AVHS School Counsellors:
Sarah Wellwood, MEd (Counselling)
School Counsellor (Grades 11 & 12)
Office: 902-792-6740 ext. 5031
Email: wellwoods@gnspes.ca
Suzanne Ramsay, MEd (Counselling)
School Counsellor (Grades 9 & 10), NSVS Contact Teacher
Office: 902-792-6740 ext. 5032
Email: sdramsay@gnspes.ca
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Email: Mackenzie.Devanney@nshealth.ca
The Adolescent Outreach Worker works for Nova Scotia Health Authority in Mental Health and Addictions Services and is available through Student Services on Mondays and Tuesdays. Mackenzie is able to provide confidential counselling for students at AVHS and works to support students with concerns such as: low mood/depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-harm, substance use and body image. She also works to facilitate mental health promotion groups at school.
Students may self-refer to see Mackenzie (email, call/text, in person) or can be connected with her with the support of a school counsellor.
Student Support Worker: Tristan Sampson
Email: tristan.sampson@avrce.ca
The primary role of the Student Support Worker is to provide support to students of African descent and their families to help make schooling a more positive experience, which in turn helps students achieve success and remain in school.
Student Support Workers (SSWs) work in collaboration with school principals and staff, under the direction of the Coordinator of African Canadian Education Service. They work as part of a team that includes students, parents/guardians, principals, teachers, support staff and sometimes community agencies.
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Email: taylor.deazley@avrce.ca
What is the Native Student Advisor Program?
The primary role of the Native Student Advisor (NSA) is to support students of Indigenous descent and their families, to make schooling a more positive experience, helping students achieve success and remain in school.
Native Student Advisors work with the support of the school administration and staff, under the direction of the Coordinator of Mi'kmaw Education Services. They work as part of a team, which includes students, parents, principals, teachers, support staff and, at times, community agencies.
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SchoolsPlus Facilitator: Emilie Smith, MSW, RSW
Email: Emilie.Smith@avrce.ca
Office: (902) 790-6765 Cell: (902)-790-6123
SchoolsPlus is a collaborative interagency approach supporting the whole child and their family, with the school as the centre of service delivery.
SchoolsPlus sites are supported by a facilitator and a community outreach worker. They act as liaisons between the school and community; they advocate, coordinate, and expand services for students and families. They help families navigate the system and get the services they need.
SchoolsPlus staff work with representatives from Health and Wellness, Education, Community Services, Justice, as well as community-based organizations, to offer a range of services and programs for children, youth, and their families.
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Social Media: West Hants SchoolsPlus Facebook Page
School Liaison: Kiara Sexton
Email: k.sexton@gnspes.ca
Cell: 902-300-3189 (call/text)
Need Employment or Career Navigation support? The NS Works School Liaison can help with:
Job Searches
Editing Cover Letters/Resumes
Support with Determining Career Goals/Interests
Volunteer Searches
Job Interview Prep
And More!
CYCP: Deanna Holmes
Email: deanna.holmes@gnspes.ca
Working closely with our administration, Deanna works in a variety of ways to support student needs.
Cell: 902-599-2282