Counselling

2026-27 INFORMATION

Counsellors have been working hard on completing schedules, but we need students to help with identifying any concerns. Students who are missing requirements or have an empty block in their schedule need to book an appointment with their counsellor.

During the first week, Counsellors will be seeing students by grade level: 

  • Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026: GR 12s 
  • Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026: GR 11s 
  • Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026: GR 10s 
  • Friday, Sept. 11, 2026: GR 9s

**Course changes end on Friday, September 11, 2026**

Students/Parent(s)/Guardian(s) May Book Appointments with their Counsellor

Following these Steps:

  1. Click  “Book a Counselling Appointment“
  2. Choose the type of appointment
  3. Choose your alpha counsellor of record
  4. Pick a time that works for you.  Don’t forget to set a reminder for yourself!
  5. Enter your details
  6. Type in your name and school email address
  7. If you like, you can add a special request (ex. Phone Call Request) Please include the preferred number to call you at.
Hogan, Kim khogan@sd62.bc.ca  Alpha E – La (Student Last Name)
Barbour, Tebeth tbarbour@sd62.bc.ca  Alpha A – D (Student Last Name)
Kadin, Christina ckadin@sd62.bc.ca  Alpha Le – Re (Student Last Name)
Fafard, Rachelle  rfafard@sd62.bc.ca  Alpha Ri – Z (Student Last Name)


Counsellor Support 

We are here to support you in whatever way we can.

Please come down to the Counselling Suite to see your counsellor if:

  • You are feeling suicidal or in crisis
  • You need some emotional support
  • You are worried about a friend
  • You are having problems with your friends
  • You are having problems with relationships
  • You’d like to be connected with community resources
  • You need help seeing the Doctor at the Royal Bay Wellness Centre
  • You are having problems academically
  • You have some questions regarding your transcript and/or grad requirements
  • You would like to talk about your future plans and/or post-secondary education
  • You need to complete a course change
  • You need to complete or adjust your course selection (Jan- April)

Resources for Students and Parents

  • KIDS HELP LINE 
    • Text – CONNECT to this number 686868 or call 1-800-668-6868
    • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    • Provides online crisis and emotional support
  • YOUTH IN BC
    • Email – youthinbc.com
    • Available daily from noon to 1am.
    • Provides crisis support
  • VANCOUVER ISLAND CRISIS AND SUPPORT LINE
    • Call 1-888-494-3888
    • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • KUU-US CRISIS AND SUPPORT LINE 
    • Toll Free -1-800-588-8717
    • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    • Crisis line for youth, elders and adults
  • METIS CRISIS AND SUPPORT LINE 
    • Toll Free – 1-833-638-4722
    • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • SUICIDE AND CRISIS INTERVENTION
    • Call – 1-800-784-2433
    • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    • For individuals who are or know someone who are having suicidal thoughts of suicide
    • Up to 140 languages available

Child and Youth Mental Health

  • WESTSHORE CYMH YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
    • Intake Monday to Friday 9-12 and 1-4
    • Mental Health Assessments and integrated services
    • Call 250-391-2223
  • INDIGENOUS CYMH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
    • Call 250-952-4073
    • Ask for an Intake worker
  • EATING DISORDERS PROGRAM – SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND 
    • Call 250-387-0000
    • Call for information and/or to schedule intake
  • DISCOVERY YOUTH AND FAMILY SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES
    • For youth aged 13 to 19 and their families who have concerns regarding alcohol or any other drug use
    • For youth who are affected by someone else’s use of alcohol or any other drugs
    • Call 250-519-5313
  • VICTORIA SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE
    • Support for people who have experienced recent or past sexualized violence
    • Mission is to support, empower and advocate for youth and adults as well as helping support families
    • Call 250-383-5545 or Email yesmeansyes.com
  • FOUNDRY – Victoria
    • For youth and young adults ranging from 12–24 years old
    • Provides services and programs covering:
      • Physical ailments, substance use, sexual health, mental health, counselling and vaccines
      • Provides gender affirming care for trans, non-binary, two-spirited and gender diverse individuals
      • Call 250-383-3552 for an appointment