselves. 

Favorite quote: “...people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou

Interests: I like to think outside of the box and to get creative! I like to run, hike, be outside, and to have regular quiet space to think and give thanks for all of the blessings in my life. I love to be with my daughters and to hear their laughs. 

Ms. Bendik, M.S., PPS 

Email: abendik@scottsvalleyusd.org

Counseling Philosophy: My counseling philosophy is to help students become the best versions of themselves by being a support person at school. I show empathy and compassion while empowering students with the tools to grow their social and emotional skills.

 Favorite quote: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” 

Interests: I love to travel! My favorite place to visit is Hawaii. I love reading, learning line dances, and doing art projects. 

Additional Resources 

Mental Health Community Resources:  Click Here

Parent Resources:
Social Emotional Learning

Zones of Regulation

Fire Trauma / Disaster Support:

Crisis Lines

A crisis line is a service that provides free, confidential support and resources for people in emotional distress. The service is provided by a trained crisis counselor on the phone and in some cases by text or chat. You can call or text for help with things you're worried about or for yourself. 

Local 24-hour Suicide Crisis Line: 

Toll-free 1-877-663-5433 (ONE LIFE)  

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

Call 800-273-TALK (8255) 

Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 Other info: www.crisistextline.org

Trevor Project:

 *** Call 1-866-488-7386 

*** Text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200

Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13–24 TrevorChat and other information and resources: Go to www.trevorproject.org