Child Development Advisors (CDA) provide supports for students to promote social and emotional well-being and wellness.
CDA- Grades K-4
- Corey MacDouell
403-932-4868, ext 7473
CDA Grades 5-8
- Kelsea Soch
403-932-4868, ext 7453
Community Support Services
Cochrane Addiction and Mental Health Clinic
Telephone support – (403) 851-6100
For other ongoing services such as intake through Access Mental Health, please be aware that there will be delays.
- Cochrane Food Bank - 403-932-9290
- Calgary Food Bank - 403 -253-2055
- Alberta Mental Health (24/7)- 1-866-408-LINK [5465]
- Kids Help Phone (24/7) - 1-800-668-6868
- Calgary Distress Centre (24/7)- (403) 266-HELP [4357]
- Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter- (403) 234-SAFE
- Suicide Prevention Line- 1-800-SUICIDE [784-2433]
Ongoing Supports offered by our CDAs at Fireside School
The CDA may refer students and / or families to other individuals or agencies. Students can drop by and talk to the CDA any time, if they face a challenge. Parents may contact one of our CDAs by telephoning the school. The CDA offers students a place to talk and discuss in confidence. As well, guidance can be given with organizational skills, stress management and friendship skills.
Programs that are offered through the CDA:
- Grandparent Program
- School Nutrition Program
- Conflict Mediation
- Peer Mentoring - Playground Pals
- Social Skills Groups
- Individual Supports