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Did you know?
Did you know?
RRVSD has an AFM Counsellor!
RRVSD has an AFM Counsellor!
Mehgan Smith provides counselling and support to students impacted by their own substance use or the substance use of others. She works primarily out of Morris School, but is also available to families and students in other schools throughout the division.
Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s 8-4pm (based in Morris School)
*Note: Mehgan will now also be working Mondays and Fridays and is working in additional schools throughout the division. Contact your school for more info.
Cell: 204-712-3378 (Call or text)
Email: msmith@rrvsd.ca
Who can access services?
• Must be a current student within the Red River Valley School Division who is experimenting with or considering using alcohol or other drugs or participating in gambling.
• Students whose use of/participation in alcohol, other drugs or gambling is interfering with any aspect of their lives.
• Students who are concerned or affected by a friend or family members alcohol, other drug use or gambling involvement.
• Parents or caregivers who are concerned about their young ones use of/participation in alcohol, other drugs or gambling and who are looking for support and resources.
• Support staff, school staff and educators that are concerned about a student, would like resource materials, or would like to arrange for other AFM services.
AFM support and services are provided in the following ways:
In-person, if office space available and based on Public Health ongoing updates, practicing the fundamentals and wearing a mask (case by case)
Virtual online meets - Zoom meetings
Over the phone
Emails and texts (monitored Mon-Friday only)
Mehgan has created a website for students, staff and families to get additional information about substance use and addiction and access support.
Some of the information you can expect to find on the site includes:
School-based services offered for students, parents/caregivers and staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Referral information
Signs of a problem with alcohol or other drugs (for students)
Compass Youth In-house Treatment Program
Affected by someone else’s use resources/support
Signs of a student at risk
Alcohol and other drug education and resources
Harm reduction strategies
COVID and Substance use
Mental Health/Self-care
Gambling
Videos available on many topics including:
Addiction & the brain
All you need to know about marijuana / drugs / alcohol...
Parent experience
Personal stories
Mental health
And more!
Page updated
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