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We would like to acknowledge that mental health can be difficult to talk about and although the conference topics are positively focused, depending on what is going on for you please take a step back if you need a break. If you are in need of support at any time during the conference you can: send a private message to your workshop facilitator and they will connect you with one of our TCDSB social workers who are providing support during the conference.
you can use this link to connect and ask questions: https://forms.gle/MHrmSPy24q4YjPAM8
OUR TCDSB SUPPORT FOR YOU
AUGUSTINE
JATOE
Augustine joined the Toronto Catholic District School Board in 2004 and has worked as a School Social Worker in the East region. He completed his Bachelor of Social Work degree at Ryerson University and has a Master of Social Work degree from York University. He has extensive clinical experience working as a social worker and psychotherapist, specializing in adolescent mental health.
NAA ODEY ARMSTRONG
Naa Odey Armstrong is an African Canadian School Social Worker with the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Naa Odey comes from a diverse background, having lived in several international communities. Naa Odey has two Bachelors’ degrees from the University of Manitoba and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Toronto.
SABRINA MORGAN
Sabrina is a Social Worker, who works as a Mental Health Professional at the Toronto Catholic District School Board. She provides short-term regular student counselling, student mental health literacy workshops, and professional development workshops to the schools that she serves in the North region. She received her Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor. Sabrina is passionate about delivering client-centered care to people from diverse backgrounds, as well as, supporting vulnerable and marginalized communities. She also values helping clients shape their own goals and paths to therapy.
Pathways of Care
Pathways of Care
Talking about mental health can be difficult.
As reminder many school supports are available if you need to speak with someone.
The following is a list of the caring adults available within your schools:
SCHOOL STAFF:
-Teacher
-Chaplain
-Child and Youth Worker
-Guidance Counsellor
-School Social Worker
-School Psychologist
-Vice-Principal/Principal
COMMUNITY SUPPORTS:
You can also access community supports outside of your school such as the two services listed below:
RISEUP BY KIDS HELP PHONE:
What is RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone?
Kids Help Phone hears directly from young people about the impacts of anti-Black racism each and every day. We
also know that when Black folks need mental health support, they’re often met with limited options and inadequate
care.
RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone is Canada’s first national, 24/7, bilingual e-mental health support service for
Black youth. The service is free and available from coast to coast to coast.
Black youth can text RISE to 686868 or Facebook Messenger to connect with a trained, volunteer crisis responder. Our crisis responders will listen to you and help you sort through what’s on your mind. Your conversation is confidential.
Phone: 1-866-668-6868
TEXT: CONNECT to 686868
WHAT'S UP WALK IN COUNSELLING
‘What’s Up’ walk‑in counselling sessions are available by phone & video for children, youth, & young adults up to age 29 & families with infants.
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Last session at 3pm on Saturdays)
Call Mental Health T.O. at 1-866-585-MHTO (6486) to be connected to a counsellor.
MORE COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Y O U R V O I C E
a note from one of our students
Growing up as a black man in todays society is definitely as hard as it gets. From discrimination, to different forms of hate all around us. Not being able to express our emotions happens to be the worst part. “Be a man” is one of the many phrases we hear when showing emotions. We should be able to feel vulnerable without being judged by society. From my own personal experiences, being told to “be a man” or asked “are you a girl?” In times of vulnerability has made it less likely for me to feel comfortable showing emotions at all. This is a problem. Men tend to feel like they are forced to fight their demons alone because society will judge them. I feel it is time we stop calling our brothers “soft” during times of vulnerability. It is time we help each other feel comfortable with showing emotions and having bad days. It is okay to not be okay. It’s time society understands this when dealing with mental health in black men.
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