Family School Liaison Worker

Hello Students and Families,

We are blessed to have two FSLWs this year. Wendy Schobe and Chantelle Leslie.

Meet Miss Wendy

I help to promote the overall well-being of our students. This includes academic success and the social, emotional, and mental health of our students and their families. This may include one-on-one counseling, group programming, and in-class support to encourage learning and growth, build resilience, and develop social skills. For families, I can provide parenting support and help develop strategies to manage challenging situations. I can refer and connect families to community agencies and resources that support a variety of needs.

Students and caregivers can contact me to discuss concerns relating to grief/loss, anxiety, depression, anger management, peer conflicts, stress, family change/conflict, self-harm, or suicidal ideation.

Miss Wendy: wendy.shobe@starcatholic.ab.ca

Meet Miss Chantelle

As an FSLW, my role is to offer holistic support to our students as they navigate the academic, social, emotional, and personal aspects of growing up. My goal is to equip students with the skills and tools they need to thrive.

What I find most rewarding about being an FSLW is the flexibility to tailor my approach based on the unique needs of our students. I may work with students individually to provide emotional support, or in group settings where we can engage in meaningful discussions and build important skills like communication, problem solving and resilience. I also visit classrooms to deliver lessons on topics like friendship, safety, mental health, and emotional literacy.

For families, I am here to support you as you navigate the joys and challenges of parenting. I also connect families with external resources and agencies that can assist with more complex concerns.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out—I'm happy to help in any way I can!

Miss Chantelle: chantelle.leslie@starcatholic.ab.ca

If you need assistance during non-school hours, the following are some organizations and helplines that may be useful:

Community Supports

• Leduc - Family & Community Support Services780-980-7109
• Leduc County: Community and Family Support780-979-2385

Helplines

• Children and Mental Health Crisis/Mobile Response Team: 780-407-1000
  • The Crisis Team offers immediate crisis support through the Crisis Line to children/youth, aged 5-17, and their care providers
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
  • https://kidshelpphone.ca/
  • Text CONNECT to 686868
• Distress Line (24/7): 780-482-4357 (HELP)
  • Provides confidential, non-judgmental, and short-term crisis intervention, emotional support, and resources to people in crisis or distress. We also support family, friends, and caregivers of people in crisis.
• Mental Health Helpline (24/7): 1-877-303-2642
  • Confidential service that provides support, information, and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns
• Family Violence Information Line (24/7): 780-310-1818
  • Offers support and information in more than 170 languages
• First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness (24/7): 1-855-242-3310
  • Crisis intervention and counseling
• Child Abuse Hotline (24/7): 1-800-387-5437 
  • Get help if you, or your children you know, are being neglected, abused, or sexually exploited.
• Addictions Helpline (24/7): 1-866-332-2322
  • Provides information and referrals to those who are experiencing addiction or mental health concerns.
• Alberta Information and Referral: 211
• Health Link: 811