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COUNSELLING RESOURCES
We are here to help and support you in your success at ATSS! Your School Counsellor is Mr. Abernethy.
Seeing Your Counsellor:
To make an appointment with your counsellor please email them with your request or drop by their office in the counselling centre.
Areas your counsellor can provide assistance in are as follows:
academic counselling and problems-solving
accessing tutors
orientation to the school
post-secondary, vocational and career planning
personal counselling and decision-making
program and course selection
referrals to community agencies
scholarships
study skills
support in crisis
If you need extra help in your courses please visit the Learning Support Page.
Driver Safety
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Introduction
Introduction
As high school counsellors and a resource to our students, our role is to promote emotional, social, and personal development in students. We help students to overcome any struggles or difficulties they may have. We collaborate with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community agencies. The BC Ministry of Education describes some of our many functions as including “counselling students, their families and the community to foster growth in the students’ self esteem, individual responsibility, and in skills such as decision making”. Moreover we are able to help guide students in their physical and mental health.
If you are experience BULLYING please report it anonymously by way of the Province of BC’s ERASE Bullying Reporting Tool.
The following resources will also be of help to our students.
Help Lines for BC Children, Youth and Families
Help Lines for BC Children, Youth and Families
FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE 24/7 – DIAL 911
BC FRASER HEALTH CRISIS LINE - 604-951-8855 or toll-free 1-877-820-7444 - Trained volunteers provide toll-free telephone support and crisis intervention counselling, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also call for information on local services or if you just need someone to talk to.
BC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL – FIND HELP NOW 24/7 – DIAL 811
BC LIST OF HELP RESOURCES – Go To BC211
ABBOTSFORD POLICE NON-EMERGENCY – CALL 604-859-5225
ABORIGINAL CRISIS LINE (KUU-US) – TOLL FREE: 1-800-588-8717
ALCOHOL & DRUG INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE – CALL 1-800-663-1441
Provides information and referral services for those needing help with substance abuse.
BC NURSE LINE – 1-866-215-4700
Provides 24-hour, confidential health information and advice from an RN.
You can also talk to a pharmacist from 5 pm to 9 am 7 days a week.
BC SUICIDE Helpline of BC – CALL 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) OR www.crisiscentre.bc.ca
Provides confidential, non-judgmental, free emotional support 24/7.
For those experiencing feelings of distress, despair, or thinking about suicide.
BEING BULLIED? TEXT 211 for professional support, options, information, and referrals.
If you are being bullied REPORT IT NOW … Anonymous Reporting Tool of BC Government.
CRISIS LINES in BC: www.crisislines.bc.ca
CRISIS LINES across CANADA: www.suicideprevention.ca
D-TALKS LINE – 1-866-658-1221
Provides information for youth and adults on detox issues. Operates 9 am to 8 pm.
FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT HOPE FOR WELLNESS HELP LINE – CALL 1-855-242-3310
FRASER HEALTH CRISIS LINE – CALL 1-877-820-7444 (24 hours a day every day)
FRASER HEALTH START TEAM – 1-844-782-7811
Provides assessment and intervention services for youth ages 6-18 who are in acute mental health crisis. Offers mobile outreach, safety planning, short term individual or group therapy, resource referral and coordination, and family support. Open 9am-9pm weekdays and noon to 9 weekends and holidays.
HELPLINE FOR CHILDREN – CALL 310-1234
Provides help 24/7 if you are in trouble. No area code is needed.
KELTY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTRE – CALL 1-800-665-1822 OR www.keltymentalhealth.ca
KIDS HELP PHONE – CALL 1-800-668-6868 OR www.kidshelpphone.ca
Provides bilingual, 24 hour confidential phone counselling and referral services.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT LINE – CALL 310-6789
Provides 24/7 mental health support. No area code is needed.
MINDSHIFT ANXIETY APP www.anxietybc.com/mobile-app
REPORT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT – CALL 1-800-663-9122
TELECARE CRISIS LINE – CALL 604-852-9099
Christian-based Crisis Line
QUIT NOW! SMOKERS HELP LINE – CALL 1-877-455-2233
VICTIMLINKBC – CALL 1-800-563-0808
VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.
YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE – CALL 1-800-680-4264
YOUTH IN BC CRISIS HOTLINE – CALL 1-866-661-3311 OR LIVE CHAT www.youthinbc.com
Provides 24 hour crisis intervention for youth through phone and online chat.
If you are experiencing a personal crisis during the school day go directly to your teacher or counsellor or office and tell them how you are feeling.
Legal Rights – What the Law Says
Legal Rights – What the Law Says
Child Abuse and Neglect: The BC Handbook for Action
Is That Legal? What the Law Says about Online Harassment & Abuse
Privacy & Information Sharing:
Privacy & Information Sharing:
Information Sharing Best Practices
Information Sharing – Child & Youth
Information Sharing – Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Information Sharing for Young People
Privacy & Consent Information for Parents& Caregivers
Local Resources and Programs
Local Resources and Programs
Abbotsford Foundry - Check out Google Slides
Abbotsford Foundry Referral (School Staff)
Archway (Abbotsford) Community Services
Archway Immigrant Youth Services (Culture Club – coby.piazza@archway.ca)
Abbotsford School District Resources
Abbotsford Youth Resource Centre
Abbotsford & BC Transition and Safe Houses
Abbotsford Youth Health Centre
Child & Youth Mental Health in BC
Cyrus Centre (Emergency Youth Shelter, Semi-Independent Housing, Resource Centre, Youth Food Bank)
DEWY (Day, Evening, Weekend for Youth) Substance Abuse Program – Info Sheet
Eating Disorders Programs (Abbotsford Mental Health Office) CALL 604-870-7800
EAP – Employee Assistance Program (Staff WorkHealthLife)
Find Support in BC (Disability Resources)
Here to Help: Information Sheets
New Beginnings young parent program
Pacific Community Resource Society (youth and family support: education, employment, addiction counselling, & housing support)
Pregnancy Services (Hope for Women)
SAIP – Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (Archway Community Services)
Responding to Sexual Abuse Disclosures
SEY – Stop Exploiting Youth (Abbotsford Community Services)
START (Fraser Health Team: Short Term, Assessment, Response, Treatment)
Public Health Unit
Public Health Unit
• Abbotsford – CALL 604-864-3400 – 104 34194 Marshall Road
Walk-In-Clinics
Walk-In-Clinics
• Abbotsford Youth Health Centre
• Viva Care Walk-In-Clinic (located inside Walmart Highstreet) – Phone: 604-381-4102
If you cannot find what you are looking for, CALL 211 for free information on local, social, and government services.
Health Guides
Health Guides
BC Drug and Poison Information Centre
BC Nurseline – CALL 1-866-215-4700
Body Image (Raising Kids with a Healthy Body Image)
Eating Disorders: A Guide
Here to Help: Information Sheets
Youthspace (Free, Anonymous and Confidential Web Forum for Youth)
“Our” Health Apps
“Our” Health Apps
Breathr - breathing and mindfulness - BC Children's Hospital
Breathe2Relax – helps with anxiety, anger, mood.
DBT Diary Card & Skills Coach – helps with mindfulness.
Mindshift – helps with anxiety – strategies & tips.
Operation Reach Out – helps with suicide ideation.
WhatsMyM3 – screens for anxiety & depression.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
Anxiety Resources for Parents (Kelty Mental Health)
Anxiety Canada (Tools & Resources)
BC Child and Youth Mental Health
BC Psychological Association Fact Sheets
Beyond the Blues Education & Screening Home
Beyond the Blues Youth Screening Tools
Beyond the Blues Anxiety Videos (Password is btb)
Bounceback BC: Reclaim Your Health
Bounceback School Counsellor Referral Form
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) (BC Division)
Center for Mental Health in Schools (UCLA)
Children with Parents with Mental Illness (COPMI – Australia Site)
Depression: Anti-Depression Skills Workbook
Depression: Anti-Depression at Work Skills Workbook
Depression Recovery: CBIS Manual-Adolescent
Emotional Intelligence Workbook
Family Smart Mental Health Resources
Here to Help: Information Sheets (ie. Self-Harm)
Here to Help: Mental Health and Substance Use Information You Can Trust
Here to Help: Screening Self-Tests
How to Look After Our Mental Health
Jack.Org: Mental Health Resources
Jessie’s Legacy: Eating Disorders Prevention & Awareness
Kelty: Eating Disorders Resource
Kelty: Mental Health Resource Centre
Kelty: Mental Health Resource List
LEAP Clinic – Evidence Based Therapy for Children (CBT)
Living Life to the Full (Canadian Mental Health Assoc.)
