SAS Counselling

At Salmon Arm Secondary, we seek to develop thoughtful, articulate, creative, healthy and responsible individuals by engaging all learners in thepursuit of their potential. Our counselling staff is here to help students achieve their goals and foster a compassionate environment where students can develop a sense of self-esteem and pursue their goals.

We have four counsellors to help you. Please feel free to contact us!

Jackson Campus	Mrs. Tanya Harrington	tharring@sd83.bc.ca
Jackson Campus	Mrs. Pam Chudiak	pchudiak@sd83.bc.ca
Sullivan Campus	Mr. Al Pugh	apugh@sd83.bc.ca
Sullivan Campus	Ms. Coral Ghiglione	cghiglio@sd83.bc.ca

Students are encouraged to make their own appointments with counsellors. Take a minute to get to know us-we welcome the opportunity! Parent inquiries are also welcomed by the counsellors. If parents wish to speak with a counsellor, appointments can be scheduled by contacting the main office, 250-832-2188

COUNSELLOR/StUDENT CONFIDENTIALITY :

Information received through the counselling relationship is confidential. The teacher-counsellor regards such information as confidential and does not voluntarily divulge such information without the student's prior consent.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. CONSENT: With the consent of the student, the teacher-counsellor may divulge information received through the counselling relationship.

2. POTENTIAL HARM: If behavior of the student threatens potential harm to him/herself or another person, the teacher-counsellor shall take appropriate action to protect the student and/or the other person.

3. CHILD PROTECTION: A teacher-counsellor who has reason to believe that a child is or might be in need of protection shall forthwith report the information to the appropriate authorities in accordance with legal obligations pursuant to child protection legislation.

4. CONSULTATION AND COLLABORATION: A teacher-counsellor may consult and collaborate with other professionals for purposes of more effectively helping the student. The teacher-counsellor shall share only such information that will serve the best interests of the student.