Counselling

Last updated February 7th, 2012

Student Services

Counselling Assignments for 2011-2012

Last name starts with Assigned Counsellor Phone number 613-592-3361 Email Address
All Grade 9 students Ms. Hendrycks ext. 231
Grade 10-11 students      
A – K Mrs. Scheepers ext. 223
L Ms. Hendrycks ext. 231
M-Z Ms. Barnabe ext. 222
Guidance Tech Ms.Gervais ext. 243

The role of the Guidance staff is to help answer student questions
and explore alternatives to educational, career and personal concerns.
They are a source of assistance and information in the following
areas.

Educational Counselling

  • selecting high school courses
  • addressing timetable concerns
  • dealing with difficulties in learning, studying or organizing time
  • working with students, their parents and teachers to develop an educational plan
  • consideing educational opportunities after high school
  • finding information on further education
  • completing the college or university application process
  • finding out about financial assistance and scholarships

Career Counselling

  • exploring possible career areas through the use of interest inventory surveys and print material
  • using work experience and job shadowing to further firsthand knowledge of the world of work
  • developing resumes and job search skills

Personal Counselling

  • learning more about yourself and others
  • dealing with personal concerns
  • talking over difficult situations and find alternative solutions
  • referring to community services as required

Students dealing with the effects of substance issues (alcohol/drugs) students may ask their guidance counsellor to arrange a meeting our
Rideauwood Counsellor

Resource List for Youth

Distress Line 613-238-2088
Kids Help Phone Line 1-800-668-6868
Ottawa Mobile Crisis Team 613-722-6914
Mental Health Crisis Centre 613-722-6914
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre 613-562-2333
Community Resource Centre of
Kanata, Goulbourn & West Carleton		 613-591-3686

Drugs and Alcohol

Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services 613-724-4881
David Smith Centre 613-594-8333

Health and Sexuality

Eating Disorder Clinic 613-729-0801
Adolescent Health Clinic 613-738-3664
Sexual Health Clinic 613-234-4641

Counselling Resources

Youth Services Bureau 613-729-1000
Children’s Aid Society 613-747-7800
Youth Employment Resource Centre 613-828-2123
Youth Net/Reseau-Abo 613-737-7791

Head of Special Education

Mrs. Mary Saunders

Learning Support Teachers: Mrs. Mary Saunders and Mrs. Alex Massett
Specialized Class Teachers: Ms. Jennifer Carter and Mr. Dave Coates

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