Unless you have had direct contact with school based clinical services, you may not be aware that services are available in most Winnipeg schools and in many schools throughout the province. School Psychologists are mental health specialists who partner with parents, schools, and others in the community. School Psychologists provide a continuum of services that include education, advocacy, assessment and various treatment approaches. Focusing on such areas as resiliency, competence, and self-esteem, School Psychologists can help students develop positive mental health practices that can last a life time. Accessible through the school system, this confidential and free service is often the entry point for mental health services for children and youth.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s functioning and/or mental health, help may be found in your local school through your School Psychologist.