Students all have different needs and there are number of staff members available at Great Lakes to help - make sure you reach out if you or someone you know is struggling and is in need of help.
Student Services
Guidance Counsellor
Supporting students with pathway planning, postsecondary research, timetable concerns, personal issues and day-to-day support of our GLSS students.
Monday - Friday during School hours
Available by appointment or drop into Student Services - Room 1010
Student Services
Guidance Counsellor
Supporting students with pathway planning, postsecondary research, timetable concerns, personal issues and day-to-day support of our GLSS students.
Monday - Friday during school hours
Available by appointment or drop into Student Services - Room 1010
Student Services
Guidance Counsellor
Supporting students with pathway planning, postsecondary research, timetable concerns, personal issues and day-to-day support of our GLSS students.
Monday - Friday during school hours
Available by appointment or drop into Student Services - Room 1010
Student Success Teacher
Quiet spot to work on assignments or complete tests.
Literacy support for Literacy Test writers
Organizational skills and time management skills can be discussed when getting overwhelmed with your courses
Monday - Friday during school hoursStop by Room 1011
(with permission slip during class time)
Resource Teacher
Instructional support, accommodations, quiet space, one-on-one support, assistive technology support.
Monday - Friday during school hours
Stop by Room 1013
(with permission slip during class time)
Indigenous Support Worker
Supporting Indigenous students: Brianna operates the Den, which is the Indigenous studies space at GLSS. Students can access this support for a range of needs such as mental wellness check-ins; support accessing student services, resource and student success; advocating on behalf of the student; providing a quiet and safe space to complete work/access academic assistance; connecting students/families to outside supports; planning for post-secondary/life after secondary route; providing cultural opportunities.
Monday - Friday during school hours
Stop by the Den Room 1142
(with permission slip during class times)
Indigenous Graduation Coach
Supporting Indigenous students during their high school career by connecting them and their families to local Indigenous community resources, supports and cultural events. While using an empathic approach to individual needs, my goal is to mentor students toward academic success and completion of the graduation requirements. Recognizing that everyone’s path is different during and after high school, I will work to inform students about all post-secondary and career opportunities available to them.
Monday - Friday during school hours
Stop by the Den Room 1142
(with permission slip during class times)
Social Worker
Supports students mental health/wellbeing and connects students to community resources.
Monday-Thursday
See Student Services, a Vice Principal or Principal to ask for a referral
Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS)
Newcomers Settlement Support. Provide Information & referrals about school system, government, community, and recreational programs. Cross cultural understanding and communication help between families and school staff.
In-School Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:00am-2:30pm
Contact by email or cell Monday - Friday
Library meeting room
Mental Health and Addictions Nurse (MHAN)
Assist with and provide support/education/early intervention for mental health/medications, transition from hospital/treatment center back to school, system navigation, substance use support.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Ask Vice Principal or Student Services
Stop by room 1009 on Tuesdays
Complete self-referral at Erie St. Clair | Home and Community Care Support Services
(self-referral at bottom of page)
Public Health Nurse
I work as a Public Health Nurse with Lambton Public Health. I run a satellite ‘Sexual Health Clinic’ for GLSS students on Friday mornings. There are student request forms located with Mrs. Fraser (receptionist in Student services). All students need to do is provide their name, the date they are making the request and if their reason is time sensitive.
Examples of reasons students visit me for are to access or discuss:
birth control
emergency contraception (morning after pill)
condoms and barriers
STI testing and treatment
pregnancy testing and choices
sexuality and gender identity
puberty
healthy relationships and consent
assist with referrals
Friday mornings 9-11:30am
Community Support Room
(across from Student Services)
Request an appointment through Student Services
Student Support
The Student Support role serves GLSS students who are in difficult situations within their school or community and who don’t have the immediate means to resolve those issues. Situations can range from getting kicked out of their homes to legal trouble or even needing to find an appropriate counsellor or program. There’s a lot of complex issues in between that student don’t have to face alone. It’s a confidential connection and can be made inside or outside of the actual school, and can even include accessibility out of school hours if necessary. Brian is just a call or text away to help students manage any abrupt or ongoing crisis.
Monday a.m.
Wednesday a.m.
...and more
Students can access Brian by admin staff or via Student Services. There is no paperwork required and no complicated process. If you need Student Support just ask and you’ll be connected.
