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MENTAL HEALTH

PWPSD to hire mental health staff after receiving a grant from the province

Nov 29, 2022 | 11:41 AM

Peace Wapiti Public school division will be adding four new staff members to work directly on student mental health and wellness.

Recruitment will begin shortly for a full-time Outreach team lead and three family support workers.

Funding for the positions, which includes salary, benefits, professional development, certification, and mileage, will be covered through a mental health grant given to the division by Alberta Education.

The funding is for two years, starting January 1st, 2023, and running through to the end of 2024.