Family School Wellness
The Family School Wellness program is a voluntary and confidential short-term support program, designed to assist students who may be struggling with difficulties that are affecting their ability to function at school.
Family School Wellness Workers;
- Accepts referrals from Administrators and school staff, self-referrals from students and parents.
- Have the ability to provide a single and follow up session prior to opening a file and obtaining parent/guardian consent.
- Provide short term support services of 6-10 sessions to students and/or families facing social, emotional or school based challenges.
- Build skills with students in small groups.
- Assist in finding information and resources.
- Advocate within the school or community at large.
- Foster preventive opportunities within the school and community.
- Collaborate with school staff such as teachers, EA’s, administrators, as well as community agencies.
- Provide Suicide Risk Assessments.
The Family School Wellness program is available from September - June and is free of charge.
The Family School Wellness Program does not perform psychological assessments or provide advice regarding custody matters or legal issues.