Student Support
Guidance Counsellors
Guidance counsellors offer the following supports to meet the needs of our students:
Educational Planning
· Course Selection
· OSSD Diploma Requirements
· College/University Information Workshops
· Scholarships/Bursaries/OSAP
· Study Skills
· Night School/Summer School/Virtual Academy
· Post Secondary Options/SAT’s
· School to Work Opportunities
· Tutors
Personal Concerns
· Individual personal counseling
· Referrals to support staff and outside agencies
Social Worker
Ms. R. Glen is the social worker/attendance counsellor for our family of schools. Referrals are made by Guidance, Student Success, Learning Support Teachers and Administration or through our school team meetings. Counselling is available for students with attendance or emotional concerns.
School Psychologist
Mr. J. Noftle is our school psychologist and is available at Lucas to meet with students with learning, behavioural or emotional concerns. Referrals are made by Guidance, Student Success, Learning Support Teachers and Administration or through our school team meetings. Services are primarily consultative, and may involve assessment and/or brief intervention with appropriate community follow-up where necessary.
Mental Health Crisis Service
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, sad, scared or in crisis?
Are you thinking of hurting yourself or someone else?
Are you worried about someone in your life?
Distress Line (519 667 6711)
Crisis Response Line - London (519 433 2023)
Helpful Resources
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