Student Well-Being
High school students can self-refer to a number of services offered through the Student Well-Being department.
Executive Functioning Support
Are you looking for support with motivation to get started, planning, organization or time management?
Connect with a psychology staff member who can set up an appointment with you to tell you more about this service.
HDSB Social Work
Is your academic achievement being affected by concerns like:
Managing school, family or peer related stress
Having thoughts of suicide
Difficulty managing emotions/overcoming obstacles.
Connecting with your School Social Worker
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School
For self-referrals to the Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School Social Worker please contact:
Jennifer Bouskill, MSW, RSW
School Social Worker
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Cell Phone Number: 905-749-3089
Email: bouskillj@hdsb.ca
Please note that the Social Workers email and phone number are only monitored during working hours. Please do not leave any urgent messages.
Resources:
ROCK Crisis Line at 905-878-9785 available 24 hours a day 7 days/week
KidsHelpPhone Call a Counsellor: 1-800-668-6868; Text a Counsellor: 686868; Live Chat: https://kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat/
We Matter - Indigenous Youth Support An Indigenous youth-led organization dedicated to Indigenous youth support, hope and life promotion
Black Youth Helpline-416-258-9944- 9 am- 10pm every day
Indus Community Services: 905- 275-2369
Mental Health and Well-Being Tips, Community Resources for Parents and Students