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Journey Middle School Counsellor: Chelsea Lajeunesse: clajeunesse@sd62.bc.ca

Hi Journey Families and Students,

I’m Chelsea Lajeunesse, the school counsellor at Journey. I was born and raised in Sooke and I am a past Journey student myself! I love this community and helping others. Before becoming a school counsellor, I taught in the middle school grades for five years. It’s such a fun age to be around. My main role at the school is supporting students and families in any way needed. This includes helping students through difficult life situations, transitions, friendship or family challenges, grief and loss, big feelings, mental health concerns, teaching coping skills, etc.

Referrals – Students can self-refer by leaving a request-slip in my mailbox (outside of my office door) or asking their teacher/parent/guardian to email/call with a request to see me. 

Wait Times – With over 500 students in the school, wait times can be long! It may take up to a few weeks for students to be called down. There are no set appointment times as urgent matters take priority during the school day. If on-going or longer term counselling is needed, students and families are encouraged to seek outside of school counselling. 

Confidentiality – All meetings with students are confidential. During our first meeting, students will be explained confidentiality and informed consent and will be reminded of it during each of our sessions. This means that anything we talk about is not shared with anyone else, unless there’s a safety or harm concern, or they give permission for what we discussed to be shared. 

Resources for Students and Families:

Online Resources: 

Local Mental Health and Family Services: 

  • Youth Health Clinic @ EMCS (Island Health Wellness Centre) – appointments and drop in for health services up to age 25. 
    • Wednesdays – Public health nurse available every week 9:30-12pm
    • 250-519-3580 for appointments
  • Youth Services – Sooke Family Resource Society (SFRS) – 250-642-5152
  • Youth outreach and counselling services
  • Support for families 

 

  • Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Services
  • Sooke 250-642-7748, Mental Health Clinic every Thursday 9:00am to 11:00am
    • Westshore 250-391-2223, Mental Health Clinic every Tuesday 9:00am to 12:00pm and Thursday 12:00pm to 3:00pm
    • Indigenous Services 250-952-4073. Ask for an Intake worker
  • CYMH High Risk Services (Suicidal crisis concerns) – 250-952-5073
    • Students can self-refer to this service
    • A clinician will contact you to schedule first appointment within 72 hours
  • Pacific Centre Family Services (Sooke and Westshore) 250-940-4373
  • Eating Disorders Program (Victoria) 250-387-0000. Call to schedule intake.
  • Discovery Youth and Family Substance Use Services (Island Health) – 250-519-5313 (Ext. 34345). Call for intake services. 
    • Youth aged 13 to 19 who have concerns about alcohol or other drug use
    • Youth who are affected by someone else’s use of alcohol or other drugs
    • Provides counselling services for students and families
  • Youth Empowerment Society (YES) 250-383-3514
    • Provides outreach counselling services
  • Foundry Victoria 1-833-308-6379
    • Virtual drop-in counselling for individuals aged 12-24 and their families
    • Sessions through chat, voice only calls or video calls

Help Lines:

Other Services and Supports: 

  • Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) – 250-363-2640
    • Counselling support, support with deployment, support for parents
  • Grief Support – Learning Through Loss – 250-413-3114 
    • Grief education, support, and short-term counselling for youth and families
    • Multicultural Outreach Services – 250-952-5073 call to schedule intake

 

 

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SD62 MIDDLE SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

A “Code of Conduct” is a statement about how we work together. It outlines both our rights and our responsibilities as members of a school community. A committee of students, parents, and school staff developed our “Code” in accordance with School District 62 Policy and the B.C. Human Rights Code.

A SAFE AND CARING COMMUNITY

As members of our school community, we have a responsibility to act in ways that are free of:

• Bullying, harassment, threat and intimidation;

• Physical violence and/or violence of any form;

• Verbal, physical, online or sexual misconduct;

• Discrimination, especially based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age (BC Human Rights Code);

• Theft and vandalism.

Our safe and caring school environment does not tolerate the presence of:

• Intoxicating substances;

• Weapons and explosives, regardless of whether real or replica;

• Intruders or trespassers;

• Smoking, vaping or associated paraphernalia.

ACCEPTABLE CONDUCT

• The school expects that students will actively participate through effort and punctual, regular attendance, in their assigned education program.

• Students are expected to respect the rights and property of all staff and students.

• Students are expected to comply with classroom expectations set by individual teachers to ensure that all students’ rights to effective and efficient learning environments are respected.

• Students are expected to wear clothing that is appropriate for an educational environment.

• Students are expected to respect all school and school related events and ensure they are free from use of restricted substances, weapons and of intimidation.

• Students are expected to respect the appropriate use of school computers, internet access and cell phone use while at school.

• Students are expected to stay on campus throughout the entire day.

UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT

• Students will not interfere with the learning or learning environment of others.

