Whether you're hosting a parent workshop, sharing resources in newsletters, or looking for tools to spark meaningful conversations, By Your Side ensures you have everything you need to strengthen school-home partnerships and promote mental health literacy.
Together, we can support mental health and well-being for every family.
Access the By Your Side Toolkit – Parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning and well-being for every family
Supporting student mental health and well-being is a shared responsibility, and engaging parents and caregivers in this journey is essential. Working alongside parents and caregivers and school mental health professionals from across Ontario, we’ve packaged parent/caregiver facing resources, popular tools and ready-made presentation materials in an easy-to-navigate toolkit to help Ontario school boards support student mental health with confidence.
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Help families navigate mental health literacy and support, together.
Key topics include :
- understanding mental health
- promoting mental health at home
- supporting mental health at school
- stress and anxiety management
- substance use prevention
- navigating digital technology use
- reaching out for help
Resources and supports are made available in multiple formats—including web content, PDFs, videos and webinars to ensure families can easily access information and strategies that promote mental health and well-being at home.
By Your Side Toolkit
The By Your Side Toolkit is designed to empower school and board staff with accessible, ready-to-use resources that make it easier to connect with families and foster mental health learning in your school community.
What to expect:
- Info sheets and short videos tailored for parents and caregivers.
- Slide decks and pre-written articles to support your learning events and communications.
- Ongoing guidance to offer you tips, support and new resources as you continue this journey.
