What is it?

The school-community team is a joint service of Sexsmith Secondary School and Robert W. Zahara Public School.  It is made up of agency representatives who meet in the school to work closely and confidentially with parents and students who are in need of additional support. 

The team consists of the following members:

Family-School Liaison Worker 
Child & Family Services Worker
Mental Health Worker 
Peace Country Health Centre Nurse
FNMI (First Nations Support Worker) 
F.C.S.S. Worker – Town of Sexsmith 
A.A.D.A.C. Counsellor 
School Principal & Counsellor
As needed:  R.C.M.P. Officer 
Community Corrections Worker  

Goals   

Prevention
Parent Involvement
Support
Agency Interaction
Access to Community Services

What can the team offer?

Having difficulty at school or at home?
The team is willing to help! 

The team offers . . . . .        

a listening ear
cooperative brain-storming
suggestions
strategy planning
referral information

. . . on a wide variety of topics.

What does the team address?


Anxiety
Attendance
Behavior                                                
Child Abuse/Neglect                                           
Conflict and Anger
Depression and Suicide
Divorce/Separation                                             
Family Problems and Crises                                                                
Grief and Loss                                      
Health Concerns                                   
Homework
Learning Difficulties
Parenting Concerns                                              
Personality Conflict                                             
Sexual Abuse and Assault                                  
Smoking Cessation
Social Skills                                          
Special Needs
Stress
Substance Abuse
Any other issue affecting your family

How do I get help?               

Talk to the principal or counselor at your school.
The service is free, confidential, and effective.