Thames Valley believes that supporting mental health and well-being is essential for development and learning and is an enabler for academic success.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or requires immediate support, please contact your local crisis support service or visit your local emergency department.
-School Mental Health Ontario for activities and resources: https://smho-smso.ca/covid-19/students/
-Kids Help Phone: 24/7 national support service offering crisis counselling support, 1-800-668-6868, text 686868, www.kidshelpphone.ca for web chat access
-Reach Out: Mental health and addictions crisis support in London, Middlesex, Oxford, and Elgin Counties – (519)433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023, www.reachout247.ca for web chat access
-Crisis Intake Team (C-IT): 24/7 telephone crisis support and scheduled phone or video appointments available. For children and youth of all ages and their families, 519- 433-0334.
-Christina Leschied, Behaviour Analyst and registered Psychotherapist in Dorchester- offering video conferencing 519-317-4151 cleschied@hotmail.com
Thames Valley District School Board & TVDSB Cares have many resources to support students and parents in dealing with mental health & wellbeing:
If you or someone you care about needs support (non-emergency), please contact the guidance office for an appointment. You can also use the Anonymous Reporting Online Form to share information (non-emergency) about you or someone you care about.
Follow this link to view all their services https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Need Help Now? You can reach a counsellor 24/7 at 1-800-668-6868
Need Help Now? text CONNECT to 686868
This is a fantastic resource for students, parents guardians and teachers with tips, tricks and tools to support mental health