Additional Resources
The following websites provide additional information on mental health and well-being. These links will take you to external websites that are not maintained by the SMCDSB and are provided for your information only.
Canadian Mental Health Association - provides resources and information on a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, loneliness, eating disorders, anger and more.
Children's Mental Health Ontario - provides resources and information for parents/caregivers, youth, teachers, and professionals.
Kids Help Phone - children and teens can visit the website, call 1-800-668-6868, or text 686868 for free, 24 hour, anonymous support.
MindYourMind - is a website resource linking mental health, wellness, engagement and technology. They work with young people aged 14 to 29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience.
School Mental Health Ontario - School Mental Health Ontario is a provincial implementation support team who helps school districts enhance student mental health through the use of evidence-based strategies and services. Resources and information for parents and students is also available on their website.
Parents For Children's Mental Health (PCMH) - is a provincial, nonprofit, parent-led organization providing family-centered information, support, and empowerment so that families can be effective in their navigation of the mental health system within Ontario.
Anxiety Canada - Anxiety Canada aims
to raise awareness about anxiety and to support access to proven resources and treatment. They are the developers of the award-winning free MindShift™ CBT app which helps Canadians manage anxiety using scientifically proven strategies.