Mental Health School Support

DO YOU HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN?

Are you a student experiencing stress, worry or sadness?
Are you a parent wondering how to support your child?
Are you Board staff inquiring on behalf of a student?

If you are in need of urgent attention, please call 911 or go to your local emergency department.

If you are in crisis, please call:
EveryMind 24/7 Crisis Response 416-410-8615
CMHA Crisis Support Line 905-278-9036
CMHA Caledon Dufferin 1-888-811-2222

DPCDSB's Summer Mental Health Support Line
(This service is available starting from July 4 until August 31, 2022)

CALL or TEXT DPCDSB’s Confidential Summer Mental Health Support Line.

You will be connected to a mental health professional who can help you
We provide mental health consultations and referrals to community agencies for students seeking support
Telephone services are open to students registered with DPCDSB

Call or Text: 1-833-340-7067
Email: mentalhealth@dpcdsb.org

A mental health professional will return your call within one business day, Monday to Friday.

Resources for parents and caregivers:
Tip Sheet for Parents and Families: Supporting Mental Health and Wellness During the Return to School
Everyday Mental Health Activities for Home
Info Sheet for Parents and Families: Noticing Mental Health Concerns for Your Child
Prepare; Prevent; Respond: A Suicide Prevention Guide for Parents and Families During COVID-19 and Return to School
Prepare; Prevent; Respond: Quick Reference for Youth Suicide Prevention
How to Support a Mentally Healthy Back to School for Your Child
Helping Your Child Manage Digital Technology

Resources for students:
Reaching Out Poster – SMHO
Self-Love Practices for Black Youth – SMHO
Kids Help Phone Poster
Kids Help Phone RiseUp Poster
No Problem Too Big or too Small: A help seeking resource for students by students
Self-Care 101 for Students
Mental Health Literacy and Anxiety Management Social Media Bundles
COVID Youth Mental Health Resource Hub
Student Mental Health and Well-being Champions Resources

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord ~ Psalm 31:24