Partnerships with External Agencies

External Agency Partnership List

Partnership agreements between Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) and external agencies supplement but do not duplicate services provided by HPEDSB professional student support staff and paraprofessionals. The expectation of all service agreements is to enhance or expand opportunities for student success and student well-being.

The following is a list of external agencies who have a partnership agreement with HPEDSB, which is posted on the school board website annually.

Agency List

Children’s Mental Health Services: Worry Warrior Anxiety Group

Community Services of Belleville and District: Autism Services/Behavioural Consulting Services

Family Space Inc.: Resource Consultant Program

 Family Space Quinte Incorporated is a non-profit, charitable child and family organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. We have been serving children and families for over 35 years throughout the Quinte Region.

Misson

To provide a variety of quality services and supports to enhance the well-being, development, and education of all children in partnership with provider, parents, and community.

Girls Inc.: Girls Inc. Program

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health: School Health Program

The mission of Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is, together with our communities, we help people be as healthy as they can be. In partnership with Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, HPEPH supports the health and well-being of school aged children and youth through school-based oral health screening and immunizations, health promotion support for health curriculum and positive school climate, and public health nursing services in secondary schools including vaping cessation. 

Good Minds: Community Well-Being

Youth Diversion Program: Kairos Substance Use and Addiction Services

Lakefield & District Lions Club: Vision/Hearing Screening Program

Quinte Assessment and Treatment Group: Psychological, Autism, and Behavioural Services

Quinte Assessment and Treatment Group Inc., one of the Qxplore Group of companies established in 1986, is a private practice of Registered Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Behaviour Analysts, and Chiropractor that provides a full range of psychological assessment and treatment, psychotherapy, social work, behavioural, autism, and ergonomic services to clients in Central and Southeastern Ontario. 

St. John Ambulance

Stride Academy: Behaviour Services

Stride Academy offers comprehensive behavioural services in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFLA) and Hastings and Prince Edward (HPE) counties. We specialize in delivering compassionate care through evidence-based interventions tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and family. Our services include 1:1 and small group Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), therapeutic respite, psychotherapy, and psychoeducational and developmental assessments. 

At Stride Academy, we believe in the power of family and community engagement. Our dedicated team works closely with families to ensure that every child receives the highest quality of care, promoting positive outcomes and fostering growth. We understand the importance of a supportive environment, and our approach is designed to build lasting relationships and support networks.

Our services are covered under the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Core Clinical Services and some of our services may be covered under extended health benefits plans. 

The ROC Youth Services: Get Grounded Mental Well-being Project for Youth in Grade 8

For information, contact:
Mental Health Lead, Student Services
Tel: 613 966-1170 or 1 800-267-4350
Fax: 613 966-9322

External Agency Partnership List 2023-2024 (PDF)