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The following resources may be helpful to promote positive mental and emotional health practices in schools.
The following resources may be helpful to promote positive mental and emotional health practices in schools.
The Mental Health and Addictions Program (MHA) is one of three clinical programs at the IWK Health Centre. The MHA Program provides services in schools, community clinics, day and residential settings, as well as inpatient setting for the most acutely ill children and youth.
A variety of tools provided by the Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions Program
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service. Kids Help Phone offers professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French.
Also available en français.
This toolkit has been designed to promote positive mental health practices and perspectives within the school environment. The toolkit was developed for the Pan- Canadian Joint Consortium for School Health by Dr. Patricia Peterson and Dr. Bill Morrison of the University of New Brunswick.
Jack.org is Canada's only charity training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health.
Also available en français.
HEADSTRONG is an evidence-based anti-stigma initiative created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). It inspires youth ages 12-18 to Be Brave, Reach Out and Speak Up about mental health. Now a national initiative, HEADSTRONG teaches students how to reduce stigma and become mental health champions in their schools.
Also available en français.
Created and guided by the Chiefs and Health Directors from the 13 First Nations in Nova Scotia, Tajikeimɨk works with communities, Indigenous organizations and partners to support accessible, community-led health and wellness programs.
Immigrant Servies Associaion of Nova Scotia's (ISANS) Settlement Services provide trauma-informed support for newcomer families, including parenting programs, wellness supports, home-based early learning and crisis counselling. The website is available in dozens of languages.
Mental health literacy resources specifically for elementary students, teachers integrating mental health literacy into curriculum, young people transitioning to post-secondary education, and more. Provided by Recovery Alberta Mental Health and Addictions Services.
Mindyourmind is an Ontario Ministy of Health supported program that works with community partners and young people aged 14 to 29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience. This site hosts resources and tools, including the Be Safe app for crisis navigation and safety planning.
The Be Safe app includes regional resources for every province and territory in Canada and continues to strive to provide support to more local communities across Canada.
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