The Counsellor at St Brigid’s Catholic College is Susie Taylor. Susie works with individual and small groups of students to process and develop the skills to resolve issues related to their wellbeing for learning. The school counselling service offers brief assessment and intervention, parent consultation and case management with external mental health providers. The College Counsellor supports the Leaders of Wellbeing to facilitate contemporary wellbeing programs for our students. Referrals can be made to the College Counsellor via a Leader of Wellbeing or by contacting the school office.
Links to external supports can be found below;
24 hour crisis support
Lifeline 131114
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Mental Health Intake Line 1800 011 511
The Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 (Provides crisis counselling to people at risk of suicide, carers for someone who is suicidal and those bereaved by suicide.)
School TV
Varied support topics
https://sbccdbb.catholic.schooltv.me/
Depression
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/
Youth
Anxiety
https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/
https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/
Alcohol and Drug Support
Eating Disorder / Body Image concerns
Eating Disorders – Central Coast Local Health District – NSW Health
http://feedyourinstinct.com.au/
http://myrtleoakclinic.com.au/
https://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/support-for-australians-experiencing-eating-disorders/
Family Support
https://www.catholiccaredbb.org.au/family-youth-children/counselling/
https://www.interrelate.org.au/programs/family-mental-health-support-service-(connect)
Domestic Violence
https://www.catholiccaredbb.org.au/family-youth-children/domestic-family-violence/
General Mental Health
Youth Health – Central Coast Local Health District – NSW Health
General Health
Youth Health Clinics – Central Coast Local Health District – NSW Health
Support for families of a person diagnosed with Mental Health
Accommodation
http://www.housingpathways.nsw.gov.au/ways-we-can-help/are-you-homeless
Job Search Sites
Emergency food and clothing
St Vincent De Paul Wyong. Emergency food, clothing, furnishings and referral to housing.
Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm 4353 5614
Food vouchers San Remo Neighbourhood Centre 4390 7888
Food vouchers/ frozen meals Toukley Neighbourhood Centre 4396 1555
Apps
Stop, Breathe and Think
Headspace
The Check In (if concerned for a friend)
Breathe2Relax
ReachOut Worry Time
ReachOut Breathe
Mind Shift (anxiety)
Smiling Mind (Relaxation)
Body Beautiful (Self-Esteem) – $1.49
Pacifica (Stress, Anxiety and Depression)