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St. Francis of Assisi Student and Family Counselling Information and Support
“Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed; I am your God. I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with my right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
School Counselling
School counsellors offer support for students and parents. We provide students with strategies and coping skills for concerns they are struggling with. We support the social, emotional and mental-wellness of students along with providing academic support. This is done through school and class presentations, small group counselling or conflict resolution and short- term individualized counselling sessions. However, if a student requires therapy, we will encourage the referral to an outside counsellor or Alberta Health Services.
The school counsellors are Ms MaryKate Kelly and Mr. Jordan Koopmans. Students may self refer for counselling supports, as well, school staff and parents can also request support services for their student.
Referrals can be made in person, by phone (403-314-1449) or by email.
School Counsellor Office Hours:
School Days 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm
Family School Counsellor
Our Family School Counsellors (FSC) are available to help students and families in need. They support the social, emotional and mental wellness of students and families and are able to support within the home, school and community. FSC’s provide a wide range of support services including but not limited to - education around parenting strategies, short-term counselling, and working with families to access community resources and in financial need. FSC’s play a vital role within our school community and as partners to the school counselling team.
Our STF Family School Counsellor is Mrs. Katherine Seymour. Families and students may self refer for counselling supports and parents can request support services for their family.
Referrals can be made in person, by phone (403-314-1449) or by email: katherine.seymour@rdcrs.ca
Support Information
Community Resources
Alberta Mental Health
The phone number for Alberta Mental Health is 403-340-5469. Parents can phone this number directly.
Speech and Language Services
Parents can contact Alberta Health Services at 403-314-5250 for referrals for these services.
Alberta Mental Health Crisis Help Line: 1-877-303-2642. Students who are in need of someone to talk to in a crisis situation may call the helpline, which is available to them 24 hours a day.
Suicide Information & Education Services
Suite D 4808 51st Ave
Red Deer, AB 403-342-4966
Website: www.suicideinfo.ca
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Red Deer Catholic Family School Enhancement Counsellors
Our Family School Enhancement Counsellors (FSECs) support the social, emotional and mental wellness of students and families within their homes, school, and community through early intervention and prevention.
FESCs meet with children, youth, parents, and families to go over issues affecting student success supporting them to look for options, develop strategies and find solutions.
Services offered:
- Provide support services to families and children facing social, emotional, and family challenges
- Build skills with students in small groups
- Promote effective communication within families and between parents and students
- Assist families in navigating and finding information and resources, such as counselling services, income support, community programs, etc.
- Promote preventative opportunities within the schools and community
- Provide support in schools and in the home
- Collaborate with community agencies
- Organize family events and parent sessions
- Enhance Catholic family values by building a home, school, and parish
Check out the Family School Enhancement Facebook page.