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Be Well Support Line
Be Well Support Line
Peel Board of Education
Peel Board of Education
Launching May 17th, 2021 and operating throughout the summer
Launching May 17th, 2021 and operating throughout the summer
Be Well Support Line
Be Well Support Line
Peel District School Board (PDSB) is pleased to announce the launch of Be Well Support Line.
Peel District School Board (PDSB) is pleased to announce the launch of Be Well Support Line.
With the Be Well Support Line, students and families will have the opportunity to self-identify concerns and reach out for immediate information and support from a registered mental health professional.
With the Be Well Support Line, students and families will have the opportunity to self-identify concerns and reach out for immediate information and support from a registered mental health professional.
The Be Well Support Line will provide PDSB students, K - 12, and their caregivers with direct access to registered mental health professionals from social work and psychology departments for:
The Be Well Support Line will provide PDSB students, K - 12, and their caregivers with direct access to registered mental health professionals from social work and psychology departments for:
- confidential support,
- non-crisis individual consultation, including information about mental health and well-being, and mental health concerns,
- brief individual counselling and identity-specific support for students,
- information and referrals to school and community mental health services.
How to Access Support:
How to Access Support:
Call: (905) 890-1010 ext. 2608
Email: bewell@peelsb.com
Service Request Form: bit.ly/PDSB-BWSL
Information Flyer: Be Well Support Line Flyer
Hours of Operation for Spring 2021:
Monday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
FAQs:
FAQs:
What if a student/family is in crisis and needs support?
EMERGENCY: Call 911 / Visit your local hospital emergency room.
URGENT:
416-410-8615 (EveryMind Crisis Service),
905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222 (Peel Crisis Response for 16 yrs+)
1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 (Kids' Help Phone)
Additional information on mental health crisis supports as well as ability and identity-specific mental health guides can be found here and shared with families: bit.ly/Student-MH-Supports.
What is the age of consent for students to access services through the Be Well Support Line?
Any PDSB student or caregiver may access the line for support.
For more than one contact or to initiate brief individual counselling services, students 14 years of age and older, who are capable of providing consent, can self-consent. Otherwise, parent/guardian consent is required.
Is language interpretation available?
Yes. When students/families contact the line by phone or our service request form, they’ll have the option of requesting confidential interpretation services.
Wellness Support
Wellness Support
Hey Students,
Check out this handy document promoting Mental Health and Well-being Through Distance Learning.
These online supports are also highlighted under "Resources" on the "Student Support/ Student Success" page.
Apps and Websites for Teens Updated April 2020.pdf
We are here for you!
We are here for you!
Take the first step... contact your Alpha Guidance Counselor.
Take the first step... contact your Alpha Guidance Counselor.
Wellness resources and community contacts
Wellness resources and community contacts
ONE PAGER WELLNESS ARTICLES FOR WINTER BREAK:
NEW! Tips for Mental Wellness Over the Winter Break by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
Coping in Uncertain Times: 5 Tips for Caregivers and Youth by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
Holidays During the Pandemic by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH
COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub by Jack.org
Self-Care 101 for Youth by School Mental Health Ontario
Reaching Out for Help by School Mental Health Ontario
PATHWAY TO COMMUNITY CARE & CRISIS SUPPORTS
Updated! Guide to Mental Health and Community Supports (also links to identity-specific helplines and resources) by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
Updated! Peel Youth Mental Health Resources (includes tips on reaching out for help, apps and websites) by PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
CITY OF BRAMPTON
Live Virtual Fitness: Register for your favorite virtual fitness class and participate from the comfort of home. Try a variety of FREE classes, including Bootcamp, Super Sculpt, meditation, and more. Registration opens seven days in advance for Brampton residents and four days in advance for non-residents. For more information, visit Virtual Fitness.
FREE Youth Drop-in Basketball: Come out to show off your skills and sharpen your game. Join us for FREE youth drop-in basketball every Saturday. Where: Save Max Sports Centre, When: Every Saturday from 5:15-6:45 pm, Click here to register and reserve your spot!
Rapport Youth and Family Services - ECLYPSE Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Program for Peel Youth. It is a 16 weeks commitment program. Registrations happening in person by appointment only. Email zsuni@rapportyouth.com for any questions or clarifications.
Proactive Cops with Kids Culinary Program
ProAction Flyer1 (2).pdfA community police officer, Shane Ryan, is running a FREE culinary program through "Proactive Cops with Kids" program.
When: The program will begin mid-April after school from 4 PM - 6 PM on Thursdays.
Where: Churchill Meadows Community Centre - kitchen
Who: Highschool students - grades 9-12
If students need bus tickets, Shane can provide them.
All students will receive a culinary kit.
The students do not have to bring anything. Students will have an opportunity to suggest the types of meals the group prepares.
An upcoming event "Summer Inclusion Olympics". It's a free event for the whole family - the link is for tickets but it is a free event! At CanLan in Mississauga Ages 0-18.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-inclusion-olympics-tickets-343103621167
EveryMind Summer Workshops for Youth.pdfClick the document for a variety of workshops offered this summer through Everymind
Click the document for a variety of workshops offered this summer through Everymind
Set to take place in Toronto from July 5-10, GLOBL JAM will shine the international spotlight on the game’s rising stars and feature women’s and men’s teams from around the world competing in an Under-23 tournament at Mattamy Athletic Centre. Recognized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the GLOBL JAM men’s and women’s tournaments will feature two pools of four teams, respectively.
https://www.basketball.ca/globljam
All Peel Teachers and their students and families - up to 50% off. Using this link below.
It would be an amazing opportunity for the Peel community to be able to see the best young players in the world play right here in our backyard.
https://www.fevo.com/discovery/GLOBL-JAM--Canada-Basketball-FamilyFriendsAlumni-TBx71rtD
WEvolve & Academic Tutoring - Castlebrooke - June 2022.pdfThe location of these services is at Castlebrooke S.S. and it's available for all South Asian Youth living in the Region of Peel during the summer.
The location of these services is at Castlebrooke S.S. and it's available for all South Asian Youth living in the Region of Peel during the summer.
Click the image and learn more about Bounceback!
BounceBack: Reclaim Your Health
BounceBack: Reclaim Your Health
BounceBack is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
To participate in BounceBack, we encourage you to talk to your primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner). They can submit a referral on your behalf. This referral is important to make sure that the healthcare professionals who know you best can match your needs with the right support. Alternatively, you can self-refer, but be sure to include your primary care provider's contact information.
BounceBack provides telephone coaching and workbooks and online videos (available in English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Arabic, and Farsi)
For more information click the following link: Bounce Back Ontario and/or call toll-free: 1-866-345-0224
MindShift
MindShift
Mindshift is a free app designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety.
Is anxiety getting in the way of your life? MindShift uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
Get the tools to tackle: worry, panic, perfectionism, social anxiety, phobias!
It can help you change how you think about anxiety. Rather than trying to avoid anxiety, you can make an important shift and face it. Click the following for more details: MindShift App
Breathr
Breathr
Breathr is a free new app designed specifically for youth that teaches you about Mindfulness.
Why practice mindfulness?
Why practice mindfulness?
Practicing mindfulness can be beneficial for anyone - adults, youth, or children. It can improve our social and emotional well-being, and can help:
reduce stress, anxiety and depression
improve memory and concentration
lead to better sleep
improve decision-making skills
strengthen our connection and relationships with others
Hear what youth have to say about mindfulness in the attached 3-minute video.
Click the following link for more information: Breathr
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