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Our Social Workers are the link between home, school and community. Services are available at the request of a teacher, parent and/or student. An informed consent is required. Social work services are voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time.
Social workers
Our social workers are registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers. They provide support, resources and listen to your concerns.
Types of services provided
Social workers provide the following type of services:
- consultation with school administrators, teachers, school support staff and parents;
- individual counselling and support to students;
- short-term family counselling and supports to parents;
- group counselling for students;
- referral services to community agencies and
- crisis intervention.
School attendance counsellors
Our school attendance counsellors provide services and interventions aimed at improving student attendance. School attendance counsellors are a required service under the Education Act.
Types of services provided
Services provided by school attendance counsellors may include:
- consultation with school administrators, teachers, school support staff and parents;
- promotion of early intervention steps to address school absenteeism;
- identifying the barriers to school attendance;
- individual counselling and support to families and students to overcome attendance concerns;
rRecommendations regarding school programming, alternative learning programs and/or community based services.
When is a student referred
Students are referred to school social work or attendance counselling services for help in the following areas:
- school attendance;
- mental health concerns;
- social and emotional concerns;
- family concerns;
- health concerns;
- peer relationships;
- substance abuse;
- traumatic events, loss or grief;
- school concerns; and
- short-term family counselling and support to parents.
Contact us
For more information, contact your child's school principal or our Student Services department by calling 905-576-6150 or 1-877-482-0722 ext. 22279.