Contemporary educational practices comprise of the integration of school based health centers for the treatment of physical and mental health conditions of their student populations. These conditions must be addressed as they greatly impact academic performance and functioning. However, Mexican American adolescents continue to be a population at risk of missing out on these services because they face unique barriers to accessing them. This study examined factors that impacted the use of mental health services for this group and parental attitudes about mental health services surfaced as an area requiring further exploration as these attitudes can impact service engagement for this group. This quantitative cross sectional study included a convenience sample of 274 parents with the majority identifying as Hispanic or Latino (n = 227) and reporting they live in either Luna or Dona Ana Counties (n = 212). Data was collected via self-administered completion of the Parental Attitudes Towards Psychological Services Inventory (PATPSI) and by completion of a demographic survey. Results revealed a statistically significant multivariate effect for both income and language on the combined PAPSI subscales (Help Seeking Attitudes, Help Seeking Intentions and Stigmatization). Results also indicated that there are differences in parental attitudes about mental health services in parents that make less than 30k per year and identify as non-Latino/Hispanic. This study highlights the idea that parents are essential gatekeepers of mental health services of Mexican American adolescents and educational leaders should inventory these attitudes in order to create more equitable access to school based mental health services for this group. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]