The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) has appointed 25-year veteran Charlotte Thompson as its new Mental Health Services Manager.
Thompson was most recently assistant coordinator of social work and attendance Services with the York Region District School Board in Aurora, Ont., where she provided leadership and supervision to social work and attendance staff, supported complex case consultations, led crisis and tragic event responses, advanced suicide intervention initiatives and strengthened student attendance and well-being supports, RRDSB said in a press release.
“Her extensive leadership experience, clinical expertise, and unwavering commitment to student well-being make her exceptionally well-suited for this role,” said Michelle Mosbeck, RRDSB Superintendent of Education.
“Charlotte’s collaborative approach and passion for supporting students, families, and staff will strengthen our efforts to ensure every learner has access to the mental health supports they need to thrive.”
In her new role, Thompson will lead the implementation of the RRDSB’s mental health strategy, oversee the delivery of mental health services, collaborate with schools and community partners and advance initiatives that promote positive mental health outcomes and student success across the district.
In York Region, Thompson also played a key role in mentoring staff, developing professional learning opportunities, supporting system-wide mental health strategies and building strong partnerships with schools, families and community agencies.
An experienced child, adolescent, and family clinician, Thompson has extensive expertise in supporting students with a wide range of mental health, social-emotional, and behavioural needs.
Throughout her career, she has worked directly with children, youth, and families using evidence-based approaches to build resilience, promote emotional well-being, and improve outcomes.
Her professional expertise includes crisis intervention, suicide prevention and risk assessment, trauma-informed practice, family engagement, and collaborative case management. She has consistently worked alongside educators, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, responsive, and student-centred care.
