Dear Parent/Guardian,
In response to the All-Party Committee on the delivery of Mental Health and Addictions Services in the province, the Mental Health & Addictions Services program under Eastern Health has seen significant restructuring. These changes include the creation of the DoorWays Counselling Service, which aims to improve access to service, improve coordination of service, and promote wellness. DoorWays
is offered throughout Rural Avalon, which has translated into the elimination of a very lengthy waitlist. Persons interested in receiving mental health and addictions services can now access support without an appointment or referral, and perhaps best of all – without a wait time!
The intention of DoorWays is to reduce barriers to accessing Mental Health and Addictions Services, and the needs of youth have been highlighted. Consultations with our community partners indicate a need for mental health services for youth, and also indicated young people face barriers (such as transportation and school attendance) to attending our service. Based on this feedback, we are pleased to offer outreach counselling service within Baccalieu Collegiate. This service intends to provide students with exactly what they would receive during an in office counselling session, which is a one-on-one counselling session with a Mental Health & Addictions professional.
Our first DoorWays session at Baccalieu Collegiate will be on November 25th & bi weekly thereafter. Students are encouraged to walk in to the Guidance area and request a time to be seen, anyone who may wish to reserve a space for this clinic, can also consult with the guidance counsellor, one day prior to the clinic.
We look forward to working with the students and staff of Baccalieu Collegiate to provide effective and accessible Mental Health and Addictions Services within the school environment.
provides rapid
access to mental health and addictions counselling services ‘one session at a time’ and
The DoorWays Counselling Service continues to be available for members of the community, or those students who do not wish to be seen at school on a daily basis, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (709)945-6513.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Chard, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Team Lead, DoorWays Counselling Service
Mental Health and Addictions Services – Eastern Health
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