Social Work Support
Gary Allan Learning Centre
Our goal is to support you by creating a safe space for you, providing therapeutic interventions,
and helping you find the right resources when you need them.
and helping you find the right resources when you need them.
You might consider accessing School Social Work Service if your academic achievement is being affected by concerns like:
Managing school, family or peer related stress
Having thoughts of suicide
Difficulty managing emotions/overcoming obstacles
What can your School Social Worker do for you?
With your permission, and in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space, your School Social Worker can:
Provide a space for you to talk about how you are feeling
Help you identify your goals
Provide you with brief counselling support and strategies for problem solving
Equip you with academic support by talking with your teachers and school team
Link you to information and resources
Work with community partners that you might be working with so that together, we can ensure you have the mental health & academic support you need
Provide you with crisis support and safety planning
What if Social Work support is suggested but you don’t really want it?
School Social Workers do provide a wide range of service to many students. However, not every student needs a School Social Worker. You may feel that you already have everyone you need in your circle. You may already be working with a counsellor in the community. You may have tried counselling and found it just wasn’t for you or maybe the timing just isn’t right. You know your situation best.
Connecting with your School Social Worker
Gary Allan Learning Centre (West) Burlington
For self-referrals to the Gary Allan Learning Centre (West) Social Worker please contact:
Jeffery Von Zuben, MSW, RSW
School Social Worker
Pronouns: he/him/his
School Phone: 905-637-2383 x 235
Cell Phone: 905-749-4706
Email vonzubenj@hdsb.ca
Gary Allan Learning Centre (East) Oakville
For self-referrals to the Gary Allan Learning Centre (East) Oakville Social Worker please contact:
Tara Sinclair, MSW, RSW
School Social Worker
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Cell Phone: 905-749-1048
Email: sinclairt@hdsb.ca
Gary Allan Learning Centre (North) Milton
For self-referrals to the Gary Allan (North) Milton Social Worker please contact:
Danielle Budd, MSW, RSW
School Social Worker
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Office Phone: 905-878-2244 ext 241 ; Cell Phone: 905-749-3234
Email: buddd@hdsb.ca
Please note that the Social Workers email and phone number are only monitored during working hours. Please do not leave any urgent messages.
Gary Allan Learning Centre (North) Halton Hills
For self-referrals to the Gary Allan (North) Halton Hills Social Worker please contact:
Teresa Milke, MSW, RSW
School Social Worker
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Office Phone: 905-873-8783 ext. 237 ; Cell Phone: 905-749-4170
Email: milket@hdsb.ca
Please note that the Social Workers' emails and phone numbers are only monitored during working hours. Please do not leave any urgent messages.