Student Supports and Services
Managing your well-being is part of everyday life. There are times when you may encounter a personal barrier or setback that can make learning difficult. If you’re struggling, it’s OK to ask school staff for help with:
- attendance
- completing assignments and homework
- obtaining credits for graduation
- language interpretation and intercultural communication
- managing the demands of extracurricular activities
- addressing relationship challenges, social issues, times of crisis
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
For mental health support, referrals or someone to talk to, you can access:
- 24-hour support through:
- Resources Around Me, a map-based tool, to find local youth resources for counselling, sexual health, housing, Indigenous services, legal support and more
- Text4Hope sends daily messages to help improve your personal coping skills and resilience—text HOPEAB to 393939 to subscribe
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS
For other health, financial or learning supports, consider contacting:
- Health Link at 811 for health advice and information from Alberta Health Services
- Alberta’s Income Support program for help with basic needs like food, clothing and shelter
- BGS Career Ventures' North Assessment Centre to find out if you’re eligible for learner income support to help you complete high school
PLANNING FOR GRADUATION
Learning can be exciting and challenging as you work toward your academic goals. Talk to your teachers and school counsellors for advice about earning high school credits, exploring skills and job training opportunities and getting homework help.
