Embedded Files
SUPPORTS AT SHS
SUPPORTS AT SHS
School counsellors Mr. Trenholm and Mr. Welcher.
Youth Health Centre - nurse Krista Morris-MacDonald works out of the YHC on the third floor.
School Plus - contact your school counsellor to be connected to our schools plus social worker or outreach worker
Karrie Rayne - Social Worker at the Cobequid Youth Health Centre. Karrie.Rayne@nshealth.ca. 902-869-6131. Karrie also visits SHS on Tuesday mornings.
Mental and Physical Health Resources
Mental and Physical Health Resources
Community Health and Wellness Programs (Fall 2024-Winter 2025)
Anxiety Canada - a great resource for students struggling with anxiety and their families.
IWK Central Referral - 902-464-4110 You can call to set up mental health supports through the IWK
Kids Help Phone - a great site with lots of info. You can call or text 24/7 to connect with a trained counsellor
Laing House - drop in centre for youth age 16-29 living with mental illness
Mobile Mental Health Crisis Line 1-888-429-8167. Available 24/7
The Youth Project - info and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth
811 - non emergency health information and services in Nova Scotia
Break the Silence Nova Scotia - information/help for those experiencing sexual violence
Community Resources (Housing, Food, etc)
Community Resources (Housing, Food, etc)
Freedom Kitchen - local food truck at Sackville Library parking lot
Sackville High Community Food Pantry - Sackville High is opening a community food pantry that is accessible to all students and families of SHS. Students can arrange to access the food pantry throughout the school day to bring items home. Families will able to arrange appointment times to come to the school to pick up items. SchoolsPlus staff will be able to drop off food items to families who have issues with transportation. The Schools Plus Community food pantry will be located in the Schools Plus Hub space at Sackville High School in room 112.
Beacon House - Sackville area organization providing food, clothing, and programs for those in need
Adsum House - provide support to women and families who are homeless
bedfordsackville.pdfBedford/Sackville Helping Tree
Bedford/Sackville Helping Tree
Start at the bottom of the page, pick a category and see above for a list of local resources.
Page updated
Report abuse