Child Development Advisors (CDA)
Welcome Back Firesiders!!
CDA- Community, Engagement and Leadership
Charlene Abrahams RVS Email
403-932-4868 ext. 7449
CDA- Grades 1-4
Corey MacDouell RVS Email
403-932-4868 ext 7473
CDA Grades 5-8
Kelsea Soch RVS Email
403-932-4868 ext 7453
Community Support Services
Cochrane Addiction and Mental Health Clinic-(403) 851-6100 for telephone support. For other ongoing services such as intake through Access Mental Health, please be aware that there will be delays.
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Cochrane Food Bank - 403-932-9290
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Calgary Food Bank - 403 -253-2055
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Alberta Mental Health (24/7)- 1-866-408-LINK [5465]
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Kids Help Phone (24/7) - 1-800-668-6868
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Calgary Distress Centre (24/7)- (403) 266-HELP [4357]
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Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter- (403) 234-SAFE
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Suicide Prevention Line- 1-800-SUICIDE [784-2433]
Ongoing Supports offered by our Child Development Advisors 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 are facing a challenge. Parents may contact one of our Child Development Advisors 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:
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Conflict Mediation
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Peer Mentoring - Playground Pals
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Social Skills Groups
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Individual Supports