SEEK HELP WHEN NEEDED
SEEK HELP WHEN NEEDED
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We all benefit from support
We all benefit from support
If you find yourself overwhelmed and in need of a helping hand one or more of the links below may be just the thing to improve the situation. This information is a starting point.
When you need help beyond these links reach out to someone you trust. Your Guidance Teachers have access to a variety of people and services to help you navigate your mental wellbeing to support your school goals.
This service has a variety of supports. Search by topic, look for other services, or get help immediately.
KIDS HELP PHONE - not just for kids - for all of our students.
All students have access to the link to Peel's BE WELL SUPPORT LINE Microsoft Form - to request support below:
ConnexOntario offers support to Discover Mental Health, Addiction and Problem Gambling Services:
Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Services | Connex Ontario
OST Handout_ENG.pdfmindyourmind.ca exists in the space where mental health, wellness, engagement and technology meet. They work with young people aged 14-29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience.
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WhereToStart.ca’s four core service providers deliver child and youth mental health programs and services to children and youth up to age 25 who live in the Region of Peel.
The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2011 and continues to serve and support local Black communities. BFCN provides free and low-cost programs, advocacy, and resources, and connects people with other local organizations and services.
The Black Youth School Success Initiative (BYSSI) was created to foster and support the educational achievement of Black youth. As an ethno-specific collaborative, BYSSI partners with a community of Black-led/focused organizations to empower youth and fill identified service gaps in the Black community of Peel Region...
Parents of Black Children is an advocacy group working to support families and facilitate equitable outcomes for Black children, through accountability and transformational change.
PDSB's Mental Health focused page has a wide variety of supportive links to put you in touch with the help you need. There are also PDSB Anti-Black Racism Resources and Supports available.
Dufferin Peel CMHA offers 24/7 crisis support.
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or use the online chat feature through the web link.
A culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario.
Peel District School Board offers information on supports for wellbeing in a dedicated section of the PDSB website, as well as the PDSB Mental Health and Wellbeing Student Portal Link. Guidance staff at PAS South are happy to help you navigate these resources to find the best option(s) for you.
Students on a mental health support waitlist, who have engaged with their family doctor, and have an interest in taking some supported proactive steps, might be interested in this program.
If you need a family doctor or haven't seen yours for a while, that's okay too - check in with your Guidance Teacher and we can help you navigate your needs.
We're here to help!
Personal Wellness
Personal Wellness
This section of our page offers suggestions that might help you build on your healthy habits for both school and life. Let's face it, we could all benefit from an increased focus on self-care. Every one of us is working on self-improvement to varying degrees. You may find something that sparks a positive change below.
We have also included information about how to help others - after all, we're a community!
If you come across an idea that you feel would help others and that we can share here, please be in touch to share, we'd love to see your suggestions!
The School Mental Health Ontario YouTube channel has lots of great video resources to help support your mental health - above is one example.
Above is a very short New York Times article that you may find useful. Putting down our phones definitely takes practice!
This video is a fun way to remind ourselves of the power of positivity in communicating with others!
Motivational video to remind you of the value of you - as you are!
The above video, Sometimes You're A Caterpillar asks you to think about positionality. It offers ways to think about others that may be new for you.
Chescaleigh offers another instructive video 5 Tips for Being an Ally that you might also enjoy.
Reach out to your Guidance Team if you have questions.
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