Counselling
The Wellbeing team at USC, consisting of School Psychologist and Counsellors, are dedicated to supporting all students' mental, emotional, and social health that encourages students to thrive both in and outside of the classroom.
We work particularly closely with the Principal, Deans of Student Experience, Learning Support Coordinator, Director of Academic Programs and Mentors to create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment that embodies our school values:
- Mutual Respect
- Trust and Integrity
- Diversity and Inclusivity.
“The genuine care and respect shown by USC teachers is unmatched.” Ruby, Year 11
In our role, we:
- advocate for and support all student's learning and well-being needs e.g. develop Individualised Learning Plans (ILP’s)
- offer counselling support for managing personal, relationship, family, academic issues
- guide and refer students to appropriate external support and therapeutic services, including Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAHMS), Headspace, general practitioners, and Young Carers
- liaise with external service providers and professionals (with appropriate consent)
- act as mandated reporters of abuse and neglect
- uphold student privacy and confidentiality within ethical and legal limits ensuring a safe and trusting environment for support
- organise lunch-time clubs and wellbeing activities aimed at celebrating diversity and promoting a supportive and inclusive environment e.g Harmony Day, O-week Expo
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Making Appointments with the Wellbeing team
For Students
- by directly emailing a Wellbeing team member
- by talking face to face to a member of the wellbeing team (Level 4 Jordan or Gawler Place)
- via any staff member at school (they will help you facilitate this)
- by calling USC reception on 08 8313 4988 (they will direct your call).
For Parents/Guardians or Caregivers
If parents/guardians or caregivers have concerns about their young person’s wellbeing they are welcome to contact:
- your young person’s Mentor
- Dean of Student Experience
- a member of the Wellbeing team directly or
- USC reception on 08 8313 4988 (they will direct your call).
Please note any attendance issues need to be directed through the attendance email uscabsentees@adelaide.edu.au
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Resources to Support Wellbeing
For Students:
- MyUni Mentoring Page: https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/courses/95396/pages/fact-sheets
- BRAVE anxiety course: https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/teen-program
- MOODGym program (preventing and treating depression and anxiety) (free): https://www.moodgym.com.au/
- Stress Management Course: https://thiswayup.org.au/programs/stress-management-program/
For Parents/Guardians or Caregivers:
- SchoolTV - Because parenting doesn’t come with instructions, SchoolTV is a wellbeing resource that can support you in the challenges relating to modern-day parenting. It provides access to research-based information with realistic and practical strategies on a wide range of relevant topics. Each edition addresses a major topic and includes videos, parent quiz, Q&A with leading specialists, fact sheets, articles and a host of resources.
Click here to access USC’s https://usc-adelaide.schooltv.me/
- Parenting SA: https://parenting.sa.gov.au/
- Raising Children Network: https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens
- BRAVE (parenting a teen with anxiety course): https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/teen-program
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Emergency Mental Health Support
If you need to talk to someone urgently, or if you need mental health support, here are some suggestions of 24-hour / 7 day per week services to contact:
- Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800
- Parent Helpline - 1300 364 100
- Lifeline - 131 114
- Youth Health Line - 1300 131 719
- Mental Health Triage - 13 14 65
- Urgent Mental Health Care Centre - 08 8448 9100
- Or visit your closest A&E department.