PROFESSIONAL+SERVICES

Annie Sauvé a registered dental hygenist from Ottawa Public Health will be at our school to offer __Free dental screenings__ and oral health information. The dental screening will consist of an individual screening using a tongue depressor and non-latex gloves. Youth identified as having urgent dental needs will be given a notification form. The hygienist will be able to help the student access dental treatment services if needed. This does not replace a dental examination from a dentist. I also have free toothbrushes and floss. I look for cavities, broken teeth, hemorrhage (bleeding), infection, pain, irreversible gum disease, pathology. If they have questions regarding smoking, oral piercing, wisdom teeth etc. I am there to help.
 * __DENTAL HYGENIST__**

To make an appointment with the Hygenist see Guidance office She will be at RHS on Jan 18, Feb 15, Apr 19, May 10- 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. --- **__NURSE__** Ridgemont Health Clinic is open on: The nurse Amy Alliston is here on Monday a.m. and all day Wednesday Drop in or make an appointment in Guidance office

The Nurse offers check-ups, sexually transmitted disease testing, pap tests, advice on health and nutrition, low cost contraception birth control/morning after pill, Health Counselling, stress-reduction counselling..... Anything you want to discuss....even things you don't want other to know about -- __**RIDEAUWOOD ADDICTIONS AND FAMILY SERVICES**__ Heather Gallant is here on Tuesday a.m. and all day Thursday.

--- We also have a Psychologist (Angele Ramsden) Tuesday and Wednesday and a Social Worker (Larry Gauthier) all week M-F See Guidance to make an appointment

**CRISIS LINE**- IF YOU OR SOMEBODY YOU KNOW IS EXPERIENCING SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH **PROBLEMS, CALL TOLL FREE 24 HOURS A DAY** **WITHIN OTTAWA-613-722-6914 OUTSIDE OTTAWA 1-866-996-0991** The OCDSB in partnership with Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) continues to support our families through the Multicultural Liaison Officer (MLO) program. This program addresses the settlement and integration needs of newcomers, immigrants, and refugee students and their families to ensure a successful school experience. The MLO provides information about the education system, support services and advocacy for students and parents. As well as connecting families to specialized community resources as needed. Our MLO, Saida Al-Shammari, is at Ridgemont High School on Mondays and Fridays all day. -- ABDI HILOWLE- Community Outreach Somali Community ABDI is at Ridgemont Monday to Friday ---