Wellness @ East York

Student Support Services

• Child & Youth Worker Support -  Our CYW is Brad Hall is onsite several days a week.  Brad meets with students individually, as well as providing a range of in-school wellness groups, activities, and learning opportunities.  A guidance counsellor, administrator, or Special Education teacher can help connect you with Schantel.

• Social Work - Our Social Worker is Anita Roberto.  Students can access her support for a variety of reasons and can self-refer through their guidance counsellor or administrator.  Anita visits 1-2 times per week and is an excellent source for individual support or community referrals. A guidance counsellor or administrator can provide a referral to meet with Anita.

• Newcomer Settlement Worker - Our Settlement Worker is Kelly Vetiera.  You can book an appointment with Kelly by email at kvetira@tno-toronto.org  or by calling 647-296-0174 

• TDSB Mental Health & Well-Being Professional Support Staff - Virtual Office Hours & Resources at https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/Supporting-You/Mental-Health-and-Well-Being-Professional-Support-Staff-PSS  

Additional Programs & Services

• Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) - Groups are run to meet the needs of referred students.  Groups are created to meet the needs of our students and may focus on relationship skills, anxiety, social-emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, or anger.  Melanie and Jennifer are our facilitators and can be found in Room 123 on Thursdays.  Talk to your guidance counsellor to arrange an introduction!

• Urban Indigenous Education Centre - The TDSB Urban Indigenous Education Centre is pleased to offer a variety of services with the goal of closing the opportunity gap for Indigenous students.  An Itinerant Student Success Teacher, an Itinerant Culture and Traditions Instructor, a Child and Youth Counsellor, a Social Worker, Instructional Leaders and Community Liaison Workers collectively offer a wide range of services including: family advocacy and connection to community resources; one-on-one and group itinerant support; professional development and support for school staff; referrals and student networking within the Indigenous community.  For more information and a consent to service form, speak with your guidance counsellor or visit https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/Indigenous-Education

• Bereavement Support  - This group provides the opportunity to connect with peers who have also lost loved ones.  Activities are designed to honour memories, share stories, and pay tribute to relationships.  This group runs based on the needs of the school.  If you are experiencing grief and would like some support, speak with your guidance counsellor.  We will provide a space to talk about your experience, add you to our next group opportunity,  and provide links to community supports. 

The Sunshine Therapy Dogs

Henry and Bentley (along with Helen and Jackie) visit East York every second Friday!  Students are invited to drop by the rotunda to visit during lunch.