GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
See the link to the right for our Guidance Department Website and to all information about course selection, timetables and more! https://sites.google.com/tdsb.on.ca/lpci-guidance/home
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
Black Youth Helpline – A multicultural helpline and services for children, youth and families. Available from 9am-10pm everyday.
BounceBack® – A free cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers mental health self-help support for those 15-17 & older. Toll free: 1-866-345-0224.
Hope for Wellness Helpline – An Indigenous Youth Helpline. 24 Hour Phone Support.
Kids Help Phone – Find youth resources based on where you live. 24 Hour Phone/Text/Chat Support.
LGBT Youthline – Confidential, non-judgmental and informed LGBTTQQ2SI Peer Support. 4pm-9:30pm (Monday and Tuesday only) Text/Chat Support.
Naseeha – Mental health hotline, resources, workshops, web therapy and more for Muslim and non-Muslim youth/individuals. Phone Support daily 12pm-3am.
What’s Up Walk-In Clinic – Free virtual and in-person counseling for youth.
For a phone or video session call Help Ahead 1-866-585-6486 9am-7pm Monday to Friday; Saturday 9am-5pm.
Woodgreen – Offers social, employment and academic support for youth, persons with developmental disabilities, and caregivers/families. Free single session counseling by phone or video for ages 16+ (12-15 years requires parent/caregiver consent).
Available Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings. Registration from 4:00-6:15. Call (416) 645–6000 ext. 1990
Trans Lifeline – a peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning youth and adults.
Youthdale - Community and in-patient services for children, youth, young adults and families struggling with complex mental health needs. Crisis Service Line available 24/7 416-363-9990
Across Boundaries – Provides equitable, holistic mental health and addiction services for racialized communities.
HelpAhead – Connecting infants, children, youth and families to mental health services in the Toronto community.
Children's Mental Health Ontario – Find resources to help support children and youth mental health.
Daily Bread Food Bank – Search your local area by postal code/location to access food.
Government Financial Supports: Canada Dental Benefit
Kids Help Phone – Find youth resources based on where you live.
Lumenus – Mental health, developmental and community services.
Bob Rumball - Mental Health Treatment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children/Youth and Families
SickKids – This hub provides resources to help support your child's mental health and general well-being.
YouthLink – Youth/family counseling, parenting support, shelter/housing, education and community-based programs for ages 12-24 and their families.
211 Central – Find community and government services where you live.
One Stop Talk - If you’re 17 and under, you can instantly connect with a therapist and develop a plan together to move forward and feel better.
Special Education and Student Success
Students who are currently identified as exceptional by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (I.P.R.C.) or who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) receive Special Education support. A partnership of students, school, family, and recommended school support services such as Child and Youth Worker (CYW), Social Worker, or Psychologist when deemed necessary, is essential for the success of all students receiving such support.
Learning Strategies 1 - GLE1/209 is a credit course in Grade 9 and 10, which focuses on learning strategies to help students become strong, independent learners, and improve their personal organizational skills. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the strategies and accommodations outlined in their Individual Education Plan and how they can support their learning while having the opportunity to receive support in areas of challenge; including support and and time to complete course related work when necessary.
Advanced Learning Strategies - GLE3/4O9 is a credit course in Grade 11 and 12, which prepares students to make successful transitions to post-secondary education programs. Students will be provided with opportunities to obtain help and time to complete other course related work when necessary.
Students will be monitored by Special Education staff and are entitled to all the accommodations outlined in their IEPs. Students are encouraged to communicate with the Special Education staff for support and guidance.