Looking Glass Treatment Facility for Eating Disorders
Mental Health Resources Tip Sheet
M3 Mental Health Screening Test: Anxiety, Mood, Depression
MindYourMind – Help if you are experiencing a Crisis
Ontario Schools Mental Health Resources
Playing with Anxiety – Free Ebook
Reach Out (Psychosis)
Relaxation Exercises – Dartmouth College MP3 Downloads
Resilience Now - Helping Parents Build Resilience
Sleeping In? Having Trouble Getting Up in the Morning?
Stress: Helping Kids Manage Stress (Article)
The FORCE: Society for Kid’s Mental Health
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
TeensHealth – Lots of great Information on all aspects of health
WalkAlong – Your Journey to Mental Wellness
Young Minds (UK)
Youthspace – online crisis & emotional support chat
Grief Counselling
Grief Counselling
Abbotsford Hospice Society offers support for Children and Youth. Please reach out to Janessa at janessa@abbotsfordhospice.org or call 604-852-2456 ext. 416
Abbotsford Hospice Society Grief Support for Youth
Addressing Grief: Tips for Teachers
Children & Youth Grief Network
Grief and Loss: BC Children's Hospital
Grief & Bereavement Resource Repository
Grief: Recommendations for Helping Students
Helping the Grieving Student: A Guide for Teachers (Chilliwack Hospice)
Helpful Brochures (Victoria Hospice)
Whats your Grief: Helping a Teenager Deal with Grief
Personal Safety
Personal Safety
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Child Abuse Prevention Handbook
Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (Gang Prevention)
Commit to Kids (Are your Kids Safe?)
Domestic Violence (Help Starts Here)
Domestic Violence: Supporting Students
Ending Violence Association of Canada (Victim Services)
ERASE Bullying Site (Province of BC)
Parachute: Preventing Injuries. Saving Lives
Parent Further (Promoting Healthy Teen Relationships)
Promoting Healthy Dating Relationships
Safer Self (Sexual Exploitation Resource)
SafeKidsBC (Child Abuse Resources)
Self-Harm
Self-Harm
Child & Youth Health Overview of Self-Harm
Cutting & Self-Harm Support Help Guide
FSRC: Family Support & Resource Centre at BC Children’s Hospital Tel: 604-875-2345 ext. 5102
Helping Teens Who Cut (Book)
National Self-Harm Network (UK)
National Self-Injury for Youth Canada
Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions (Book)
Suicide: Child & Teen Prevention (BC Govt Site)
Suicide: A Caring Conversation
Suicide: Facts, Stats, Signs, & Myths
Suicide: Centre for Suicide Prevention Resources
Suicide: World Health Organization (WHO)
Suicide Ideation Resources (MCFD)
Suicide: A School District Model of Prevention
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
Alcohol Reality Check & Screening Tools
Behind the Scenes of Adolescent Drug Use (USC Research)
Cycles Video (Marijuana)
DEWY (Day, Evening, Weekend for Youth) – Info Sheet
Here to Help: Alcohol Resources
Educational Resources – Fentanyl
Educational Resources – Opioids
Iminds Drug Education (UVIC Centre for Addictions Research of BC)
Impact (Youth Substance Use Services)
Letter from BC Provincial Health Officer (June 2017)
Talking to Your Kids About Drugs
USA Resources
USA Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Psychological Association
Child Care Aware – Helping families and children cope
Helping Children Deal with Tragic Events in the News
National Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The National Association of School Psychologists
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
BC’s Registered Clinical Counsellors
Kevin Klassen MC, RCC
Alex W. Kwee, Psy.D., R.Psych.
Melissa Redekop MA, RCC
Technology
Technology
Cyberbullying: “The Definite Guide”
Is That Legal? (Legal Services Society of BC)
Misc Links
Misc Links
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