Social Work Support
Social Work Support
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Georgetown District High School
Georgetown District High School
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.
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.
You might consider accessing School Social Work Service if your academic achievement is being affected by concerns like:
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?
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?
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
Connecting with your School Social Worker
Georgetown District High School
Georgetown District High School
For self-referrals to the Georgetown District High School Social Worker please contact:
Sarah Bryson, MSW, RSW
Sarah Bryson, MSW, RSW
School Social Worker
Pronouns: she/her/hers
School Phone: 905-877-6966 ext 243
Cell Phone: 905-749-2160
Email: brysonsa@hdsb.ca
Please note that the Social Worker's email and phone number are only monitored during working hours. Please do not leave any urgent messages.
If you are in distress and need to talk, please contact one of the following two agencies
If you are in distress and need to talk, please contact one of the following two agencies
ROCK 24 hour Crisis Line at 905-878-9785.
ROCK 24 hour Crisis Line at 905-878-9785.
If you are feeling suicidal, and require immediate attention please call 911
If you are feeling suicidal, and require immediate attention please call 911
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