ROCK & Kids Help Phone Crisis Centres

Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) is a multiservice organization geared towards supporting child and youth mental health. Both in person clinics and online visits are available to help kids and families in their wellness journey. Additionally there is a 24/7 crisis line (905-878-9785) which youth can call when in need of support. An incredible community partner here to help! CLICK HERE to access ROCK.

Kids Help Phone offers youth confidential 24/7 support via text, phone, Facebook messenger, and live chat. This is a Nationally accreddited program with trained professionals to listen, support, and be there when they need it most. "When in doubt, reach out." CLICK HERE to access Kids Help Phone and choose the communication method that works best for your family.

Headspace & Calm Self-Guided Programs

Headspace and Calm are both incredible resources with a variety of support tools including stress busters, guided meditations, gentle movement, relaxation stories and music. They are excellent for any age and have customized elements for kids as young as infants all the way up to adulthood. Both outlets have free apps available for download on personal mobile devices or can alternatively be accessed via an online browser. Click on the title links below to access the Sites and YouTube channels or try out any of the embedded materials here to get a feel for what's available!

Classroom Wellness Tools

Integrating zen into the core classroom foundation not only elicits a positive atmosphere for all community members, it authentically promotes every learner to be in a space where they are free to be the best version of themselves. Educators can use the Mindful Moment tools below to integrate wellness into their every day teaching & learning.

Understanding Mental Health with TedEd

TedEd has a great collection of informative videos that can be helpful for families and educators to build personal understanding of the mental health concerns a child may be experiencing. This series can be beneficial to shift perspectives, helping to better understand their world.