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The Renfrew County District School Board recognizes that mental health and well-being are essential to achievement and student success. With the guidance of the Ministry of Education and School Mental Health Ontario, our Mental Health Leader works collaboratively to engage in a three-year strategic planning cycle, with yearly action plans designed to be responsive to the needs of student mental health in Renfrew County.
We invite everyone to join us on our journey to "Lead with CARE". "Lead with CARE" is our motto for student mental health and represents our tiered pathway for mental health promotion, prevention and intervention. Everyone can Lead with CARE to promote mental health and wellbeing.
Lead with CARE outlines clear pathways to support student mental health and wellbeing. Community resources for staff, parents and families are also provided, as we recognize the importance of supporting the adults that care for students.
We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment where every student feels valued and a sense of belonging. Students who feel attached to their school or to a significant adult there, report less substance abuse, fewer incidents of bullying and victimization, better school attendance and stronger academic performance.
Reaching Out for Help
Reaching Out for Help
For more information or to access mental health supports and services at school for students, please contact the School Support Counselor, Guidance Counsellor, Principal or Vice Principal at your school.
As per the tiered pathway of mental health response, the School Support Counsellor, Principal and Vice-Principal work collaboratively with students and parents/guardians, as required, to determine student needs.
The School Support Counsellor will use various methods of assessment to identify needs, develop service plans and monitor student progress to support mental health promotion and prevention throughout the school year. The School Support Counsellor, through collaboration with the Principal, Vice-Principal and/or School Board Social Worker, will make recommendations to refer to additional mental health professionals at the school board and or community level.
If you require immediate assistance, please call 9-1-1 or visit your local emergency room.
If you require support outside of school hours, and/or information about mental health resources in the community, please use the following resources:
Eastern Ontario Crisis Line (16 years & older) - https://crisisline.ca/ or call 1-866-996-0991
Crisis Line for Children, Youth, Families (18 years & under) - https://1call1click.ca or call 1-877-377-7775
Kids Help Phone - https://kidshelpphone.ca/ or call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Suicide Crisis Helpline - https://988.ca/ or call or text 9-8-8
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