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Guidance Counsellors and Student Services

We are here to help!

Ms. Boisvin: Gr. 7&8 Students with last names A-C
Ms. Bailey: Gr. 7&8 Students with last names D-Z

Mr. Doyle: Gr. 9-12 Students with last names A-D
Ms. Larade: Gr. 9-12 Students with last names E-M
Mr. Spriet: Gr. 9-12 Students with last names N-Z


What does your Guidance Counsellor Help You With?
Help with Transitions (Gr. 6 to 7, Gr. 8 to 9, Gr. 12 to post-secondary/work)
Pathway Planning (Help with course selection, career research, identifying strengths and interests, etc.)
Individual Counselling (Help with personal, family or academic issues, etc.)


Other Services Provided:

Multicultural Liaison Officer (MLO): 
In partnership with Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization our MLO supports our newcomer families to Canada. This program addresses the settlement and integration needs of newcomers, immigrants, refugees and first generation Canadian students and their families to ensure a successful school experience for the students and that both students and parents are fully integrated into the community. 

OCSB Addictions Counsellor : To support students who have substance abuse and/or addiction issues or who have family members with these issues. 

OCSB Social Worker: 
To counsel students on a variety of issues including personal relationships, family concerns, mental health, etc. 

OCSB Mental Health Worker: To counsel students for short term mental health concerns and facilitating class and small group wellness and mental health sessions.


OCSB Psychologist: Supports students in a variety of ways including educational testing and personal counselling. 

*See your Guidance Counsellor to access these services.



COMMUNITY RESOURCES:


There are a number of resources available to you in the community. A good website for information is www.ementalhealth.ca

YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU (MOBILE CRISIS 24/7)......................613-260-2360
ysb.ca
YSB MENTAL HEALTH WALK-IN CLINIC......................................613-562-3004
2301 CARLING AVE.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 12:00-8:00 PM


24 HOUR CRISIS LINES - CALL ONLY IN EMERGENCY
OTTAWA DISTRESS CENTER.................................................... 613-238-3311
ASSAULTED WOMEN HELP.....................................................1-866-863-0511
GAMBLING HELP LINE..........................................................1-888-230-3505
IMMIGRANT & MINORITY WOMEN'S CENTRE .............................613-729-1119
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE..................................................613-722-6914
RAPE CRISIS CENTER.............................................................613-562-2333
SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT.....................................................613-234-2266
SEXUAL HEALTH CENTRE.........................................................613-234-4641


OTHER HELP & INFORMATION LINES
KIDS HELP PHONE LINE ......................................................1-800-668-6868
CHILD ABUSE (CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OTTAWA)...................613-747-7800
YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU......................................................613-562-3004
EASTERN OTTAWA RESOURCE CENTRE......................................613-741-6025
RIDEAUWOOD ADDICTION & FAMILY SERVICES.........................613-724-4881
GAMBLER'S ANONYMOUS........................................................613-567-3271



LOOKING FOR A JOB?

TRY THESE SITES FOR SOME HELPFUL TIPS AND RESOURCES:

EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO: WWW.ONTARIO.CA/PAGE/EMPLOYMENT-ONTARIO

YOUTH JOB LINK: WWW.AGILEC.CA/YJL
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