Students, staff and families are reminded that help and resources are available to support our mental health when we are coping with stresses, feeling distressed or experiencing a crisis. 

• Halton Community Mental Health Resources: 

  • Students can speak with a trusted adult, including a teacher, Educational Assistant, Social Worker, Child and Youth Worker, school administration or school Guidance Counsellor

  • HDSB Mental Health & Well-Being resources for parents/guardians and students provides information, strategies and identity affirming supports and counselling resources from wellness to crisis supports

  • OneStopTalk A free, immediate and confidential service for children, youth and their families. Click the "Start the Conversation" button or call 1-855-416-8255. Service is provided  Monday-Friday 12-8 p.m. and Saturdays 12 - 4 p.m. When you reach out you can instantly connect with a registered therapist by phone or video. Together, they'll help create a plan to help you feel better. 

  • 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline - If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 9-8-​8: Suicide Crisis Helpline​ offers support that is bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate and available to anyone in Canada.

  • Self-Injury Outreach and Support - parent and youth sections including coping and how to help someone

  • Danielle's Place provides prevention and early intervention for youth 17 and under who are at risk of developing an eating disorder.

  • Halton ADAPT provides info and services to youth, adults, family and friends for addiction support 

  • Radius Child & Youth Services

  • Victim Services through Halton Regional Police Service

  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or Text 686868 

  • ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) Live Answer 289-266-0036; Virtual Walk-In; Live Chat and 24/7 Crisis Line: 905-878-9785  

  • SAVIS of Halton (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services): 24-hour Crisis Support: 905-875-1555