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We don’t provide mental health advice, counselling, or treatment. If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact your local community crisis team. You can also reach out to the Indigenous Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310, the Black Youth Helpline 1-833-294-8650, or Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868.

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Mentally Healthy Back to School Support Package

Practical, evidence-informed resources to ensure Ontario school boards are well-equipped to support student mental health and well-being as we enter the 2024-25 school year.

Supports for teaching and learning

Take the guesswork out of mental health promotion and literacy planning for your classroom with Wayfinder

Download a sequenced guide to teach about mental health.
Kindergarten through Grade 12 available now.


Supports for school and system leaders


Supports specific to identity-affirming practices


Supports for parents and caregivers