Rockridge Youth Worker Leanne warner Rockridge Youth Worker
Youth Worker Mandate To provide students with the resources and support to address their social, physical and emotional needs.
My Process Referrals from students, teachers, parents and counsellors Confidential -(unless the youth is at harm to oneself or others) Individual or group Office is located in counselling offices Student can text, or drop by anytime during school hours
What do I do? Listen Support Advocate Problem solve Mediate Referrals Prevention Communication skills
What else? Take students to events, doctors, agencies Help with special events and training QSA (LGBTQ) Club sponsor, awareness and events Blush club sponsor Mental Health awareness Connect Program Meetings w/ Youth and Parents
Desired Goals & outcomes Build resiliency Healthy Coping strategies Confidence Advocating for oneself
Referrals & External Services Counsellors, Administration Doctors, Psychiatrists, Psychologists,, Community Nurses Youth Clinic- @WVCC Tuesdays 2:30-4:30 VCH- Central intake @LGH Child and Mental Health (I can take youth or a parent) Canadian Mental Health North Shore Multicultural Society Ambleside Youth Centre, Gleneagles Youth Centre Court, Social Workers, Probation Workers
Resources www.anxietybc.com www.teenmentalhealth.org www.Mindcheck.ca www.need2talk.ca
Thank you Please feel free to contact me at: lwarner@wvschools.ca 604 250 3945