• Students will not display behaviour that includes bullying, harassment, intimidation, or be racially, ethnically, or sexually prejudiced.

• Students will not steal, smoke, vape or be in possession of, or under the influence of, drugs or

alcohol while on the school property or in attendance of any school events.

• Students will not plagiarize (copy) electronic or print media or other students’ work or display any academic dishonesty.

  • Students will not be involved in any acts of verbal or cyber-hate messaging/websites.

• Students will not be involved in any illegal acts such as assault, theft or damage to property.

STUDENT USE OF PERSONAL DIGITAL DEVICES

SD62 Schools are committed to restricting the use of personal digital devices at school for the purpose of promoting online safety and focused learning environments.

Teachers may plan for student use of personal mobile devices for instructional purposes or digital literacy, for health or medical purposes or as assistive technology for the purpose of inclusive education as informed by the Inclusive Education Teacher. At all other times, personal mobile devices, inclusive of laptops and chrome books shall remain stored away for the duration of the school day (this includes recess and lunch). This policy applies to ear buds/headphones as well.

FAIR NOTICE

Violence and threats of violence are taken very seriously in the Sooke School District. As such, the district provides parents/guardians with a Fair Notice about its Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) policies and protocols.

 

 

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Raising Digitally Responsible Youth

Journey Middle School Counsellor: Chelsea Lajeunesse: clajeunesse@sd62.bc.ca

Hi Journey Families and Students,

I’m Chelsea Lajeunesse, the school counsellor at Journey. I was born and raised in Sooke and I am a past Journey student myself! I love this community and helping others. Before becoming a school counsellor, I taught in the middle school grades for five years. It’s such a fun age to be around! My main role at the school is supporting students and families in any way needed. This includes helping students through difficult life situations, transitions, friendship or family challenges, grief and loss, big feelings, mental health concerns, teaching coping skills, etc.

Referrals – Students can self-refer by leaving a request-slip in my mailbox (outside of my office door) or asking their teacher/parent/guardian to email/call with a request to see me. 

Wait Times – With over 500 students in the school, wait times can be long! It may take up to a few weeks for students to be called down. There are no set appointment times as urgent matters take priority during the school day. If on-going or longer term counselling is needed, students and families are encouraged to seek outside of school counselling. 

Confidentiality – All meetings with students are confidential. During our first meeting, students will be explained confidentiality and informed consent and will be reminded of it during each of our sessions. This means that anything we talk about is not shared with anyone else, unless there’s a safety or harm concern, or they give permission for what we discussed to be shared. 

Resources for Students and Families:

Online Resources: 

Local Mental Health and Family Services: 

  • Youth Health Clinic @ EMCS (Island Health Wellness Centre) – appointments and drop in for health services up to age 25. 
    • Wednesdays – Public health nurse available every week 9:30-12pm and physician available 12-3pm (once per month – call for availability). 
    • 250-519-3580 for appointments
  • Youth Services – Sooke Family Resource Society (SFRS) – 250-642-5152
  • Youth outreach and counselling services
  • Support for families 

 

  • Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Services
  • Sooke 250-642-7748, Mental Health Clinic every Thursday 9:00am to 11:00am
    • Westshore 250-391-2223, Mental Health Clinic every Tuesday 9:00am to 12:00pm and Thursday 12:00pm to 3:00pm
    • Indigenous Services 250-952-4073. Ask for an Intake worker
  • CYMH High Risk Services (Suicidal crisis concerns) – 250-952-5073
    • Students can self-refer to this service
    • A clinician will contact you to schedule first appointment within 72 hours
  • Pacific Centre Family Services (Sooke and Westshore) 250-940-4373
  • Eating Disorders Program (Victoria) 250-387-0000. Call to schedule intake.
  • Discovery Youth and Family Substance Use Services (Island Health) – 250-519-5313 (Ext. 34345). Call for intake services. 
    • Youth aged 13 to 19 who have concerns about alcohol or other drug use
    • Youth who are affected by someone else’s use of alcohol or other drugs
    • Provides counselling services for students and families
  • Youth Empowerment Society (YES) 250-383-3514
    • Provides outreach counselling services
  • Foundry Victoria 1-833-308-6379
    • Virtual drop-in counselling for individuals aged 12-24 and their families
    • Sessions through chat, voice only calls or video calls

Help Lines:

  • Kids Help Phone Text: 686868 Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) 
  • YouthSpace.ca or Text 778-783-0177 (6pm-midnight, 7 days/week)
    • Provides online crisis and emotional support
    • Vancouver Island Crisis Line 1-888-494-3888 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
    • Call, text, or online chat options

Other Services and Supports: 

  • Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) – 250-363-2640
    • Counselling support, support with deployment, support for parents
  • Grief Support – Learning Through Loss – 250-413-3114 
    • Grief education, support, and short-term counselling for youth and families
    • Multicultural Outreach Services – 250-952-5073 call to schedule intake