Services

Tyler Mennen

Available: Virtually

Services: Pressure from peers, unrealistic expectations, the relentlessness of social media, are just a few of the forces making it an extremely challenging time to grow up in. At Rideauwood we recognize just how challenging it is and offer tailored programs for Youth and Young Adults focused on substance use, behavioural addictions and mental health issues. We provide specialized support and partner with clients to choose the program path that meets their individual goals.

Access: Referrals to our Rideauwood counsellor are done through a guidance counsellor.

Liz Fee

Available: Virtually or in person appointment as needed.

Services: The nurse practitioner offers health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a broad range of health problems and topics. She provides health counselling on topics such as eating, exercise, sleep, drugs, and stress. As well, she provides free testing for STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and low cost/free birth control and other medication, Plan B, and condoms. Finally, she can help connect you with community resources like free dental exams, eye exams, or physiotherapy. Information shared is confidential.

Access: Request an appointment through Ms. Donato, or through your guidance counsellor.

Abdirahman (Abdi) Hilowle

Available: Monday to Friday

Services: Student counsellor, including academic/homework support.

Access: Across the hall from the Guidance Department at "The Hub" office

Souad Musa -

Available: Virtually

Services: The Graduation Coach is to mentor, advise and advocate for African, Black and Caribbean students and their families.

Access: souad.musa@ocdsb.ca or ask your teacher or guidance counsellor

Wendy Habets

Available: Virtually and in person as needed

Services: Mental Health and Critical Services, Certified Behaviour Management Systems Instructor, Certified Implementation Leader for Youth Connections Ottawa, social skill development, anger management, problem solving and more.

Access: Referrals to Wendy are made through teachers and guidance counsellors. Please let them know you would like to meet.

Community Outreach/Combined Services:

The OCDSB, in partnership with OCISO (Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization) continues to support our families through the (MLO) Multicultural Liaison Officer program. This program addresses the settlement and integration needs of newcomers, immigrants, and refugee students and their families to ensure a successful school experience. Our MLO provides information about the education system, support services and advocacy for students and parents, and connects families to specialized community resources as needed.

Susan Ragheb

Available: Virtually

Access: Through Guidance.

Emmanuel Molla

Available: Virtually

Access: Through Guidance.

Rroshan Karmacharya

Available: Virtually

Access: Through Student Services or your teacher

Nora Elmi

Services: Named after the Somali word for hope -Aims to empower Somali youth and families living in Ottawa through culturally sensitive engagement strategies. Rajo envisions a community where Somali youth have access to opportunities, skills , resources and the support they need to achieve their full potential. The service provides culturally sensitive services consisting of:

Community Engagement and Education, Skill-Based Groups, Individual therapy and Home-based services.

Access: info@thecrsd.org or 1 (613) 686-6333

Ghadir Kawar

Availability: Virtual appointment only

Services: Support for all Syrian Students

Access: see below

Boys and Girls Clubs of Ottawa

1645 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2G 1W2

T: 613-809-7212

Gkawar@bgcottawa.org I www.yowottawa.ca

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