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Personal Help and Assistance
There is always a time when we need some assistance in coping with different events and issues in our lives. Ask for help. Come into Guidance and speak with a counselor or check out one of the websites listed below. We also have a school attendance counsellor and social worker that is available to assist students and families.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your local Hospital Emergency Department or call 911.
Kids Help Phone: 24/7 crisis support: 1-800-668-6868, text 686868, www.kidshelpphone.ca for web chat access
Reach Out Crisis Support: (519)433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023, www.reachout247.ca for web chat access
Family & Youth Counselling
Welkin is pleased to provide service for students and families including free counselling. Students and/or parents can complete a self referral for couselling (and get more information about their services) here: Welkin Mental Health and Wellness
Housing Support
Youth Homelessness Support
There are a number of supports for students in need of housing. If you need a place to stay immediately, call 2-1-1.
For more information about housing in our area, visit: Youth Homelessness Protocol
Mental Health
This site will provide youth and parents information on over 250 organizations 800 programs and services available for assistance. Provincial services are also listed. Children's Mental Health Support
School Nurse
The Thames Valley District School Board has established a partnership agreement with the Central Community Health Center to provide nurse counselling services at AVSS. Students wishing to make an appointment with the counsellor are encouraged to make an appointment in the Guidance office.