• Overview
• Counselling Program

• High School Outreach Program
• Public Education/Community Outreach Program

The High School Outreach Program consists of free, individual, supportive, confidential counselling located in Secondary School Guidance departments across York Region. The program is currently operating in 14 schools in York Region. The goal of the counselling program is to provide immediate assistance to students for a variety of "personal issues" including, but not limited to:
  • Sexual abuse / assault
  • Date rape
  • Sexual harassment
  • Healthy relationships
  • Dating relationships
  • Self harm – AKA self-mutilation
  • Sexual orientation
  • Self esteem / body image
Should you require information on any of these topics or topics relevant to sexual violence and women’s issues, do not hesitate to EMAIL US at generalinfo@womenssupportnetwork.ca or call us COLLECT at 905.895.3646.

Students in need of the counselling service can be referred through their guidance departments, or by calling the administration number of our office 905.895.3646 – Students calling from long distance are welcomed to call COLLECT and indicate that they are a high school student.

In addition to counselling, the HOP also offers:
  • Peer Training Workshops
  • GIRLS GAB: an 8 week GROUP WORKSHOP for girls aimed at creating awareness of the issues girls face in our society while empowering them and increasing their self esteem
Should you be interested in obtaining further info on our High School Outreach Program please do not hesitate to EMAIL US at generalinfo@womenssupportnetwork.ca or call our Admin Line at 905.895.3646.

Should you be interested in obtaining copies of our SEXUAL VIOLENCE FOR TEENS HANDBOOK – EMAIL US at generalinfo@womenssupportnetwork.ca.

For More information on the following subjects, please visit our youth links and related links section:

Depression
Disordered Eating
Info. on Being a Girl
Job Hunting
Justice
Kids Help Phone Online
Queer Resources
Relationships / Dating
Self-Harm
Sexuality / Sex
Substance Use / Abuse
Survivors of Abuse
Teen Assault
Youth Diversity
Young Mothers / Pregnancy




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