Hello! My name is M Waddell and I am the school counsellor.
The best way to contact me is through the contact tab.
https://www.brentwoodelementary.ca/contact
This program support series is for grandparents who are parenting their grandchild or grandchildren. Some of the topics covered include identifying the impact of family histories, healing practices and skills, understanding your "complex" role, building healthy boundaries, exploring legal issues, and promoting hope. Register for the program by calling Sage Seniors Association at 780-446-3569, or Seniors' Centre Without Walls at 780-395-2626.
For more virtual programming accessible by phone please refer to the SENIORS' CENTER WITHOUT WALLS CALENDAR and the Sage Seniors Association virtual programming calendar.
The AHS Children, Youth and Families - Addiction and Mental Health Caregiver Education Team is proud to be able to continue to offer free programming for parents and caregivers of children and youth through our new partnership with the Mental Health Foundation. In response to the global pandemic, our programming continues to be offered virtually at this time.
See the attached newsletter for more information on topics, dates, times, and registration.
Here are all of the FREE sessions AHS is offering for our families. These sessions include how to support your child’s self-regulations and a series on anxiety. Please go HERE to register for these FREE sessions!
or visit: https://www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca/virtual-education
Visit our website for tip sheets, videos, and more! www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca
Parenting Books:
Drop the Worry Ball by Dr. Alex Russell
How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk - Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
You and Your Anxious Child – Anne Marie Albano
Under Pressure by Lisa Damour, PhD.
Screen Wise – Helping Kids Thrive in their Digital World – Devorah Heitner, PhD.
The City University in Canada, Virtual Counselling Clinic offers no cost professional counselling sessions remotely to clients living across Alberta via a secured video conferencing platform. Services are provided by Master of Counselling Internship Students in the final year of their graduate degree, and are under the direction of a Registered Psychologist.
For more information please visit:
Website: www.cityuclinic.ca
Email: EdmontonVirtualClinic@cityu.edu
Phone: 780 918 8290
Youth Mental Health Resource Hub (Alberta Government): A hub of relevant resources to help you take care of yourself and look out for the people you love during this challenging time.
Togetherall is a new virtual mental health resource from Alberta Health Services. Togetherall is a clinically moderated, online peer-to-peer mental health community that empowers individuals to anonymously seek and provide support 24/7. Togetherall is free to all Albertans aged 16+, register using your Alberta postal code.
Primary Care Network The Sherwood Park PCN Mental Health (MH) Program offers a variety of free services on a referral-only basis: Initial assessments, treatment plans, and navigational assistance are provided by mental health clinicians for children (pre-school & up), adolescents, and adults. Please note, the clinic is not a counselling center and does not provide ongoing services/treatment.
Important Mental Health Numbers:
Addiction Helpline – 1-866-332-2322
Community Resources – 211 Alberta
Crisis Text Line - Text CONNECT to 741741
Family Violence – Find Supports – 310-1818
Income Supports – 1-866-644-5135
Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Mental Health Helpline – 1-877-303-2642
This store will be open all year and the clothing is shipped directly to your home after you have placed your online order.
There are a number of ways to contact the school: • Call at 467-5591 & leave message. (24 hours) • Email ATTENDANCE from our Contact Tab