Health & Well-Being at Canterbury School | Student Support

Health & Well-Being at Canterbury School | Student Support Health & Well-Being A Holistic Approach to Keeping You Healthy and Happy The School Health Center is a valuable resource for our students and the entire campus community. Staffed by registered nurses who work closely with Canterbury’s athletic trainers and guidance counselors, the Center offers a variety of vital services. Health Services The team provides the following general services: Daily administration of medicines Immunizations Illness triage Coordination of consults with specialists (i.e., orthopedics) as needed Transportation to off-campus medical appointments (there is a fee) In-stock availability of most over-the-counter medications and supplies Working partnership with athletic trainers for injury rehabilitation, concussion management, and more Continued integration of health education into campus life Student health records and information are securely managed through Magnus Health Colleen Cook Director of Health Services School: 860-210-3838 Mental Health and Wellness Services Mental Health and Wellness Committee Campus Safety The Advisor System A core team of staff members works with local providers to provide mental health support: Ongoing walk-in availability for students to talk with a team member Crisis intervention and/or management Treatment planning Short-term counseling Referrals to area therapists, advanced practice registered nurses, nutritionists, and more if further intervention is needed The Mental Health and Wellness Committee is a tremendous opportunity for you to not only have a positive impact on your classmates’ lives, but on the entire Canterbury community. Composed wholly of students with guidance from Director of Counseling Cynthia Willmen, L.P.C., the committee focuses on awareness and support. It works to educate the campus on mental health topics that interest students and seeks to decrease the stigma and normalize the conversation around mental health. Committee members periodically invite students to speak with them and share information about available resources. The ongoing goal is to continue building and advancing a community in which everyone feels comfortable finding help from people they trust—and Canterbury is filled with such people. Canterbury School maintains a safe, secure campus at all times: We have a diligent Security Department watching over our community, and it is everyone’s shared responsibility to foster a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Specific policies and procedures are provided and followed, and emergency protocols are tested on a regular basis through safety drills and mass notifications. All dorms have building access control systems installed. A School Safety Committee meets quarterly and as needed to review and consider safety and risk management matters. The New Milford Police Department is less than one mile from campus. Plus, New Milford is a safe, peaceful town with crime rates significantly lower than the national average. Each student has a faculty advisor who is a key link between the School and the family: The boarding student’s advisor often lives in his or her dormitory; the day student’s advisor typically teaches or coaches the student. In addition to providing guidance on academic matters, advisors offer personal support and encouragement. The faculty advisor receives correspondence from teachers, coaches, activities advisors, and dorm parents about a student’s performance. The Donovan Center for Learning also tracks the academic progress of the students. Advisors receive all official reports that parents receive. Location & Hours The Health Center is located in the Ingleside building on the west side of campus near the tennis courts. Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Saturday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM Sunday, 10:30 AM–Noon On-call nursing triage available 24/7 New Milford Hospital and its Arnhold Emergency Department provide emergency medical care just ½ mile from campus. Dr. Kenneth Marici is our school doctor and medical director. Barbara Brickley Health Center Administrative Assistant Colleen Cook Director of Health Services Kate Jefferson Counselor Karen Lima Nurse Roberta Mateer Registered Nurse Elyse Soifersmith Director of Community Life, Head Coach Varsity Volleyball Kim Velazquez Registered Nurse Cynthia Willmen Director of Counseling; Theology Teacher