Counselling/Student Services

Counselling supports and services address students' educational, personal, emotional, and social needs. This is facilitated by the development of a continuum of supports and services, which includes the school teacher-counsellor, other school staff, and parents/guardians working together. The teacher-counsellor may also provide referrals to other community agencies and professionals.

The teacher-counsellor within your school is:

 Kristin Lapierre - Kristin.Lapierre@sturgeon.ab.ca

Important Numbers:

• Distress Line (Edmonton and area): (780) 482-4357
• Alberta Mental Health Help Line: 1 (877) 303-2642
• First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1 (855) 242-3310
• Kids Help Phone: 1 (800) 668-6868 or text: 686868
• Children’s Mental Health Crisis: 780-407-1000
• Mental Health Intake Services: 825-402-6799

The Learning Centres work with Sturgeon Public Schools and neighboring schools to provide guidance programs and counselling services. The services are intended to aid individuals in making career choices, in overcoming problems that may interfere with their studies and in acquiring skills that will be useful in making sound and satisfying life choices. Various services are available to students.

Educational Counselling

• Selection of courses
• Program planning
• Graduation requirements
• Post-secondary education entrance requirements

Financial Assistance

• Scholarship information
• Bursary grants and loan information for high school and post-secondary education

Career Counselling

• Exploration of related occupations

Personal Counselling

• Referrals to community agencies such as Family School Liaison Workers