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Mental Health Therapists

The FVSD has four Mental Health Therapists providing one-on-one support to children and youth who require tier three interventions.

Our Mental Health Therapists provide confidential, individual counselling for students during school hours upon receiving parental consent. Individual referrals can be made using the FVSD online referral form.

Success & Engagement Coaches

Who We Are

We work closely with First Nations and Metis families in reaching school success and creating an environment which is culturally accepting.

We try to build a trusting relationship with the families and schools. We work closely with each school to bring cultural awareness and use the cultural knowledge within the schools.

The Success Coaches cover Fort Vermilion, High Level, Rocky Lane, Meander River and Rainbow Lake.

Vision

To see the First Nations, Metis and Inuit students thrive in school and reach their goals, while feeling a strong sense of pride of who they are and the backgrounds they come from throughout their school journey.

"Reconciliation means establishing and maintaining a mutually respectful relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Canada." - TRC

Types of Support

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  • Assist students/families with the identification of barriers to success, provide support and advocacy for those students as they pursue their studies, and explore options for further education and/or career exploration.
  • Facilitate and strengthen school engagement for identified students/families.
  • Support students to develop a sense of identity and assist schools in promoting cultural awareness.
  • Working with guidance and support with community Elders, knowledge keepers and cultural advisors.

  • Offer in-home support while following COVID-19 guidelines and ensuring social distance applies.
  • Consistent checking in via in-person, phone calls, texts and emails.
  • Working closely with First Nations and Metis families to create a success plan for students and to address any barriers or concerns.
  • Refer out to other agencies/possible supports.

  • Assist as a community liaison between the FVSD and partner First Nations communities.
  • Create and establish partnerships and resources.

Jonelle Laboucane, Success/Engagement Coach
Spirit of the North Community School, Phone: 780-841-7200

Kayla Laboucane, Success/Engagement Coach
High Level Public School, Phone: 780-926-3706

Wendy McLean, Success/Engagement Coach
Fort Vermilion Public School, Phone: 780-927-3706